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June 15,
2025
The first French victory of the 77th Dauphiné arrived on the final stage "Pogačar adds another WorldTour stage race title to his impressive palmares." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Critérium du Dauphiné: Lenny Martinez savors stage 8 breakaway win as Tadej Pogačar seals overall victory "Vingegaard, Pogačar take second and third on the stage as FLorian Lipowitz rounds out the overall podium." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 8 Preview "The final stage and almost a summit finish. In the past this has been the most frantic stage of the week. Pogačar looks invincible but it’s wide open to win the stage." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Tadej Pogačar: I didn’t like Visma’s dangerous tactics on the Croix de Fer descent but that’s modern cycling "Pogačar unhappy with rival team's approach during Critérium du Dauphiné's queen stage, as Jonas Vingegaard says “I hope that this race can help me get better." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Merckx and De Vlaeminck critical of modern cycling: "They wouldn’t have dropped me that easily" "I'm not going to knock Pogacar, but what opposition does he have?" (msn.com) (Credits not Found) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cycling world reacts to 'discriminatory’ new handlebar rules: "All our female riders must change their handlebars" "Niamh Fisher-Black also seems unhappy with the rule changes. The climber from Lidl Trek is 1.60 meters tall and very slim." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Instagram/Niamh Fisher-Black) In
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2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 8 (Val-d'Arc → Plateau du Mont-Cenis, 133.3km). Live
video Sunday from 8:35am U.S. Eastern, 5:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:15am Pacific."
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June 15,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Today's
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Tour de Suisse: Romain Grégoire attacks from breakaway to win rain-soaked stage 1 "Kevin Vauquelin second and Bart Lemmen third." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Philippe Jacob takes first UCI win on home soil at Tour de Beauce "The Cannondale Echelon rider took a huge win at Stage 4 in Quebec City." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tour de Beauce - Daniel Mallard A beautiful goodbye for an emotional Bardet, who receives a tribute from his colleagues in Dauphiné "Romain Bardet will complete his very last professional race today." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit via cyclinguptodate.com) The incredible comeback story of Tadej Pogačar’s new teammate after WorldTour rejection "He won a world road race title before Tadej Pogačar, but the blonde-haired Dane had to suffer a painful rejection before finally reaching the top." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo: Will Palmer/SWPix.com Two weeks after the Giro, Carapaz reflects on one particular stage: "Del Toro became obsessed with me" "The end of the Giro d'Italia is now two weeks behind us, but we are not likely to forget how it ended anytime soon." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cycling reduces dementia risk by 19% in middle-aged adults, study finds "Moderate physical activity, such as cycling, improves blood circulation in the brain and can protect specific areas related to memory, guarding against neurodegeneration." By Jerusalem Post Staff (jpost.com) (photo via indiatimes.com) Saris Edge Hitch Rack Review - Bike Carrying Made Easy? "The Edge has a high weight capacity, is easy to operate, and looks sharp. It’s a great all-around hitch rack that works well with many different bike types." By: Griffin Hales (electricbikereport.com) Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2025 Tour de Suisse June 15-22, Switzerland, Stage 1 (Küssnacht → Küssnacht, 129.4km) Live
video Sunday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:10am
Pacific."
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June 15,
2025
Videos
Reusser wins Tour de Suisse Women final stage to take overall victory "Swiss rider leads the four day race from start to finish, taking GC and her second stage win with a tactically perfect attack." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "We want to go for the win" - Marlen Reusser dreams of the Giro Donne victory after brilliant Tour de Suisse victory "Marlen Reusser has put in a massive week of racing in Switzerland, as she conquered the overall classification of the Tour de Suisse Women ahead of none other than riders such as Demi Vollering and Katarzyna Niewiadoma." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Paul Magnier beats Jasper Philipsen to win Elfstedenronde Brugge - Elia Viviani wraps up podium "It was a magical weekend for Paul Magnier who, after winning Dwars door het Hageland, has now won in a pure bunch sprint the Elfstedenronde Brugge by beating none other than Jasper Philipsen." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
The News
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JetBlack Victory Smart Trainer with Zwift Cog and Click "Pro-level specs from an entry-level unit: this is the best value smart trainer right now." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) Have the French fallen out of love with cycling? "Some suggest cycle lanes should be fully separated from motor traffic." (thetimes.com) ABACA PRESS/ALAMY LIVE NEWS Reserve 42|49 - A better road and gravel wheelset "The Reserve 42|49 improves on the performance and value of its 40|44 all-road predecessor. It has also become one of the better choices among wheelsets intended for both road and gravel use." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de Suisse Women Live Streams "2025 Tour de Suisse June 12-15, Switzerland, Stage 4 (Küssnacht → Küssnacht, 129.4km) Live
video Sunday from 5:15am U.S. Eastern, 2:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 2:15am
Pacific."
