Column
One
April 24,
2025
Blogs
Tour of the Alps: Thymen Arensman wins stage 4 to blow-up GC battle "Ineos Grenadiers rider makes 80km solo attack to snatch race lead from Michael Storer." By Sem Kramer (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Favorites stage 4 Tour of the Alps 2025 - 4 stars, but whoever wants to challenge Storer's lead, has to start early "Stage 4 touted as the hardest day of race with Hindley, Ciccone and Decathlon AG2R all closely matched so far." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dutch analyst Zonneveld criticizes Evenepoel and Soudal: “If that was the plan, it was just naive and stupid" "I had such high expectations, but in the end, we got nothing," Zonneveld continues. "If you think you can really hurt Pogacar, you're being very naive. The plan made no sense. It's just stupid." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Cartier and L’Esperance: Two DIY approaches to racing gravel (and more) at the highest level "As the North American season gets underway, Alexis Cartier and Andrew L’Esperance put their privateer programs to the test." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: TransRockies Gravel Royale/Belgian Waffle Wide Photo Pool and @dhughes101 Silca Launches Elettrico Micro & Ultimate Electric Pumps "The Elettrico Ultimate and Micro pumps were launched globally, but limiting availability in the United States to just 100 units." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Photo via bikepacking.com) Moon Zircon-R (90lm) "Well-priced, versatile, distinctively designed and at a very good price." By Charlotte Broughton (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Tour of the Alps Live Streams "2025 Tour of the Alps April 21-25, Italy, Stage 4 (Sillian → Obertilliach, 162.7km). Live
video Thursday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 4:30am
Pacific."
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April 24,
2025
Today's
Trending
Jonas Vingegaard confirms race schedule ahead of Tour de France "Danish climber will only ride the Critérium du Dauphiné in June, but will take part in two altitude camps." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes 2025 Preview - Can Demi Vollering finally get her win? "The last round of Ardennes week is the toughest challenge yet – who will come out on top?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Thomas Maheux/ASO) “That changed my whole perspective of the type of cyclist I wanted to be“ - Is Neilson Powless now the best American one-day racer? "Earlier this month, Neilson Powless achieved something few believed possible: he outsprinted Wout van Aert at Dwars door Vlaanderen." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Factor launches it’s new Monza: A cheaper more practical bike, designed to fit more racers "Factor's new Monza, promises more bang for buck, for more people, without losing the character that makes the OSTRO VAM one of the highest performance bikes on the World Tour." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Factor Bikes) “Signs of recovery” for Shimano as component sales jump by 16% at start of 2025 - But tariffs hitting consumer confidence in US, brand says "Shimano says retail sales in Europe have increased as demand “stabilized” after a sluggish 2024 compounded by the company’s costly crank recall program." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Have we reached peak cycling computer? Some of the latest features are failing to catch on, but perhaps there's still more to come "We take a look at the latest bike computer features available, what our future selves might currently be missing out on and whether we really need all of these features anyway." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) The Garmin fēnix 7X Sapphire Solar is one of the best smartwatches ever made, and it now has a huge $360 discount at Best Buy "We rated this powerhouse of a watch highly and now with a massive 40% discount, taking it to its cheapest ever price, it's a bargain buy." By Paul Brett (livescience.com) (Image credit: Garmin) Tour de Brewtah Returns to Salt Lake City "Over 25 local breweries & cideries in Salt Lake City, Utah to participate in brewery bike derby." (Cycling West) Photo by Ryan Miller Hiplok D1000 bike lock review "In this review, we put the Hiplok D1000 to the test to see if it stands up to real-life use." By Emily (cyclesprog.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
April 24,
2025
Videos
