Column
One
May 31,
2025
'I’m not an emotional person, but I couldn’t hold back the tears' "British Visma Lease a Bike rider had the perfect stage on Saturday to jump up general classification and seal overall victory." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia: Simon Yates rips maglia rosa off Isaac del Toro with devastating attack on Colle delle Finestre "Chris Harper claims a second stage win for Jayco AlUla from breakaway." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via sports.yahoo.com) "If I've already lost first place, I'm not going to lose second" - Isaac del Toro explains reason for post-Finestre stalemate with Richard Carapaz "Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz clashed today at the Giro d'Italia, physically and psychologically." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Carapaz about Del Toro: ‘He doesn’t know how to race properly’ "After a stage for the ages at the Giro d’Italia, Richard Carapaz didn’t hold back on the transfer of the pink jersey to Simon Yates." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit via cyclingmagazine.ca) “Love riders who race to win, not to settle for a placing” Powerhouse Van Aert hails Yates after dominant Giro move "Wout van Aert helped his team leader on the descent and the early run-in to Sestrière, driving home a huge advantage and putting Yates firmly in control of the race." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) In
The News
-C1-
"I hope today goes better than that time" - Simon Yates on Finestre vengeance and stage 19 controversy "Simon Yates enters the final stage of this year's Giro d'Italia in third place. The last time he raced up the Colle delle Finestre he lost the pink jersey in it's brutal slopes, and today present the perfect opportunity for vengeance." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wind, fatigue and tactical blunders - Inside the Giro d’Italia attacks that never were "It was an anticlimactic stage 19 of La Corsa Rosa after many expected more explosive attacks to come on the mountainous route to Champoluc." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 20 (Verrès → Sestrière (Vialattea), 205km). Live
video Saturday from 4:45am U.S. Eastern, 1:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
1:15am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
Two
May 31,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
'I had as good a chance as anyone' - Cameron Jones wins Unbound Gravel after spending 150 miles in a breakaway with Simon Pellaud "This is the first time Unbound Gravel did not have an American rider on the elite men's podium." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Gretchen Powers) Rob Britton smashes 350-mile Unbound XL record in exciting duel with Lachlan Morton "With a time of just under 18 hours, Britton shattered the previous record by 2 hours and 16 minutes." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Karolina Migoń solos to victory at Unbound Gravel "This is the Polish rider's third win this month." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) ‘It was so epic!’ - Heather Jackson wins Unbound XL at record pace "The endurance star crushed the 358 grueling miles through Kansas." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Courageous or crazy - Could different tactics have won Richard Carapaz the Giro d’Italia? "The EF Education EasyPost rider made an attack early in the stage but failed to capitalize off his work, ending up third on the general classification." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) All out war in Finestre! Carapaz and Yates attack Del Toro countless times at the very bottom of brutal 19-kilometer climb "The Colle delle Finestre is one of the toughest climbs in pro cycling, 19 kilometers long at 9%, and with it's final kilometers in gravel." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) More risks, a fear of negative racing and the mud - Pros predict how Unbound Gravel will play out "From breakaway hopes to tactical alliances, riders weigh in on what could shape the world’s premier gravel race." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) UAE Tour & UAE Tour Women to continue as RCS and Abu Dhabi Sports Council extend partnership "Abu Dhabi Sports Council and RCS Sports & Events have renewed their partnership for the ongoing organization of the UAE Tour and UAE Tour Women, reinforcing their shared commitment to the growth of elite cycling in the region." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Met Estro Wander Helmet: Repurposed for the rough stuff "This special edition gravel-focused Estro from Met is essentially the same great helmet but with a new lick of matt paint and a silky musette thrown in for free." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Fellows) Armed Forces Cycling Classic Welcomes National & Defending Champions This Weekend "This weekend’s Amazon Armed Forces Cycling Classic, presented by Events DC, which takes place on, May 31-June 1, 2025, will live up to its tag line of “Where Champion’s come to compete." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to strike the perfect balance between indoor and outdoor cycling "You don't need to make a choice between riding indoors or outside - combine both for the ideal cycling mix for optimum performance ." By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) BBB Bio DriveTrain Chain Cleaner 500ml "Highly effective and well-priced plant-based product that massively outperformed expectations." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
Three
May 31,
2025
Videos
Maxim van Gils wins Stage 3 of the Tour of Norway "The Belgian is back to his winning ways as he was the strongest on stage 3 of the Tour of Norway." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Tour of Norway Women: Justine Ghekiere climbs to first win of season "2024 Tour de France Femmes stage winner solos to victory and opening lead." (youtube.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
The News
-C3-
Scribe's new wheels are "the fastest on the planet" (according to them); Plus Unbound Gravel tech round-up and... is gravel 'the new triathlon'? "Some very big claims about a new wheelset, plus loads more in Tech of the Week." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) "I would also be a little pissed off if I were Kelderman and I saw this interview" - Thijs Zonneveld on Simon Yates' controversial words "Simon Yates' post-race interview caused some rumble and Thijs Zonneveld was among the critics." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "I wouldn't mind going down in history as one of Tadej's regular domestiques" - Florian Vermeersch on Pogacar "Florian Vermeersch was one of UAE Team Emirates XRG's signings this winter, and it proved to be one of the most successful in the entire peloton." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Top Gear for Regular Cyclists "All the best new ideas and technologies for riding start with the pros and work their way down to serious area riders and hobby bikers over time." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Elite
Men Unbound 200 - 3:50am Pacific.
