Column
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July 9,
2025
Blogs
'I was not expecting to be so far ahead' - Tadej Pogačar amazed by gap to Jonas Vingegaard in Tour de France stage five time trial "The reigning Tour de France champion took a big step towards retaining his title." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel storms to TT victory on stage five of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar takes yellow as Jonas Vingegaard loses time "33km time trial in Caen shakes up general classification, with Evenepoel and Pogačar the winners." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paint-stripped frames, mammoth chainrings, and a £1,200 saddle: 10 tech finds from the Tour de France stage five time trial "Here's how the pros went about saving seconds in Caen." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tom Davidson) Tour de France stage five time trial start times "From Yevgeniy Fedorov to Mathieu van der Poel, here's when the riders of the Tour will set off on their TT." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pogacar won stage 4, but Bruyneel claims that’s thanks to one man: “He is a real beast; by far the champion of the day” "Johan Bruyneel were impressed by Pogi, but in their podcast The Move both men were particularly full of praise for the domestiques of the two top contenders." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: LOIC VENANCE/AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Greg LeMond, the Tour de France legend, to reap Congress's highest civilian honor "On July 9, LeMond will visit the Capitol to receive the Congressional Gold Medal, the highest civilian honor Congress can bestow, on par with the Presidential Medal of Freedom." Daniel de Visé (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Nimbl Exceed Ultimate Glide shoes "Superbly designed cycling shoe that fully delivers in the beauty and performance departments." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Rider quits Tour de France after cycling 174km with fractured shoulder "The 26-year-old, riding in his first Tour, crashed at the end of Monday’s third stage in Dunkirk." (vanguardngr.com) (Credits not Found) Live video Wednesday from 6:30am U.S. Eastern, 3:30am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:30am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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July 9,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
21 things you didn't know about Tadej Pogačar "The chilled out former unicyclist with a penchant for cleaning up at the biggest races. Read on." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Does Primož Roglič actually care about the 2025 Tour de France? "The Slovenian has been acting nonchalantly throughout the race, but podium remains in sight. What's he up to?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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Tadej Pogačar’s Tour de France Colnago time trial bike setup "We stopped by the UAE team bus to get up close and personal with Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago TT1 ahead of stage 5 of the Tour De France." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Carr) Why is Mathieu van der Poel in the yellow jersey at the Tour de France when he’s tied on time with Tadej Pogačar? "Van der Poel keeps race lead rather than Pogačar because of count-back." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tadej Pogačar's weapon of choice, the Colnago V5Rs, reviewed: Not a bike that WOWs but one that wins you over "Fast, refined, relentlessly capable...but be prepared to pay the Tadej Tax for it." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) How F1 is influencing cycling’s pursuit of speed: ‘We’re in the middle of an aero war right now’ "Virtually every team in the peloton has visited the wind tunnel over recent seasons, chasing aerodynamic performance." Jacob Whitehead (nytimes.com) (Illustration: Eamonn Dalton / The Athletic; David Davies/PA Images via Getty Images) Cervélo Bike Buyer's Guide "Cervélo got its start in 1995 in Montreal when an Italian pro cyclists approached two engineers, Phil White and Gérard Vroomen, asking them to design the fastest time trial bike in the world." Adam Vadeboncoeur (theproscloset.com) (Image Credit not Found) Officina Battaglin Matera Review: Italian Steel Gravel Bike for the Win? "JOM of the Gravel Cyclist crew provides his long-term review of the lovely Officina Battaglin Matera, an Italian-made steel gravel bike." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit via officinabattaglin.com) Review: OneUp Components Clip pedals vs Shimano M8120 pedals "How two trail platforms stack up against one another." Stuart Kernaghan (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Stuart Kernaghan New Prologo Predator 01TT CPC chosen by Jonas Vingegaard "The Predator 01TT CPC is a saddle developed specifically for time trials and is already being used by Jonas Vingegaard and other riders from Visma Lease a Bike during the 2025 season." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) ((Im Column
Three
July 9,
2025
Videos