7-Eleven returns to the peloton for one day only at Liège Bastogne Liège "Uno-X Mobility to rebrand as 7-Eleven for Sunday's Monument to pay tribute to iconic American team from the 1980s." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Uno-X Mobility) ‘La Doyenne’ is Up For Grabs! "Who can win the oldest Monument?" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Strava cyclists who annoy everyone "It's possible you might know someone like this, and if you don't, it could be you." Ben Snider-McGrath (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
The News
Tour of the Alps 2025 stage 5 favorites -
Arensman braces for brutal 12 percent showdown with Storer
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What's so special about FTP? A lot - So here’s how to test and improve it "Recently picked up a power meter or indoor bike and want to get started working on your Functional Threshold Power? Here's everything you need to know." By Nick Busca (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) My ongoing three-year battle with cancer, by Lidl Trek manager Luca Guercilena "Lidl Trek manager Luca Guercilena was diagnosed with Non-Hodgkin lymphoma in the autumn of 2021 aged 48, an aggressive but treatable type of chronic cancer." By Luca Guercilena (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Selle Italia launches new ‘White Range’ colorway for its high performance saddles, including the flagship 3D-printed SLR Boost "Adding style to its world renowned substance, Selle Italia’s most iconic saddles now gain an elegant white finish. Which one will you choose?" (road.cc) (credit: Selle Italia) Lubricate precisely and quickly with this innovative dispenser "3D printing technology is increasingly spreading in all areas, producing tremendously ingenious accessories such as this lubricating oil dispenser designed by RotaLuber." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Column
One
April 23,
2025
Blogs
Tour of the Alps: Marco Frigo wins stage 3 with 70km solo breakaway "Italian scores first career victory in Innichen as Hindley and Gee lead home GC group." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In true Pogacar style! Marco Frigo claims first pro victory with epic 72-kilometer solo at Tour of the Alps "The Italian rider from Israel-Premier Tech completed an epic 72-kilometer solo ride to claim the first victory of his career." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Celebrating the Spring Classics! "Of the spring monuments, American men have finished on the podium of three of these four storied races." By Dave Campbell (Cycling West) (Photo by Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse) The One Cycling Super League is ready to change cycling: Teams would receive 1 million per year for participating "The Belgian newspaper Het Laaste Niews reports that the One Cycling Super League would be finalizing its details to make its public presentation before the Tour de France and with the aim of starting in early 2026." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 11-year-old cyclist injured after car occupants throw bottles at New Zealand club race "The child was knocked off his bike after one of the bottles hit him, prompting the cycling club to condemn the “just horrific” behavior." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (credit: Ramblers Cycling Club on Facebook) Barry Hoban Obituary "Peter Barry Hoban has died at the age of 85. One of the pioneering British cyclists, he made a name for himself in Europe with eight Tour de France stages, Gent Wevelgem and more which made him arguably Britain’s best cyclist until the likes of Bradley Wiggins and Mark Cavendish surpassed his achievements." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) "He’s done two Grand Tours before and every time, he’s won the second one" - Red Bull Bora DS confident of Primoz Roglic's Giro d'Italia - Tour de France double "Primoz never lines up at a race just to finish second - he always races to win." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Prologo launches a 3D printed version of its WorldTour approved Scratch M5 PAS saddle "The 3DMSS model features distinct sections with each using different geometric shapes and densities." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Prologo) 2025 Tour of the Alps Live Streams "2025 Tour of the Alps April 21-25, Italy, Stage 3 (Mezzolombardo → Sterzing, 178km). Live
video Wednesday from 6:40am U.S. Eastern, 3:40am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 3:40am
Pacific."
