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Isaac del Toro clings onto race lead after GC shakeup "Race leader loses over a minute to Richard Carapaz and also loses time to Simon Yates as Juan Ayuso drops out of contention." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via velo.outside.com) Giro d'Italia: Christian Scaroni wins stage 16 as Isaac del Toro loses time on San Valentino summit finish "Astana takes 1-2 breakaway win, while Richard Carapaz gains substantial time in the general classification in third." By Sem Kramer (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Fortunato took teammate Scaroni with him and handed him the victory: "The right decision to let him win" "The GC was completely turned upside down, Christian Scaroni and Lorenzo Fortunato rode together towards the stage victory." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Primož Roglič abandons Giro d'Italia after stage 16 crash "Slovenian leaves race after falling in the rain." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: RCS via idlprocycling.com) Tarling abandons Giro after stage 16 barrier crash "Ineos Grenadiers rider Tarling, 21, slid on a very wet surface early on Tuesday's stage and suffered a heavy crash into a barrier." (sports.yahoo.com) (Credits not Found) Alessio Martinelli conscious and stable after crashing into ravine at Giro d'Italia "The Italian VF Group Bardiani CSF Faizanè rider was in the breakaway when in the middle of the descent he went to the ground and fell down an embankment." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Who are Kristen Faulkner and Quinn Simmons? Winners of USA Cycling Pro Road Nationals "Kristen Faulkner and Quinn Simmons clinched Elite Road Race National Titles at the 2025 Pro Road National Championships." By Shweta Kukreti (hindustantimes.com) (USA Cycling/Facebook) In
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Zipp 353 NSW & 303 SW "Zipp 353 NSW and 303 SW wheelsets launched last week. They mark an advance in intelligent wheel design. Both models integrate Zipp’s AXS Wheel Sensor directly into the rim." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giro d'Italia stage 16 live: Summit finish awaits as rain lashes down on peloton "Today's stage 16 is a big one - almost 5,000 meters of climbing with four categorized climbs, including the summit finish at Passo di San Valentino." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 16 (Piazzola sul Brenta → San Valentino (Brentonico), 203km). Live
video Tuesday from 5:20am U.S. Eastern, 2:20am Pacific.
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race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
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The Giro is ready to pop: Top four GC riders set to battle out explosive finale "Carapaz, Yates and Gee gain time on Del Toro on stage 16 summit finish." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 17 preview: The Mortirolo "Another difficult day in the mountains will put the general classification contenders under pressure once again." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) ‘Belief, desire and a dream’ - Richard Carapaz will do everything to win the Giro d’Italia "The 2019 Giro winner’s spirited performance on the first real mountain showdown of this year’s race is another sign that he is back at his very best." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Recovering Landa looks at Giro with jealousy and recognizes awkward situation Del Toro "It could have been a great Giro for Mikel Landa. The excitement and drama of this year’s Giro d’Italia would’ve been even better with the Spanish climber fighting at the top of the GC." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Meet the 92-year-old taking on Unbound 200 - Again: ‘Even if it takes me 24 hours, I’m going to try' "People think old folks are different from young people. But the enjoyment of life doesn’t change," says Fred Schmid." By Rosael Torres-Davis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Fred Schmid) Van der Poel fights back: Training again after heavy crash in Nové Město in preparation for the Tour de France "In Nové Město, Czech Republic, he crashed twice during the World Cup, after which he had to abandon the race. The Dutchman fell hard on his wrist, and for a moment, it looked serious." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media “We don’t have any impact on the race” - Guimard unleashes damning verdict on sorry state of French cycling "French cycling is a little bit in decline. And the figures also demonstrate this.” The data he points to is damning." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Canyon Grail CFR Rift on test - The DT Swiss F 132 ONE gravel race fork at The Traka 100 "Clean looks and clever features. Sounds like Canyon, right? But this time, DT Swiss have had a hand in it too." By Jan Richter (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Goodyear revitalizes its Connector gravel tire range to be 70g lighter, stronger and faster "Three new tread patterns and a new carcass promise lighter weight, more strength and more speed." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) My Recovery From a Brain Injury "The last thing I remember on October 18th, 2023, was taking off on a group mountain bike ride in the Coler MTB Preserve in Bentonville, Arkansas." By Peter Abraham (Cycling West) Photo courtesy Peter Abraham Videos
2025 Tour of Norway Women Race Preview "The Tour of Norway Women is a brand-new race for the 2025 season. It is, however, definitely not the first Tour of Norway for the women’s peloton." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar interrupted altitude training for a special weekend in Monaco "Tadej Pogacar, the Slovenian, who lives in Monaco, interrupted his altitude training for a few days to experience the Formula 1 Grand Prix last weekend." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media "Happy to walk away from this one." Covered in bruises Thibau Nys reports from training camp "Even a master of his craft can make a mistake - and Thibau Nys is no exception to this rule." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Canyon's new Grail Rift Edition gets new DT Swiss and Canyon developed suspension fork "Heavily teased, rumored and spy-shotted suspension fork-equipped gravel bike is now available to buy." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) In