Sarah Gigante escapes to solo mountain victory on Giro d'Italia Women stage four "Anna Henderson surrenders overall lead." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Grossschartner takes advantage of UAE dominance on home soil with victory in first stage of Tour of Austria "The first stage of the Tour of Austria was won by Felix Grossschartner." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) 21 things you didn’t know about Mathieu van der Poel "From his relationship with Wout van Aert to his favorite video game." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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The Garmin Edge 540 Edge Solar is the best cycling computer I've used and now you can get one today for just $299.99 "Garmin has slashed the pricing on its best-selling cycling computer, which is now 33% off" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Prologo Predator saddle Jonas Vingegaard used at the Tour de France today, and he looked far from comfortable on it "We see some pretty expensive tech on the WorldTour and especially in the Tour de France, but it's difficult to remember a time when a single saddle cost this much." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tom Davidson) L'Etape Parma cyclist tests positive for EPO, may owe €50,000 fine "The 30 year-old, Samuele Merli, has now been provisionally suspended after being charged with two World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA) code violations: 2.1 Presence of a prohibited substance and 2.2 Use of a prohibited substance." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Security fears as Swedish PM’s home address leaked by bodyguards sharing cycling and running routes on Strava "Bodyguards shared information linked to Ulf Kristersson's location, movement, and routes at least 35 times on the popular activity tracking and sharing app." By Adwitiya Pal (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (credit: Focal Foto on Flickr) The best Amazon Prime Day deals for mountain bike and gravel riders: Muc-Off dry lube for just £6.84, Off, 28% off the Garmin fēnix 7 PRO, 25% off Wahoo Tickr HRM + more "From Garmin watches to Park Tool stands, we've trawled through Amazon so you don't have to." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Motorex Chainwax 100ml "Decent quality, clean-running lube but with middling durability and long curing times." Shaun Audane (off.road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Giro d'Italia Women Live Streams "Giro d’Italia Women July 6-13. Stage 4 (Castello Tesino → Pianezze (Valdobbiadene), 142km). Live
video Wednesday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:45am Pacific."
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July 8,
2025
Blogs
'I hope everybody was at the limit' - Tadej Pogačar flies to 100th victory on Tour de France stage 4, Mathieu van der Poel keeps yellow "The Slovenian notched his century of wins on a steep finish in Rouen, out-sprinting Van der Poel and Jonas Vingegaard." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Mathieu van der Poel laughs off TT and yellow jersey "The Dutchman said he will do his best in the time trial, but realizes he’s up against some very tough competition." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) We should stop blaming individual riders for Tour de France crashes "Bryan Coquard might have caused Jasper Philipsen’s abandon, but he should not be targeted." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
The News
Ridiculed
Lenny Martinez now looks ready for Tour de France mission:
"I’ll try again to win a stage"
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Cervelo says new S5 is “at least 5 watts faster than the bikes of our competitors” "Road bike raced by Jonas Vingegaard’s Visma–Lease a Bike team in the Tour de France gets frame tweaks, a one-piece cockpit and new wheels to make it both lighter and more aero than previously, says Cervelo." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Why the new Cervélo S5 adds to the fork and ditches the front derailleur (on one model) "Making a fast aero road bike faster." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5-27. Stage 4 (Amiens Métropole → Rouen, 174.2km). Live video Tuesday from 6:30am U.S. Eastern, 3:30am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:30am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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Column
Two
July 8,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'UAE had too many numbers:' Matteo Jorgenson foiled by Tadej Pogačar on Tour de France stage four "American’s late attack stifled by João Almeida and UAE Team Emirates XRG." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Remco Evenepoel plotting to 'gain back quite some time' in Tour de France stage five time trial "Double Olympic champion sits 58 seconds off race lead." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Huge Amazon Prime Days 2025 Sports Tech Deals Tracker! "It’s back again – Amazon Prime Day…err…Days. That means that most (all?) Amazon country/regional properties are doing pretty substantial deals across the board on all sorts of products for now through Friday. As usual, deals last till they last." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) How has France’s relationship with the Tour de France changed after 40 years without overall victory? "It is sometimes taken as a given that France’s lack of success has inhibited the nation’s enthusiasm for the Tour de France. Not a bit of it." By Jacob Whitehead ( nytimes.com) (AFP / Getty Images) "We narrowly avoided disaster": Police recover remaining bikes stolen from Cofidis at Tour de France, after team staff found five "dumped in woodland" "French team thanks Tour organization and police "who did everything possible to find them," after £125,000 worth of Look bikes were stolen from a mechanics' truck during an overnight break in." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Liam Cahill) Van Rysel launches new carbon endurance bike with 830g frame, 38mm tire clearance "Van Rysel’s new EDR CF Ultra is described as the “definition of what a true endurance bike should be,” combining a carbon frame and up to 38mm tire clearance." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Van Rysel) Russell Thiessen rides the entire BC Bike race in under 24 hours "Seven stages. One day. 234 kilometers, over 7,000 meters of climbing. This Manitoban just did the impossible." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
