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June 27,
2025
Blogs
The perfect balance? Analyzing Team Visma Lease a Bike’s Tour de France line-up "Could this be the team which can finally topple Tadej Pogačar?" By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Photos: Visma Lease a Bike 2025 Tour de France preview: Pogačar vs Vingegaard Round Five "Three of the four GC principals - Pogačar, Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel - recently crossed swords at the Critérium du Dauphiné, where the man in the rainbow jersey ruled everything except the time trial." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Lotte Kopecky, Bob Jungels and Ryan Mullen among new 2025 time-trial national champions "In Ireland Kelly Murphy won the women's race and in the men's event it was Ryan Mullen who took the win, his seventh in the ITT." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Danish debacle: A year-long debate over a national championship "The saga of a time trial win finally closes - just as the new champion is crowned." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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Turn your turbo trainer into a rowing machine (no, really... and you can even clip in with cycling shoes) "After displaying at Eurobike, the S-Rower is available for pre-order at $520 - a "revolutionary," patent-pending rowing extension that "seamlessly integrates with your existing smart trainer." By Dan Alexander (road.cc)(credit: S-Rower) Column
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June 27,
2025
'New mission, same goal' - Tadej Pogačar's Tour de France squad announced "Adam Yates and João Almeida to support Pogačar for UAE Team Emirates XRG at French Grand Tour." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Two Canadians named to Israel Premier Tech Tour de France team "A veteran TdF Canuck will be leading the squad from the team car." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: IPT 61 year-old tests positive for banned steroid drug Triamcinolone "The most famous cyclist accused of using Triamcinolone is 2012 Tour de France champion Bradley Wiggins." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Deeper at the front, shallower at the rear: Roval's new wheels just flipped aero convention around "New Rapide Sprint models feature different rim depths and claim to be even lighter and faster than ever before." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Specialized) Dynamic Barkeeper Pro "Good, if expensive, sealant - but it's only available in a 1 liter bottle, and does stain." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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June 27,
2025
Videos
Roglic
and Lipowitz for GC; Meeus for the sprints - Red Bull Bora
Hansgrohe's Tour de France team...
Tour de France 2025 start list: Primož Roglič leads Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe supported by Florian Lipowitz "All the teams and riders for the 112th Tour de France, which begins in Lille on 5 July." By Adam Becket, Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I would’ve been sad to leave the UCI:’ David Lappartient interview "David Lappartient allows himself a wry smile when he’s asked about his failure in the recent International Olympic Committee presidential race." By Jeremy Whittle (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘If a one-legged girl can do it, you can too’ - Meg Fisher on legacy and driving change "The multi-Paralympic medalist is passionate about introducing para-categories to more gravel events and leaving a brighter future for para-athletes who come after her." By Rachel Jary (rouleur.cc) Image: Gretchen Powers In
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Israel
Premier Tech aim for sprints, mountains and hills as they
seek Tour de France stage victories
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Gear Break: Pirelli P Zero Tires, Wilier Trestina Rave, Orbea Orca, Ridley E-ASTR Electric Gravel Bike, BMC Teammachine & Apidura Expedition Tool Pack "Some great kit." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Garmin and Tacx release a climbing simulator for indoor training "The tech was seen for the first time at Eurobike and uses "dynamic fork mounts" to replicate gradients from 25% to -10%." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Rebecca Bland) Column
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June 26,
2025
Blogs
Zoe Bäcktstedt romps to first elite national time trial victory "The WorldTour star was well ahead of the field to win her first ever elite women's national time trial." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tobias Foss, Mauro Schmid and Marlen Reusser among time-trial winners on golden Thursday "Filippo Ganna lived up to his billing as the huge favorite for the Italian men's time trial championship." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “You’re playing with lives!” Visma Lease a Bike pro “hit hard” by driver during training ride "Cian Uijtdebroeks, who was planning to make his comeback to racing at the Belgian championships this weekend, suffered no fractures in the crash but warned motorists to “pay attention to vulnerable road users." (credit: Cian Uijtdebroeks) By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) In
