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Giro d’Italia Stage 4 preview: Can Pedersen power through Puglia? "Racing heads to Italy after three hectic days in Albania." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Simon Yates reveals he was hit by car in training for 2025 Giro d'Italia: "I was also sick so that was not perfect" "I had a really good offseason, I didn't have any problems. Unfortunately, in Tenerife for the first altitude camp and I was hit by a car, and that delayed my preparation there." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The future is purple: behind the scenes at Liv AlUla Jayco "Liv AlUla Jayco, Australia’s only top-division women’s team, are ready to take on the world. Rouleur gets in the team car at their home race and discovers why self-belief, home-grown talent and keeping things fun are their key pillars for success." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams) Thijs Zonneveld shares Giro boss Vegni's amazement at passive peloton "And then they'll complain after three weeks..." "Thijs Zonneveld cannot understand how Mads Pedersen could win Sunday's third stage of the Giro d'Italia so easily. " By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: X.com/Mihai Simion) Return of the thumb shifter? Why Campagnolo’s leaked 13-speed groupset puts the Italian brand back on the front foot "Is the legendary Italian brand cooking up something special?" Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Orbea story - The past, present, and cycling into the future with a legendary Basque bike brand "We look at the history of Spanish bike brand Orbea, and see how a company that began by making guns for its local Basque populace now leads the world in bicycle innovation." (road.cc) (credit: Orbea / Harry Talbot) Can fixed-gear stadium racing save U.S. cycling fandom? Formula Fixed thinks so "We want to be the series that is going to give a kid their LeBron James of cycling,' say the organizers." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Formula Fixed) In
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David Valero and Samara Maxwell win the Shimano Super Cup Massi in Santa Susanna "Some of the World Cup riders chose the Shimano Super Cup Massi in Santa Susanna this week to test themselves before the Nove Mesto race on May 23-25." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via supercupmtb.com Column
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Landa returns home for 'long recovery' after Giro crash "Despite the confirmation of a fracture there were no further complications and Landa was able to travel home, his Belgian Soudal Quick Step team said, adding that their rider was "in good spirits and optimistic for the future." (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: Luca Bettini) Identical start, diverging destinies? The story of Adam and Simon Yates as they both race for pink at the Giro d'Italia "Adam and Simon Yates head to the Giro d’Italia on different teams and with different prospects. As their career paths diverge, does the brotherly bond endure?" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Lauren Dickson and James McKay take deserved success at the Rapha Lincoln GP "Great racing, scorching heat, huge crowds and many cowbells make the Lincoln GP an unqualified success." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A smiling Pidcock is the most dangerous Pidcock, according to Q36.5 "Tom Pidcock is at the top of his game, and not just his results prove it." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) With Van Aert as lead-out, Visma Lease a Bike is counting on Kooij Tuesday: "If that works, it makes a big difference" "Even though it may not have been the Giro d’Italia opening weekend Wout van Aert had hoped for, Visma Lease a Bike remains optimistic looking ahead in the race." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via velo.outside.com) La Vuelta Femenina 25: A Week of Tactical Brilliance and Determined Champions "At its core, this year’s Vuelta told a story of champions - both new and returning - pushing their limits and redefining what’s possible in women’s cycling." (cyclingwest.com) Photo: Unipublic/Naike Ereñozaga/Cxcli Giro teams reveal just how insane the start in Albania was, including the remarkable journey on the 'rest day' "The teams in the Giro d'Italia were transported from Albania to southeastern Italy on Monday, a so-called 'rest day.' And that took quite some effort." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) I love SRAM AXS electronic shifting, but I always forget to charge my batteries - Luckily, this SRAM Powerpack with two extra batteries has an electrifying 29% off "Grab $56 off in this brilliant SRAM deal on essential extras for AXS groupset owners." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Paul Brett) Cowboy eBikes recalled after reports of cracking between the headtube and downtube, posing "a serious risk of injuries" "Belgian brand Cowboy has recalled its C4 ST (Edition MR) eBike after reports of frame cracks at the headtube-downtube weld, posing a "serious risk of injuries." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Richard Peace) Column
