Column
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July
31, 2025
Blogs
Tour de France Femmes stage 6: Maeva Squiban takes biggest victory of career with 32km solo attack "GC battle stalls behind French winner in Ambert, as yellow jersey Kim Le Court-Pienaar extends lead with bonus seconds." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "She was really on the edge, almost crying" - Is the pressure getting to Demi Vollering at 2025 Tour de France Femmes? "Animosity was sparked at the 2025 Tour de France Femmes earlier this week, when the sports directors of FDJ Suez and Team Visma Lease a Bike were involved in a spat via the media." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Trek introduces new Domane+ ALR: More power and increased tire clearance "A new addition to Trek’s eBike range, the Domane+ ALR offers a durable aluminum frame paired with a quiet mid-drive motor, balancing comfort, versatility and longer-range pedal assist." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) MyWhoosh Live Coaching - Everything you need to know "Live Coaching will take your indoor training and transform it from a solo slog into a structured, energized and interactive session." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2025 Tour de France Femmes, July 26-August 3, France - Stage 6 (Clermont-Ferrand → Ambert, 123.7km). Live
video Thursday from 9:35am U.S. Eastern, 6:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:35am Pacific."
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July
31, 2025
Podcasts,
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Did both Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard misjudge their Tour de France preparation? "Pogacar looked fatigued, talked openly about burnout, and surprisingly faded from stage-winning form. Vingegaard, on the other hand, grew stronger as the race went on, but the damage had already been done." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “He was probably already carrying it” – More information explains Evenepoel’s nightmare in the Pyrenees "Remco Evenepoel started strong with a stage 5 win and briefly held third overall, only to abandon in the Pyrenees after a crash aggravated a rib fracture. " By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "It shows a lack of respect for the race" - Brian Holm fuming after Montmartre stage of 2025 Tour de France "It was strange," assessed Danish ex-pro and sports director Brian Holm - Only 30 riders contested the finale." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Allegations against Ineos's David Rozman put Team Sky’s entire legacy under the microscope "Team Sky, who later became Ineos, have always maintained that they stuck to the rules, and Wiggins has vehemently denied wrongdoing, as have his teammates who included fellow yellow jersey winners Chris Froome and Geraint Thomas." Lawrence Ostlere (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Martinez draws negative attention during the Tour, says Bahrain: "We’ll handle it internally" "The 22-year-old climber from Bahrain Victorious was in the spotlight, but not always in a good way." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's really energizing to go to different places': Tom Pidcock to ride Arctic Race of Norway ahead of Vuelta a España "Yorkshireman to return to road competition at four-day stage race after recently being crowned European MTB champion." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "These are my holidays, this is the time I work for and to get, so if it would give me misery, why would I do this?" - Justinas Leveika on balancing nursing with winning ultra races "Justinas Leveika has won many of the biggest off road ultra races around in the past three years, and all while holding down a full time and extremely challenging job. We caught up with him to learn more. " by Steve Thomas (road.cc) Column
Three
July 31,
2025
Videos
The first African to lead the Tour de France Femme deserves a special bike, and that's why Kim Le Court is riding a yellow Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 "What makes the occasion even more special is the fact that she's also the first African to win a stage of the Tour de France Femme." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Specialized - @tornanti_cc) "My Tour de France Femmes is going much better than expected" - Van der Breggen poised for yellow jersey assault "Anna van der Breggen's long-awaited debut at the Tour de France Femmes is turning into a quietly impressive comeback." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Tour de France Femmes 2025: What Bike Computers & Sports Tech Are They Using? "The tech on the women’s side of the Tour de France continues to grow, almost universally matching the men’s side (especially on the WorldTeams list), which is awesome to see." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Is this translucent saddle the coolest tech find of the Tour de France Femmes? "The new S-Works Power Evo saddle costs £379, and is being ridden by race leader Kim Le Court-Pienaar." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Van Aert’s Paris Win; Cycling Fatal Concentration of Power; Doping Excuses; Clean Cyclists are Faster; De Marchi Speaks Out "In this week’s AIRmail newsletter, The Outer Line takes an in-depth look at trending cycling news." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Sick of 10k+ gravel bikes with no clearance - Enter Standert's Kieswerk for more real world adventures "Keenly priced, electronic shifting, this aluminum do-it-all boasts mounting options galore plus clearance for 50mm tires." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Standert) Hunt brings its new H_Core tech to gravel with the 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheelset, offering greater strength and space for large tires "New 25 Carbon Gravel X-Wide wheels come with strength-boosting H_Core tech and can seat up to 65mm (or 2.5in) rubber." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
July
30, 2025
Blogs