Elite
Women Unbound 200 - 4:05am Pacific."
(youtube.com) (Image credit: Life Time / Taylor Chase) 2025 Tour of Norway Live Streams "2025 Tour of Norway May 29-June 1, Stage 3 (Jørpeland → Heja, 141.6km) Live
video Saturday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max starting at about 6:45am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
One
May 30,
2025
Blogs
Giro d'Italia: Nicolas Prodhomme claims solo victory, as Isaac del Toro clings to Richard Carapaz's attacks on mountainous stage 19 "Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale rider crosses the line with biggest career win, Del Toro outsprints Carapaz for second place in Champoluc." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Our dream went home, but we decided to fight’ - How Nico Denz turned Red Bull’s Giro around "The German rider took an impressive solo victory on stage 18 after coming to the Giro as a domestique for Primož Roglič." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) In
The News
-C1-
Young Italian talent signs 2-year contract with Visma "Pietro Mattio will ride for the Visma Lease a Bike's WorldTour team for the next two seasons. The 20-year-old Italian has made such an impression in his three seasons with the U23 team that he has been promoted to the professional team." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo via teamvismaleaseabike.com Gear Break: iGPSPORT BiNavi Computer, Hutchinson Blackbird Race Tire, New Gravel Wheels from HED, Q36.5 Unique Pro Shoe, Pinarello Dogma F Edizione Speciale & Passo dello Stelvio in Focus "New and top kit." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Ritchey Superlogic Butano Bar Balances Fit & Gravel to Road Integration: Long-Term Review "Ritchey had done well for me for many years with light, affordable stems and comfortable, durable carbon bars. So, I figured, why not give the super-premium Superlogic Butano Ridge bar a try?" By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit ritcheylogic.com) Struggling to keep air in your gravel tires? Then check out these tips "Avoiding punctures isn't always easy when riding gravel but there are a few precautions you can take to keep them at bay." By Neal Hunt (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 19 (Biella → Champoluc, 166km). Live
video Friday from 6:20am U.S. Eastern, 3:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:00am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
Two
May 30,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
'Savage' Colle delle Finestre will decide who wins the Giro d'Italia - Isaac del Toro or Richard Carapaz "Race finely poised ahead of showdown on final climb in the Italian Alps" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Youth versus experience: Del Toro, Carapaz and the mano-a-mano battle for pink "Richard Carapaz and Isaac del Toro could not be in more contrasting phases of their careers. They will go head to head for a final time on stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia, but who will come out on top?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) In true Latour style! Pierre Latour claims victory with a powerful attack in Boucles de la Mayenne "Pierre Latour won the first stage of the Boucles de la Mayenne. The French rider from TotalEnergie made his move in the brutal final kilometers." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) 'It's a classic battle of the sexes' - Lael Wilcox to go after Mark Beaumont’s around-the-world record "Everyone’s been asking, ‘What man is going to go after this record?’ And none are asking, or even considering, that a woman could do it. I think I can,” says the American." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SRAM) New Specialized Diverge breaks cover at Unbound "American bike giant seems to have a new gravel bike on the way." By Anne-Marije Rook, Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Puck Pieterse (Amerongse Berg) and family Roglic (Giro d’Italia) victims of theft "On the Amerongse Berg, Puck Pieterse had her rain jacket stolen while the family of Primoz Roglic in the Giro d'Italia was robbed." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Photos: Strava) In
The News
-C2-
Rapha Explore Bar Bag review: A superb bag for travel, whether on the bar or on the shoulder "An outstanding small bar bag with a cross-body strap, let down by a poor main zip." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Simon Fellows) Amazfit Helio Ring "A good budget smart ring that tracks all the key recovery metrics, but the app is still a work in progress." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
Three
May 30,
2025
Videos
