Column
One
June 12,
2025
Blogs
Jake Stewart sprints to first WorldTour win on Critérium du Dauphiné stage five "The Brit held off the field with aplomb despite tricky final run-in." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Israel Premier Tech loses one sprinter, wins Dauphiné stage with another "Yellow jersey Evenepoel involved in crash in final kilometer." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 5 Preview "Sprint or breakaway? Today’s stage has the least amount of vertical gain outside the time trial but it’s the last chance for everyone before the Alps tomorrow." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) "As big a breakthrough as the heart rate monitor, maybe even bigger;" Has Visma struck gold with this ingenious innovation? "The Dutch team has been informed that the VitalPro breathing sensor, manufactured by the brand Tymewear, has been approved for use by the UCI." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Charly Lopez In
The News
Did
a special fork help Stewart win his Dauphiné stage? "I’m not
allowed to say too much about that"
Thibau
Nys begins part two of his road season on Friday in a race
full of both good and bad memories
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What? No way! Hans Rey ends 38-year run with GT Bicycles "One of the longest sponsorships in cycling history comes to a close." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “Road racing is more dangerous than mountain biking,” says Tom Pidcock - As fans say “that’s common sense!” "In mountain biking, you’re more in control of yourself. Whereas on the road, you’ve got 150 blokes you’re relying on not to make you crash,” the double Olympic champion said." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) RideWrap launches crank protection kits to combat heel rub and rock strikes "New product adds durable, invisible defense for mountain, gravel and road riders." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) 2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 5 (Saint-Priest → Mâcon, 183km) Live
video Thursday 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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Two
June 12,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
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Sean Christian wins Tour de Beauce opener, takes yellow jersey "American edges tight sprint finish in Saint-Gédéon; Gauthier claims red and white jerseys." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Daniel Mallard Pogacar’s time trial experiment failed, says Zonneveld: "He was all over the road" "Remco Evenepoel's performance in the Critérium du Dauphiné's time trial was impressive, and Jonas Vingegaard also put in a good time trial, but the topic of conversation was the disappointing Tadej Pogacar. " By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "It's a shame, both for Jonas and his image" - Bjarne Riis disappointed by Visma's poor communication about Dane's health "Riis sees this is a massive oversight by the management to keep information secret from the public." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Modern Racing at the Dauphiné, NCAA Case, More Teams for Maryland, Pro Contracts, No “Plan B” for Rwanda "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) My other life as a graphic designer, by Tiffany Cromwell "Veteran of the women’s peloton since 2010, Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto's Tiffany Cromwell spends most of her downtime drawing and creating, including a number of Formula One race helmets for her partner Valtteri Bottas. The Australian tells Rouleur's In My Words about her design projects and what’s next for her." By Tiffany Cromwell (rouleur.cc) Photo by Thomas Maheux/SWpix.com I went on a press trip for a $1399 bike - Here's why that's a big deal "Van Rysel’s GRVL AF launch might be the most sensible I’ve ever attended." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jeb Wallace-Brodeur) Lefevere watched Evenepoel secure win number 1000 for "his" Quick-Step: "That’s the cherry on top" "World and Olympic Time Trial Champion dedicates knock-out TT stage win to ex-boss." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'If you think you're suffering you don't have enough problems in your life': Michael Hutchinson puts hard riding into perspective "CW's own Dr Hutch was chatting on our Going Long podcast about his new book, Further." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Trek launches Air Rush Mini: A compact solution for tire inflation "Trek's Air Rush Mini offers a powerful, easy-to-use solution for bike tire inflation, outperforming mini pumps and CO2 cartridges with faster inflation times and greater air capacity." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Matt Stetson Column
Three
June 12,
2025
Videos
Tour de Suisse Women: Marlen Reusser outsprints Demi Vollering in breakaway duel to win stage 1 "Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney best of three-rider chase for third place on opening day of four-day stage race" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Geraint Thomas named on start list for final British National Championships "Ineos Grenadiers rider among WorldTour talent expected to compete in Wales." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Garmin Venu X1 Hands On: Everything You Need to Know! "Garmin has just announced the Garmin Venu X1, a watch designed to bridge the gap between Garmin's existing mainstream Venu series (which typically targets recreationally active but not overly serious endurance athletes), and that of their Forerunner series (which typically targets a more serious athletic profile)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) In
The News
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Easygoing and plenty capable, the Van Rysel GRVL AF 2 delivers on a $1,399 budget "The GRVL AF 2 is an affordable gravel bike that punches well above its weight - and looks good doing it." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Restrap Adds Flat Bar & Rolltop Canister Bags, Tweaks All Race & Bikepacking Bar Packs "So, pretty much every Restrap handlebar bag in both their standard heavy-duty bikepacking and lightweight Race pack range get updated with smart new construction details, usability tweaks, and upgraded fabrics" By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) Photo via us.restrap.com BBB BioGloss Bike Wax Polish 100ml "Convenient post-wash protectant for gloss finishes but less stoical than some waxes." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Ekoi Racing Outlast Jersey "Comfy and with potential thermoregulation benefits – but the long front compromises a perfect aerodynamic fit." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Tour de Suisse Women Live Streams "2025 Tour de Suisse June 12-22, Switzerland, Stage 1 (Gstaad → Gstaad, 95.5km) Live