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June 14,
2025
Tadej Pogačar wins the Criterium du Dauphiné’s queen stage 7 to lead Jonas Vingegaard by 1:01 going into the race's final day "Pogačar's second successive stage win, the 98th of his career, saw his tighten his grip on the yellow jersey going into the final day." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 7 Preview "The big day in the Dauphiné. Can anyone turn the tables on Tadej Pogačar and his team?" (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) First blood in the mountains: What does Pogačar's crushing Dauphiné stage win tell us about the Tour? "Time trial gains for Jonas Vingegaard, first mountain domination for Tadej Pogačar. Are we set for a close-fought Tour de France?" By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) Photo: ASO/Tony Esnault Vingegaard remains secretive about the plan for Dauphiné queen stage: "I’m still here to win" "After stage six of the Critérium du Dauphiné, things are looking a bit gloomier for Jonas Vingegaard and Visma Lease a Bike." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ride it or hang it on the wall? The limited-edition Look frameset that costs $10,000 "Each run-of-50 765 Blade RS is hand-painted by London artists Jay Kaes, plus a POC and Team Amani collection, handmade Ti gravel bikes and Fizik gravel race shoes." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Look) 2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 7 (Grand-Algueblanche → Valmeinier 1800, 131.6km). Live
video Saturday from 8:35am U.S. Eastern, 5:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:25am Pacific."
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June 14,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Today's
Trending
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Camargo wins on brutal Mont-Mégantic, takes yellow jersey at Tour de Beauce "Former WorldTour rider, Oscar Sevilla, sits third overall." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tour de Beauce - Daniel Mallard Climbing The Wall: A return to America’s most feared urban ascent "Reflecting on age, memory and muscle on the climb that shaped a generation of American cyclists." By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'The kebab was a bad idea' - How I fueled for a 24-hour time trial "Everything you should - and shouldn't - eat on an ultra-distance road ride." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Leslie Shaw Photography) 'I just nipped in:' Rider smashes London-Edinburgh record - With a pub stop along the way "Pete Dyson beat the previous mark by more than 45 minutes on a 'stellar' day." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ian Boon) Abus Granit Super Extreme 2500 + USH 2500 mount "High-performance Diamond-rated D-lock, with an excellent optional mounting bracket, though it's a lot of money." Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Sportful Supergiara Jersey review "Comfortable, well-sized jersey with useful additional pockets." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
June 14,
2025
Videos
Tour de Suiss Elisa Balsamo scores stage 3 victory "Italian edges out Mischa Bredewold in Küssnacht as Reusser retains race lead" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Demi isn't the person to take a lot of responsibility in these moments' - Reusser-Vollering Tour de Suisse Women rivalry turns tetchy "I think she's panicking a lot' says race leader as pair let GC rivals gain 30 seconds on stage 2." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'This is not justice' - Driver who killed teen cyclist gets four-year sentence "Yeva Smilianska avoids max sentence for her role in the death of Magnus White in 2023." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Penultimate Stage) Is this the most extreme front end in pro cycling? Plus monster chainrings, 160mm cranks, a crazy saddle angle and more of the wildest kit in our Tech of the Week pro bike special. "How do the fastest pro cyclists in the world go faster? What bits should you copy? Here are all the latest tech trends from the pro peloton spotted by us at the Critérium du Dauphiné." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Tour de Suisse Women Live Streams "2025 Tour de Suisse June 12-22, Switzerland, Stage 3 (Oberkirch → Küssnacht, 123.1km) Live
video Saturday from 7:50am U.S. Eastern, 4:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:50am
Pacific."
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June 13,
2025
Blogs
Racing Tadej Pogačar takes yellow jersey at Critérium du Dauphiné with solo victory on stage 6 "World champion drops Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel on summit finish." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pogačar on Dauphiné stage win: ‘I had to hurry to see Urška’ finish "The world champion took a dominant win over Jonas Vingegaard and managed to see his partner finish at the Tour de Suisse Women." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Tadej Pogacar/Instagram Criterium du Dauphiné 2025 stage 7 - Will Jonas Vingegaard get revenge on Tadej Pogacar in the high mountains? "The queen stage of the race, without a doubt. While very short, it's a stage with three massive mountain passes in the Alps." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Critérium du Dauphiné Stage 6 Preview "The Dauphiné goes into the Alps but this is a taster before the weekend, some sharp punchy climbs rather than long mountain passes." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) "You can't let your ego ruin your week here" - Tadej Pogacar insists he won't go too deep at the Dauphiné with Tour de France in mind "Sitting 7th overall, 38 seconds down on the race leader Remco Evenepoel, the UAE Team Emirates - XRG leader is widely expected to attack in the mountains." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel wore a new cutaway visor in the Critérium du Dauphiné time trial - Here's the simple reason why "What do you do when your visor keeps hitting your hands? You custom build a new one." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Top talents Visma, UAE, Lidl Trek, Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe, and Belgian title defender compete in Giro Next Gen "Amidst all the preparations for the Tour de France, there is also a very interesting race on the calendar in Italy: the Giro Next Gen, which starts on Sunday, June 15." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Garmin presents the Venu X1 "Even thinner than the benchmark smartwatches like the Apple Watch, the new Garmin Venu X1 becomes a perfect option for those who want a device that is as unobtrusive as possible, with the power and various functions typical of a smartwatch and a full-featured sports watch and activity monitor as Garmin devices usually are." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Ray Maker via dcrainmaker.com) 2025 Criterium du Dauphine Live Streams "2025 Critérium du Dauphiné June 8-15, France, Stage 6 (Valserhône → Combloux, 126.7km). Live
video Friday 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 13,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc.)
