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July 15,
2025
Blogs
Rest Day Review "Who needs the Alps and the Pyrenees? The Tour’s reached the first rest day in the city of Toulouse and the time gaps are wide. It’s been a lively, long week." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) The opening week of the Tour de France showed one chink in Tadej Pogacar’s armor "The Tour de France was upended on a fascinating stage 10, with the first rest day giving riders - and observers - a chance to take stock after a fascinating opening week." Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (AFP via Getty Images) The King of the North: Mathieu van der Poel "Mathieu van der Poel - The King Of The North Lights Up Tour de France with Grit, Glory, and Attack." By John Eustice (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Too many things and nothing clear in the first week of the Tour "Crashes, traps, changes of leader... that's how the intense initial week of the Tour de France has been." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “We’re very satisfied” - ASO reflect on opening 10 stages of the 2025 Tour de France "Instead of the usual nine-day block, organizers opted to extend to ten, ensuring Bastille Day featured a marquee stage." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lightweight wheels announced on rest day at the Tour de France - avoiding 'Lab test' "Lightweight, the boutique German wheel manufacturer is back with a blunter, wider, and even lighter aero wheelset that's no less eccentric and certainly, no more attainable." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lightweight) Prince George Cyclist hit by motorist during Cops for Cancer training dies "Shane Kelly was struck by a driver alongside an RCMP officer when preparing for annual fundraiser." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Ron Gallo/Facebook POC launches the new Cytal Lite helmet at the Tour de France 2025: ultralight and ventilated "POC has officially presented the new Cytal Lite, an ultralight helmet designed to offer maximum performance in hot conditions and during the most demanding efforts in climbing." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via escapecollective.com Pinarello doubles down on gravel with all new Dogma GR and Grevil F "The Dogma GR and Grevil F7 bring performance-focused options to riders chasing speed, versatility and style." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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July 15,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
The way Ben Healy has raced at this Tour de France is the best thing about cycling "The EF Education EasyPost rider proves that you can still ride with heart and soul in this era of control and domination." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Visma were annoying with all the attacks' - Tadej Pogačar loses yellow jersey on Tour de France stage 10 "First mountains stage draws stalemate between world champion and Jonas Vingegaard." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mattias Skjelmose on Tour’s first mountain test: ‘Terrible day to have bad legs’ "The Danish Lidl Trek rider admits breakaway hopes were dashed by heavy legs in Stage 9." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Armstrong, Wiggins & Bruyneel clash over Visma's Tour de France tactics: "How many stage wins are enough to avoid calling it a failure?” "Bradley Wiggins expressed frustration with Visma’s tactical cohesion - or lack thereof." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Otto and Paton Earn Elite Cross-Country Marathon National Titles at the 2025 Endurance Mountain Bike National Championships "Twenty-eight National Champions were crowned on the first day of Endurance Mountain Bike Nationals." By Steven Sheffield (cyclingwest.com) Hannnah Otto. Photo: SnowyMountain Photography Tushar Crusher Results: Calton, Sturm crush Utah gravel on the road to victory "This past weekend Lifetime gravel racing returned to Beaver, Utah USA for the 13th Crusher in the Tushar after the event was cancelled last year due to massive wildfires." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) How one man with a hacksaw and an eBike became a Texas flood ‘hero’ "Locals call him the “Bicycle hero,” but Texas man Evan Wayne says he’s just doing what he can to help his community after it was cut off due to the recent devastating and deadly flooding tragedy." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Hot or Not? Newmen Streem Climbing Carbon Wheels On Test "With a total system weight of just 1,095 g, Newmen's latest carbon wheelset promises to combine lightning-fast acceleration and maximum stiffness with minimal mass." by Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) Adidas now offers a laced version of its 3D-printed shoes "The new Climacool Laced have an adjustable fit you can make more or less snug." Andrew Liszewski (theverge.com) Image: Adidas Dynamic Bio Drivetrain Detox "Slower acting than some drivetrain cleaners but highly effective." by Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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July 15,
2025
Videos
