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May 3, 2025
Tour of Turkey: Elia Viviani sprints to stage 7 victory to take first win for Lotto "Italian beats Alexander Kristoff into second in close bunch finish in Çeşme." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puppy on the course! Peloton gets surprise visitor at Tour of Turkey "A loose dog decided to jump in the middle of the action at the Tour of Turkey, but thankfully everyone was safe." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) Van Aert, Vingegaard, and Ferrand-Prévot name their favorite opponent: "He really pushes me to the limit" "For some, their favorite duels have already been settled, while others know that their ultimate battle is yet to come." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) What's going on with this hub we spotted in Mallorca? Plus Trek's snakeskin finish, more 3D-printed saddle shenanigans and a kids' bike that grows with your child "All the hottest new tech from Trek, Lavelle, Wahoo, Pas Normal Studios, Kickstarter and Posedla." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) What was said in Van Gucht’s voice message to Evenepoel? ‘Surprised by the tone in his message’ "Accusations flying, angry reactions all around the feud between Ruben Van Gucht and Remco Evenepoel is far from over." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Random Shocking News: X Games bans electric dirt bikes from 2025 competition "After reshaping what’s possible in freestyle moto, the Stark Varg and other electric bikes are out - leaving riders stunned and the sport stuck in neutral." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Tour of Turkey Live Streams "2025 Tour of Turkey April 27-May 4 - Stage 7 (Selçuk → Çeşme, 144.2km). Live
video Saturday from 5:30am U.S. Eastern, 2:30am Pacific.
The
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May 3, 2025
Today's
Trending
Tour de Romandie: Lenny Martinez pips João Almeida in sprint atop Thyon 2000 to secure stage 4 victory and overall lead "Lorenzo Fortunato takes third on mountaintop finish, moves up to second place overall ahead of finale time trial on Sunday." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Evenepoel becomes domestique after being dropped in Queen Stage: "We still have a lot of work to do" "Perhaps it was somewhat expected because a week after his disappointing performance in Liège Bastogne Liège, the Tour de Romandie queen stage was not a highlight for Remco Evenepoel." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dropped or not? Martinez played games with Almeida in Romandie’s Queen Stage: "That’s cycling" "He had to work very hard for it, but Lenny Martinez managed to keep up with the extremely strong João Almeida." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit via cyclingmagazine.ca) WorldTour bikes 2025: Our guide to the most awesome tech in the pro peloton "We run you through all the spectacular bikes and components in the WorldTour this year." By Joe Baker, Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Nibali on cycling in the doping era: "I never used but I was watched, and they broke into my car" "According to him, the Italian, who has since retired, won all three grand tours without ever doping." (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bulldozer Lefevere slams Soudal Quick Step and drops hint about Evenepoel: "That’s when you want to cash in" "He may have left the cycling peloton, but Patrick Lefevere keeps voicing his opinion." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2025 Tour de Romandie April 29-May 4, Switzerland, Stage 4 (Sion → Thyon 2000, 128.4km). Live
video Saturday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific.
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May 3,
2025
Videos
Favorites to win La Vuelta España Femenina "La Vuelta a España brings together the best cyclists from the international peloton who will compete for the red jersey over 7 stages starting in Barcelona and concluding with a tough mountain stage in Asturias." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tobias Kongstad and Karolina Migoń win The Traka 360 "Pas Normal Racing takes home double victories at Europe's most prestigious gravel race." By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: The Traka) Giro d'Italia 2025 start list: Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman lead Ineos Grenadiers "All the teams and riders for the 108th Giro d'Italia." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pedersen prepares for Giro "Pedersen isn’t preparing for the Giro with long outdoor rides. No, the Danish team leader locks himself indoors every day, riding for just an hour on rollers, completely bundled up in winter clothing." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) From hills to city-center thrills: The Tour of Britain Women route in full "Race builds to a super-tough third stage and culminates in a city center showdown in Glasgow." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: British Cycling) Cycplus High-Power Smart Fitness Fan "For serious indoor training this is a great option with lots of adjustability." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Column
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May 2, 2025
Blogs