July 8,
2025
Videos
'We were very lucky': Lorena Wiebes sprints to Giro d'Italia Women stage three win after crash-ravaged finale "Slippery roads saw a major chute in the final kilometers, with Wiebes one of the few contenders to get through unscathed." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Knife-wielding man shot and arrested at Tour de France stage finish after suspect stabbed police officer "Prosecutor's statement says police officer uninjured "thanks to his chest protector" and the suspect was "slightly injured" having been shot in the leg and detained." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dump truck runs over, kills 2 USA elite cyclists "A weekly Tuesday evening group training ride in Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina turned deadly for two young elite riders on July 1st when they were violently hit head on by a dump truck." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: X.com/Sam White) In
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Could this novel take on the bike seat really improve your cycling comfort? A first ride (and a pressure mapping test) on the bizarre-looking Mornera One "Liam takes an eccentric-looking saddle for a spin." (credit: Andrew Sykes) Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus cleared of doping as authorities accept she was contaminated by kissing partner "French Olympic fencer Ysaora Thibus was cleared of a doping allegation Monday because the judges accepted she was contaminated by kissing her American partner over a period of nine days." (cbsnews.com) Fei Maohua/Xinhua/Getty Giro d'Italia Women Live Streams "Giro d’Italia Women July 6-13. Stage 3 (Vezza d'Oglio → Trento, 122km). Live
video Tuesday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:50am Pacific."
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Column
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July 7,
2025
Blogs
Tim Merlier powers to Tour de France stage three victory by a whisker after a fraught day on the road "Merlier's Soudal Quick Step team-mate Remco Evenepoel also crashed in the final kilometers" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France 2025 Stage 4 Preview: a puncheur's paradise to Rouen "The Tour moves inland from the flatlands of Flanders and into more broken terrain as the peloton travels from Amiens to Rouen." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Merlier In The Madness! "No breakaways and no action is the best way to sum up the first 110km of stage 3." Chris Selden (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via sports.yahoo.com) Jasper Philipsen out of Tour de France after heavy sprinting crash on stage three "He was the only rider to hit the deck as riders tangled in intermediate sprint." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "It wasn’t deliberate. I’m not a reckless rider" - Tearful Bryan Coquard makes heartfelt apology to Jasper Philipsen after Tour de France crash "Speaking to the media, a tearful Coquard, clearly struggling with what he had done, sent a public and heartfelt apology to the fallen Philipsen. “A rotten day, yes... Can you imagine?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Stage 3 Preview "A sprint finish although the crosswinds could play their part again." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) In
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The custom paint color everyone wants at the Tour De France - MDVP's yellow Canyon Aeroad CFR "Bikes change color overnight at the Tour De France. Matthieu van der Poel didn't let the fumes go to his head, as he headed out on a color changed bike for stage 3 today." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Molly Weaver sets new outright British circumnavigation world record, cycling entire 7,700km coastline in 21 days "Previous record beaten by 17 hours as former professional cyclist averages around 350km-a-day and climbs equivalent of eight Everests." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Phil Weaver) Santini Ready To Ride Bib Shorts "Very good all-rounders with a great pad and excellent straps - ideal for long training efforts and big days out." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5-27. Stage 3 (Valenciennes → Dunkerque, 178.3km). Live video Monday from 6:30am U.S. Eastern, 3:30am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:30am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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Column
Two
July 7,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
The
Weekly Recharge: Public Lands Sale Withdrawn, New Bosch
Mid-Drive, and New Blix Bikes Management
Smaller bars, 'normal' cranks and wider tires: here are 9 trends we spotted at the Tour de France "The new tech being used at the tour often shapes future products. The question is, should you be copying the pros?" By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Carr) Broken collarbone and ribs for Jasper Philipsen after disastrous Tour de France crash "In the midst of the battle for positioning ahead of the intermediate sprint, there was a touch of wheels between Laurenz Rex and Bryan Coquard, which led to the fall of Philipsen at high speed." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Today's
