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June 24,
2025
Blogs
Tour de France 2025 start list: Jonas Vingegaard to be supported by Wout van Aert and Simon Yates for Visma Lease a Bike "All the teams and riders for the 112th Tour de France, which begins in Lille on July 5th" By Adam Becket, Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) World Tour Relegation "Oscar Onley's great week in the Tour de Suisse has given Picnic PostNL plenty of points; but so did Alexis Renard’s second place in the Copenhagen Sprint World Tour one day race as both teams jostle to avoid relegation." (inrng.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How much are UCI points really worth in cycling, and why do they matter? "An equal amount of points per race will be up for grabs for both women and men in new UCI ruling for 2026." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Giro d’Italia Women to move dates in 2026 to avoid Tour de France clash "The Giro d’Italia Women will not overlap with the Tour de France for men from 2026 onwards after the UCI approved a request for a change of dates by race organizer RCS Sport." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Colorado parents push for change to protect cyclists after losing their teen son "Next month will mark two years since Michael and Jill White lost their son, Magnus, while he was cycling in Boulder, as the couple continues their fight for changes." By: Tony Keith (koaa.com) Photo by: Team USA/USA Cycling In
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You can now control a Classified Powershift internal gear hub with Shimano Di2 shifters - Here's how "Classified now part of Shimano's Connected Partners program." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Rudy Project Astral Sphere Sunglasses "Frameless design with a superb photochromic that lens makes for great vision - and you hardly notice you're wearing them." By Iwein Dekoninck (off.road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Vision introduces SC 45 SL and SC 60 SL wheels "New wheelset builds on Vision’s pro-level Metron series with full carbon rims and a 23 mm internal width for improved tire fit and stability." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Elite Wheels Drive G45 Carbon Spoke Gravel Wheelset Review "High Quality, Higher Value." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 24,
2025
Today's
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Giro dell'Appennino: Diego Ulissi scores a 37km solo victory "Italian goes clear on penultimate climb for XDS Astana's 19th win of the year as Ponomar and Velasco round out podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Giro dell'Appennino Donne - Matilde Vitillo wins first edition of women's race "Italian track rider beats Irene Cagnazzo and Gaia Segato in Genoa sprint." (procyclingstats.com) (Image credit: Liv AlUla Jayco via cyclingnews.com) 'Some of those early stages will really open up the race' - The opening week of Tour de France is not to be missed, says Fred Wright "Former British national champion is predicting a series of Classics style stages in which anything can happen." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Uno-X DS says Lidl Trek used ‘every trick in the book’ in Copenhagen "Jordi Meeus took the win for Red Bull Hansgrohe, but Emil Vinjebo says Mads Pedersen's team used questionable tactics." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) I know what I’ll be doing after retirement: I’ll be on the chicken farm "Soudal Quick Step’s current longest-serving rider, Pieter Serry, was born and raised on a chicken farm in Flanders, Belgium. Though he'll leave the team at the end of this year, he remains one of the Wolfpack's most trusted climbing domestiques at the age of 36." by Pieter Serry (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images/Pieter Serry) Jens Voigt on how to stop Tadej Pogacar: "I don't see smart tactics helping... You've got to be incredibly lucky or incredibly strong" "Both teams have a big budget. UAE I believe, the biggest budget of all of the teams. And so, they have quite the resources to not only prepare the races in the most perfect way, but also buy really good riders" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Specialized unveils “the lightest shoe in the peloton” at just 148.2g per shoe (and $699.99 per pair) "The S-Works Torch Remco shoes, designed for superstar rider Remco Evenepoel, don’t sacrifice comfort or performance, says Specialized… although they will sacrifice some of your salary, with the price set at a lofty $699.99." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Specialized) New GRX RX827 is fully wireless - Was it worth the wait? "An in-depth look at Shimano’s first-ever fully wireless drop bar drivetrain." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Best folding eBikes 2025 - Our favorites from those we’ve ridden (and folded and unfolded) "Great electric folding bikes for everything from commuting to leisure - including one that’s (legally) controlled by a throttle." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photos - Oli Pendrey FOX flips fork design with the new Podium inverted single crown "Engineered for elite enduro and aggressive trail riders, the Podium aims to deliver downhill stiffness and ultra-smooth travel in a compact chassis." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 24,
2025
Videos