Kim Le Court sprints to victory on Tour Femmes stage five and takes yellow from Marianne Vos "The peloton was shattered across a tough final 30km with multiple climbs." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Kim Le Court awarded victory ahead of Demi Vollering in photo-finish sprint and reclaims yellow jersey "Anna van der Breggen takes third place among the selection of favorites sprinting into Guéret." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot via cyclingmagazine.ca) Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner and Elisa Balsamo out of Tour de France Femmes as crashes ripple through peloton on stage 5 "Six riders have already pulled out on Wednesday, after a crash-marred opening 100km of racing en route to Guéret." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) French rider says he’d "100% race the Tour without earpieces" and explains why van Aert would want him on his team "The Tour de France was not a huge success this year for Groupama FDJ. The French team failed to win a single stage and also missed out on their target of a top-10 finish in the GC." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2025 Tour de France Femmes, July 26-August 3, France - Stage 5 (Chasseneuil-du-Poitou (Futuroscope) → Guéret, 165.8km). Live
video Wednesday from 9:35am U.S. Eastern, 6:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:35am Pacific."
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July 30,
2025
'What he's saying is ridiculous' - Respect row flares up at the Tour de France Femmes "Visma Lease a Bike sports director hits back at FDJ Suez manager's claim there is no more respect in the peloton." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) FDJ Suez manager ‘just influenced by Demi’ - Visma DS slams Vollering ‘drama’ after crash... "Jos van Emden unloads on Stephen Delcourt after he accused riders of endangering lives during Stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Fresh impetus and a new direction' - Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe head sports director leaves team ahead of rumored Remco Evenepoel transfer "Rolf Aldag joined the German team in 2022, guiding it to victories at the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España, as well as the podium at the recent Tour de France." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Lappartient maintains close ties with dictators:" Bruyneel won’t let UCI controversy rest after Tour appearance "It seems that the president of the UCI, David ‘The Selfie King’ Lappartient, didn't like me visiting the Tour de France last week. I have said many times, including to him personally, that I find his attitude hypocritical." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) Jespr Cycling Computer "If Jespr can patch the problems with the software, I suspect there's a decent computer here - it's just well hidden currently." by Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
Three
July 30,
2025
Videos
Tour de Wallonie: Corbin Strong seals overall title as Clément Izquierdo edges Australian for stage 5 victory "Mathias Vacek second overall as Strong secures GC with move in late five-rider break." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Ellen van Dijk retires after 20-year career at the top of women’s cycling "The seven-time world champion and time trial specialist says goodbye, capping a career that shaped an era and inspired a generation." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Every champion, every leader has moments like this' - Kristen Faulkner abandons the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift after 5 grueling days of misfortune "The Olympic champion crashed during the stage's neutral roll-out. Elisa Balsamo also abandoned." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Canyon rolls out bike customization for European customers, promising riders "increased fitting options and dream-level spec choices" (but only if you're buying an Aeroad CFR) "Canyon suggests more models may be added in the future, with MyCanyon currently including custom paint schemes, component and wheel choices, and fit tweaks like stem length (if you're happy to spend even more on your dream bike)." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Canyon) In
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2025 Tour de Wallonie Live Streams "2025 Tour de Wallonie. July 26-30, Belgium - Stage 5 (Bertrix → Bertrix, 183.3km) Live
video Wednesday 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
29, 2025
Blogs
Tour de France Femmes stage 4: Lorena Wiebes goes two-for-two against Marianne Vos for another sprint victory "Laura Gillespie grabs final podium spot in Poitiers." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I feel OK' - Demi Vollering "After a second concussion test and medical checks over night, Dutchwoman set to start stage four." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Femmes faces its toughest test yet on Stage 5 "Stage 5 is set to be a defining day in this year’s Tour de France Femmes - expect fireworks in the Massif Central." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tour de France Femmes/X Pedersen frustrated by ongoing doping questions: "The damage is done. And so we're all just trying to repair it from here" "The performances of top riders such as Tadej Pogacar and Jonas Vingegaard are raising questions among the most critical viewers, but Mads Pedersen cannot accept this." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: X.com @JonasVinge40076) DT Swiss recalls select carbon wheelsets amid concerns over possibility of 'total failure of the rim' "The wheels affected are from the ARC, ERC, CRC & HEC series made in a third-party facility. Here's how to find out if yours are affected." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: DT Swiss via escapecollective.com) Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2025 Tour de France Femmes, July 26-August 3, France - Stage 4 (Saumur → Poitiers, 130.7km). Live
video Monday from 9:35am U.S. Eastern, 6:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:35am Pacific."