video Thursday from 8:50am U.S. Eastern, 5:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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One
June 11,
2025
Blogs
Remco Evenepoel flies to time trial victory on stage 4 of Critérium du Dauphiné, takes over race lead "Belgian lands early blow against Tour de France rivals with resounding win, Tadej Pogačar loses 49 seconds." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Evenepoel says Dauphiné TT was perfect: ‘The result doesn’t lie’ "The Olympic champion put time into Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogačar, and took the yellow jersey." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Evenepoel reveals where he gained time on Vingegaard and Pogacar: "Turned out to be the perfect plan" "My advantage was that there was a headwind, so I could use my aerodynamic position and draw on the power I could deliver from that position." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 4 Preview "Every day is a GC stage in the Dauphiné but today is a real fitness test, we’ll get a close-up look at the form of Evenepoel, Pogačar and Vingegaard." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) In
The News
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Cyclist explains why she rode 10,000 miles over a year including in harsh weather "I wanted to do something big for my 50th, I wanted to go into it doing something good, doing something grand, leaving my 40s behind me and coming into my 50s. I wanted to end it right and start it right." Brian Whipkey (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Classified and TRP's new 1x16 groupset hits the market for £2,370, promising "a breakthrough in drivetrain design" "The Vistar Powershift claims to offer riders the "widest-range road and gravel groupset" out there, with 15 or 16 individually sequenced gears - all without the need for a front derailleur, more than one chainring or anything bigger than 12 cogs at the back." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) 2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 4 ITT (Charmes-sur-Rhône → Saint-Péray, 17.4km) Live
video Wednesday 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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Column
Two
June 11,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
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Tour de Suisse Women 2025 preview: Route, favorites, how to watch and start list "Everything you need to know about the Tour de Suisse Women, running from Thursday 12th June to Sunday 15th June." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Men’s Tour de Suisse 2025 preview: Route, favorites, how to watch and start list "The Tour de Suisse, the final warm-up race for the Tour de France, takes place from 15th-122nd June and is absolutely packed with climbing." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Unbound-tested: TRP Vistar may just be the drivetrain rival gravel riders have been waiting for "From Oregon’s forests to Arizona’s harsh deserts and the prairie miles of Unbound Gravel, we’ve pushed the new TRP and Classified drivetrain to its limits. After a month in the saddle, here’s what stood out." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Logan Jones-Wilkins) Best electric bike pumps 2025: the ultimate groupset, I tested every major portable electric bike pump currently available "Electric mini pumps have undergone a quiet revolution in recent years, so I thought it time we put 12 portable electric bike pumps to the test." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) DMT Pogi's White Shoes "Premium cycling shoes fit for a champ (and you and me at a cost!)." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Trek’s full-suspension gravel bike rumored to launch this fall "The next evolution of gravel riding could look a lot more like mountain biking." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Keep Your Jersey on for Mid-Ride Nature Breaks - These Droptail Bib Shorts Are a Long Ride Game-Changer "Droptail bibs are great for road and gravel riding, so why do brands make them so hard to buy? Our expert says riders will benefit if companies change their approach." By Tara Seplavy (bicycling.com) Photo: Trevor Raab Thanks to its nylon thermoplastic build, the Fizik Vento Powerstrap Aeroweave X is built for gravel racing "Light, fast and lace-free, the new Fizik shoe is designed especially to be raced in." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'Utterly irresponsible and immoral' - Olympic committee warns pro-doping Enhanced Games could lead to deaths "New event slammed as a "betrayal" of sporting integrity." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA) Column
Three
June 11,
2025
Videos
Tom Pidcock planning UCI Gravel World Championships debut in October "Brit could ride event after Italian one-day classics at end of season." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com In
The News
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Don’t call it a come back, Campagnolo’s new 13-speed groupset is (almost) a knock out "Super Record 13 offers the Italian brand a chance at redemption. We rode it to see if it delivers." By Andy Carr (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Andy Carr) Use These 4 Group Ride Skills to Stay Fresh and Finish Strong on Your Next Big Ride "Our expert talked to a former pro to gain inside knowledge you can use on group rides of any size." By Tara Seplavy (bicycling.com) Photo: Trevor Raab iGPSPORT BiNavi Bike Computer Review "iGPSPORT is probably a company a lot of cyclists don’t know about (unless you’re a reader in Asia or someone who is familiar with Asian brands)." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) USE VYBE Suspension Seatpost Review: Looks Good, Does It Work? "But how does it perform on the road and trail?" By Krzysztof Wierzbicki (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) “eBikes aren’t a problem when 99.5% of road deaths involve cars” "The way to counter Reform is to stop talking about cycling and walking, and talk about the outcomes of cycling and walking,” the Active Travel England chief says." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) Chris Boardman (credit: Active Travel England) Canyon Bike Buyers Guide "In the short years since Canyon began selling direct-to-consumer in the U.S. they've rapidly grown from a somewhat unknown German brand only available overseas to a staple at every group ride and trail head. " Adam Vadeboncoeur (theproscloset.com) (Image Credit not Found) Crankbrothers Slider Tire Lever Kit "Good set of tire levers with the added bonus of sliders to help with particularly tough combos." Column