Tour of Turkey: López and Poels score XDS Astana one-two on stage 6 summit finish "Kazakhstani team fully in charge of GC after impressive display in Selçuk." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) XDS Astana's Great Escape is definitely on: 'Why shouldn't we be confident?' "Alexander Vinokourov's team are making the impossible quite possible." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo: AlUla Tour/Pauline Ballet) Alison Jackson triumphs on second day of Czech stage race "Three Canadians in the top 23 of Gracia Orlová Stage 2." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X.com) “It’s terrible - But terribly effective” - Mads Pedersen preparing for Giro d'Italia return with brutally unique training method "Pedersen is stepping up his preparation for a return to Italy with a special and rather unique training method." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tudor riders ready for Grand Tour debut at the Giro: “We will miss Arvid, but now it is our turn to step up” "If you are looking for one of the standout Dutch riders of the spring, Rick Pluimers of Tudor Pro Cycling quickly comes to mind." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sean Kelly confident Jonas Vingegaard will "put Tadej Pogacar under more pressure" at 2025 Tour de France but admits: "It'd be hard to bet against Pogacar" "Tadej Pogacar has been typically impressive this Spring, winning a pair of Monuments among 7 total victories added to his palmares already in 2025." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Canyon and DT Swiss gravel fork could be in its final phase "A Canyon gravel cyclist, before competing in The Traka, confirms not only the existence of this fork but also that it will be used in a competition." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via tech.yahoo.com Riding High: Swiss BMX champion banned for THC doping violation "The 23 year-old BMX Park Freestyle specialist is the reigning Swiss National Champion and has won the title 4 years in a row (2021-2024)." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) NXS Wireless Shifting System Will Convert Any Mechanical Derailleur for Any Bike "OG Bikeworks launches the NXS Wireless Shifter System on Kickstarter." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Tour of Turkey Live Streams "2025 Tour of Turkey April 27-May 4 - Stage 6 (Selçuk → Selçuk (Meryem Ana), 156km). Live
video Friday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific.
The
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May 2, 2025
Podcasts
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Today's
Trending
Tour de Romandie: Jay Vine wins stage 3 uphill finish with late attack "Australian beats Lenny Martinez and João Almeida in Cossonay." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "My first WorldTour win in a long time" - Jay Vine continues impressive return from injury with stage win at the 2025 Tour de Romandie "Jay Vine has been through a lot of turmoil over the last couple of years, but the Australian ace seems very much back to his best in 2025." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot via idlprocycling.com) Huge setback for Urska Zigart who is struck by illness just 48 hours before start of La Vuelta Femenina "Unfortunately, Urška Žigart will miss La Vuelta due to illness." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X.com) 'I had the feeling I wasn't good enough any more' - Lotte Kopecky reflects candidly on season start and knee injury "Belgian says she was 'really done with the opinions' amid criticism of her spring record." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) With help from Andy Schleck: how Kragh Andersen had to prepare in an unusual way for his delayed Lidl Trek debut (and Giro?) "His spring campaign was completely derailed after doctors discovered a benign tumor." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo Lidl Trek Spy Shots: Campagnolo Super Record 13-sp Wireless Prototype Raced on the WorldTour "So it looks like the rumors are true and there’s a new 13-speed Campagnolo Super Record 13 WRL SC road groupset in the works." By Cory Benson (Photo: X.com) Gear Break: Santini ‘Ready to Ride’ Kit, Primal Roadtrip Ride Prisma Jersey, Kogel Oversized Derailleur Cage, Selle Italia ‘White Range’, HERA Bikes, & Fulcrum Aluminum Wheels "Top Kit!" (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) You can now train on your favorite routes indoors with Rouvy's Route Creator "Rouvy's suite of AI tools to generate augmented-reality video is now available to end users." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image credit road.cc) You can now buy Canyon bikes on Amazon "Expanding into this space is intended to meet a new consumer on an established platform,' says the German direct-to-consumer brand." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Canyon Bicycles) 2025 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2025 Tour de Romandie April 29-May 4, Switzerland, Stage 3 (Cossonay → Cossonay, 183.1km). Live
video Friday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at 5:55am Pacific" (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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May 2,
2025
Videos