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My fitness has nosedived after I ‘broke’ my hamstring, how much can I get back in 6 weeks? "After a waterskiing adventure went wrong, Michael Venutolo-Mantovani had to rebuild his fitness - but could he get back what he’d lost in just six weeks?" By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Michael Venutolo Mantovani) The exclusive Pinarello Dogma F that Ineos showcased at the Giro "Limited edition of the Pinarello Dogma F to celebrate the brand's first victory in a grand tour." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit Pinarello) Muc-Off AirMach Electric Mini Inflator "Effective inflator but its lack of gauge and preset function means it struggles against the opposition." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) Topeak Escape Pod+ with Tube Cube "Well-organized solution for carrying tools that feels like it should last for years, though it's not that cheap." By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) dhb cycling kit is quietly revived by Evans Cycles... And it's already 'half price' "dhb returns with what appears to be new kit, a 'Don’t Hold Back' rebrand, and discounts already in place." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) Black Mountain Cycles Road 2025 and Monstercross V6.1 Frames "Black Mountain Cycles just announced the return of the Road model for 2025. This Molteni orange Merckx-tribute bike caught our eye, along with the Monster Cross V6.1 in khaki grey." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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"We will be consistent, he has earned it" - Matxín confirms Isaac Del Toro may be protected on final Giro week "The Mexican is the main protagonist before the 6 stages that will decide the final general classification." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago What can happen in the last week of the Giro d'Italia? "The decisive week of the 2025 Giro d'Italia kicks off, where the high mountains will have to clarify a classification that is still tremendously uncertain despite the solid leadership shown by Isaac del Toro." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Giro Week #3 Route Preview: Who Will Top The Final In Rome? "The final week of all Grand Tours is the most important and usually the most decisive, and in the case of the Giro d’Italia, the hardest." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Few sprint opportunities left, so Magnier and Fretin call it quits: Giro debutants won’t start after rest day "The chances for the fast men are minimal, so Paul Magnier and Milan Fretin call it quits." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The greatest cyclist never to grace the WorldTour peloton? The story of Wong Kam-po, Hong Kong’s first cycling superstar "He beat future Tour de France winners, won a rainbow jersey, and was often labelled the best non-pro bike racer in the world. And yet, you’ve likely never heard of him. This is the amazing story of Wong Kam-po, the cycling king of Hong Kong." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (credit: Steve Thomas) SRAM Red XPLR AXS long-term test: Flawless shifting and fantastic braking power "Thoughts on the gruppo after many miles on the roads, gravel and singletrack and smooth pavement." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @FotógrafoAltodeLetras Matt Hansen How to choose between Assos's top-end road bib shorts "A close look at the Assos Equipe R S11 and RS S11 bib shorts." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson I improved my gravel handling with this guidance from a national champ - And you can too "Experience on the road is a great foundation. Here's how to sharpen it for the trails." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) “Why are they ruining an outdoor space with bikes?” Restaurant owner threatens legal action "Highways teams need to figure out spaces where the bikes can go without disrupting people - such as near traffic light crossings,” the owner of the popular celebrity haunt in London’s Primrose Hill said." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Lemonia) Column
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Kristen Faulkner wins second-consecutive road race national title "Olympic gold medalist sprints to victory from group of three." By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography via cyclingnews.com) Mathieu van der Poel medical update: It ain’t good "The Dutch superstar crashed hard during the MTB World Cup in the Czech Republic and it may seriously derail his season–on the road and on the dirt." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour in serious doubt after MTB crashes "The consequences of his two spills at the UCI MTB World Cup on Sunday could be far more serious, including skipping the Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) photo via cyclinguptodate.com "I don't think I'll go to the Vuelta a España" - Tom Pidcock may not race Vuelta despite Q36.5 having wildcard "I feel tired because I've been racing since January," Tom Pidcock confesses. This could potentially lead to a large amount of criticism if it comes to be by the time we reach August." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gianni Bugno: 'Pogačar's dominance isn't going to be good for the sport in the long run' "Gianni Bugno was a rider of immense class, a Giro, Sanremo and Worlds winner, who was also engagingly human, flawed and fragile. Rouleur catches up with the 1990 maglia rosa to talk about the past and the present, and what they have to do with each other." By Herbie Sykes (rouleur.cc) Photo: Daviid Schwab Seasoned riders retire: 'Skytrain' rider Castroviejo and Australian rider Clarke call it quits "Jonathan Castroviejo will say goodbye to cycling at the end of the season." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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"I was offered a lot of money for losing a Giro" - Eddy Merckx's revelation about the Giro d'Italia where he was disqualified for doping "Merckx was expelled from the Giro (won by Felice Gimondi) after testing positive for fencamfamin. To this day, the Belgian legend continues to deny the doping case, which rumors speak of a possible mafia action orchestrated against him." Photo ©: AFP Photo via cyclingnews.com Pennsylvania Gravel Race Adds Cash Prizes, 200-Mile Ultra Challenge for 2025 "Pennsylvania’s premier gravel cycling event will offer cash prizes for the first time when unPAved of the Susquehanna River Valley returns for its eighth edition on October 12, 2025." (Cycling West) Photo courtesy of unPAved Pennsylvania BN3TH’s North Shore Liner "For cyclists seeking a no-nonsense, high-performance liner engineered for trail-blazing and long road rides, the BN3TH North Shore Liner Bibshort delivers." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) No more smoke on the peloton? Cycling fan petitions government to ban sale of non-emergency flares, slamming “people choking cyclists with nasty polluting stuff” "They are polluting, not environmentally friendly, and cyclists who are already on their limits have to inhale the toxic smoke they make,” the fan behind the petition said." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) MicroSHIFT Sword Gravel Group Review - Performance Slice, Cut Price "If you want a budget group that doesn’t skimp on performance, look no further." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found via road.cc) Videos
USA Pro Road Championships: Quinn Simmons goes solo to claim another elite men's road race title "Lidl Trek rider wins ahead of pursuing Evan Boyle while Gavin Hlady takes third in five way sprint for final podium spot." By Jackie Tyson (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography via cyclingnews.com) Spanish domination at Mercan'Tour Classic - Arkéa takes much needed and colossal win with Cristian Rodriguez "The Spaniard's attack came with a long distance to the finish, still 46 kilometers to go on the Col de la Couillole. It was a risky move but one that proved to be the right one." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) 'I don't know if I'll be flying or dying' - David Millar to race Unbound Gravel alongside elites "Retired pro set for debut at gravel calendar's biggest date." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: Factor Dutch analyst Zonneveld points out Roglic's main problem, besides crashes: "It's always been his weakness" "Zonneveld thinks that the Slovenian rider, who already won the Giro in 2023, may have been riding with an injury for some time." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Geraint Thomas trolls Giro commentators over Derek Gee "On the Watts Occurring Podcast, the former Tour winner had a message to commentators during the Giro." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Geraint Thomas/Instagram In
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Complete Bike Training Guide - From Couch to Confident Cyclist "Welcome to your complete bike training guide! Whether you’re just getting started or looking to build a structured routine, this guide is designed for beginners who want to get fitter, healthier, and enjoy their cycling time." By Average Joe Cyclist (averagejoecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Das Dopers: Germany’s little doping secret "It seems athletes in Germany can dope virtually anonymously, serve a “time-out” ban and never fully face the true consequences of their actions." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) “It's about being with my family” - Jonas Vingegaard sets priorities ahead of Tadej Pogacar showdown "For me, it's about being with my family, and it's not like I don't see them for three months. It's never going to be like that." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Ekoi Perf Crystal White Helmet "Does everything well, and its clear, polycarbonate cage looks the business - but it lacks Mips and faces lots of opposition." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) BBB GravelRibbon Bar Tape "Comfortable and grippy in all conditions, a doddle to fit, easy to keeping looking new - and all at a good price." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Best budget gravel bikes 2025: Get off the beaten track without spending the earth "These budget gravel bikes allow you to enjoy off-road trails and explore new places without breaking the bank." By Katherine Moore (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Angel’s Maxway Cycles Zephyrus Road Bike: Steel, Coffee, Clay "This summer, Maxway will produce a limited run of 30 framesets, priced at $2000 for a frameset." Daniel Yang (theradavist.com) Photos: Tony Wen Column
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Giro d'Italia: Carlos Verona holds off chase to triumph with solo stage 15 victory, as Primož Roglič loses valuable time into Asiago "Florian Stork second and Christian Scaroni third, as mountainous day closes out the second week at the Corsa Rosa." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Carlos Verona solos to victory on stage 15 of the Giro d'Italia as Primož Roglič loses time "Slovenian finishes more than a minute behind pink jersey group." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Del Toro has taken an important step towards winning the Giro d'Italia:" Javier Ares "Javier Ares, the Eurosport narrator, made it clear after the stage that until you cross the finish line in cycling you can't take anything for granted." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Giro Stage 15: To the mountains they go "Steeped in World War I history, Stage 15 features serious climbing: first the legendary Monte Grappa (25.1 km at 5.7 per cent), then the climb to Dori (16.4 km at 5.4 per cent)." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 15 (Fiume Veneto → Asiago, 219km). Live
video Sunday from 5:25am U.S. Eastern, 2:25am Pacific.