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Two
April 23,
2025
Podcasts
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Today's
Trending
Tadej Pogacar dominates rivals on the Mur de Huy to take La Fleche Wallonne 2025 in style "The world champion dominated on the final Mur de Huy climb to take the win in style ahead of Kevin Vauquelin and Tom Pidcock." By Sem Kramer (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Has order been restored? Tadej Pogačar is the King of Huy "No one could come close to the world champion when he attacked on the final climb of La Flèche Wallonne - what does this mean for Sunday’s Liège Bastogne Liège?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO) Pogačar Powers Up the Huy "The UAE Emirates XRG rider was particularly dominant on the final climb of the Huy and won with a comfortable 10 second lead over Kévin Vauquelin (Arkéa B&B Hotels) and Tom Pidcock (Q36.5), in second and third places." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I didn’t even see Tadej Pogacar" - Lenny Martinez narrowly misses podium at La Fleche Wallonne 2025 "The Bahrain Victorious star couldn't quite mark his return with a podium, finishing 4th behind Tadej Pogacar, Kevin Vauquelin and Tom Pidcock." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Mattias Skjelmose goes down hard in nasty crash at La Fleche Wallonne 2025 "With around 40km to go, Skjelmose was one of a number of riders caught up in a crash at the front of the peloton, with the Dane seemingly one of those worst affected as he visibly looked in pain." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) La Flèche Wallonne 2025: All you need to know "All the details of La Flèche Wallonne and La Flèche Wallonne Féminine." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "We need to find €25 million or the team will disappear. It's heart-breaking" - Arkéa B&B Hotels honest on perilous future of his team "Brittany-based team searching for €25 million sponsor to keep men's and women's teams alive." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) AI Powers The Beam’s New RS 1000 Live Rear-View Cycling Camera Ride Safety System "The Beam RS 1000 Ride Safety System harnesses the power of AI to detect and alert you to risky cars approaching behind as you ride." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fizik Tempo Argo R3 Les Classiques saddle review: Comfort both on and off the cobbles "Obscured beneath the special edition ‘mud flecks’ is one of the most comfortable short-nosed endurance saddles on the market." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Simon Fellows) Hutchinson Caracal Tire goes All Road, offers Adventurous Riders More Options "Seeking to further align with how fans of the brand use its products in the real world, Hutchinson identified a demand for a fit-and-forget gravel tyre offering, meaning riders no longer have to choose between road and gravel." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Fleche Wallonne Live Streams "2025 La Fleche Wallonne April 23, Belgium (Ciney → Huy, 205.1km). Live
video Wednesday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting about
3:45am Pacific."
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April 23,
2025
Videos
Imperious Puck Pieterse denies Demi Vollering in thrilling finale to La Fleche Wallonne Femmes "Puck Pieterse has taken the win at La Fleche Wallonne Femmes 2025, denying Demi Vollering on the Mur de Huy to take just her second ever professional road victory." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com ‘I listened to my DS for a change’ - Perseverance has finally paid off for Puck Pieterse "Fenix Deceuninck rider claims her first Classics win at La Flèche Wallonne" By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO/T. Maheux) “Whoever is freshest wins” - Evenepoel struggles in harsh conditions at La Flèche Wallonne ahead of Liège "On a cold and grim day in Wallonia, the Belgian star couldn't quite match his usual high standards." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) I rode the full course of Liège Bastogne Liège and it opened my eyes to the beauty of this under-appreciated race "Flanders and Roubaix have been and gone. Forget about them - some of the most epic racing of this Classics season is on the horizon." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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Bont Vaypor SL "Exceptional quality shoes that are not only extremely comfortable – they're also the stiffest and lightest I've ever worn." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Tested: The Allen Smart Suction bike rack "A high-tech, low-commitment solution for roof rack skeptics, car renters and anyone with suction anxiety." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Colin Field Hundreds of Ari Bikes in Semi Truck Stolen in California "As if things in the bike industry weren’t already hard enough, Ari Bikes is now dealing with a massive theft of inventory." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) Photo via pinkbike.com The price of bikes is already rising in the USA. What will happen in Europe? "A few days ago, two of the main American brands such as Specialized and Trek announced a price increase of around 10% for their models starting in May. However, for the time being, the cycling market in Europe is avoiding these turbulences." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Air-Liner Light Gravel from Vittoria increases protection for larger volume tires "Vittoria has added another tire liner to their range." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Fleche Wallonne Féminine Live Streams "2025 La Fleche Wallonne Féminine April 23, Belgium (Huy → Huy, 140.7km). Live
video Wednesday from 10:55am U.S. Eastern, 7:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting about
7:45am Pacific."