One
June 10,
2025
Blogs
Iván Romeo powers to first WorldTour victory and race lead on stage three of the Critérium du Dauphiné "21-year-old Spaniard capitalized on hesitation among 13-man breakaway to jump clear and take the win in Charantonnay." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van der Poel on Dauphiné stage 3: ‘One of the hardest days ever’ "Although he hasn’t taken a stage win yet at the Critérium du Dauphiné , Mathieu van der Poel has been consistent." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X.com) In
The News
Sepp
Kuss has full confidence in Jonas Vingegaard: "All signs
point to him being on the right track"
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Dauphiné Stage 3: A long day with plenty of climbing "Although it is not expected to be a GC day, you never really know anymore." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Why is Jonas Vingegaard wearing a special helmet at the Critérium du Dauphiné? "The two-time Tour de France winner’s new helmet is part of a sponsorship deal." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 3+ year prison sentence for coach found guilty of sexually abusing teen athlete "The abuse started when the then 13 year-old girl went on solo training rides with Castle, then 46, where he manipulated the young athlete into believing a sexual relationship with him was normal." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wider. Lighter. Faster. Stronger. “Lōgōs’ All-New Epoché G2 Might Be The Only Wheels You Ever Need.” "Epoché is the Greek philosophical term for “suspension of judgment”, and with their all-new second-generation Epoché G2 lineup, Lōgōs has created wheels that defy categorization." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 3 (Brioude → Charantonnay, 207.2km) Live
video Tuesday 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 10,
2025
Podcasts,
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Today's
Trending
Kuss
does not seem to agree with opinions about 'new' Vingegaard:
"He doesn't always get to show it"
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'Everything is fine' - safety concerns dismissed ahead of UCI World Championships in Rwanda "Great Britain to send squad to Kigali, according to Rwandan cycling president." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France favorites 2025: Who will win the yellow jersey? "A look at who the bookmakers are backing to win the general classification at this year's Tour." By Richard Windsor (rouleur.cc) (Photo: Billy Ceusters/ASO) Kuss does not seem to agree with opinions about 'new' Vingegaard: "He doesn't always get to show it" "It was a spectacular start to the Critérium du Dauphiné on Sunday, and Jonas Vingegaard deserves much of the credit." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Visma Lease a Bike SaltStick FastChews Review "I can confidently say that SaltStick FastChews were a lifesaver during Unbound and saved me from a DNF." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) Photo: SaltStick How Training Improves Cycling Durability and Endurance "Does training load affect your ability to last over a long hard ride?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Georg Lindacher OQUO launches LTD wheelset collection, complete with 1 piece CNC hubs "The Orbea subsidiary has upped its wheelset game, with a 1,243g gravel wheelset." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: OQUO) Here are your 2025 WyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge goals for June! "Each month we set our riders two challenges to keep them motivated through the year." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Specialized recalls Globe Haul ST and LT eBikes due to fall hazard "Globe Haul owners urged to stop using the bike immediately and contact Specialized for a free seat post replacement." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) Column
Three
June 10,
2025
Videos
Tour de Suisse 2025 Women’s preview: Vollering and Niewiadoma go head-to-head at key Tour warm-up race "The challenging Swiss parcours with no summit finish or time trial could lead to an open battle for the GC." By Tristan Rees (rouleur.cc) Photos: Thomas Maheux Sprinter Arnaud De Lie's rollercoaster 2025 continues apace with podium, crash, abandon and injuries - all in just 24 hours "Belgian national champion down to race Tour de Suisse but pending on final checkup." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The ultimate Race Day Checklist for competitive cyclists "Don’t let a silly oversight ruin your stab at glory." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Steven May / Alamy Stock Photo) Factor's unreleased aero bike is outrageous - But we should've seen this design coming "Wide forks are a common sight on the track. Will their success transfer over to the road?" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Will Jones/Cyclingnews) In
The News
Remco
Evenepoel sees opportunities for Mathieu van der Poel, who
is not shying away from them either
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Blow for Soudal Quick Step as highly-rated youngster suffers nasty collarbone break "22-year-old prospect Gil Gelders is a highly thought of rider within 'The Wolfpack', but now, the Belgian is set for an extended spell on the sidelines." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via msn.com) Promising 800 hours of battery life, 4iiii unveils Precision power meters for Shimano XTR Di2 cranks "4iiii has quickly brought two XTR Di2 compatible power meters to the market, promising 800 hours of battery life and Apply Find My tech." By Liam Mercer (off.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) iGPSPORT iGS800 "Very decent and much cheaper alternative to the more premium brands, which is reflected in a few rough edges." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Press Release: Astral Cycling Limited Edition Polished Silver Radiant Disc "Oregon-based wheel and component manufacturer Astral Cycling has released another limited-edition wheelset offering, just in time for the Summer season." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (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 .
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