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race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
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Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 16 preview: The hardest test yet "A summit finish to San Valentino is almost certain to cause big changes to the GC standings." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Adamski and Sarkisov Earn the Junior Road Race National Titles at the 2025 Pro Road National Championships "Facing West Virginia’s demanding hills, both fields tackled a modified circuit where the punishing Wertz Avenue climb proved to be decisive. Each lap was 14.5 kilometers, with the junior men completing six laps for a total of 87 kilometers, and the junior women racing four laps for 58 kilometers." By: USA Cycling Communications (usacycling.org) Mathieu van der Poel’s first MTB World Cup back did not go well "The Flying Dutchman took a few nasty spills in Nové Město early on in the race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Bartek Wolinski via cyclinguptodate.com Blevins also wins in Nove Mesto "The American wins the Nove Mesto World Cup and celebrates his second victory in the third cross-country race." (bluewin.ch) Photo: Keystone via bluewin.ch Ella MacPhee takes amazing UCI XCO World Cup win "The Canadian had a fantastic ride at Nové Město na Moravě in the under-23 race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: UCI MTB world series/Instagram Mexico's Del Toro completes a full week in pink. He's got 1 more week to go to win the Giro "Little by little,” Del Toro said. "I want to bring it (the pink jersey) home." (sports.yahoo.com) (Fabio Ferrari/LaPresse via AP) "I know what he's been through in the last year so it's nice to see" - Jonas Vingegaard praises Wout van Aert's Giro d'Italia exploits "After a rocky start to the 2025 Giro d'Italia, Van Aert has grown stronger and stronger with every day of the Grand Tour, peaking with a famous stage win on the 'mini Strade Bianche' stage 9." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) RideWithGPS adds Waypoints Everywhere for Easier Navigation "Now you can drop waypoints into your route on RideWithGPS, and they’ll show up on the map, in your elevation profile, and on your cycling computer." (bikerumor.com) Photo via ridewithgps.com Videos
Vuelta a Burgos Feminas: Marlen Reusser smashes stage 4 final time trial to seal overall victory "Juliette Labous is second in the race against the clock as Elisa Longo Borghini finishes third in Lezana de Mena" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Roglic loses time "Britain's Simon Yates of Team Visma Lease a Bike remains second in the overall standings behind Mexican Del Toro, with the UAE Team Emirates XRG rider taking a lead of one minute and 20 seconds into the final week." By Ben Ramsdale (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Primoz Roglic Giro d'Italia future in doubt after crash - 'When he's in pain, health comes first' "There is no point in hiding anymore that he doesn't feel well, that he's in pain. We tried to downplay it a little, and it worked until today, but today we saw the truth." (transports.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Giro
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Fairlight Strael 4.0 105 Di2 "The closest bike to perfection I've ever ridden." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Are VolkerWessels cursed? Seven of their 2024 race wins now cancelled from the 2025 calendar "It’s been a strong couple of seasons for VolkerWessels Women’s Cycling, but the sport’s vanishing lower tier seems determined not to let anyone enjoy success for too long." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Ride With GPS Cutty Cap Challenge "The fifth-annual global bike scavenger hunt kicks off Saturday, May 31 in 55 cities worldwide. Find out how you can join the hunt." (gravelstoke.com) (Credits not Found) Vuelta a Burgos Feminas Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Burgos Feminas May 22-25, Spain - Stage 4 (Villasana de Mena → Lezana de Mena, 9.41km) Live video Sunday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific. The
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