Vollering's title defense, Ferrand-Prévot's return to Grand Tours and an intriguing TTT: Everything you need to know about La Vuelta Femenina "The Spanish Grand Tour kicks off this weekend - here's how to watch, who to watch, and what to watch out for." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d’Italia Stage Profiles "Last year’s route was explicitly eased twice over to tempt Tadej Pogačar: reduced vertical gain of 43,000m and shortened stages averaging 172km per day (excluding TTs and the Rome stage), down from the 50,000m or more and 190km days." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Derek Gee settling into new role as Giro team leader: “Fun at times,” but expectations are high "Derek Gee may be 27, but for the Canadian rider from Israel-Premier Tech, the upcoming Giro d’Italia will still feel a bit like his true Grand Tour debut." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Incredible! Bernal leads Ineos Grenadiers into 2025 Giro d’Italia "The Colombian is back, after an incredible recovery." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Arensman heads to Giro as Ineos (co-)leader after strong spring: "Been a big goal for me since winter" "Thymen Arensman is targeting a strong general classification result at the Giro d’Italia for the third year in a row." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Ineos Slovenian icon gives Primoz Roglic a Giro d'Italia warning: "He can't afford to lose anything easily in the early stages" "The 2023 winner of the Maglia Rosa, Primoz Roglic returns to the Giro d'Italia in 2025 as arguably the man to beat." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Tour de France Grand Depart at major risk of disruption "If we don't sit down before July 7 to discuss the nationalization of the steel industry, there will be no yellow jersey in Dunkirk' says union boss." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Trek adds "snake scales" to its exclusive Project One ICON Serpentine finish "Trek presents its new Serpentine design from Project One ICON, an exclusive finish that adds a snake scale pattern on the top tube and provides a sense of movement." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via trekbikes.com This little-known SRAM AXS feature lets you ditch your shift levers - Here’s how I built my 12-speed bike without them "Last year’s Blip update didn’t get the love it deserved - yet people won’t stop asking about my shifter-less setup." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) How to secure your bike in a shed or garage "Keep your pride and joy safe and sound when you're not riding it with these top tips." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) ALÉ Spring/Summer clothing - Fresh and clean for ’25 "Spring is in the air, the sun is out and the mud has gone; time to get the warm weather gear out!" By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Litelok X1 "Excellent lightweight and very well-priced grinder-proof lock." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Column
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May 1, 2025
Blogs
Heavy rain forces cancellation of Tour of Turkey stage 5 after riders protest "Stage was initially altered then abandoned completely after riders protested about weather conditions during 151km stage to Aydın." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pro cycling winners and losers in April "In the latest edition of our monthly roundup, we assess pro cycling's winners and losers from April, including plenty of underdog success." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via cyclingnews.com La Vuelta a España Femenina preview: Who can challenge Demi Vollering for the red jersey? "All the essential information about the first Grand Tour of the year." (Image: Eloise Mavian / Tornanti.cc) In
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Escape Velocity’s Tuesday night series returns for 2025 "The World Tuesday Night Championships (WTNC), hosted by Escape Velocity Cycling Club, are back. They take place Tuesday (duh) from May 6 to Aug. 12 at the University of British Columbia (UBC)." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Christian Hansen/Facebook Why Zone 2 Rides Are The Sure Way to Stronger Cycling and Better Health "This Easy-But-Not-Too-Easy Pace Burns Fat, Builds Fitness, and Will Boost Your Speed and Stamina." By Bill Strickland (bicycling.com) Nothing beats the elation of cycling to the top of a climb - It's one of life's purest highs "Especially if it's a hill you're nervous about, there's nothing better than the feeling of cresting it." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Sportograf) Jolanda Neff's stolen race bike miraculously recovered "Olympic champ’s Cannondale stolen Scalpel found in a bush thanks to a young fan and social media." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Prestacycle Prestaflator Go "Almost flawless electric mini-pump, small enough and with enough oomph and capacity to convert the skeptics - I was one." By Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Man charged after shopping cart hurled at Toronto eBike rider "Suspect is facing multiple charges and will appear in court Thursday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: David Shellnutt/X 2025 Tour of Turkey Live Streams "2025 Tour of Turkey April 27-May 4 - Stage 5 (Marmaris → Aydın, 151km). Live
video Thursday from 5:30am U.S. Eastern, 2:30am Pacific.
