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July
27, 2025
Tour de France stage 21: Tadej Pogačar claims fourth overall victory as Wout van Aert solos to victory over new Montmartre climb in Paris finale "Pogačar rips up the race, pulling away a late breakaway but Van Aert prevails." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Simmons proposes to girlfriend after last Tour de France stage: "I don’t think anything will ever top this" "Quinn Simmons was voted best teammate in the 2025 edition of the Tour de France." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Tadej Pogacar And The Boredom Of Perfection "The one interesting thing Pogacar said in his final winner's press conference before Paris was that 2025 was the hardest Tour he's done." By Patrick Redford (defector.com) Loic Venance/AFP via Getty Images 'The Tour de France is a massive bucket list thing' - Meet the first-time finishers, the new Kings of the Road "Cycling Weekly chats to five Tour de France debutants about what going all the way to Paris would mean." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Stage 21 Preview "The final stage with a twist, the climb of Montmartre and with this the chance of a different kind of race in the finish." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) “As epic as it can possibly be” - Armstrong, Wiggins and Hincapie heap praise on Kaden Groves "Just crazy impressed with his performance, and the team, for that matter." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5-27. Stage 21 (Mantes-la-Ville → Paris (Champs Élysées), 132.3km). Live video Sunday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 6:30am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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July 27,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Tour de Wallonie: Oliver Knight takes first pro win from breakaway on stage 2, just ahead of chasing peloton "Brit narrowly hangs on in Sambreville from three-man group that went away in final 21km, takes over race lead." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar is not going to try and win in Paris, right? "After three punishing weeks, the Slovenian star is set to take yellow ahead of a final stage unlike any seen before on the Champs Élysées." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Ben Healy rewarded for relentless efforts with super combativity prize at 2025 Tour de France "Irish rider set for trip to final podium in Paris after winning prestigious award thanks to jury and public vote." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix) What is going on with the Ineos Grenadiers at the Tour de France? "And no, this time we’re not talking about the off-road stuff." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc)(credit: ASO/Charly Lopez) Was the 2025 Tour de France boring? "Tadej Pogačar continued his ascent to sporting immortality by sealing his fourth Tour de France title this weekend. But he’s also sparked a debate in the cycling world. Has the world champion’s dominance made the Tour boring?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: ASO/Charly Lopez) Buy this Van Rysel RCR-F Pro - With a frameset raced in the Tour de France "Fresh off the world’s biggest stage, Van Rysel’s sleek new aero machine brings pro peloton performance to the people - and you don’t need a yellow jersey (or a $13.4k budget) to ride it." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Liam Cahill) The Green Bullet by Matt Rendell "Promises a story about one of the most controversial cyclists of all time, but delivers something totally different." by Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Tour de Wallonie Live Streams "2025 Tour de Wallonie. July 26-30, Belgium - Stage 2 (Huy → Sambreville, 153.1km) Live
video Sunday from 9:10am U.S. Eastern, 6:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:10am Pacific."
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July 27,
2025
Videos
Tour de France Femmes stage 2: Mavi García holds on solo ahead of charging bunch for biggest victory of career at 41 "Veteran Spaniard launched perfectly-timed move 10km away from Quimper to survive ahead of Lorena Wiebes." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Garcia makes Tour de France Femmes history at 41 "Mavi Garcia's aggressive approach paid off as the Spaniard became the oldest stage winner of the Tour de France Femmes." (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'We'll have more suspense than in the men's race' - Tour de France Femmes director expects best GC battle yet "Marion Rousse hails 'exceptional' start list in race's fourth edition." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why isn’t Urška Žigart racing the 2025 Tour de France Femmes? "Urška Žigart is not among the starters at this year’s Tour de France Femmes, despite a strong top-10 finish at the Giro d’Italia Women and a clear trajectory as a climber." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: De Morgen) In
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Mavi
Garcia turns heartbreak into triumph with thoughts on
emotional Tour de France Femmes stage win
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Orbea Denna M20I eGravel bike "An incredibly responsive motor system paired with a high performance gravel bike." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2025 Tour de France Femmes, July 26-August 3, France - Stage 2 (Brest → Quipster , 110.4km). Live
video Sunday from 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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July
26, 2025
