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June 9,
2025
Blogs
Jonathan Milan outsprints Fred Wright and Mathieu van der Poel to win stage two of the Critérium du Dauphiné "Fred Wright takes second for Bahrain Victorious in Issoire as Van der Poel completes top three." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I knew this is where they would try to drop me' - Jonathan Milan's Critérium du Dauphiné comeback win sends warning to Tour rivals "Italian briefly dropped from peloton on stage 2 but recovered impressively to take maillot jaune." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Stage 3: Starting in his hometown and opportunities for the breakaway - This is Bardet's big chance "After two interesting stages, day three also features a stage where anything can happen." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 2 Preview "A chance for the sprinters? Sure but like yesterday there are some climbs to act as launchpads for others again." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'Whoever was king post-Lance Armstrong was going to get destroyed' - Luke Rowe explains suspicion during era of Chris Froome's Tour de France success "Former Sky teammate claims fallout from Armstrong's doping scandals meant sport 'collapsed for a while." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Bold last minute attack earns victory for Drazen Strugar at UCI Gran Fondo Novi Sad "From an elite group of eight riders the 34 year-old Croatian launched a bold blistering attack with 2 kilometers to go, opening and holding a razor-thin gap all the way to the finish to secure victory." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Miche rolls out the high-performance Graff Aero 48 “Race-Ready, Gravel-Proven” "Miche expands its high-performance lineup with the new Graff Aero 48: carbon wheels engineered for top-level gravel racing." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 2 (Prémilhat → Issoire, 204.6km) Live
video Monday from 9:25am U.S. Eastern, 6:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:25am Pacific."
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June 9 2025
Podcasts,
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Today's
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Crazy prototype Factor Aero bike is 'significantly faster' than the Ostro, Factor CEO teases "Jake Stewart's unmarked Factor aero bike causes a stir at the Criterium du Dauphine." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'It's come full circle' - Lizzie Deignan signs off at final Tour of Britain Women "Former world champion passes on baton to next generation of Brits in retirement year." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'From a high I'll never forget to a low I never saw coming' - Tour of Britain Women stage winner Mara Roldan has surgery on fractured femur "Young Canadian thanks Lizzie Deignan for waiting with her after crash." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: SWpix.com/Alex Whitehead) 3 compelling reasons why Isaac del Toro is destined to win the Tour de France "Despite some harsh criticism aimed at del Toro for not chasing down Simon Yates on the brutal Finestre climb, there are compelling reasons to believe this rising star will one day triumph at the Tour de France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) "I don’t lose sleep over what other people think" - Mathieu van der Poel remains set on MTB Rainbow Jersey despite recent crash "Already a world champion on the road, in cyclocross and on the gravel, Mathieu van der Poel has long made it clear he has intentions on taking another Rainbow Jersey in 2025, this time on the Mountain Bike." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Leaked Aspero: Cervelo doubles down on S5’s Aero creds to create what must be one fast gravel bike "Marianne Vos stepped out this weekend in her newest rainbow jersey, with what also appears to be a very new, and pretty rapid, aero gravel bike from Cervélo." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Leon van Bon) From first road race to taking on the WorldTour in 14 months - This is Britain’s fastest rising star "Lauren Dickson could be heading for the WorldTour in 2026." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Maximize muscle, mitochondria and metabolism: The importance of protein in cycling "Your rides might focus on carbohydrates and hydration, but off the bike, your nutritional lens should broaden to the other macronutrients, including the power-packed protein. Read on to reach racing weight and your race goals." By Alex whitehead (rouleur.cc) (Image: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Van Rysel's pro-level climbing lid arrives for review, plus Castelli's lightweight jacket and new kit from Adidas, Tailfin & Navihood "Lightweight tech, high-performance sunnies, smart storage solutions and more." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) Crankbrothers BC18 Bottle Cage Tool Kit review "Everything you need for most trailside repair but double check frame clearance." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Ford’s $6,000 Bronco eBike is the SUV of mountain bikes - And that’s not a compliment "Heavy, overbuilt and completely out of touch, the Bronco eBike comes loaded with specs no real trail rider asked for." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 9,