He's done it again! Matthew Brennan wins stage 2 of the Tour of Norway "He simply can't stop winning. He may have left it late, but Matthew Brennan has come out on top again for Visma." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 'I have no reason not to believe that we can go for yellow again' - Visma Lease a Bike confident in Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France chances "Danish two-time Tour de France winner will return to action at the Critérium du Dauphiné next week." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
The News
-C3-
Ludo Dierckxsens Could Laugh as Hard as he Could Ride a Bike "Ludo Dierckxsens died at the age of 60 on Thursday. The former Belgian champion became unwell during the charity ride, ‘1000 kilometer voor Kom op tegen Kanker’, after which he died. Rest in peace Ludo Dierckxsens a ‘popular teddy bear." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Giro stage winner who's racing Unbound: Lukas Pöstlberger's setup ahead of Unbound Gravel "Lukas Pöstlberger will be lining up to take on Unbound with his new Rose Racing Circle teammates." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rose Racing Circle) iGPSPORT SR30 Smart Radar Taillight "Good light to be seen by but the inconsistent radar lets it down and makes it hard to recommend." By Paul Grele (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Brompton launches special edition bikes for Tour de France "Leaders Yellow' and 'Sprinters light green' are the color options for new C-Line and P-Line models." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Brompton) 2025 Tour of Norway Live Streams "2025 Tour of Norway May 29-June 1, Stage 2 (Egersund → Oltedal, 208.1km) Live
video Friday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max starting at about 6:45am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
One
May 29,
2025
Blogs
Nico Denz powers to solo victory on stage 18 of the Giro d’Italia to make hard work worthwhile "German salvages race for Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe in Cesano Maderno after team lost Primož Roglič to injury on stage 16." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Juan Ayuso abandons Giro d’Italia after being stung by bee on face "Spaniard was already suffering with knee injury but was left with a badly swollen right eye after a bee got inside his helmet on the road to Bormio." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d’Italia 2025 Stage 20: Climbing the Colle della Finestre - Gravel, Glory & Suffering "Back to the Beast: Riding the Colle della Finestre Ahead of Giro 2025 Stage 20." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giro d’Italia Stage 18 Preview "A good day for a breakaway, today’s stage leaves the Alps for a tour of Lombardia of sorts." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 18 (San Michele all'Adige (Morbegno → Cesano Maderno, 144km). Live
video Thursday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:30am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
Two
May 29,
2025
Today's
Trending
'You
cannot race Unbound on your own' - Greg van Avermaet returns
to Unbound Gravel with a team and some unfinished business
-C2-
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 19 preview: The queen stage "A brutal day in the Alps has the potential to cause huge time gaps among the GC contenders" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) ‘I’ll suffer mentally and physically’ - Isaac del Toro and the biggest test of his life "The 21-year-old has a pair mountain stages left at the Giro d’Italia which will decide whether he takes home the maglia rosa in Rome." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) The Giro’s endgame is here: GC teams prepare for two days that will decide the destiny of the pink jersey "With nearly 10,000 meters of climbing ahead, Isaac del Toro braces for a ruthless Alpine showdown." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'You cannot race Unbound on your own' - Greg van Avermaet returns to Unbound Gravel with a team and some unfinished business "It would be a dream that I can finish the race without having any issues or mechanical problems or flats," says former Olympic and Roubaix champion." By Caroline Dezendorf (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) 2025 Unbound Gravel: What is Unbound, who's racing and where to watch the world's premier gravel event "Thousands of amateurs join WorldTour roadies, celebrated Olympians and off-road pros at the marquee gravel race." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) ‘You never forget the first time you pee in your bibs’ - The unglamorous side of gravel racing in the pursuit of speed "No more pee breaks, near-diabetes-inducing levels of sugar and bike gear in kitchen pots: the weird side of being a gravel pro." By Sarah Sturm (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time Grand Prix / Chase in Color) Training is for losers: How to prepare for your first gravel overnighter "If you're tempted by the thought of getting away for a few days but don't know what to take, fear not, it's a lot more simple than you think." By Sam Jones (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Sam Jones) Column