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May 1, 2025
Podcasts
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Today's
Trending
Astana keep on rolling as Lorenzo Fortunato takes stage 2 win at Tour de Romandie 2025 "Lorenzo Fortunato has given XDS Astana Team another boost in their fight against World Tour relegation, winning stage 2 of the 2025 Tour de Romandie." By Sem Kramer (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) "He’s kind of cursed" - Why Van Eetvelt didn’t want to follow Evenepoel’s attack in Romandie "He's kind of cursed because everyone knows he's so strong on the flat." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brennan tempers hype: "I'm Matthew Brennan, not Wout van Aert" "He may well be this season's revelation: Matthew Brennan has surprised cycling fans and his team, Visma Lease a Bike." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Belgian analyst Michel Wuyts criticizes Vingegaard’s spring choices: "I can understand Roglic, but him…" "Wuyts criticizes Vingegaard's absence: "Show yourself in a one-day race" By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) What is The Traka? Everything you need to know about 'Europe's Unbound' "Elite gravel racers from around the globe converge on Girona, Spain, for Europe's premier gravel race this weekend." By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: The Traka) Hunt revamps Aerodynamicist wheel range to offer “class-leading aerodynamic performance-to-weight metrics with wide road tires” "British wheel brand releases three new wheelsets with weights starting at 1,175g and prices from £1,149." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) When it comes to locking your bike, you no longer need to compromise between security and convenience "Hiplok was the first bike security brand to deliver both wearable and angle grinder-resistant locks, so they know a thing or two about bike security. Let's take a look at three key products in Hiplok's range, and check in with co-founder Ben Smith." (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Innovative bike security solutions: From underground storage to high-tech tracking "Check out the most inventive ways to tackle bike theft that we’ve seen over the years, and find out how they’ve stood the test of time." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) First ride: Swytch MAX+ eBike conversion kit "New higher-capacity quick-release battery options with bigger range and USB-C phone charging." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Photo by dave atkinson 2025 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2025 Tour de Romandie April 29-May 4, Switzerland, Stage 2 (La Grande Béroche → La Grande Béroche, 157km). Live
video Thursday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.
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May 1,
2025
Videos
Eschborn Frankfurt: Michael Matthews holds off Magnus Cort for first victory of season "Jon Barrenetxea edges Neilson Powless for final spot on podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Jan De Meuleneir / Photonews / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Now Evenepoel’s wife Oumi fires back at Van Gucht: "You know nothing about my life" "Belgium is currently buzzing about Ruben Van Gucht's comments about Remco Evenepoel and his in-laws." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Dominance in the Desert: Stephens and Haug Conquer the 2025 Tour of the Gila "How tactical brilliance and raw power triumphed in America’s most grueling stage race." (cyclingwest.com) Photo courtesy Tour of the Gila Classics legends uncovered: What it takes to dominate one-day races "Dissecting the anatomy of a Classics legend, Chris Marshall-Bell examines the physiology, racecraft and team dynamics that culminate in one-day domination." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pogačar Dominates, ‘The Athletic’ Weighs in on Cycling, Uno-X’s Jersey, Women’s Racing & Cycling TV "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 3D printed saddles made just for you - Does your rear require one? A review of Posedla's Joyseat 2.0 "Custom down to the name imprinted in the saddle. Posedla makes an impressively well-designed, high-quality product. But is it worth the price tag? " By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) SRAM AXS/eTAP USB-C Dual Battery Charger: A Very Short Review "After my Wahoo Trackr Radar post/video a few weeks ago, where I noted that Garmin’s RTL-515 is the very last micro-USB device in my house, a bunch of you jested: “What about SRAM AXS batteries?!?!”" By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Gravelstoke 2025 Summer Merch Drop "Introducing our latest Purist bottle collection - now featuring our new logo. Available in five refreshing colors, including the compact 22oz Orange, each bottle includes the upgraded MoFlo 2.0 cap and Purist tech for next level hydration. Sets of two for $25, with free US shipping on orders $65+." (gravelstoke.com) (Credits not Found) PRO Discover Aero Carbon handlebar "Expensive but very comfortable bar with excellent shape and vibration damping." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Eschborn Frankfurt Live Streams "2025 Eschborn Frankfurt May 1, Germany (Eschborn → Frankfurt am Main, 198.7km) Live
video Thursday from 6:00am U.S. Eastern, 3:00am Pacific.
The
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Le Tour de Bretagne Cycliste Live Streams "2025 Tour de Bretagne Cycliste April 25-May 1, France. Stage 7 (Landébia → Plancoët, 159.2km) Live
video Thursday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific."
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