2025
Videos
Timo Kielich wins Antwerp Port Epic after aggressive late breakaway "Rasmus Bøgh Wallin falls short to Dane in bike throw at the line while Tim Merlier best of chasers." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: DAVID PINTENS / Belga / AFP / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Total chaos at Antwerp Port Epic: Spectacular crash for Del Grosso, race neutralized after peloton takes wrong turn "The Antwerp Port Epic turned into chaos on Monday. The Belgian one-day race saw several crashes right from the start, followed by a very unusual neutralization." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) The Race For Survival "At least one team looks likely to vanish next year, while some others might undergo big changes. Indeed because a lot of this is conditional it makes for an uncertain summer ahead." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Lucinda Brand sidelined by parasite infection but eyes Tour de France Femmes return "The Lidl Trek rider, who typically races a busy spring and summer schedule, revealed on Instagram that she’s currently unable to train." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Tour of Britain Men aims for Cardiff finish to pay tribute to Geraint Thomas in final pro race "Sources say planned route will travel over Caerphilly Mountain and include finish near Cardiff castle." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com 'Getting to Paris is like that moment you're told you're in remission' - Geoff Thomas to attempt Tour de France route for seventh time with Tour21 "Former professional footballer Thomas getting set to tackle the 3,000 plus kilometer route to raise money for Cure Leukaemia." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tour21) Apple WatchOS 26 Announced: Workout Buddy and More Explained! "It’s that time of year again, WWDC - Apple’s World Wide Developer Conference, where Apple outlines their software platform changes across all their devices." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Image Credit not Found) Rapha Shows Off New $215 Road Shoes - Packed With Value & Classic Looks "Rapha kit and “reasonable pricing” don’t often appear together in launch articles." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Galibier Roubaix Merino Jersey "Classically styled, nicely priced merino jersey with welcome contemporary features." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Antwerp Port Epic Live Streams "2025 Antwerp Port Epic June 9, Belgium (Antwerp → Antwerp, 182.2km) Live
video Monday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max starting at about 4:40am Pacific."
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June 8,
2025
Tour of Slovenia: Anders Halland Johannessen claims overall title after dramatic finale on stage 5 "Ivo Oliveira wins stage into Novo mesto, as Juan Pedro López is caught in final kilometers." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com)(Image credit: ©SPORTIDA/Vid Ponikvar via cyclingnews.com) Brussels Cycling Classic: Tim Merlier powers to dominant sprint win "European champion a class above everyone in Brussels, with Alexis Renard second and Arnaud De Lie third." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Wild unreleased Factor aero bike spotted at Critérium du Dauphiné: Mysterious track-inspired bike features huge fork legs and seatstays plus V-shaped stem "Israel–Premier Tech's Jake Stewart rode the unreleased bike to fifth place on stage 1 of the Dauphiné. It's unique, it has a prototype sticker, and it's certainly a radical departure from the brand's existing aero road model." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) ‘They named a sandwich after me:’ Luke Rowe on life in the peloton, cobbles and Welsh riders "The former Sky/Ineos road captain, now a directeur sportif with Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale, answers your questions." Luke McLaughlin (theguardian.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) I rode the UK's most brutal gravel race and lived to tell the tale "What it’s really like to race the Gralloch." By Matt Buckley (t3.com) (Image credit: Red On Sports) Hunt 40 Limitless Gravel Aero UD Carbon Spoke "Impressively light and wide option for tackling gravel at speed - but pricey if you go for carbon spokes." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) "I’ve reached the end, and I’m at peace" - Romain Bardet begins final ever pro bike race at 2025 Criterium du Dauphine "One of the darling's of modern French cycling, it's no coincidence that Bardet's final bow takes place in front of his compatriots." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2025 Tour of Slovenia June 4-8, Stage 5 (Litija → Novo mesto, 124.1km). Live
video Sunday from 5:00am U.S. Eastern, 2:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
2:15am Pacific."
