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June 30,
2025
Blogs
'Starvation' Days Over As Cyclists Prepare To Gorge On Tour de France 2025 "Cyclists at the 2025 Tour de France will consume record levels of carbs, training their stomachs to handle gut-busting loads during grueling stages." (flobikes.com) Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images Dead or alive? What is the future of One Cycling? "Chris Marshall-Bell explains the latest developments in the One Cycling project." By Chris Marshall-Bell (rouleur.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Swat club amateurs score huge upset at Italian national championships, finish 1st & 5th "In a huge upset an Italian amateur club outrode, outfoxed and outsprinted a field of top professionals on Sunday at the men’s Italian National Road Championships." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Solo Ride for National Road Title "Alison Jackson (EF Education Oatley) had a remarkable solo ride on Sunday to win her third Elite women's national road race title in St-Georges, Quebec." Posted by Editoress (canadiancyclist.com) Photo via canadiancyclist.com COROS Confirms Substantial Watch Security Vulnerability: Says Fixes Are Coming "A German IT security firm has published a list of 8 different security bugs found in all COROS watches that give essentially full access to not just the users watch, but also their COROS account." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) Photo via SySS In
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Tour de France TV guide: Live streams, timings, how to watch cycling's biggest race "All the key information on where to watch 'La Grande Boucle,' which runs from July 5-27." By James Shrubsall, Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How to watch the Pogačar and Vingegaard duel at the Tour "Yes, yes, there’s Evenepoel and Roglič and 2 Canadians racing at the Tour de France, too!" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Maybe I’m a super hero' - Tour de France rider on his miracle recovery from collarbone fracture two weeks before the start "Uno-X Mobility's Jonas Abrahamsen will start the Tour in Lille on Saturday after given the all clear by a fracture specialist in Manchester." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Road to the Tour: Thibau Nys Jumps Into the Deep Water of the Tour de France "The last few years have been both encouraging and disappointing for the 2021 U23 European road race champion and 2024 European cyclocross titlist Thibau Nys." By Siegfried Mortkowitz (welovecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
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June 30,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
SBT GRVL: Brennan Wertz claims victory in National Champ colors, Melisa Rollins adds another high-altitude win to her name "The all-new circuit race-style course yielded technical races in Hayden, Colorado." By Ryan Simonovich (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Today's
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ToAD 2025: Seitz & Oliver Win Big at Downer Ave "Primes shake up the action at Cafe Hollander Otto Wenz Downer Classic p/b ISCorp." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo Mitchell Vincent Tudor special edition timepiece to celebrate Fabian Cancellara and the Tour "The Pelagos FXD Chrono 'Yellow' is available in limited quantities." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tudor Is Topeak's top tube gel storage solution an upgrade over your pockets? Plus Lusso's ltd edition bib shorts + cool stuff from Lazer, Proviz and Fidlock "This week’s products on test include an affordable helmet, limited edition bib shorts, and a trio of on-bike storage solutions." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) In
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Tour de France: What to know about this year's showcase race "Tadej Pogačar will look to add to his place in cycling history with a fourth Tour de France title." By JEROME PUGMIRE and SAMUEL PETREQUIN (sports.yahoo.com) (AP Photo/Daniel Cole, file) Shimano is trying to figure out why Europe has a “critical” bike mechanic shortage "The components giant has launched a call for evidence aimed at tackling the growing shortage of skilled bike mechanics across the continent, which it says risks creating barriers to cycling." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Shimano) The Pegoretti Elio is an Intergrated, Electronic Shifting-Only 32 mm Road Bike "Today, the brand announces the release of Elio, a high-performance stainless steel road bike named in honor of the son of Pegoretti artisan Leonardo. Let’s check it out." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) From a DJI-powered urban eBike to sub-10kg eRoad bikes to a cat-faced waiter robot - All the best electric tech from Eurobike 2025 (and beyond) "Electric weirdness and wonder from Europe's biggest cycling trade show." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) Photos: Oli Pendrey Column
Three
June 30,
2025
Videos