Today's
Trending
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McDunphy takes Stage 2 with bonkers solo ride at Tour de Beauce "An impressive ride by the Irishman, as the Queen stage at Mont Mégantic looms." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tour de Beauce - Daniel Mallard Tour de Suisse 2025 preview: Almeida the man to beat? "With the big hitters fighting it out in the Critérium du Dauphiné, there's a golden opportunity for a WorldTour victory at the Tour de Suisse." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Michael Matthews puts career on pause after signs of a pulmonary embolism "Australian will miss Tour de France with all physical activity stopped until further notice." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The UCI is banning handlebars narrower than 400mm (16") - Here's why I think it's a bad idea "The new UCI rulings might be well intentioned, but once again women’s cycling seems to have been overlooked." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Luc Claessen) Gear Break: Campagnolo Super Record 13, Miche Graff Aero 48, fizik Arche-Type Helmet Collection, Eroica-Colnago Wool Jersey & Formula 100 Test Team "Some new kit." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Trek Air Rush electric pump "Rechargeable handheld pump can inflate tires up to 120psi with the press of a button." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Trek) Bradley Wiggins announces new book: 'The most honest and personal one I've ever written' "Wiggins's latest autobiography, 'The Chain', will be published on 25 October." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Uvex Pace Stage V "Top choice for changeable conditions, with a great build quality, a high spec and a performance that justifies the price." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Last-minute cycling gifts for Father's Day, recommendations from a cycling dad "With Father's Day just two days away, here are my last-minute gift ideas for the cycling dads in your life." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
Three
June 13,
2025
Videos
Tour de Suisse Women Stage 2: Long solo attack lands Amber Kraak victory "Marta Lach second, Elise Chabbey third while Marlen Reusser sixth and retains GC lead." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) via cyclingnews.com American victory in Switzerland - Neilson Powless wins GP des Kantons Aargau, his first since the Visma battle "Neilson Powless is a rider that usually thrives at the right times and today he has hit hard once again." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Is this the end for TT-style helmets in road races? UCI announces new limits on handlebar width, rim height, and fork width, and promises helmet review in equipment safety overhaul "The governing body also says it has unanimously rejected the One Cycling project’s inclusion in the WorldTour, after confirming its race calendar for the next three seasons." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Taking Care of the Body and Mind (Even When There’s No Physio Around) By Kasia Niewiadoma "Recovery has taken on a deeper meaning for me over the years. It’s not just about fresh legs or ticking off protocols—it’s also about letting go of past races, the things I could’ve done differently, and shifting my focus to being present." By Kasia Niewiadoma (welovecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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"He possesses both a powerful sprint and excellent climbing skills" - Visma Development team sign another wonderkid "Throughout 2025, the 17-year-old has rarely fell out of the top-10, finishing fourth at Coppa Montes, 6th at Trofeo Emozione as well as the Eroica Juniores - a race that visits parts of the Strade Bianche." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Visma Lease a Bike via cyclingnews.com) Study Finds a Potential Downside to Vigorous Exercise That We Didn't Know About "Bad news for extreme exercise junkies out there: too much vigorous exercise could temporarily make your immune system less efficient." By Tessa Koumoundouros (sciencealert.com) (Inside Creative House/Getty Images) The New Ritchey WCS Mountain Adventure Fork Brings Curvy Carbon to ATBs "The new fork is suspension corrected and designed for hardtail frames. So, if you need a new fork for your ATB or MTB, this may be the fork for you." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo by Neil Beltchenko via bikepacking.com Who actually gets free bikes in the cycling industry? "From world cup racers to Instagram influencers, the path to a “free” ride isn’t as simple - or as glamorous - as most people think" Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de Suisse Women Live Streams "2025 Tour de Suisse June 12-22, Switzerland, Stage 2 (Gstaad → Oberkirch, 161.7km) Live
video Friday 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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