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June 8,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
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Critérium du Dauphiné: Tadej Pogačar wins stage 1 as Jonas Vingegaard rips up the script "GC attack foils the sprinters' hopes in Montluçon." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I can leave this Dauphiné happy now" - Tadej Pogacar talks about incredible Dauphiné stage 1 finale "Tadej Pogacar got away with the win but it was very hard against a Jonas Vingegaard who showed a superb level." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot via idlprocycling.com) "I lost 4 seconds to Pogacar" - Demanding Jonas Vingegaard not happy with time loss to main Dauphiné rival Pogacar "Jonas Vingegaard launched the winning attack and then had a terrific sprint on the flat, but ultimately is disappointed with having lost time to Tadej Pogacar." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Cervélo S5 aero bike breaks cover at Critérium du Dauphiné - All new cockpit and changes to frame make new bike "faster and lighter" than current model, brand claims "Cervélo confirms it's a new S5 and is "coming soon," with subtle changes to the frame design, fork width and now featuring an integrated bar and stem." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) "Their approach just didn’t work for me" - Lenny Martinez has no regrets over leaving Groupama FDJ "One of the biggest hopes for the future of French cycling, Lenny Martinez created an uproar in his homeland towards the end of 2024, when it was announced that the now 21-year-old would be leaving Groupama FDJ." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brutal 228km Supergirodolomiti results: KOM thief Jack Burke wins "The grueling 228 kilometer long route along the Austrian-Italian border featured 5450 meters of quad-busting vertical gain, including legendary Giro d’Italia climbs - Gailbergsattel, Plöckenpass, and the monster Monte Zoncolan." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Two Afghan women cyclists face forced deportation from Iran "Two members of the Herat women’s national cycling team say they are facing imminent deportation from Iran, where they sought refuge after the Taliban’s return to power." by Milad Sayar (amu.tv) (Image Credit not Found) UCI Gravel Adventure Poland Results: 350 hardcore riders battle mother nature "Mother Nature showed no mercy for the 350 competitors trying to qualify for the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships by finishing in the top 25% of their age/gender category." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 1 (Domérat → Montluçon, 195.8km) Live
video Sunday from 7:05am U.S. Eastern, 4:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:05am Pacific."
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June 8,
2025
Videos
SD Worx Protime turn round tough Tour of Britain Women as Wiebes wins final stage "European champion victorious after several crashes earlier in race crush GC hopes." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Tour of Britain Women: Ally Wollaston snatches overall title from Cat Ferguson with bonus seconds masterclass on stage 4 "FDJ Suez rider sprints to third on final day, as Lorena Wiebes takes stage win in Glasgow." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Seriously, I won't do it again' - Demi Vollering relegated, fined for celebrating teammate's stage win in Volta a Catalunya "Dutch woman keeps overall victory." Mathew Mitchell (x.com) (Image credit: Volta a Catalunya Feminas) Volta a Catalunya Femenina: Demi Vollering claims overall victory, leads out teammate Loes Adegeest to stage 3 win "Dutch star pays back FDJ Suez teammate with stunning lead-out in Barcelona sprint." James Moultrie (msn.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I don’t want to do the same routine every year. I wouldn’t last long in this sport" - Tadej Pogacar explains lack of stage racing in 2025 "For the first time since the UAE Tour all the way back in February, Tadej Pogacar returns to stage racing action." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
The News
Van
der Poel lacked punch in Dauphiné sprint: "This is what I
could not train in the last few weeks"
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'Incredible amount of blood,' but NYPD finds no crime after string slices bicyclists on bridge "The incident severed Robert Hillebrand's windpipe and required blood transfusions in order to save his life" By Charles (gothamist.com) Lane Photo via cbsnews.com 2025 Women's Tour of Britain Live Streams "2025 Women's Tour of Britain June 5-8, Stage 4 (Glasgow → Glasgow, 82.2km). Live
video Sunday from 4:55am U.S. Eastern, 1:55am Pacific."