Who will win the Tour de France? Ranking the favorites for the yellow jersey "Tadej Pogačar is the outright favorite for victory but who else could have their say?" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France 2025 start list: Jonathan Milan and Mattias Skjelmose lead Lidl Trek, Oscar Onley for Picnic PostNL "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) 'Nobody wants to end their career like this' - French WorldTour pro forced to retire at 27 "Cofidis rider Eddy Finé underwent three surgeries for an iliac artery issue." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France iCal calendar "Want to know when every Tour de France stage is on, even need to plan daily life around them for the next month? Here’s the calendar to view or download to your phone." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Pro Log: Richard Carapaz out of Tour de France; Adidas join Ineos Grenadiers; First yellow card suspension issued, Cian Uijtdebroeks hit by driver; National Championship results "The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including National Championships results and Adidas x Ineos Grenadiers' multi-year partnership." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alaphilippe, Hirschi and Storer lead very strong wildcard Tudor at 2025 Tour de France "Tudor Pro Cycling Team are making their Tour de France debut this summer and they are bringing a full World-Tour level lineup in pursuit of stage wins." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Under the Radar: Women’s Races to Watch This Summer "The Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift and Giro Donne understandably steal the headlines. They’re grand, dramatic, and full of star power—must-watch events that continue to elevate the sport. But if you stop there, you’re missing half the story." By Megan Flottorp (welovecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Eurobike 2025: 10 Takeaways from the Show Floor in Frankfurt "Eurobike 2025 returned to Frankfurt with a noticeably different tone." By Werner Müller-Schell (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Nova Eroica Italy: One of my best days on a bicycle "NOVA Eroica celebrates the beauty of the white roads, the thrill of a challenge and the fun of cycling in the company of friends." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) Column
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June 29,
2025
Sam Watson escapes to men's road race victory at British National Championships "Ineos Grenadiers rider claims British national jersey after solo attack in west Wales." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Millie Couzens wins British National Championships road race, her first ever elite win "Fenix Deceuninck rider beats defending champion." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Amateur winner in Italy; Evenepoel defeated in Belgium; Traditional win in France "Italy, Belgium and France all have new national champions in circumstances that were rather unexpected - and among them, a new win for UAE Team Emirates XRG." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rory Townsend, Mia Griffin best in aggressive Irish road race championships "Jamie Meehan, who finished second overall in the Rás Tailteann in May, took the under-23 title." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "I'm just at the start to win the race" - Remco Evenepoel wants Belgian champion jersey at Tour de France "I think I've recovered sufficiently from Friday's time trial. It's probably a good thing it was Friday and not Thursday. That way I could still keep up the rhythm," Evenepoel shared with Het Laatste Nieuws this morning." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France 2025 - Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard ready for historic battle "The likes of Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic will aim for the podium; the likes of Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert will aim for stage wins; and the best sprinters in the world including Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier will fight for the yellow jersey on the first day." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "Always at the back of the peloton" - Patrick Lefevere critical of Quick-Step's British champion Ethan Hayter "Lefevere has mixed feelings from the British champion, whom it seems does not take full advantage of his talent on the bike." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix via cyclingnews.com) Check out Trek’s new Checkpoint ALR bikes: “Big gravel capability at an affordable price” "The third-generation Trek Checkpoint ALR brings key features from its carbon sibling to a more accessible aluminum frame - with bigger tire clearance, a tweaked geometry, and adventure-ready versatility." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Trek) Column
Two
June 29,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Vacek, Kubis, Majka, Schreiber, Vas, Couzens and Ghekiere among new national champions "Mathias Vacek conquering the road race title to add to his time-trial triumph; Rafal Majka taking back the Polish title, a meaningful win after years of consistent and quality domestique work; and in Slovakia Lukas Kubis has defended his title successfully." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Today's