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"Wout is one of the best riders in the world" - Visma retain full faith in Van Aert after rollercoaster Giro d'Italia start "It's been a bit of a rollercoaster start to the 2025 Giro d'Italia for Team Visma Lease a Bike and Wout van Aert." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gravel racing is starting to split in different directions - Is that for better or worse? "As the dust settles on the recent Traka races in Spain and Scotland limbers up for Britain’s biggest gravel event, we take a look at the split directions of gravel racing." Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Photography by ©The Traka | ©Roger Salanova) ‘My brain shut off’ - How Evie Richards overcame concussion and a rare syndrome to become mountain bike world champion "She says she spent three weeks “in denial” that she even had a concussion." Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: Red Bull) Sunglasses Roundup "In my roundup of shades, you’re bound to find a pair to fit your face, personality, budget, and riding style." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) The MyWhoosh Championship returns with a million dollar prize "MyWhoosh, the popular free virtual cycling platform, has confirmed the return of its flagship event: the MyWhoosh Championship 2025, which will take place next August." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: MyWhoosh via cyclingnews.com) Will Garmin's new front light/4k camera combo set the new benchmark for recording bad drivers? Plus new gear from Litelok, Dynamic, Quad Lock + Carradice "From ceramic coatings to camera-equipped lights, here's some of the latest cycling accessories we have in for review." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Infini Mini-Luxo USB front and rear lightset "User-friendly minimalist pairing at an appealing price, with good runtimes in flashing mode if not constant." By Charlotte Broughton (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) In
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Chrome Kadet WP Sling "Really good and very usable pack for worry-free stowage, but quite an investment." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Column
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May 11,
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Mads Pedersen re-claims pink jersey after second Giro d'Italia sprint win on stage 3 "Former world champion edges out Corbin Strong, with Orluis Aular third." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia: Mads Pedersen blazes to sprint victory on stage 3 and reclaims maglia rosa "Corbin Strong second and Orluis Aular third in final Albanian stage of the Grand Départ." (roadcycling.com) (Image credit: Gian Mattia D'Alberto/LaPresse via AP) Animal hazards make for tense racing in the last Giro stage in Albania "A willful goat (is there any other kind?) ran into the peloton and slam danced with Dion Smith, the Intermarché-Wanty Kiwi managing to keep his bike upright." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Lorenzo Fortunato continues Astana momentum and takes Giro KOM lead: "But the big goal is a stage win" "The XDS Astana Team have been flying in 2025, and Lorenzo Fortunato is carrying on that momentum at the Giro d'Italia." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Primož Roglič: ‘It’s nice to have the jersey but the goal is to have it at the end in Rome’ "New Giro d'Italia leader says he's expecting Mads Pedersen to strike back on stage three." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “For us it is all a question of safety” - Tour de Suisse 2025 introduces GPS tracking and enhanced route analysis in major safety overhaul "In a significant move to enhance rider safety, the organizers of the 2025 Tour de Suisse have announced several new measures ahead of this year’s race, including the introduction of an advanced GPS-based tracking system." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingpro.net) From heartache to elation as Josh Tarling takes biggest career victory at Giro d'Italia: 'It's super special' "The Ineos Grenadiers rider becomes the first Welshman to win a stage of the Italian Grand Tour." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 3 (Vlorë → Vlorë, 160km). Live
video Sunday from 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at 4:00am