Gissinger wins inaugural women’s Tour de l’Abitibi "Norwegian time trial champ overturns GC to take leader’s jersey, Canadians Moore and Buczkowski round out podium in final stage." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'For the first time in a long time I’m optimistic for the future' - British rider wants to return to pro cycling after mental health 'pause' "Leo Hayter to return to bike racing after breaking from professional racing with mental health struggles." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour of Britain opening stage details revealed "The 2025 race will hail three new stage towns, with a two-day visit to Suffolk." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com How much does a Tour de France bike cost? "If you fancy one of the bikes ridden by Tour de France favorite Tadej Pogacar, how much would one set you back? We look at the options." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (t-a Photography Hub Ltd) (credit: Zac Williams SWpix.com © SWpix.com (t-a Photography Hub Ltd)) 2025 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix & Elite State Criterium Championships "The 2025 Manhattan Beach Grand Prix, one of Southern California’s most prestigious cycling events, celebrated its 62nd anniversary - marking over six decades of exciting racing, strong community involvement, and a proud tradition of supporting both amateur and professional cyclists from across the nation." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) In
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‘Cycling is my love, painting is my passion’ - Meet ex-doper now a cycling boss "Andreas Klier, the former rider who is now sports director behind success of Ben Healy in this year’s Tour de France, explains how a visit to a museum in Boston changed his life." David Walsh (thetimes.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images) "Hookless tires are a scam:" Claims a former technical director of Zipp "In an interview on a podcast, Josh Porter, former president of the Bicycle Wheel Technical Committee, former technical director of Zipp, former consultant for several professional cycling teams, and currently CEO at the component firm Silca, made some harsh statements regarding hookless rims on the road." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Tim de Waele/Getty Images via bikeradar.com Sportful Pulse Heritage Bib Shorts "Very good comfort from a great pad and a compressive fit, though the straps are thinner than I'd have liked." by Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) FORM Smart Swim 2 PRO In-Depth Review: Worth It? "FORM has just announced their latest edition of their smart swimming goggle, the FORM Smart Swim 2 Pro. This unit brings with it one notable hardware change, along with a bunch of software changes (fear not, existing owners/subscribers get those software updates too)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Column
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July 14,
2025
Blogs
Simon Yates solos to victory on stage 10 as yellow jersey changes hands again "Breakaway succeeds on tough stage to Puy de Sancy." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ben Healy is the Tour’s first Irish yellow jersey since 1987 "Woods in the KOM running after Monday's breakaway." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photograph: Loïc Venance/AFP/Getty Images via theguardian.com "Jonas’s goal should be simply to follow Pogacar" - Bjarne Riis warns Vingegaard against poking the bear on stage 10 of 2025 Tour de France "Although it is widely expected that Jonas Vingegaard and Team Visma Lease a Bike will continue to try and put the pressure of Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates XRG, Bjarne Riis has uttered a word of warning." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “For Tadej Pogacar, this is the worst possible scenario" - Tyler Hamilton claims 'balance has shifted' in Jonas Vingegaard's favor at 2025 Tour de France "In the opinion of American ex-pro Tyler Hamilton however, the balance might now have shifted." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bastille Day brings fireworks in the Massif Central "The race for GC is on starting Monday, with French riders hoping for a glorious win at the Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) In
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What are the mysterious blue cartons Visma Lease a Bike are drinking from at the Tour de France? "The liquid is said to be the cherry on top of recovery." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Recently retired Romain Bardet spotted on soigneur duty during 2025 Tour de France "Soigneurs for the day," reveals a post by the official social media pages of Team Picnic PostNL, moments after Bardet was spotted handing out bottles at the side of the road by the TV camera bikes." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5-27. Stage 10 (Ennezat → Le Mont-Dore Puy de Sancy, 165.3km). 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 14,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'It's the first real test' - Jonas Vingegaard expecting GC showdown in Massif Central at Tour de France "Visma Lease a Bike confident in strength in depth as first mountain test arrives on Bastille Day." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Tights, buckets and baths: How teams at the Tour de France are keeping their riders cool "Ice cubes are worth their weight in gold on the hot summer days of the Tour de France." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)(Image credit: Getty Images/Future) In