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ENVE and UAE Team Emirates XRG Extend Partnership With Multi-Year Contract "Our path to becoming the number one team in the world has been built on more than just having the best riders - it’s about assembling the right team, from staff to partners, and using the best equipment available." (cyclingwest.com) Photo courtesy of ENVE/UAE Team Emirates XRG Cannondale Synapse Carbon 4 "A belter of a bike with a price tag to match. Verdict: 9/10 " By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) The Oakley Encoders are our best cycling glasses choice - They've got a huge $148 off in this early Amazon Prime Day deal "These Oakley shades are our best-in-guide selection when it comes to cycling glasses, slashed by 54% to just $127." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Charlotte Broughton) Redshift ShockStop PRO Endurance Review: The Best Suspension Seatpost Yet? "Time and again, my Redshift seatposts have proven their value, smoothing out rough terrain and greatly enhancing comfort on my off-road adventures." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) Dahon unveils bold new electric and folding bike lineup for 2025 "At Eurobike 2025 in Frankfurt, folding bike pioneer Dr. David Hon made a major splash by showcasing a completely revamped lineup." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) New Utah Bills Prohibit Drivers From Blocking Bike Lanes; Allow eBike Powered Food Carts "A new bill prohibiting drivers from blocking bike lanes passed the Utah Legislature and signed into law by Governor Spencer Cox on March 27, 2025." By James Knight (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Dave Iltis Column
Three
June 29,
2025
Videos
2025 National
Road Cycling Championships Official On Demand Replay Elite /
U23 Men Road Race - Spain
2025 National
Road Cycling Championships Official On Demand Replay
Elite/U23 Women Road Race - Spain
Canadian National Championships: Alison Jackson powers to solo road race victory "Alexandra Volstad takes field sprint for second ahead of Laury Milette." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Giro deja vu? Wout van Aert falls ill ahead of Tour de France and skips national championships "Team Visma Lease a Bike announced this morning that he would not be racing and shared the following message: "Unfortunately, Wout van Aert is not feeling 100% fit and will therefore not start in today’s Belgian Championship." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Do not forget that Primoz does have a kick, which Jonas and Tadej also have" - Rolf Aldag "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe have shared their lineup for the Tour de France, only with three climbers. Primoz Roglic is aiming for a strong result and is coming into the race under the radar." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) 'Saved by an angel' - Vittoria Guazzini crashes but avoids falling down ravine at Italian national championships "Guazzini entered a corner with too much speed, and used her brakes in excess causing her to crash against a roadside wall." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mountain goat mania: UCI gravel and gran fondo worlds qualifying results from Switzerland "Riders climbing to a finish within the top 25% of their age/gender category automatically qualified for the world championships in the Netherlands (gravel) and Australia (road) next October." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I do have a very sore arm, neck and shoulder" - Only collateral damage for Demi Vollering in Dutch Championships crash "I don't think I suffered any consequences. I do have a very sore arm, neck and shoulder, but I think everything is still intact." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Can You Shoot My Plastic Bike? Libby and Her Scott Scale "I know it’s not a metal bike, but can you shoot my plastic bike?” Libby remarked as she unloaded the bike from her car the day before she’d be pedaling it on the 100-mile course." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson Column
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June 28,
2025
"The timing really couldn’t be worse" - Richard Carapaz out of the Tour de France after suffering from health issues "EF Education EasyPost has shared bad news regarding their upcoming Tour de France as team leader and Giro d'Italia podium finisher Richard Carapaz has been forced to forfeit from the race." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Tour of Britain Women 2026 to be a five-stage race, closing gap with men's event "Race will increase to five stages next year, British Cycling announces." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com 'You could turn up to a race in the rainbow jersey, and no one would bat an eyelid' "How a former British hill climb champion ended up being a marked man on the Indian road racing scene." By Trevor Ward (cyclingweekly.com) age credit: Jadhar Sushant) More bang for your bucks - Does indoor cycling really offer a harder workout than an outdoor ride " Subjects had to complete a 40km ride at a typical training ride intensity on both an indoor trainer and outside before the results were compared." By Hannah Reynolds (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) How to choose road racing bike saddles "Looking for a modern bike saddle for road racing that can help you ride faster?" By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image via road.cc) In