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One
April 22,
2025
Blogs
Tour of the Alps: Michael Storer goes solo to win stage 2 and take race lead "Australian strikes again for Tudor as Seixas and Bardet finish 41 seconds back." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "125 years of killing the buzz" - Cycling fans bash UCI over pro cyclist's "ridiculous" fine for sunglass-throwing celebration "Giulio Ciccone admits he's considering retiring trademark celebration, after latest win lands him 250 Swiss franc fine." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Lidl Trek/Tour of the Alps) Setback for Bahrain Victorious: Antonio Tiberi forced to leave Tour of the Alps "According to Tutto Bici, Tiberi complained of breathing problems and was coughing a lot." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Could the Fasten Switch Wheel System revolutionize wheel design? "New system makes front and rear wheels interchangeable; disc rotor and cassette remain attached to the frame for ultra-fast wheel changes." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Fasten Srl) 8 Cycling Superstitions: Why Cyclists Trust in Lycra, Watts… and Witchcraft "Let’s get one thing straight: cyclists are some of the most disciplined, data-driven, heart-rate-monitoring, FTP-obsessed people on the planet." By Monica Buck (welovecycling.com) (Image credit: ispaphoto.com via cyclingnews.com) Garmin Expands ECG to UK & Switzerland "Garmin has started rolling out ECG app availability to users in both the United Kingdom and Switzerland, joining the US, European Union, Canada, Australia, and numerous other countries." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 2025 Tour of the Alps Live Streams "2025 Tour of the Alps April 21-25, Italy, Stage 2 (Mezzolombardo → Sterzing, 178km). Live
video Tuesday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting about 4:35am
Pacific."
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April 22,
2025
Today's
Trending
La Flèche Wallonne preview 2025 - Will Mur de Huy serve up another vintage Ardennes showdown? "Pogačar, Evenepoel and Skjelmose all set to tackle the second Ardennes Classic." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2025 preview - Can the favorites regain control over the Ardennes? "After an unpredictable Amstel Gold Race last weekend, the likes of Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma will be keen to make amends in this mid-week Classic" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Tornanti 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) The last kings of Liege Bastogne Liege challenge each other in a new edition of La Doyenne "After being disappointed in the Amstel Gold Race a few days ago, Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel will meet again on Sunday in Liege Bastogne Liege." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Former grand tour star Lucho Herrera investigated for murder "Noticias Uno made public, on Sunday, a court order to investigate the famed cyclist for the aggravated forced disappearance and aggravated homicide of four farmers, who were neighbors of Herrera." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image: Wikipedia via colombiareports.com) Tour of the Gila, a world-class cycling race in southwestern New Mexico, begins this week "Expert cyclists from around the world will descend on southwestern New Mexico this week for the 38th Tour of the Gila, a world-class event taking competitors through a grueling, 400-mile course." By Austin Curtis (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Velo Images/Tour of the Gila via cyclingnews.com) "The smartest, toughest 360° camera ever made” - Insta360 unveils new flagship X5 action camera that records your rides in 8k clarity "Bigger sensors, 8K footage, replaceable lenses, better low-light performance and more." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
Three
April 22,
2025
Videos
Tadej Pogačar has shown he's fallible - And that's a good thing "The Slovenian won’t enjoy losing, but it’s better for brand Pog that he sometimes does." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Plant-Based Diets for Cyclists - A Game Changing Resolution? "Toolbox: It may be inevitable for cyclists to start questioning the benefits of eating a plant-based diet for their health and performance." By Gabriel Martins (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: NIPPO Vini Fantini Faizanè 'The Loch Ness Monster of cycling' - New details of the One Cycling project revealed by Belgian press "The One Cycling project is back in the news with Het Laatste Nieuws revealing some new details, and a source telling the Flemish newspaper that an announcement could be made before this year's Tour de France." By Stephen Farrand (msn.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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Rudy Project Turbolence Impact PH Sunglasses "Good multisport sunglasses with an excellent lens but limited adjustability." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Cyclist killed and 14-year-old son seriously injured after Calpe group ride hit by driver, man arrested "Driver accused of hitting 20-rider group near popular Spanish training destination on Easter Sunday." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Bomberos Diputación de Alicante/Alicante Provincial Council Firefighters) Eight injured in student cycling group, car collision "The students said that the vehicle ran into them from the opposite lane, leaving no time to react." By Kayleigh Madjar (taipeitimes.com) Photo courtesy of a reader via CNA Irish police pull over cyclist riding at "62km/h in a 50 zone" for "reckless cycling" "Triathlete's "memorable weekend" after going for a bike ride, only to be pulled over and given a "stiff warning" for "reckless cycling." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: John Blake) 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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