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July 29,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'I found this race crazy' - Paris Roubaix is Tadej Pogačar's biggest goal after fourth Tour de France, no Vuelta a España for Slovenian "Slovenian not racing Vuelta a España in August with UAE Emirates XRG opting to field Juan Ayuso and João Almeida instead." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) Photo: SWpix.com Is the Tour de France Femmes easier than the Tour de France? The differences between two of the most prestigious races on the pro cycling calendar (and why that question may be the wrong one) "After riding the same route as the pros did on stage 1 and 2 of the Femmes, I have my own thoughts. We've also got some expert advice direct from a WorldTour team on the differences between the men's and women's versions of the Tour de France." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 'The peloton is no longer my place' - Time trial specialist Ellen van Dijk announces retirement "Van Dijk calls time on a legendary cycling career that spanned two decades." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Artists turn Tour de France into Le Tour Femmes "We're turning an unwanted problem into a powerful opportunity to promote women's cycling." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Škoda/FCB London) Is Tadej Pogačar the GOAT? "Tadej Pogačar has won his fourth Tour de France, but has he done enough to cement his status as the greatest of all time? Chris Marshall-Bell weighs the arguments for and against." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Optimize Graphite hot wax "Clean-running wax, but falls well short of longevity claims." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Kai Trump says 'sorry, Grandpa' in video promoting Accelerator NIL partnership "The University of Miami golf commit chose Accelerator over the president's favorite Diet Coke." By Scott Thompson (foxbusiness.com) (Accelerator Active Energy) Column
Three
July 29,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Tour de Wallonie stage 4: Mathias Vacek wins after a day of Ardennes Classic racing "Lidl Trek rider beats Corbin Strong and Carlos Canal from late breakaway." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The real prize? Tadej Pogačar took 362 Strava KOMs during the Tour de France "Strava says Tour peloton broke the record for most KOMs taken during the race, with 1,809 new segment bests set during the Grand Tour." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Photo by Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Has the Tour de France Become Too Brutal? A Call for Balance in Race Design "Stage 18 of the 2025 Tour de France was a stark reminder of just how extreme the race has become." By John Eustice (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Thomas says goodbye to the Tour: "With the way the peloton is now, I'm happy to retire" "Today was the hardest final stage of the Tour de France I've ever done,” Thomas sighed in his podcast. "It wasn't just the climb, but also the run-up and the rain. I thought, ‘This is the worst way to end it.’ But the last lap was fantastic." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cop who borrowed passing cyclist's bike to catch thief wins Police Officer of the Year award "Footage of pursuit went viral and was even featured on Gogglebox after PC Paddy Connell swapped his squad car for a drop bar." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: South Yorkshire Police) 2025 Tour de Wallonie Live Streams "2025 Tour de Wallonie. July 26-30, Belgium - Stage 4 (Welkenraedt → Seraing , 163.3km) Live
video Monday 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
28, 2025
Blogs
Tour de France Femmes stage 3: Lorena Wiebes wins furious sprint as Kim Le Court and Demi Vollering caught in late-race crash "Marianne Vos second in sprint to reclaim the overall race lead in Angers." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vos retakes yellow after chaotic finish "A late crash saw Demi Vollering go down with uncertain injuries. In the front a bunch sprint took place where Lorena Wiebes beat Marianne Vos, who is back in the yellow jersey." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (screenshot) 'Completely shocked' - Demi Vollering crash leaves team worried and frustrated at Tour de France Femmes "FDJ Suez manager calls out lack of respect in peloton after Dutchwoman is hurt in pile-up." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) Elisa Longo Borghini out of Tour de France Femmes with illness "Italian champion abandons before Stage 3 after battling stomach infection through opening stages." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Femmes Stage 3: Sprinters finally get a shot "TdFF heads east into the Loire Valley for a likely bunch finish in Angers, with top speedsters eyeing the win after two punchy openers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @MaillotjauneLCL/X The Trek Madone SLR Project One Jonathan Milan used to secure the green jersey at the Tour de France is on another level "To celebrate winning the Tour de France points classification, Jonathan Milan received a special-edition bike to race on the streets of Paris." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lidl Trek) Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2025 Tour de France Femmes, July 26-August 3, France - Stage 3 (La Gacilly → Angers, 163.5km). Live
video Monday from 9:35am U.S. Eastern, 6:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:35am Pacific."