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Wiggins’ son Ben settles for silver in British U23 time
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Newly unveiled electric bike motor is ‘world’s lightest, most efficient’ "TQ, the German force behind some of the lightest and quietest e-bike motors on the market, just took a leap forward - again." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) The key climbs of the 2025 Tour de France that will decide the yellow jersey "From the flatlands of the north to the brutal Alpine ascents of the final week, this year’s 112th edition favors climbers more than ever." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
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June 28,
2025
We've seen Remco Evenepoel's Tour de France shoes and wheels, here's his $450 saddle "The Belgian will be sat atop a new S-Works Power EVO saddle in France plus UAE extends its deal with Enve, Vision launches an 'affordable' carbon road wheel and Tacx releases its Alpine gradient simulator." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Specialized) Today's
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Derek Gee absolutely crushes the 2025 Canadian road national "Israel Premier Tech dominates the men's national champs in Saint-Georges" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Gregoire Crevier Canyon reckons it can make you a set of handlebars in 10 seconds - Plus beautiful oversized pulley wheels, an 8.5kg eRoad bike prototype, affordable gravel bikes incoming + loads more from Eurobike 2025 "We've been browsing the halls of Europe's biggest bike show all week. Here are our highlights." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Colton Peterson and Amy Morrison Win Pro Titles at USA 2025 Enduro National Championships "Hundreds of racers competed at Silver Mountain Resort, crowning 19 Enduro National Titles." (cyclingwest.com) Carradice Bagman Bar Rack "Fantastic performance when used with the Bowland Bar Bag but worth considering other luggage combinations before you buy." By Matt Swaine (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Ergon Introduces BT OrthoCell Handlebar Tape, Their Most Advanced Yet "German brand Ergon, a brand known for its popular ergonomic grips and saddles, has just launched the new BT OrthoCell bar tape. And, they say it’s their most advanced bar tape to date." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo via ergonbike.com The Tool "The Tool had been overworked since day one. Years and years of daily abuse, fatigue and stress over time taking its toll. Pedro is dead. Long Live Pedro." By Fuzzy Nance (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Fuzzy Nance Serious cyclists now have serious options, courtesy of two new models from Canyon "With two new bikes, the Endurace: ONfly e-bike and Endurance: AllRoad, Canyon is innovating with both price and performance." By Jonathan Bell (wallpaper.com) (Image credit: Canyon) Column
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June 28,
2025
Ineos Grenadiers signs 16-year-old Spanish talent "Benjamín Noval will ride for the WorldTour squad from 2027, after he finishes his junior days." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Countdown to the Tour de France: 7 days - Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel’s greatest Tour moments "The arch rivals, whose stories began on the cyclocross field, have experienced very different journeys at the Tour." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) 'I broke two ribs and had six stitches:' 87-year-old becomes one of oldest LEJOG finishers despite nasty crash "Wrapped in bandages, Brian Lewis was determined to complete his 14-day attempt." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Brian Lewis) Hunting an Eagle on the Isle of Wight - How a bike ride got me hooked on finding Britain's rarest bird "Isle of Wight is home to one of Europe's largest birds of prey, the majestic white-tailed eagle - but can it be found by bike?" By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Virginia Clydesdale) Carradice Bowland Bar Bag 20L "Great performance, stability and durability on a product that will take you on great adventures into the wildest weather." By Matt Swaine (off.road.cc) (Image via road.cc) In
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Wiebes storms to 2025 Dutch national championships title in
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These are the best electric bicycles I’ve tested for under $1,000 "Whether you’re looking for a lightweight city commuter, a folding e-bike for multi-modal travel, or just something simple and fun to cruise around the neighborhood, there’s now a solid mix of options under the thousand-dollar mark." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) "The makers, in American style, are looking for sensation" - Jasper Philipsen doesn't like how he's portrayed in Tour de France documentary "The Tour de France series 'Unchained' will have it's third and final season premier this 2nd of July and as has been the case in the past, Jasper Philipsen will be one of the headliners in the series." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 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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