Column
One
June 6,
2025
Blogs
Tour of Slovenia: Dylan Groenewegen snaps up second bunch sprint win in three days "No change to GC on eve of decisive mountain stage, Fabio Christen still leads." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Elise Chabbey wins opening stage of Volta a Catalunya Femenina with decisive late attack "Demi Vollering second for FDJ Suez one-two finish with Ane Santesteban taking third." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
The News
“It
does hurt” - Fabio Jakobsen ruled out of Tour de France and
Vuelta as nightmare season continues
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Nearly all Tour favorites head to the Dauphiné, but not Skjelmose: Lidl Trek explains why "So the question is: why did Lidl Trek leave its lead rider Skjelmose at home?" By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar blasts Oliveira's Tour of Slovenia penalty: "For me it was a clear victory" "The 28-year-old Portuguese rider was disqualified after crossing the finish line first in the second stage of the Tour of Slovenia yesterday, thus missing out on his long-awaited victory." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via idlprocycling.com) Bradley Wiggins says Lance Armstrong has been “a great inspiration” during post-retirement addiction struggles - But claims “people only like to hear the bad stuff” "Lance is one of the main factors why I’m in the position I am today mentally and physically, so I’m indebted to him for that." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: NSPCC) No. 22 Drifter Adventure Long Term Review: Adventurous Bespoke Titanium "All of this made in the USA bespoke quality doesn’t come cheap, but you only live once, right. The frame, fork, seatpost, stem, bottom bracket and titanium headset as you see it, will cost you somewhere around $US 10,000." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit via theradavist.com) 2025 Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2025 Tour of Slovenia June 4-8, Stage 3 (Majšperk → Ormož, 172km) Live
video Friday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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June 6,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
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Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel set to clash across mountainous week - Everything you need to know about the Critérium du Dauphiné "The Tour de France warmup race is a tantalizing prospect in its own right." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Does UAE or Visma have a stronger squad at the Criterium du Dauphine? "We're now 2 days away from the beginning of the Criterium du Dauphine. There's many stars at this year's race, including Remco Evenepoel and Mathieu van der Poel, but the two main rivals of the past 5 editions of the Tour de France will be the stars of the show." (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is gravel racing really an 'old man’s sport'? "Recently a GCN YouTube show debated why gravel racing seems to be an 'old man’s (and woman’s) sport', with so few young riders. Have they got a point?" Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Derek Gee - The post-Giro Interview "Derek Gee (Israel-Premier Tech) has just become the third Canadian man in history to finish in the top-5 overall at a Grand Tour, with his fourth place at the Giro d'Italia. He joins Steve Bauer (4th, Tour de France, 1988) and Ryder Hesjedal (1st, Giro d'Italia, 2012)." Photo courtesy Israel Premier Tech David Millar's clothing brand CHPT3 saved by Factor founder "Company entered 'voluntary liquidation' in December and immediately ceased trading." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Factor) Gear Break: Tifosi Moab Lite Sunglasses, Flow Formulas Endurance Drink, Santini Pirelli ‘Sport Club’, LOOK Cycle Limited-Edition 795 Blade RS, HydraPak® Re_Pak & Custom Wahoo Cycling Kit "More new kit." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) In the Drops: Kit from Colombia, super-fast bars, a fancy Prologo saddle and fun snacks "This week's In the Drops is fully wireless." By Sam Challis (cyclist.co.uk) Image: Jack Luke / Our Media via bikeradar.com Puck Pieterse and Christopher Blevins continue short track winning streak at UCI MTB World Series in Leogang "I've been winning by just focusing on my process, the mental side, the emotional side of it,' says Blevins in fourth consecutive XCC event victory." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: UCI Mountain Bike World Series via cyclingnews.com) Column
Three
June 6,
2025
Videos
Chaotic
stage 2 at Tour of Britain Women sees Mara Roldan win and
Kristen Faulkner take race lead...