Three
May 29,
2025
Videos
Tour of Norway: Storm Ingebrigtsen holds on to win stage 1 for Coop Repsol "Matthew Brennan wins sprint for second as solo breakaway sticks." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) One good thing came of Remco Evenepoel's 'dooring' by a Belgian post van - An award for a successful ad campaign "Bpost used one of their driver's mistakes to create a 'Remco Reflex' campaign to try and stop it happening again." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “Every one of them stolen:” Lance Armstrong poses alongside Tour de France yellow jersey collection for non-alcoholic beer ad "He just can’t help himself, can he?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Athletic Brewing Company) Former pro cyclist Ludo Dierckxsens dies at charity event "Some very sad news from Belgium. Ludo Dierckxsens, known for having the biggest smile in the pro peloton, has died. He was 60 years old." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Tour of Norway Live Streams "2025 Tour of Norway May 29-June 1, Stage 1 (Solakrossen → Solakrossen, 179.2km) Live
video Thursday from 9:45am U.S. Eastern, 6:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max starting at about 6:45am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
One
May 28,
2025
Videos
Isaac del Toro rebounds to win Giro d'Italia stage 17 to boost overall lead "Mexican takes seconds on Richard Carapaz and Simon Yates to extend lead in pink jersey after difficult Tuesday." By Tom Thewlis, Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia: Isaac del Toro rebounds to win stage 17 "Maglia rosa claws back time with victory in Bormio, nullifying Carapaz's attack." By Sem Kramer (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) So close yet so far: Has Bardet's last shot at the Grand Tour triple crown disappeared up the road? "Frenchman finishes second on stage 17 of the Giro d’Italia after being caught by pink jersey Isaac del Toro." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Giro d'Italia stage 17 live: Can Isaac del Toro cling onto pink again in mountains? 37 riders go clear at the foot of the Passo di Tonale "The Mortirolo looms on another day of climbing." By Tom Thewlis, Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘We were ready to change the plan’ - Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe are welcoming in a new guard of talent "With Primož Roglič's withdrawal from the Giro d’Italia, young talent from the German team is stepping up to the plate." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) What should UAE do now that Ayuso is out and Del Toro has lost? "Who’s going to win this Giro d’Italia? As we head deeper into the final week, the answer is starting to take shape." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New crash had little impact on Roglic’s abandon: "He already struggled pushing 60 Watts on the Trainer’ "The Slovenian, who won the race in 2023, called it quits during stage sixteen. Though it had been looming for a while, the exit of Red Bull’s team leader was no less disappointing." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pas Normal Studios Summer Bibs, Jersey, Socks, Base Layer, Mitts and Bottle Review "Summer is on the way (allegedly) in the Northern hemisphere and there is nothing better than some new kit for the warmer days." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: OMartinez Coon Rapids Police to Host Kid-Friendly Bike Rodeo Focused on Cycling Safety and Community Engagement "The Coon Rapids Police Department is gearing up to host the vibrant Coon Rapids Bike Rodeo, a community event focused on cycling safety and skills for the younger residents." By Zach White (hoodline.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2025 Giro d'Italia May 9-June 1, Albania & Italy - Stage 17 (San Michele all'Adige (Fondazione Edmund Mach) → Bormio, 155km). Live
video Wednesday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:30am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com
Column
Two
May 28,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
-C2-
Giro d'Italia 2025 stage 18 preview: Sprinters or breakaway? "One of the Giro's shortest stages will be a push and pull between the breakaway and those eyeing a possible bunch finish." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) It’s no surprise that the Giro d’Italia could be won by Richard Carapaz, Simon Yates or Isaac del Toro - it’s the race that brings chaos "The Italian Grand Tour often throws up intriguing GC situations, and Ayuso and Roglič slipping out of contention proves it yet again." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Josh Tarling injures lower back after crash in rain on Giro d'Italia stage 16 "Ineos Grenadiers rider slid out on roundabout and abandoned race." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Stage 8 winner Luke Plapp abandons the 2025 Giro d'Italia "Luke Plapp, winner of stage 8 in stunning style, has abandoned the race with around 100km to go on stage 17." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Martinelli conscious and stable after terrifying Giro crash "Italian Alessio Martinelli fell into a ravine in a scary moment during Stage 16 of the Giro d’Italia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: VF Group Bardiani-CSF Faizanè/X Matt Hansen May 28, 2025 Share on X (Twitter) Share on Facebook Share on Email Crash? What crash? Thibau Nys pulls off an uphill wheelie like it’s no big deal "Nys crashed during a descent, suffering a few scrapes to his face. But that didn’t slow him down, as seen on Instagram where he shared some impressive footage." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media What is MyWhoosh? - What to know about the UCI's chosen virtual cycling platform "A complete guide to racing, riding and training on this up-and-coming virtual cycling platform." By Christopher Schwenker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: My Whoosh, screengrab by Christopher Schwenker) Komoot Team Says Goodbye "Komoot was sold to Bending Spoons, an Italian investment company, as with virtually all Bending Spoons acquisitions, they promptly fire almost all (if not all) the staff within a few weeks." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) Photo via komoot.com via cyclingnews.com Review: Specialized Turbo Vado SL 2 4.0 "Verdict: A great eBike but too heavy to be considered 'super light.'" By Tony Tompkins (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
May 28,
2025
Videos
With pros now flocking to the 350-mile Unbound XL, has the elite race lost the gravel spirit? "Lachlan Morton, Laurens ten Dam, Ted King, Heather Jackson, Lael Wilcox, Serena Bishop Gordon. The XL race is heating up; why is that?" By Caroline Dezendorf (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Grubers/Rapha) Plugge doesn’t hide Tour de France financial pain: "We pay tens of thousands just to participate" "Cycling has the potential to be much bigger for so many parties involved,” Plugge began. “If you look at football or Formula 1, those are much more commercially developed because there’s more collaboration. 95% of our revenue comes from sponsorships, whereas in those other sports, a big part of the income comes from the sport itself. That’s something we want to change." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Maaike Boogaard diagnosed with iliac artery issue, faces surgery and time out "Maaike Boogaard has revealed that she is facing a prolonged spell off the bike after being diagnosed with a flow limitation of the iliac artery - a condition that has increasingly come to light in professional cycling." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New Specialized Diverge leaked ahead of Unbound Gravel: More mounts, more aero and UDH look imminent for Specialized's flagship adventure bike "Casually shared on Annika Langvad's Instagram stories was what appears to be an updated Diverge, with some subtle yet obvious changes vs the current iteration." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Simply Good Supplements Launches $16,000 Sage Titanium Storm King Gravel Bike Raffle to Support Trail Organizations "Simply Good Supplements, a health and performance supplement brand focused on supporting endurance athletes, is proud to announce a raffle for a fully custom, $16,000 Sage Storm King Titanium gravel bike, with 100% of proceeds benefiting trail organizations." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Botched logistics force Italian Coppa Piemonte series race to cancel "A fourth Italian fondo has been cancelled this season for “logistical” issues, with Mediofondo Inseguendo di Il Grande Airone in Castellania – Coppi announcing the event has fallen victim to insurmountable challenges." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Most Overlooked Warranty in Cycling. Here’s How to Get Your Broken Gear Fixed for Free "Fill out a form and snap a picture, and you can get your expensive gear operating again. Here’s how I quickly fixed my broken gear and returned to riding." By Matt Phillips (bicycling.com) Photo: Matt Phillips Cube launches three new road cycling shoes, including "everyday" model that's apparently as light and stiff as £150 version "Cube also adds new flagship "pure performance" RD C:68X made from "same high-grade carbon used in top-tier frames" for £300." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Cube) Factor Ostro VAM vs Monza vs O2 VAM: Factor’s road bikes compared "Factor Ostro VAM - Aero road bike with low weight; Factor Monza - Less aggressive stack and reach than Ostro VAM; Factor O2 VAM - Lightweight with aero leanings." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Image Credit not Found) 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
|