Kaden Groves solos to breakaway win on Tour de France stage 20 "Australian takes first Tour stage win as attackers dominate penultimate day and Pogačar closes in on yellow jersey." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Kaden Groves completes his Grand Tour set with solo victory after breathless breakaway battle "Sprinter foils his breakaway companions with solo attack." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'There's no beef' - Matteo Jorgenson and Tim Wellens race to breakaway stalemate on Tour de France stage 20 "UAE Team Emirates XRG and Visma Lease a Bike pair marked each other out of breakaway." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I don't feel super energized right now' - Tired Tadej Pogačar all but seals Tour de France victory with defensive ride "His over-four minute lead has not changed much since the Pyrenees." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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Eight riders shortlisted for super combativity prize at Tour de France "The shortlisted riders will be put to a public vote on social media." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UCI fines own driver after dangerous Tour descent "Race director's car nearly hits dropped riders on Stage 19; delayed penalty sparks questions." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) How to build a Tour de France team from scratch: Tudor Pro Cycling’s CEO on reaching the biggest race in the world within three years and creating a squad that’s “here to stay” "How do you go about creating a team to race the Tour in just a few years? We popped by the rest day hotel of Fabian Cancellara and Julian Alaphilippe’s Tudor team, who are making their debuts at this year’s race, to find out." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: ASO/Charly Lopez) Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5-27. Stage 20 (Nantua → Pontarlier, 184.2km). Live video Saturday from 6:00am U.S. Eastern, 3:00am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 3:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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July 26,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Tour de Wallonie: Corbin Strong speeds to opening stage victory "Bunch sprint puts Israel-Premier Tech rider in control." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Enjoy Tadej Pogačar, the new Eddy Merckx, while you can - Ned Boulting's Tour de France column "Having almost won four Tours before he is 27, and 21 stages to boot, the Slovenian should not be taken for granted." By Ned Boulting (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “He was the strongest rider and deserved to win" - Vingegaard accepts defeat to Pogacar in 2025 "The two-time winner will finish second overall behind Tadej Pogacar, who is set to claim his fourth Tour title on Sunday in Paris." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "It would be a dream to win the Tour like Tadej" - Urska Zigart "How has Tadej helped me grow as a cyclist? Tadej believes in me and shares his experiences. He knows what I'm capable of and tells me to believe in myself." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "It's normal that he struggles mentally" - UAE defend Tadej Pogacar, a potential victim of his own popularity "Tadej Pogacar lives in Monaco but nevertheless can't escape the large amount of attention on the daily; and teammate Tim Wellens argues that this and his overall popularity adds to the mental fatigue that we now see in the final week of the Tour de France." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Check out Demi Vollering's 'Dreaming' Specialized S-Works SL8, a sub-7kg TdF TT bike, titanium/carbon beauty from Parapera & loads more "Bikes, bags, pedals, and a sprinkling of Tour de France tech… we’ve got something for everyone in this week’s roundup." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Tour de France finish line invader given eight month suspended sentence "The man who rode across the finish line of stage 17 of the race was also ordered to pay €500 in damages." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) 'It's almost unbelievable' - Desperate for a sponsor, Alpecin Deceuninck keep winning at Tour de France "Stepping out of the shadow of the team's superstars, Kaden Groves adds his name to an exclusive list of riders who've won in all three Grand Tours" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Rapha Women’s Pro Team Gore-Tex Lightweight Rain Jacket "Very waterproof and breathable, but sizing runs small and the new fabric offers minimal stretch." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 2025
Tour de Wallonie Live Streams
"2025 Tour de Wallonie. July 26-30, Belgium - Stage 1 (Nassogne → Nassogne.182km) Live
video Saturday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:30am Pacific."
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July 26,
2025
Videos
Visma masterclass sees Marianne Vos take victory on Tour de France Femmes stage opener "Marianne Vos of Visma Lease a Bike wins stage one of the Tour de France Femmes 2025 ahead of Kim Le Court (AG Insurance Soudal) and Vos' teammate, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot in third." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France Femmes abandons – Marlen Reusser the first to leave on stage 1 of 2025 edition "A tally of the toll that illness and crashes have taken on the peloton in the fourth edition of the race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Favorites stage 1 Tour de France Femmes 2025 - An iconic finish, just ask Valverde, Sagan, and Van der Breggen! "The men's Tour de France is entering its final weekend on Saturday, but a bit further west, the women's Tour de France is just getting started." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Thomas Muhuax) Tour de France vs Tour de France Femmes: 3 key differences and similarities "They're a different side of the same coin. Here are the similarities and differences that excite us." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How much is the Tour de France Femmes 2025 prize money? "A full breakdown of the €264,152 prize pot up for grabs at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: ASO/Thomas Maheux) 'This year was on another level' - After winning a grueling Tour de France, Tadej Pogačar doesn't know when he will ride again "The world champion is supposed to ride the Vuelta a España in search of a first red jersey, but that plan didn't account for exhaustion." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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I make cycling content for a job and the Insta360 X4 Bike Bundle is a serious upgrade over traditional action cameras "Shoot at will and edit later with an 8K action camera that provides a 360° field of view. We reviewed the Insta360 X4." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2025 Tour de France Femmes, July 26-August 3, France - Stage 1 (Vannes → Plumelec, 78.8km). Live
video Saturday from 11:15am U.S. Eastern, 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
8:15am Pacific."