Superb Mara Roldan hangs on to win Tour of Britain Stage 2 as Wiebes and Le Court suffer crashes "A solo attack 15km finish has given Mara Roldan and Team Picnic PostNL the victory on stage 2 of the Tour of Britain. Behind Roldan, Riejanne Markus came second, and third place went to Ally Wollaston of FDJ Suez." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lizzie Deignan’s farewell tour off to tricky start on Yorkshire home roads "By her own admission Deignan's days as an overall contender are probably gone, but Skipton-born Ferguson, seen as her natural heir, is well-placed to make an impact as the race goes on." Jeremy Whittle (sports.yahoo.com) Photograph: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com/Shutterstock “That's crucial for the preparation for the Tour” - Mathieu van der Poel believes the Dauphine is the secret for more Tour de France glory "Mathieu van der Poel will line up for the Critérium du Dauphiné this Sunday, using the week-long race as a key step in his build-up to the Tour de France." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Oscar Pistorius spotted racing in South African triathlon "The 38-year-old former Paralympian was seen competing in an Ironman 70.3 event on Sunday. This marked one of his first public outings since leaving prison in January 2024." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Pegoretti Mxxxxxo: Expletives Adorn the Bike "Expletives adorn the bike in Italian Veneto dialect on the driveside and in English on the reverse, with the brush stroke effect Pegoretti made famous, signed off by Dario just a year before his passing." By Andy White (theradavist.com) Photo: Andy White New wider aero Miche Graff Route carbon gravel wheels "The new Miche Graff Route features a new 36mm deep HM700 aero carbon rim with 24mm internal hookless tubeless profile - for 35-55mm tires." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Women's Tour of Britain Live Streams "2025 Women's Tour of Britain June 5-8, Stage 2 (Hartlepool → Saltburn-by-the-Sea, 114.3km) Live
video Thursday from 5:40am U.S. Eastern, 2:40am Pacific."
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Grow Some Horns for Your Bike Helmet with Magnetic Helmet Flair "Some of the fun designs that you can choose from include cat ears, horns, unicorn horns, and even a banana through the head. All of the products are made in the USA. " By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo via Helmet Flair Column
One
June 5,
2025
Blogs
Controversial decision in Tour of Slovenia as jury denies Rui Oliveira stage win "Disqualified for an infringement in the final sprint." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Slovenia: Rui Oliveira wins stage 2 from late breakaway group "Portuguese rider celebrates first career victory ahead of new race leader Fabio Christen." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Comprehensive rider tracking' to be introduced at Tour de Suisse to alert officials of crashes "In the wake of the crashes and deaths of Gino Mäder and Muriel Furrer at Swiss races, organizers hope it will mean quicker intervention." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Dave Brailsford to step back from Manchester United role to renew focus on cycling, as Geraint Thomas poised to take “senior leadership position” at Ineos Grenadiers "Brailsford is reportedly returning to his previous director of sport role at Ineos as part of Jim Ratcliffe's latest managerial reshuffle." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Russell Ellis/russellis.co.uk/SWpix.com) In
The News
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Logos Reinvents the Epoche: Three Wheels, Zero Compromises "Logos has unveiled the all-new Epoche G2 family with three models - G2, G2 Dynamo, and G2 SL - built around a completely redesigned rim that's wider (26.2mm internal), deeper (36.5mm), and optimized for modern high-volume tires." (gravelstoke.com) (Credits not Found) Garmin "Garmin, it’s probably the biggest name when it comes to cycling high-tech goodies. Whether it’s a wearable, a head unit, power-meters or lights, Garmin has it covered." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2025 Tour of Slovenia June 4-8 Stage 2 (Velenje → Rogaška Slatina, 162.7km) Live
video Thursday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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Two
June 5,
2025
Today's
Trending
Unbound
rider left injured, in ditch for 90 minutes before aid
arrived - ‘I wanted to leave my body’
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From ski star to GC hope: Florian Lipowitz's convoluted journey to becoming Germany's biggest cycling talent "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe's young German didn't start out cycling, but he showed promise from the moment he first started taking the sport seriously. Now he's one of the team's most important riders." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tour de France favorites Pogačar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel to square off at Dauphiné "Queen stage 7 is a real humdinger." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What’s next for Juan Ayuso? A surprising update "The Spaniard pulled out of the Giro after beginning as G.C. favorite" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift to begin in Switzerland "The Alps could come as early as stage three after two wholly Swiss days." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Dave Brailsford returning to Ineos Grenadiers a good idea? "Dave Brailsford is reportedly to step back from his leadership position at the beleaguered Manchester United and return to his previous role as director of sport for the wider Ineos group, according to The Times." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) No. 22 Drops Major Drifter Lineup Refresh: Three Bikes, One Vision for Modern Gravel "The Upstate New York titanium specialists at No. 22 just pulled the covers off a completely reimagined Drifter family, and it's clear they've been listening to what gravel riders actually want." (gravelstoke.com) (Credits not Found) Fairlight gets another perfect 10 and Halfords impresses with its super secure £50 lock: road.cc Recommends updated with 11 great products "A magnificent 11 have been awarded Recommends badges for May, with a familiar name achieving cycling perfection once more." (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) The Giro Imperial II reviewed: a premium shoe with the right balance of performance and comfort "In a marketplace of skyrocketing prices and specific fits, the new offering from Giro offers a general fit at a high-but-not-ludicrous price." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) Image credit: Logan Jones-Wilkins) Test and review of pedals with power meter for MTB: Favero Assioma Pro MX-2 vs Garmin Rally XC200 "We have tested both models for a while to analyze their differences and strengths. We will share our opinion on them." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image via road.cc) Column
Three
June 5,
2025
Videos
Tour of Britain Women: Kim Le Court outduels Kristen Faulker to capture stage 1 and opening lead "Lorena Wiebes leads in reduced peloton for third." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Unbound rider left injured, in ditch for 90 minutes before aid arrived - ‘I wanted to leave my body’ "Klara Sofie Skovgaard calls on Unbound organizers to improve emergency access." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Opinion: Crashes at Unbound are inevitable, and that’s okay ""Crashes are horrible, but they’re part of the game. If we try to over-regulate Unbound, we risk killing the very thing that makes it special," writes Joe Laverick" By Joe Laverick (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time Grand Prix) Colombian cycling star 'Lucho' Herrera questioned over murder conspiracy "Former top cyclist Luis "Lucho" Herrera appeared before Colombian prosecutors Thursday, to address claims he was involved in the murder of four farmers decades ago." AFPP (kten.com) Raul Arboleda In
The News
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“Unbound” Evolving, Yates Steals the Giro, New Doping Methods? Overlooked Races, UCI Points Battle, The Enhanced Games "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news: ‘Unbound’ evolving, Yates steals the Giro d’Italia, new doping methods? Overlooked races of the week, UCI points battle, the ‘Enhanced Games’ ludicrous forecasts." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo Raises US Prices on All Products "Wahoo Fitness has raised prices on all their products for US buyers, with the price increases ranging from shruggable to ‘holy crap’, depending on the product in question." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Santini Magic Packable Waterproof Unisex Jacket "Very good performance from a year-round jacket that's comfortable and adaptable." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Women's Tour of Britain Live Streams "2025 Women's Tour of Britain June 5-8 (Dalby Forest → Redcar, 81.5km) Live
video Thursday from 5:55am U.S. Eastern, 2:55am Pacific."
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One
June 4,
2025
Blogs
Tour of Slovenia: Dylan Groenewegen continues to gain momentum with powerful stage 1 victory "Dutch national champion takes important win one month before the Tour de France." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 contenders: Pogačar, Vingegaard, and Evenepoel go head-to-head "The three superstars meet for a smaller-scale showdown ahead of the Tour de France in July." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel counts on two Dutchmen, but isn’t targeting overall victory at the Critérium du Dauphiné "This will be the Belgian's first race after the spring classics and the Tour de Romandie, where he started this season after a long rehabilitation period following his crash in the winter." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "We're not afraid of Vingegaard;" While the Dane and Plugge gear up for the Tour, it's now up to UAE "Jonas Vingegaard is getting ready for the battle, and his sports director Richard Plugge is doing the same in a way that means it was time for UAE Emirates XRG to make a statement about the upcoming Tour de France." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) One rider looks more than ready for the Tour: João Almeida turns heads with first public Strava ride in months "Almeida appears to live by the motto, "if I do it, I do it right." The Portuguese rider has logged just 18 public rides on Strava in total, with the last one dating back to February." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
The News
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Self-charging, auto-shifting, wireless Di2: New Shimano Q'Auto has it all "Shimano's new Cues/Linkglide-compatible system learns how you ride." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via bikeradar.com BBB BioReadyWash "Convenient cleaner with subtle protectant for lightly soiled bikes or those in fair weather service." Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2025 Tour of Slovenia June 4-8 Stage 1 (Piran → Škofljica, 170.6km) Live
video Wednesday from 7:15am U.S. Eastern, 4:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:30am Pacific."