João Almeida is the best stage racer this year, but will go to the Tour de France as Tadej Pogačar’s understudy - What’s next? "UAE Team Emirates XRG are stuffed with excellent GC riders, but as long as Pogačar is there, what do the others do?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I need a big week now, that's the only problem' - Geraint Thomas working towards Tour de France after Suisse abandon "Welshman not yet officially selected for final Tour but optimistic of chances." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Going to lose the Tour - No question" - Jonas Vingegaard & Visma rode like 'knuckleheads' at the Dauphiné says former Vuelta winner "According to former Vuelta a Espana winner Chris Horner, the Criterium du Dauphiné showing of Vingegaard and Team Visma | Lease a Bike left a lot to be improved upon." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Are You Pedaling Unevenly? The Science of Cycling Asymmetry "TOOLBOX: Pedaling may seem like the most natural motion on a bike - but when you’re turning the cranks over 5,000 times an hour, small inefficiencies can add up fast." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tacx Alpine Gradient Simulator In-Depth Review: Worth It? "It’s unquestionably the most full featured product, and as such, it’s one of the more expensive products. Of course, the question is whether or not it’s worth it." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Amazfit Helio Band In-Depth Review: $99 & No Sub Fee, But Worth it? "Amazfit has (once again) fired shots across the bow of mainstream competitors. This time taking aim primarily at Whoop." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Early Amazon Prime Day Cycling Deal - Garmin Edge 1040 drops to its lowest price this year, Save $149 Now! "Save 25% on one of the best Garmin GPS cycling computers or 19% on the bundled deal with the Garmin Varia radar and tail light." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Garmin) Competition gravel arrives at Orbea with the new Terra Race "Orbea has redesigned and optimized its gravel bike to create the new performance-oriented Terra Race platform." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Orbea / Iván Arribas via cyclingnews.com) Amateur banned for EPO doping in 2011 resumes racing, tests positive for EPO "This is not the first doping incident for the the 43 year-old Italian." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Whistler closes trails after aggressive cougar sightings "Sections of the Whistler Mountain Bike Park and Blackcomb Mountain remain off-limits as Conservation Officers investigate wildlife encounter." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via en.wikipedia.org Column
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June 23,
2025
Blogs
'We've made some big improvements' - Why a WorldTour team is testing inside an abandoned UK rail tunnel "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe's Dan Bigham explains why the Catesby Tunnel is bringing exciting aero gains." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ©The Red Bulletin/Jojo Harper) Copenhagen Sprint: Highlights from the Inaugural Race "Jordi Meeus and Lorena Wiebes Win Inaugural Copenhagen Sprint." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Oscar Riesebeek apologizes after receiving 2 yellow cards "Dutch rider will miss his national championships as a result of his actions during Baloise Tour." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) In
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The future of gravel racing is here: Wilier's all new Rave SLR ID2 is aero optimized with 52mm tire clearance, and designed exclusively for 1x drivetrains "Wilier's brand new Rave SLR ID2 marks a new dimension in gravel racing, with a focus on speed, versatility, and off-road performance. This meticulously designed Italian gravel race certainly defies convention." (road.cc) (credit: Wilier) Pro bike: Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago V5Rs from the Dauphiné "While it's been a bit overshadowed by the Y1Rs, this Colnago V5Rs will be the most important bike in Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France conquest." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Colnago via cyclingnews.com) Jesse Melamed is back on top "After a tough 2024, the Canadian enduro veteran is back to his winning ways in 2025." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Boris Beyer Gravel Racer With Disco Vibes: the Wilier Rave SLR ID2 First Ride Review "Ready to rave? The new Wilier Rave SLR ID2 is louder, wider, and promises to be a whole lot faster, too." By Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) Photos: Jan Fock Column
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June 23,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Today's
Trending
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‘Cross at the Olympics? For real this time (maybe) "La Planche des Belles Filles and Besançon are aiming to host the event if cyclocross is added to the 2030 Games in the French Alps." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Q36.5 Unique Pro Bib shorts review: Obscenely expensive ($470), but a truly astounding piece of kit "A combination of materials, construction and and exceptional pad makes these bibs a great fit for long rides." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Roadside at the Route d’Occitanie 2025 "The Route d’Occitanie is a 2.1 category stage race with a nice mix of WorldTour, ProTeam and Continental squads that race around the hills and villages of the magnificent Occitanie region in France." By Chris Selden (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Chris Selden "One of the finest bicycles ever made:" Parlee to make 25 money-no-object Bob Parlee edition Z-Zero GTs in honor of legendary founder "To mark 25 years and "honor Bob's ethos" Parlee has taken its brand new Z-Zero GT and made it even better, for a "best of the best" build." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Parlee) Specialized's "fastest, most durable road tires," Trek's electric mini pump that could 'replace four CO2 cartridges' + more cool stuff from Ribble, Fizik and Velocio "Race-ready kit, ride essentials, and high-performance apparel feature in our latest round-up of products in for review." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) UCI says Italian national champion Martti Sciortino failed dope test, issues provisional ban "The alleged anti-doping violation occurred after the 27 year-old multiple Italian BMX National Champion submitted biological samples on 24 May 2025 at the BMX Swiss Challenge Cup race, which he won." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Someone used a bike share for the Mont-Tremblant triathlon "Montreal’s Nicolas Malguy rode a Bixi for the 40 km bike leg - to the delight of onlookers" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: forest empress @mushrooomomma/X Infinite Machine Introduces Olto, a ‘Bike Lane Vehicle’… Whatever that Means? "OK, I’m not exactly sure what’s going on here. But maybe we can have some fun with this." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Infinite Machines) Column
Three
June 23,
2025
Videos
'We hope to be America's Dream Team' - George Hincapie launches US team with eyes on Tour de France "Modern Adventure Pro Cycling intends to be racing the Tour de France in ‘five years or less." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France 2025 predictions: Who will be the stand-out riders in the 112th edition? "Best guesses at who will come out on top during the three weeks in France." By Stephen Puddicombe (rouleur.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tour de France 2025 live stream: How to watch cycling for free from anywhere "Will we see a three way battle between Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Pogačar or will the Slovenian destroy his rivals as he did in the Dauphiné?" By Simon Warren (tomsguide.com) (Image credit: Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) In
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Pennsylvania Supreme Court rules cyclists don't have to get off the road to let traffic pass, after rider fined for "impeding traffic" "Fine overturned as judges rule law stating riders should make "reasonable efforts" to avoid impeding the flow of traffic wasn't intended to force cyclists off the road." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Pexels free image/Tran Le) Tadej Pogacar and Urška Zigart already have their own children's book "That Tadej Pogacar and Urška Zigart are authentic celebrities in Slovenia is not surprising to those who follow cycling." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: X.com/Lukáš Ronald Lukács) Tifosi MOAB Lite Sunglasses Review "The Tifosi Moab Lite offers a bold, lightweight half-frame design, crystal-clear optics, and three interchangeable lenses - all for under $80." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Chuck Peña Endura Loop Bibshorts "Comfortable, well made, a good price and I found the pockets a surprisingly useful bonus." By Paul Grele (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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June 22,
2025
João Almeida flies to TT victory to take Tour de Suisse title ahead of Kévin Vauquelin and Oscar Onley "It was a lesson, you should never give up' says Almeida after overturning a 3-minute deficit from day one." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) João Almeida smashes stage 8 mountain time trial to claim overall victory "It’s a unique natural hat trick. João Almeida has won his last three WorldTour stage races: the 2025 Itzulia Basque Country, the Tour de Romandie and now the Tour de Suisse." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca Jakob Omrzel snatches Giro d'Italia Next Gen overall victory from Australia's Luke Tuckwell "Nordhagen, Omrzel, Finn and others show their talent and potential in eight-day Italian stage race." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: LaPresse via cyclingnews.com) Column
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2, 2025
Tour de Suisse: A brutal, final TT to determine the winner "Stage 8’s mountain time trial will be a true test for the finale." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cavallo crushes record, climbs to victory on Alpe d'Huez "Sweltering conditions could not slow down Luca Cavallo (OM.CC) Sunday morning at the 44th Marmotte Granfondo in the French Alps." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (screenshot) German documentary claims cycling still dominated by doping with Aicar, the 'new EPO' "In the documentary Geheimsache Doping: Im Windschatten (Secret Case Doping: In the Slipstream), the doping debate is reignited by several whistleblowers, all involved in the cycling world." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photograph: Luca Bettini/EPA / theguardian.com Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2025 Tour de Suisse June 15-22, Switzerland, Stage 8 ITT (Beckenried → Stockhütte, 10km) Live
video Sunday from 9:05am U.S. Eastern, 6:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:05am
Pacific."