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July 28,
2025
Podcasts,
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The Moment The Tour de France Was Won "After an opening week where Tadej Pogačar took time gains here and there, the first summit finish settled things." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Race Wrap: The Epic 2025 Tour de France - Pogačar’s Dominance, Van der Poel’s Brilliance, and Unforgettable Battles "The 2025 Tour de France must be considered as one of the most difficult in history." By John Eustice (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'If I burnout I would be happy with what I've achieved' - Tadej Pogačar, triumphant at fourth Tour de France, rides off with no clear plans "UAE Team Emirates XRG's Slovenian won by four minutes, tired in last week, but has no regrets." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Getty Images).... Five tech trends that dominated the 2025 Tour de France "No surprises here as Tadej Pogačar and aerodynamics took center stage, here are our hot-takes on the tech deployed and bike hacks that worked." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty and Andy Carr) Merckx: Only Van der Poel could challenge Pogačar "The Cannibal says Tadej Pogačar is destined to surpass five Tour de France wins - and sees just one man who ever had the tools to stop him." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com Onley the 'introverted extrovert' riding high "Team Picnic Post NL describe Oscar Onley as "an introverted extrovert" who enjoys "lo-fi rap vibes", playing golf and eating risotto." Thomas Duncan (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tom Pidcock becomes two-time European MTB Champion in Portugal "The Brit asserts his off-road dominance in latest victory in Portugal.." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
Three
July 28,
2025
Videos
Tour de Wallonie: Davide Donati punches across line in bunch sprint for surprise victory on stage 3 "Milan Fretin second, Anders Foldager third as peloton catches front group of 12 in final 300 meters." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I'm better than I've ever been' - Jonas Vingegaard has a Tour de France of highs and lows "The Dane, who placed second on GC, was relaxed as he talked about good and bad performances." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How the new Tadej Pogacar used Tour de France to reach terrifying heights for rivals "The defining image of this Tour de France may not be a rainbow-clad Tadej Pogacar celebrating his 100th career victory; nor Pogacar letting fly with 12km to go on Hautacam and storming up the mountain in yellow; nor Pogacar grinning as he essentially broke his rivals in the Pyrenean time trial." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (AP Photo) 'Everyone loved it' - Tour de France organizers want to continue with Montmartre Paris final stage "After the drastic shakeup to the final day of the Tour this year, ASO want it to continue." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Dave Brailsford future in doubt as doping questions overshadow Ineos Grenadiers’ Tour "For Ineos Grenadiers the 2025 Tour de France was supposed to be about renewal. Welcoming a familiar face back into the fold in Sir Dave Brailsford following his well-publicized football sojourn." Tom Cary (sports.yahoo.com) PA/Mike Egerton Poc Procen Air helmet "Great fit and aerodynamics make for an impressive all-round helmet, but the looks and pricing might not appeal to all." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Tour de Wallonie Live Streams "2025 Tour de Wallonie. July 26-30, Belgium - Stage 3 (Estinnes → Antoing, 165.3km) Live
video Monday 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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