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Stop Use Notice: DT Swiss Issues Recall "DT is asking customers who own ERC, CRC, and HEC wheels with rim heights of 35 and 45 mm model series and DT Swiss ID higher than 2750000 to stop using their wheels immediately." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) "I just smiled the first five kilometers" - Van der Poel and Rickaert explain the breakaway that no one understood "The stage of the Tour de France in Châteauroux left one of the most talked-about images of this edition: a long and brave breakaway signed by Mathieu van der Poel and Jonas Rickaert." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Are Specialized’s $700 Limited Edition Super Shoes Worth the Money? I Spent 10 Days Climbing the Pyrenees To Find Out "Ten days, endless climbs, and one pair of $700 cycling shoes - here’s what happened when I put Specialized’s limited-edition super shoes to the ultimate test in the Pyrenees." By Matt Phillips (bicycling.com) Matt Phillips Could these new Scribe carbon wheels be the best value deep-sections on the market? Plus Garmin's smartwatch with "unlimited battery life" + Cool stuff from Giant, Pirelli and Q36.5 "Affordable deep-section carbon wheels, eco-friendly tires, a premium summer jersey and more on test this week." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image via road.cc) Tom Pidcock confirms that he will be at the European XCO Championship "Tom Pidcock has confirmed that he will still do at least one more mountain bike race this season." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pidcock, Maxwell take wins in Andorra "Altitude and technical terrain challenge Canadians as Jenn Jackson holds sixth overall in world cup standings." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paris’ popular bike share program has a big sticky finger problem "Over 30 bikes a day simply vanishing from the system – some stolen outright, others taken on “joy rides” and never returned." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Staff Picks July "Bikes that cause the TPC crew take a second (or ninth or tenth) look as they roll through the warehouse. " Adam Vadeboncoeur (theproscloset.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
July 14,
2025
Videos
"Losing to a Giro d’Italia winner isn’t exactly a disaster" "Thymen Arensman pushes Simon Yates all the way in thrilling stage 10 finale at 2025 Tour de France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Houde and Malois go 1-2 for at Stage 3 of Tour de l’Abitibi "Raphaëlle Houde takes huge win in Val d'Or." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: No 'I think they should be confident' - Tadej Pogačar wary of Visma Lease a Bike comeback at Tour de France "Jonas Vingegaard and his Visma Lease a Bike team have multiple reasons to be optimistic as the race leaves behind the flatter terrain." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Ready for anything" - Remco Evenepoel does not discard scenarios in potential battle with Pogacar and Vingegaard "Remco Evenepoel is entering stage 10 of the Tour de France in second place only behind Tadej Pogacar and is going in open minded towards the first day in the mountains." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Merckx in the hospital for hip operation "Eddy Merckx, the most successful cycling racer ever, is back in hospital for an operation to treat complications for a new hip, sources close to the Belgian great said Monday." (bssnews.net) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Breakaway Femmes - The story behind the first women's Tour de France "The real stories behind the formation of the original women's Tour de France back in the 1980s are put on show in an original documentary coming to SBS On Demand - Breakaway Femmes." (sbs.com.au) (Credits not Found) In
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Rides, late-night pizza and mimosas: How people around the world watch the Tour de France "Crepes, crates and commentary - we talk to the communities hosting their own Tour watch-parties and ride outs." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Photos courtesy of Cycling Tom Bike Shop and City Cycles) The tire that changed my opinion on semi-slick gravel tires, but not in the way you might think. The Pirelli P-Zero Race TLR 40, finally reviewed "I thought the Pirelli P-Zero 40mm might be a game-changer for gravel bikes; however, it quickly highlighted the limitations of gravel bike geometry when it comes to fast road riding." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard) I’m Not a Natural Climber. Here’s How I Still Conquer the World’s Toughest Climbs "I’ve never been built for climbing, but with a few key strategies and a fresh perspective, every hill has become an opportunity - not an obstacle." By Matt Phillips (bicycling.com) Trevor Raab Fizik Kudo "Not the best airflow, but this very well-made Mips Air Node-featuring lid is comfortable and has some neat touches." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) Column
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July 13,
2025
Tim Merlier eclipses Jonathan Milan at the line for second win in opening week "Mathieu van der Poel's 173km breakaway caught with 500 meters to go." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Heartbreak for Van der Poel after day-long Tour breakaway caught in final kilometer "Tim Merlier beat green jersey Jonathan Milan for his second victory of the 112th Tour de France, Sunday’s ninth stage liberally spiced by crosswinds and a kilometer-zero breakaway by Mathieu van der Poel and a teammate that almost survived the full 175 km. Tadej Pogačar retained the yellow jersey. " By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) João Almeida abandons Tour de France, leaving Tadej Pogačar without key lieutenant "The Portuguese rider was caught up in the crash on stage seven which saw Jack Haig and Eddie Dunbar also out of race." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Armstrong watches usually calm Hincapie blow up on podcast: "Are they trying to sabotage his chances of winning?" "You know me, I don’t like to cause controversy, but I’m actually really pissed off," By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Who are we afraid of? Everyone." UAE frustrated after Almeida drops out, but focused on "complicated and tough mountain stage" "It wasn’t exactly a cheerful Sunday for UAE Emirates XRG. The team of yellow jersey Tadej Pogacar lost João Almeida." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Samuel Abt, Tour de France Writer for 30 Years, Dies at 91 "Samuel Abt, an erudite writer who covered the Tour de France for The New York Times and The International Herald Tribune in stage-by-stage dispatches for more than 30 years, died on Friday in Suresnes, a suburb of Paris." By Richard Sandomir (nytimes.com) Credit...Tim De Waele/Getty Images Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5-27. Stage 9 (Chinon → Châteauroux, 174.1km). Live video Sunday 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
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July 13,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'It's the first real test' - Jonas Vingegaard expecting GC showdown in Massif Central at Tour de France "Visma Lease a Back confident in strength in depth as first mountain test arrives on Bastille Day." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Norwegian duo dominates as Quebec’s Fortier lands second straight podium at Tour de l’Abitibi Féminin "Day 2 of the inaugural edition of the stage race saw plenty of action." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nomad Image/Tour de l'Abitibi Del Toro seals overall victory at the Tour of Austria, as Jungels stuns with massive solo win in final stage "Bob Jungels won the fifth and final stage of the Tour of Austria. The Luxembourger was part of the early breakaway and took the stage with an impressive long solo effort." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) “If Van Aert, Pogacar or Van der Poel have a life-changing injury, or worse, we will have blood on our hands” - UCI told cycling is nearing its 'Ayrton Senna moment' "The topic of rider safety and how the UCI can better protect the peloton has been thrust back into the spotlight and according to some, the sport's governing body simply aren't doing enough at present." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "It's certainly not connected" - Red Bull's new signee denies link to a possible transfer of Remco Evenepoel "Vanthourenhout made it clear on Sporza's "Vive Le Vélo" program that his new chapter in the German team is entirely independent of any plans Remco Evenepoel might have in terms of his future employers." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Looking for a go-faster wheel upgrade? Here's what the pros are riding at the 2025 Tour de France "Find out what the teams are using at the world's biggest bike race - from Campagnolo, Roval, Zipp, Enve, DT Swiss, Cadex, Vision & more." (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) In
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Coach of French rising star warns rivals: "He’s getting close to the world’s best punchers" "He already impressed in the Tour of Switzerland, but Kévin Vauquelin continues to shine in the Tour de France." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: MARCO BERTORELLO/AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Genesis Vagabond 20 review "Capable and ready for whatever adventure you throw at it." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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July 13,
2025
Videos
Liane Lippert claims Giro d’Italia final stage victory as Elisa Longo Borghini takes well-fought General Classification "The UAE ADQ rider retains her title as Giro d'Italia General Classification victor." By Alex Lancaster-Lennox (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'We put on a good show' - Mathieu van der Poel falls meters short of epic Tour de France win on stage nine "Alpecin Deceuninck rider caught with 700m to go after attacking from the gun with team-mate Jonas Rickaert." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tom Pidcock wins the XCO World Cup of Andorra with another epic comeback "He's done it again. British rider Tom Pidcock (Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) has won the XCO race of the Andorra World Cup this Sunday, signing another one of his legendary comebacks." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: EuroSport) In
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1 Cyclist killed, 2 injured in car crash during Okanagan Granfondo "Police say the incident involved a motor vehicle and multiple cyclists. One cyclist was pronounced dead at the scene and two others were taken to hospital with serious injuries." CBC (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo via granfondodailynews.com) Tailfin Rear Top Tube Bag "Great option for keeping small things safe in an otherwise unused space on most bikes." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image via road.cc) China’s new self-driving electric scooter shows off performance "At its recent launch in Jakarta, the Omo X didn’t just sit pretty center stage, it actually drove itself onto the stage using its “Halo Pilot” system, which apparently comes complete with adaptive cruise control, remote summon, self-parking, and even automatic reversing and self-balancing at low speeds." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Live
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