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If you want to win a sprint, put your deepest wheel up front. Here's why I think Roval's strategic bait and switch tactic, is the right way to go "Roval launched a new range of wheels today, developed with data from winning sprints. That's niche, but I think it makes a lot of sense, for Roval at least." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Specialized) If you have 10 riders with the same numbers, one will succeed and nine will fail - Why cycling success is more than a big VO2 max "Kristian Blummenfelt had his eyes on the yellow jersey before thinking twice. What stopped the triathlon star from winning the worlds biggest bike race?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giant and Liv launch new Seek road bikes for kids (and leak a potential unreleased Microshift electronic groupset) "The Seek range features 'youth-optimized components', including brake levers designed for smaller hands, 130mm cranks and lower gears. While the Seek 1 has TRP's Vistar components, the Seek 2 features an unreleased 'Microshift eShifting battery'" By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (credit: Rebecca Bland) S Rower Turns Your Smart Trainer Into Smart Rower: First Look! "A new company at Eurobike, S Rower, is aiming to turn your existing smart trainer into a smart rower, with its bolt-on attachment that works with pretty much any direct drive smart trainer." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Race Face goes for gold with limited edition Kashmoney wheelsets "Only 200 handbuilt wheelsets - 100 carbon, 100 alloy - will be sold exclusively through Canadian and U.S. bike shops." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 26,
2025
'It's played a key role' - The fishy reason why Lidl Trek have been winning so much this season "Is the team's new nutrition product the latest marginal gain?" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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'I do enjoy winning' - Bella Holmgren on beating the best, targeting Grand Tours and juggling it all "The Canadian was not expecting to be winning road races while still a teenager, but already she's demonstrated that she's one of Lidl Trek's strongest climbers." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) Photo by: Javier Martínez/SWpix.com No Tour de France for Tao Geoghegan Hart: "It’s proving quite tricky to bring all the pieces of the puzzle together at once" "Lidl Trek rider, who hasn't raced Tour since 2021, suffers a 'mild chest infection' at Tour de Suisse." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE Dominance, UCI Safety Guidelines, Stadiobike New Racing Series, African Team at MCC & Hincapie New Team "The AIRmail newsletter." By THE OUTER LINE (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) DT Swiss ARC 2025 Carbon Wheelset on Test: Wider + Deeper = Better? "DT Swiss are rolling out the third generation of their ARC carbon wheelset - and not a moment too soon." By Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo by Jan Fock Eurobike 2025: Some new product highlights "Eurobike opened its doors Wednesday at the Messe Frankfurt, with 1,500 exhibiting companies from more than 60 nations in attendance. " (bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found) Stages Cycling is back, under Giant, and is honoring old warranties "Giant bought bankrupt cycling tech company for $20 million last year." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Stages) Continental releases Tadej Pogačar's limited edition Archetype racing tires. "Designed with UAE Team Emirates XRG, the Archetype is a purpose-built 30mm tire designed to deliver pure race-day speed at the Tour de France." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (credit: Continental) Hiplok Switch Folding Bike Lock "Easy to use, with a good mount, but not the most secure option." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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June 26,
2025
Total Sponsorship with Ineos "TotalEnergies will join Ineos as a co-sponsor, with the French oil major appearing on the jersey in time for the Tour de France next week." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Lance Armstrong's sponsorship involvement with new American pro team currently not affected by lifetime ban from cycling "Armstrong’s The Move podcast is a sponsor of George Hincapie's Modern Adventure Pro Cycling." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Hopefully I can take a stage win" - American Neilson Powless talks through Tour de France ambitions "Neilson Powless is a prime stage hunter but has not yet won at the Tour de France yet." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Why spend more? How Chinese carbon road bike wheels are taking over "We chat to Chris from Superteam to find out why Chinese wheels can offer such good value for money." (off.road.cc) (credit: Superteam Wheels) 'I’m growing way more on this trip than I ever would in an office' - One man’s 1500km bike ride from Madrid to Glastonbury on the trail of Neil Young "Content creator Ollie White is on the last leg of his journey after a month of bike packing." (Image credit: Ollie White) Elite Announces Rivo Smart Trainer: 499EUR with WiFi & More! "Elite has announced their latest smart trainer, the Elite Rivo, a trainer designed to compete head-to-head with the likes of the JetBlack Victory and Wahoo Kickr Core, both of which float in the sub-$500 range." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) DJI's super powerful Avinox motor looks set to dominate, and 32in MTB wheels are officially a thing: All the best tech from Europe's biggest bike show "Only the best and most exciting off-road goodies spotted at Eurobike 2025." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Roval releases “the fastest road race wheels in the world” "Specialized-owned wheel brand introduces new Rapide CLX Sprint, Rapide CLX III, and Rapide CL III models, deeper at the front than at the rear for aero gains while saving weight." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Roval) The Silca Ultimate Shock Pump Features a Zero Loss Chuck "Designed for cyclists who demand precision and efficiency in their suspension setup, this pump combines premium materials with innovative features to deliver an unparalleled user experience." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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June 25,
2025
Blogs
'The overall classification in France is her main goal' - Lotte Kopecky to race Giro d'Italia Women ahead of Tour de France Femmes "Kopecky to be joined by Anna van der Breggen and Lorena Wiebes for SD Worx Protime in Italy." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I stressed I’d never win a bike race’ - How Lewis Askey has finally become a winner "The Briton is likely to be a contender in a breakaway and punchy stages of the Tour de France, should as expected he be selected by Groupama FDJ." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images What’s old is new: Nike and Rabobank sponsor Visma Lease a Bike "Some familiar sponsors from cycling’s past will support the Dutch superteam." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Visma Lease a Bike Can anyone beat Derek Gee and Israel Premier Tech at the road championships? "Elite, under-23, junior, para men and women head to Saint-Georges for maple leaf jerseys and medals." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Optimize Chain Wax "Clean, cost-effective wax lube that excels in dry conditions but falls short on wet weather durability." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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June 25,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Cinelli blends heritage and innovation in new limited-run Speciale Gravel "The Italian brand blends craftsmanship and Columbus tubing for a purpose-built gravel bike with soul." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Today's
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Future of WorldTour team in doubt as sponsors set to pull out "Arkéa B&B Hotels will lose both naming sponsors at end of 2025, putting men's and women's team's future into question." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "She is really enjoying herself with her new team" - Demi Vollering blossoms after departure from SD Worx "This has been very good for her. Physically, Demi is the best in the peloton, but cycling is also about tactics. Demi was not served well enough in that area." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Inside the Mips Test Lab: Why I Trust My Helmet More Than Ever "After seeing what goes on inside the Mips helmet test lab in Stockholm, I can tell you I’ve never felt better about wearing a Mips-equipped helmet. " By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sporty and electric, that's the Ridley E-ASTR, the new eGravel bike from Belgium "Ridley breaks with the image of electric bicycles with the second generation of its eGravel, the E-ASTR, a premium performance bike with that extra assistance that makes your rides much more fun." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo: ridley-bikes.com Nix Biosensor – measuring fluid and electrolyte loss "Fluid loss can have a big impact on your performance, but how to keep track of it? Wait until you’re feeling thirsty and it’s too late." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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June 25,
2025
"I'm going to work for Pogacar" - João Almeida would be happy with Tour de France podium but domestique role is priority "In just 39 days of competition, the Portuguese rider from UAE Team Emirates- XRG has already achieved nine victories, far surpassing his previous best record of six wins in 2021." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz Downer Classic "The American Criterium Cup continues on Saturday, June 27, with the 46th running of the Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz Downer Classic." (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Tour of America’s Dairyland Canyon launches carbon road eBike weighing less than 10kg "The Endurace:ONfly powers riders up to 25km/h through the TQ system." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Jam Richter) Rapha Pro Team Powerweave Road Shoes "Excellent race-focused shoes that deliver a sock-like fit with a super-stiff sole." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) In
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California man sues Amazon after catastrophic electric bike crash "The handlebars on his foldable eBike gave out resulting in a severe spinal cord injury that has rendered him paraplegic." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) BMC Launches Gen 5 Teammachine SLR 01 - Now 16% Lighter "Meet the latest evolution of a modern classic: the all-new BMC Teammachine SLR 01." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) Photo credit: Calvin Zajac 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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