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July
25, 2025
Blogs
Thymen Arensman climbs to solo victory at La Plagne on stage 19 of the Tour de France "Jonas Vingegaard takes second ahead of Tadej Pogačar on final summit finish as Arensman claims second stage win of the race." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Thymen Arensman holds off Vingegaard and Pogačar in final meters to claim second victory of this year's Grand Tour "Vingegaard charges ahead of race leader on La Plagne in exciting finish as duo go two-three on abbreviated stage." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Primož Roglič on Stage 19: ‘At least I was on TV’ "The Slovenian star launched a bold attack in the Alps, but it fizzled fast—leaving his teammate to fend for himself and fans to wonder what could’ve been." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jury, what are you doing? Vauquelin and others narrowly avoid crash after near-collision with jury car "Arkéa B&B Hotels rider was almost hit by a red car belonging to the race jury." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) 'I can't wait for it to be over': Tadej Pogačar says he's growing tired of the Tour de France as he contemplates final stages "Race leader says he's looking forward to getting back to normal life, even as he extends his lead on stage 18." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I expect chaos' - What does the Tour de France peloton really think of the new final stage in Paris? "A hilly finale will replace the usual procession of the 21st stage. Tom Davidson asks riders if it’s what they really want." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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Igor Arrieta snags first pro win in tandem with Isaac del Toro at Prueba Villafranca-Ordiziako Klasika "Antonio Morgado outsprints Diego Ulissi in chase group for UAE Team Emirates podium sweep." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: UAE Team via cyclingnews.com Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 5-27. Stage 19 (Albertville → La Plagne, 93.19km). Live video Friday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific. The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 5:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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July 25,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Lidl set to acquire majority stake in Lidl Trek WorldTour team "New structure is to further team’s aim of 'becoming the best team in international road cycling" By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cow contagion forces Tour de France organizers to re-route stage 19, shortening to 95km "Two early climbs cut from key stage to La Plagne." Kari Anderson (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's the best thing to do' - Lotte Kopecky relinquishes GC hopes ahead of Tour de France Femmes "World champion, recovering from lower back pain, sets sights on stage wins." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘We no longer need men for the Tour de France Femmes to exist’: race director Marion Rousse profile "In just four years, the Tour de France Femmes has gone from being an addendum to the men’s race to an established and exciting fixture in its own right." by Jeremy Whittle (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Favorites rankings Tour de France Femmes 2025 - Yellow, green, and (red-)white, who's in the running? "Who are the favorites for the various classifications/jerseys? IDLProCycling.com outlines the possibilities." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Thomas Maheux) Gear Break: Arch Design Works, Alpitude's Tonale Seatpost, Continental Grand Prix Tires, Cross Country Saddles from Prologo, High-Performance Clothing System from Nimbl, Passoni's Cicloprato Off-Road Ti Bike "There’s something here for every rider." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Credits not Found) Bailey & Glasser Boise Twilight: Sofia Arreola and Luke Fetzer Take Spectacular Solo Wins Under the Setting Sun in Idaho "On a course that tends to favour sprinters, today at Boise Twilight, it was all about the attackers, with Sofia Arreola and Luke Fetzer winning on late-breaking attacks." (cyclingwest.com) Photo courtesy Boise Twilight Oxford Shackle14 Pro Duo U-Lock and cable "Good Diamond-rated lock with a handy cable and frame mounting." by Nick Cox (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) When cycling becomes your job - Is the dream all it's cracked up to be? "There are so many jaded cliches traded off of “when your passion becomes your job.” After a lifetime of cycling being my job – in one way or another, here’s Steve's take on the realities and myths." Steve Thomas (road.cc) Photography by Steve Thomas] Column
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July 25,
2025
Videos
Visma boss slams Tour jury over Martinez sticky bottle leniency "Lenny Martinez hauled in maximum KOM points on Stage 18 with the help of a few not-so-subtle tows—prompting fresh criticism of UCI inconsistency." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Evenepoel opens up: '[Quitting the Tour] was one of the rawest, most vulnerable moments of my career. I broke and strangely enough, I’m proud of it' "t’s okay to be human. Sometimes stepping back is the strongest thing you can do,' says the Belgian star." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Kim Le Court commits to AG Insurance Soudal through 2028 as leadership role grows "Kim Le Court has extended her contract with AG Insurance Soudal until the end of 2028, a move that reflects both her standout trajectory in recent seasons and her growing stature within the team." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Zwift releases limited edition ‘Watch the Femmes’ smart frame to mark 2025 Tour de France Femmes "Dubbed the Zwift Ride Special Edition: Watch The Femmes, only 124 units will be made available - one for each of the final 124 kilometers of this year’s race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo zwift.com Fizik's custom-printed Vento Antares Adaptive One-to-One saddle, reviewed "It’s a mouthful alright. A custom printed saddle, for your unique anatomy. Do you need one? Maybe." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) Apple’s WatchOS 26 & Workout Buddy: Real World Thoughts "I’ve been using it since the announcement last month at WWDC, and have a pretty good feel for the new features, both minor tweaks, as well as the larger tweaks." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Cyclists: Rivendell Has Crafted the Rear Derailleur of the Century "Why the non-electronic, non-indexed Silver OM-1 manufactured by Rivendell is the most important rear derailleur there is." Eben Weiss (outsideonline.com) (Photo: Eben Weiss) The beauty of things gone wrong "On a 2,588-mile bikepacking adventure, the worst moments can become the best." Thomas Haines (rodeo-labs.com) (Image Credit not Found) 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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