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Wout van Aert also responds to interview with Vingegaard's wife: "We were surprised to read that yesterday" "I consider this team to be my team, and I always give 100 percent for the goals we set for ourselves. Here in the Tour, one of those goals is a stage win for myself." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogačar's soon-to-be illegal rims: These Tour de France wheels will be banned in six months "Rims as deep as 80mm spotted at the Tour, but won't be allowed next." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tom Davidson) 'We
want to shape the future of the sport' - Decathlon takes
over from AG2R La Mondiale at French squad and aims to
become super-team in three years
"French team to end AG2R relationship after almost 30 years." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Are the lines between road and gravel racing blurring? - Tom Pidcock to race Gravel Worlds "Gravel, dirt, and tar, racing mix seems to be the racing cocktail of choice for a growing number or pro racers. Could it lead to Britain crowning its first UCI Gravel World Champion this year?" Steve Thomas (off.road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 'It's too soon': Tadej Pogačar holds back attacks in Tour de France opening week "The Slovenian is hunting stage wins and the overall victory, but won't unleash any of his trademark long-distance attacks until the mountains." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) California Riders Claim National Titles at 2025 USA Cycling Masters & Junior Road Nationals "California cyclists delivered standout performances at the 2025 USA Cycling Masters & Junior Road National Championships, held June 28 through July 2 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Shimano S-Phyre RC903 PWR review: A great improvement on an already very good shoe "Designed for the most powerful riders the PWR model is created with a new retention system and a stiff carbon sole." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Turner) Pro Log: Jasper Philipsen out of Tour de France; Jonathan Milan apologizes to Biniam Girmay; Anna Henderson in pink at Giro d’Italia Women; Movistar launch Academy "The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including action from the Tour de France and Giro d'Italia Women." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Why Rouleur is adding a paywall (the changing landscape of cycling media) "Friday, July 4th, marked a significant event in the cycling media space: Matteo Cassina, owner and publisher of Rouleur, announced via email and LinkedIn post that Rouleur would be adding a paywall." By Simon Cox (bikebiz.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
July 7,
2025
Videos
'We made a plan to be aggressive' - Britain's Anna Henderson wins Giro d'Italia Women stage two and takes pink jersey "The Lidl Trek rider finished ahead of Dilyxine Miermont in a rain-dappled mountain-finish to take her first WorldTour win." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d’Italia Women 2025 Stage 3 Preview: A sprint after the summit "After two GC-shaking days in Bergamo and Aprica, stage three of the Giro d’Italia Women offers a change of rhythm - if not of altitude." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pro Team Sponsors Explained "The annual look at pro team sponsors and what they do. Many of the sponsors are the same as last year but their situation has changed." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Two spectators airlifted to the hospital after track cyclists crash into crowd. "Meeting abandoned as 12 people injured, including the two track riders who "flew over the guardrail" during race." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Nicola) In
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'I did it for fun' - Jonas Vingegaard goes on the attack at Tour de France "Two-time winner launched a surprise attack on the road to Bolougne-sur-Mer, later admitting that it had been purely for his own entertainment." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ruby West is back - With Project XO, a new gravel collective for women "The program aims to support and elevate off-road racers - with the former national team rider leading the charge." Molly Hurford (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Ultra-Running legend Courtney Dauwalter takes on cycling: 'I love being a beginner at all of this!' "The world’s toughest ultrarunner sets her sights on two wheels. We talk bike goals, grit, and what it really means to be a beginner again." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Amateur EPO use rises: Silver medalist at Italian national hillclimb tests positive "Amateur use of the performance enhancing drug EPO continues to rise at a rapid pace, with NADO Italia announcing another cyclist, Andrea Giurdanella, testing positive." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Can a cycling helmet really be one-size fits all? Lazer reckons its latest entry-level lid is, plus more new helmets from Met, Rudy Project, HJC and Unit 1 "Affordable helmets, commuting helmets, climbing helmets, and helmets worn by the pros - we have them all covered in our latest haul of products for review." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) Live
video Monday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:50am Pacific."
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