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June 22,
2025
Podcasts,
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Today's
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Wins for Tim Merlier and Filippo Baroncini in Belgium, Jordi Meeus in Copenhagen and Mattias Skjelmose in Andorra "I think the shape is there for the Tour de France,’ says Skjelmose on a busy race day that offers pointers towards July’s main event." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Copenhagen Sprint - Jordi Meeus goes from Tour de Suisse to sprint win "Red Bull rider left the Swiss race on Saturday to win new WorldTour race on Sunday." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Baloise Belgium Tour - Tim Merlier strikes again as Filippo Baroncini wins overall "Belgian bookends his home stage race in boost of confidence for Tour de France sprints." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Nordhagen wins final stage, and 'new Pogi' Omrzel steals pink jersey from Tuckwell "Jørgen Nordhagen won the eighth and final stage of the Giro NextGen." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) "This has happened 300,000 times" - Sep Vanmarrcke defends brother and Dries de Bondt over Finestre controversy "Dries de Bondt, in an interview after the Giro, revealed that he paced Carapaz up the climb after a conversation with EF Education EasyPost DS Ken Vanmarcke in the morning of that day." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) "UCI won't think about our safety" - Lorena Wiebes upset after her victory at the inaugural Copenhagen Sprint "I am a bit irritated that the UCI wants to do all sorts of things with the handlebars and such, but does not think about our safety in the race." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Continental Grand Prix TR "Very good all-round road tire balancing rolling resistance, grip, comfort and durability, at a decent price." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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June 22,
2025
Videos
After two months off, Skjelmose returns with a bang in grueling mountain race in Andorra "Mattias Skjelmose won the very first edition of the Andorra MoraBanc Clàssica." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com Wonderful Copenhagen: Meeus and Wiebes win in Denmark "Some fast and furious action at the first-ever Copenhagen Sprint." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) Stop Spinning Your Wheels: How Cycling Training Zones Can Take You From Casual Rider to Race-Ready "If you’ve been riding for a while but feel stuck, like you’re not making the progress you hoped for—don’t worry, you’re not alone. Many cyclists hit this wall. The good news? The breakthrough starts with one concept: cycling training zones." By Average Joe Cyclist (averagejoecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Emily Ehrlich Wins 2025 National Time Trial Championship "Ehrlich is one of the main riders for Virginia’s Blue Ridge Twenty 28, the US’s premier women’s cycling team, and her victory makes her the ITT National Champion for 2025." By Liam Pritchett (plantbasednews.org) Credit: TWENTY28 Pro Cycling ‘The plan is to try to hunt for stages at the Tour’ says Oscar Onley after finishing third overall at the Tour de Suisse "It’s been a big week for me, I stepped up physically,’ says Picnic PostNL rider after a stage win and third place on GC." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "I would be happy, honestly" - Can Richard Carapaz make a return to Movistar after brilliant 2025? "Richard Carapaz has spent several years at Movistar Team and he does not rule out moving back in 2026." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Ron’s Bikes AluMax Meshes 11-Speed GRX with Campagnolo Shifters "I’ve documented several of Patrick’s builds over the years. From his carbon Open Up at Grinduro in 2019 to his Crust Romanceur in 2022. The man knows how to build a bike, always mixing a modern mech with a Campagnolo shifter." John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson 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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