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2025
Podcasts,
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Today's
Trending
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Who has the most to prove in Pogacar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel’s Dauphine battle? "The three titans of the sport will line up together again, at the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné. The race begins this weekend, and quite frankly, we cannot wait." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) How will Ayuso shape the rest of his 2025 season? "Spaniard not allowed to ride Vuelta by UAE Team Emirates XRG" "A disappointing Giro d’Italia. That would be something of an understatement when it comes to Juan Ayuso’s race." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE told Del Toro to chase Yates, but he didn't, says sports director: "It eats away at you" "The 21-year-old Mexican rider lost his pink jersey to Simon Yates on the penultimate day, and sports director Mauro Gianetti said that without making mistakes, this could have been avoided." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brandon McNulty (UAE) shares his side of Giro story: "Cracking the top 10 in a Grand Tour was always a small career goal of mine" "McNulty cracked the top ten of a Grand Tour for the first time in his career. "Another Giro in the books." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Who's going to win the Tour of Britain Women? Riders to watch "From Lorena Wiebes to Cat Ferguson, here is everyone to keep an eye on over the four stages." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com) The race-winning bike setups of Unbound Gravel 2025: Which tires and drivetrains ruled the Flint Hills? "Here are the battle-tested rigs that crossed the line first. What they have in common just might surprise you." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Campagnolo launches overhauled Super Record, the world's first 2x13-speed, wireless road cycling groupset… And the iconic thumb shifter is back "Campagnolo says that Super Record 13 is the lightest 2x groupset on the market, and the fastest too." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Polar Grit X2 In-Depth Review: What’s The Catch? "Is the Polar Grit X2 competitive with the rest of the endurance watch landscape? And then beyond that, do those features work well? For that, I’ve been putting it through its paces. So let’s dig in." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Is Shimano about to make shifting your bike's gears a thing of the past? Q’Auto Di2 automatic shifting launches for mechanical gravel, urban and trekking bikes "Component giant introduces fully automatic, battery-free shifting for urban, trekking, and gravel bikes. A taste of things to come?" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
Three
June 4,
2025
Videos
Niki Terpstra explains reasons behind DNF at Unbound: "The irritation became unbearable" "The former Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix winner did not make it to the finish in Emporia. On Instagram, Terpstra explained the main reason behind his DNF." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Instagram) Rob Britton on winning Unbound XL with grit, gels and a return to fun "The Canadian took an epic win in a long day in the saddle on the rough stuff." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Campagnolo's brand new Super Record groupset is now 13-speed, and believe-it-or-not, more affordable "The legendary Italian component manufacturer has given it's top end groupset a comprehensive redesign" By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo) 'The Tour is a circus and we are the clowns' - Netflix's Tour de France: Unchained to return for final season "The popular Tour documentary's third season is a month away, but it will also be the last." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Has Visma found their last rider for the Tour de France lineup? Christophe Laporte potentially replaced by a similar rider "Visma has to replace Christophe Laporte. The replacement may have been decided already." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com In
The News
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Wilier Filante SL Ultegra Di2 "Well-appointed road bike at a reasonable price that can be used for racing and one-day epics." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Colombian racing in China suspended for alleged Phentermine doping "The 28 year-old racing in China since 2023 tested positive in-competition after claiming the sprinters green jersey on 10 April during the Tour of Hainan." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) What does Shimano's new XTR reveal about the future of Di2 wireless shifting "Can the Japanese brand's latest release shift the conversation on cable-cutting?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) I came to Unbound just for the Shake-Out Rides "Instead of racing, I participated in 201 miles worth of group rides." By Caroline Dezendorf (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Caroline Dezendorf) 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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