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Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 4 - Can Mads Pedersen continue streak of victories "No major difficulties into Lecce and the sprinters will with no doubt be in the spotlight on this day." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Van Aert obeys warning signs from Visma Lease a Bike after poor legs: "I'm looking forward to what's next" "He had dearly hoped for better legs, but for now, Wout van Aert has to reluctantly accept that this Giro d’Italia just isn’t going his way." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Image: Mihai Simion via X.com) Mads Pedersen is at the peak of his powers "A second stage win and a return to the maglia rosa is a fitting reward for a rider in some of his best ever form." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Bussi sets women's hour record for third time "The Italian rider covered a distance of 50.455km on the Velodromo Bicentenario in Aguascalientes, Mexico." Ben Collins (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: UCI via cyclingnews.com) More intensity, nutrition and freedom: inside Tom Pidcock's career-best form "The Briton is thriving at his new team, and has been competitive in one-day races and stage races so far in 2025." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pretty in Pink: Poc releases EF Education team edition helmets and glasses in time for the Giro d'Italia "Both the Cytal helmet and Elicit Toric sunglasses are now offered in EF Team pink and will be worn by the team throughout the racing calendar." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: POC) “The fastest UCI-legal road bike, bar none” - Check out the Stromm Raktt "With bold aerodynamic claims, Stromm Cycles says its new Raktt road bike outpaces every other UCI-compliant machine on the market." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Photo credit: Stromm Cycles) Hit a plateau in your cycling fitness? It might be time to look past sweet spot training "If sweet spot has become the comfortable option, it might be time to explore your boundaries." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Richard Butcher) Farsports 2025 Evo5 S Series wheelset "Superlight premium wheels that are probably laughing in Mandarin." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Column
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May 11,
2025
Videos
Tro-Bro Léon: Bastien Tronchon and Pierre Gautherat double up for Decathlon AG2R in rain and mud "Valentin Madouas completes podium after Fredrik Dversnes crashes in final five kilometers." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wellens punches ticket to gravel worlds, wins UCI Marly Grav race "The 34 year-old Belgian WorldTour pro took a solo win on the 155km route, crossing under the finish banner in 4:21:17 to secure a front row start at the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) ‘I have hardly done such efforts until now’ - Anna van der Breggen third on return to Grand Tour racing at Vuelta Feminina "SD Worx ProTime rider satisfied with Spanish stage race performance." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Police motorbike swerves and blocks cyclist sprinting for win 10 meters before finish at junior Liège Bastogne Liège "Cannibal Victorious lodged a complaint with the UCI after their rider Leander De Gendt was narrowly beaten by promising British teenager Harry Hudson in a controversial, moto-impacted sprint on La Redoute." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Cannibal Victorious) From WorldTour rejection to Giro d'Italia stage hunting: Mark Donovan is back at cycling's top table "The Q36.5 has had a near-three-year hiatus from cycling's Grand Tours, but now riding better than ever he's once again looking to be in the hunt for victories in the biggest of races." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van der Poel doesn't just make others suffer, he's cooked himself after brutal training "Mathieu Van der Poel is back in training and currently grinding through a tough schedule in Spain. And, as usual, fans get to follow along on social media." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Alpecin Deceuninck/Nombre Media via cyclingnews.com) "My Tour preparation has really started now” - Remco Evenepoel kicks off Tour de France preparation "Soudal Quick Step takes first step on road to GC battle in July." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The best electric bikes under $4,000, tried, tested and recommended by us "The price of eBikes being what it is, sub-$4,000 pretty much qualifies as mid-price. That label might be a little deflating, but the context is that eBike prices really do go very high indeed." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) Photos by Oli Pendrey 2025 Tro Bro Leon (Coupe de France) Live Streams "2025 Tro Bro Leon May 11, France (Lannilis → Lannilis, 203.8km). Live
video Sunday from 9:05am U.S. Eastern, 6:05am Pacific.