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June 7,
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Tour of Slovenia: Kyrylo Tsarenko wins stage 4 from early breakaway, Anders Halland Johannessen moves into race lead "Ukranian rider survives up final ascent to Golta, with group of favorites battling it out for the overall lead behind." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Demi Vollering takes dominant solo win and becomes the winner of the 2025 Itzulia Women "The 112-kilometer long stage was to be decided on the final climb to Mendizorrotz (6.4Km at 5.3%) and here Demi Vollering hit the front of the peloton with 15 kilometers to go." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Belizean cyclist Jyven Gonzalez wins Tulsa Tough Category 1 Criterium with strong teamwork from Derrick Chavarria "The prestigious event, known for attracting top-tier cyclists, marked Gonzalez’s first appearance in the Tulsa Tough competition." By Rubén Morales Iglesias (breakingbelizenews.com) (screenshot) Criterium du Dauphiné 2025 stage 1 - Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar can explode first day of the race "The stage is quite long, with 195 kilometers on the menu, and this can certainly set up for an interesting finale. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lefevere on Evenepoel at the Dauphiné: ‘It’s fine if he cracks again’ "The former Soudal Quick Step boss said it’s all part of the Olympic champion’s Tour build-up." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Van der Poel still struggling with wrist pain: "Mathieu was very motivated to do everything he could" "It didn’t go perfectly, but still quite well. Some days are better than others. But mentally, Mathieu has handled it well." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: X.com) ‘Brothers in Arms’ - Famous Siblings of the Peloton "With Simon Yates winning the 2025 Giro d’Italia last week, we though it would be good to look back at this article by Ed Hood." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2025 Tour of Slovenia June 4-8, Stage 4 (Maribor → Golte, 175km) Live
video Saturday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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June 7,
2025
Podcasts,
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Today's
Trending
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Critérium du Dauphiné Preview "Summertime and the previews look easy. Last year’s Tour de France podium Tadej Pogačar, Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel meet up for this yellow jersey dress rehearsal." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) "I feel like I’ve gotten closer to Vingegaard and Pogacar" - Remco Evenepoel radiates confidence ahead of Dauphiné "This is a first test to see where we stand," Evenepoel told Het Nieuwsblad among others at the pre-race press conference." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What are the expectations on Pogacar, Vingegaard and Evenepoel ahead of Criterium du Dauphiné? "We will have the opportunity to enjoy a Pogacar-Vingegaard-Evenepoel battle, not a bad teaser of the Tour de France." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Campagnolo 13-speed gets first official WorldTour outing (but only if you're good enough)... Plus an unreleased Trek full-sus gravel bike, super extreme front ends + more "There's lots to catch up on this week, with new products from Giant and Restrap, a groundbreaking upgrade to the Pro Cycling Manager computer game and some bits we've spotted ahead of the Critérium du Dauphiné." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) After Giro d'Italia, Thymen Aremsman gears up to Tour de France to help Ineos Grenadiers' high GC ambitions "I really want to race, it's about time I did my first Tour de France." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cian Uijtdebroeks puts off coming back to Visma Lease a Bike for now "Cian Uijtdebroeks’ return to racing will take a bit more time. The Belgian rider from Visma Lease a Bike is currently training hard in Andorra, but it will still be a while before he pins on a race number again." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hiplok Original Lock "Good lock that can be used and carried in a multitude of ways, ideal for short rides, with a genuinely useful hi-vis cover." By Stef Marazzi (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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June 7,
2025
Videos
Cat Ferguson sprints to victory on stage three of Tour of Britain Women after crash-marred day, takes over race lead "19 year old Movistar rider took her first Women's WorldTour win in Kelso." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Heistse Pijl: Paul Magnier wins crash-riddled one-day race "Soudal Quick Step rider out-kicks Tobias Andresen and Simon Dehairs." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Antwerp Port Epic Ladies: Susanne Andersen wins in photo finish "Clara Copponi pipped at the line in Pro Series race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "When you see what Pogačar does, it’s obvious we have to try to understand it" - Visma coach on Pogacar's 'new skill' "With three Tour de France victories, a Giro d’Italia title, the rainbow bands of the world champion, and a string of Monument wins behind him, the Slovenian seems untouchable." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "If I lost the Giro, I would rather throw myself off a tower than celebrate" - Italian legend criticizes Isaac del Toro's behavior after losing pink jersey "The loss of the pink jersey on stage 20 was enormous for Isaac del Toro and UAE Team Emirates XRG but few would've guessed that taking into consideration the reactions after the finish line." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago In
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2 cyclists injured after running into kite string on NYC bridge "Two New Yorkers are recovering from a run-in with a sharp object they couldn't even see until it was too late - a kite string." Alecia Reid (cbsnews.com) Photo via CBS News New York 2025 Women's Tour of Britain Live Streams "2025 Women's Tour of Britain June 5-8, Stage 3 Kelso → Kelso, 143.8km) Live
video Saturday from 5:55am U.S. Eastern, 2:55am Pacific."
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