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Demi Vollering wins the 'queen' stage to wrap up the overall title at La Vuelta España Feminina "Dutchwoman solos to victory after last-kilometer attack as Marlen Reusser takes 2nd on the day and GC ahead of Anna van der Breggen." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) La Reina: Demi Vollering is exactly where she belongs "The Dutchwoman’s victory in La Vuelta España Femenina is a product of exemplary teamwork from FDJ Suez." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: ASO) Richard Carapaz delivers the save of the year in Giro Stage 2 TT "The EF Education rider came so close to eating pavement at the Giro d’Italia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Giro d'Italia 2025 stage three preview: A tough Albanian farewell "A stage full of climbing will keep the GC contenders on their toes, but it could be a day for an escape group to grab victory." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Would you trust Aldi's £24.99 bike rack? Plus check out Trek's root beer-colored Madone, Rapha's latest EF switch-out kit + more "All the hottest new tech from the middle of Aldi, Specialized, Rapha, Trek, Tailfin, Scott and more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) Plugge refutes Bruyneel’s Giro claim about Van Aert: "I have a lot of respect for Johan, but this isn’t true" "It doesn't really make sense for him to be riding the Giro now," Bruyneel said in an interview with HUMO. "This must be a leftover clause from last year’s contract." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Classified is finally ready to launch it's groupset, but can it beat Shimano and SRAM? "Belgian brand known for its internal hub shift system has teamed up with Tektro to create a 1 x 16 groupset, it's ready for launch and we've tried it." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Carr) 2025 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina May 4-10, Spain - Stage 7 (La Robla → Alto de Cotobello, 152.6km) Live
video Saturday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
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Aert: "I have a lot of respect for Johan, but this isn’t
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Josh Tarling wins Giro d'Italia's Tirana time trial as Primož Roglič takes the leader's maglia rosa "Ineos Grenadiers' Josh Tarling beats Primož Roglič to claim his first Grand Tour stage win, while Roglič is the new race leader." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia: Josh Tarling wins stage 2 time trial as Primož Roglič takes over maglia rosa "Tarling beats Roglič by a single second. Jay Vine third." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wout van Aert frustrated after time trial miss: Can he still chase the maglia rosa? "The clock doesn’t lie.” It’s an old saying in cycling, and one that Wout van Aert was reminded of after the stage 2 time trial in Albania." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Giro d’Italia Stage 2 Preview "A time trial, today’s stage accounts for a third of the Giro’s kilometers against the clock so this in an important day for the GC contenders." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Medical expert gives worrying prognosis on Mikel Landa after Giro d'Italia crash: "His season is over" "The injury is a major blow not only for Landa but also for his team, Soudal Quick Step. A medical expert speaking to Eurosport indicated that the fractured vertebra will sideline Landa for at least three months." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com "After all those setbacks, it’s been hard to keep finding the motivation" - Wout van Aert's wife opens up on Visma star's injury struggles "In conversation with Het Nieuwsblad, Van Aert's wife - Sarah de Bie, has been open and honest about the effects that all the injuries and crashes have had on the psyche of the Team Visma Lease a Bike star." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's very unlikely I'll be the best in the world at anything ever again' - How riders deal with life when they stop competing "What is the impact of retirement on a rider who spent their career racing at the highest level?" By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: David Lyttleton) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 2 (Tirana → Tirana, 13.7km). Live
video Saturday from 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific.
The
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Grand Prix du Morbihan: Benoît Cosnefroy takes back-to-back victory "Teammates Kévin Vauquelin and Clément Venturini second and third in bunch sprint finish." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Dilemma: Should Primož Roglič give away the Giro d'Italia pink jersey? "The Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe rider will next be able to take time on his rivals during stage seven's mountain-top finish and stage nine's gravel. Does he need to keep the maglia rosa in the interim?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) "He can enjoy the jersey until tomorrow, and then hopefully I'll have it again" - Mads Pedersen sends warning Primoz Roglic after losing Maglia Rosa at 2025 Giro d'Italia "It's a pity that Primoz was one second faster at that point, but it is what it is." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The best bikes and tech spotted at Vuelta Femenina 2025: Tour tech gallery "We share the best high, low, and innovative bike tech from this year's race." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Ineos Grenadiers close to 'multimillion' deal with TotalEnergies - Reports "British WorldTour squad were publicly on the lookout for new investment." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Who could complete the Grand Tour hat-trick at the men’s Giro d’Italia? "Six male riders could become stage winners in all three Grand Tours this month." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I really wanted to go home' - Arensman and Gee honest about poor opening day at Giro d'Italia, with comebacks started in time trial "It's not like alarm bells, there are so many hard days to come' says Canadian, who jumped 11 spots overall on Saturday." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Topeak Ratchet Rocket Essential HD "Excellent to use, robust and well made. And while expensive, its quality and durability make it worth the money." By Paul Grele (road.cc) (Image credit road.cc) 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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