Column
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August
21, 2025
Blogs
Tour du Limousin-Périgord stage 3: Paul Lapeira claims the victory in Masseret "Costiou continues as race leader with second on the stage." Par CÉDRIC CONGOURDEAU (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a España 2025 route: Italian start, 10 summit finishes including the Angliru, and a team time trial "The 80th edition of the race includes the Angliru, Bola del Mundo and third-week ITT." By Stephen Puddicombe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Unipublic) Vuelta iCal "Here’s a Vuelta a España calendar for your phone or organizer with all stages listed along with a rating for their likely importance to the race or potential for action." (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic "We have a clear vision of how we're going to win the Vuelta" - Visma DS confident in Jonas Vingegaard's victory "We know how to win Grand Tours, and it's clear that with Jonas and a strong team around him, we're at the starting line to win the Vuelta." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Another star rider to skip the Rwanda Worlds "Dutch cyclist Puck Pieterse will miss the road world championships in Rwanda to focus on defending her mountain bike title." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: UCI French cyclist Bonnamour banned 4 years for suspected blood doping "French cyclist Franck Bonnamour was banned on Thursday for four years, based on analysis of his blood values without a positive doping test." (sports.yahoo.com) (AP Photo/Christophe Ena) Check Out The $25,000 Colnago C68 Rossa Vuelta Limited Edition "Colnago has pulled back the curtain on a limited edition C68, dubbed Rossa Vuelta. The design is a special edition of their flagship C68 road bike, celebrating the iconic Spanish Grand Tour." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine Live Streams "2025 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine August 19-22, France., Stage 3 (Saint-Jal → Masseret, 182.7km)
Live video Thursday from 9:30am Eastern, 6:30am Pacific - Finish at around 7:45am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:10am Pacific."
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August 21,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Renewi Tour: Olav Kooij fastest in messy bunch sprint to win stage 2 "Pavel Bittner second, Milan Fretin third in Ardooie." By Sem Kramer (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Free from UCI limits: Inside Pete Stetina & Ian Boswell’s super-light Mt. Washington Hillclimb bike builds "It’s kind of a stupid bike in that it literally only does one thing,” Stetina said." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Dominic Gill) Vingegaard skips world championships in Rwanda "Danish star will miss the 2025 world championships, citing preparation and recovery from the Vuelta as key factors." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Why are people riding drop handlebars on mountain bikes? Cory Wallace on the realities of drop bar off-road riding "We catch up with multiple 24-Hour MTB World Champion Cory Wallace, a veteran of both dropped and flat bars at Leadville and elsewhere, to hear his thoughts and experiences on riding both in off-road race anger." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) [Photography provided by Steve Thomas and Cory Wallace] 'I've ridden almost 60,000 miles since having my knee replaced!' "They've caused him a fair bit of pain over the years, but MyWhoosh Big Ride Challenge participant Iain Clark can actually thank his dodgy knees for his road cycling journey over the last 15-years." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Iain Clarke) Mosaic Introduces RT-Zero Halo Project: A Design Experiment with Lasting Innovations "RT-Zero Explores the Future of Mosaic Performance through Design-First R&D." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Italian Excellence: Drali celebrates 100 years of craftsmanship and Campagnolo joins the celebration "For almost a century, the artisan bike manufacturer Drali and Campagnolo have pursued a common goal: excellence in Italian cycling." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via dralimilano.it Daily Dope: Italian EPO, bike polo doping, Russian ban, GFNY and more "Latest anti-doping news from around the world." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Renewi Tour Live Streams "2025 Renewi Tour (formerly Benelux Tour) August 20-24, Stage 2 (Blankenberge → Ardooie, 172.7km) Live
video Thursday from 9:30am Eastern, 6:30am Pacific - Finish at around 8:00am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:30am Pacific."
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Three
August 21,
2025
Videos
Deutschland Tour stage 1: Matthew Brennan awarded victory over Jonathan Milan in a photo-finish sprint "Danny van Poppel finishes third in Herford and assumes the race lead." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Times change': Why a Vancouver cycling billboard has people talking "The billboard comes from Vision Zero Vancouver, and a blurb on their website suggests that it’s in the name of demanding safer streets." By Amir Ali (dailyhive.com) Image: Vision Zero Vancouver Can you turn a Tour de France road bike into a cargo bike? Yes, says US company Argo, launching a new flat pack kit to turn any bike into a cargo bike "The Fy from Colorado-based Argo Cargo Bikes is designed to be a more affordable and practical solution for those wanting to carry loads by bike." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Argo Cargo Bikes) Cycling Rimini: Oxygen Lifestyle Bike Hotel Review "This is riding with layers - scenery, history, effort, and reward all folded together." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) So…about that new national champs design (that none of the pros are using) "The 2025 national road champs got the new jersey on the podium - but no pro has used it in their custom kit." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Feedback Sports Reflex Fixed Torque Bit Driver "Neatly portable, but awkward to use and ours was inaccurate." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image: road.cc) Bike theft can ruin lives, I know it, and something needs to change "There were more than 60,000 victims of bike theft in England and Wales last year, 25% of whom gave up cycling completely." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mark Kerrison/Getty Images) In
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Lidl Deutschland Tour Live Streams "2025 Deutschland Tour August 20-24, Germany Stage 1 (Essen → Herford, 202.6km) Live
video Thursday from 8:00am Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 7:30am
Pacific."
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August
20, 2025
Tour du Limousin-Périgord: Sylvain Moniquet takes solo uphill victory on stage 2, Ewen Costiou new leader "Alexandre Delettre second as Costiou finishes third to take race lead." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I can just enjoy riding my bike again' - Tom Pidcock is revived and ready to chase victory at the Vuelta a España with Q36.5 Pro Cycling "Unshackled from team "incompatibility" issues, Tom Pidcock is finally free to ride his own way." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool) How much prize money can Vingegaard, Almeida, Pidcock, Pedersen and Ayuso earn at the Vuelta a Espana 2025 "The total amount of prize money that will be distributed throughout the 21 stages of the Vuelta a España is of €1.115.775. Everyday, the winner of the stage will win over €11.000 in prizes." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago The climbs that will decide the Vuelta a España 2025 "The 2025 Vuelta is filled with mountaintop finishes, including the brutal Alto de l'Angliru and Bola del Mundo." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Lavuelta.es via cyclingnews.com) 'It’s just a really raw measure of who is the best' - Matthew Richardson on being the 'fastest cyclist of all time' "British rider set time of 8.857 seconds in flying 200m last week." By Tom Davidson, Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix) 'Volunteers are not looking to be sued, they are looking to help others' "Case brought against Ferryhill Wheelers fails, in boost for domestic racing." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) Denmark to skip TT in all categories at the Rwanda worlds "Denmark is already keeping its juniors and under-23 riders out of the 2025 road worlds, with several top elite riders also opting not to compete." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej, Africa Awaits: A Call for Cycling’s Greats to Embrace Rwanda 2025 "The UCI World Championships in Rwanda pose an era-marking opportunity for cycling, and for the professional cyclists who compete there." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pixel Watch 4 Launches with Satellite SOS: Hands-on! "Google has announced its newest Pixel Watches, the Pixel Watch 4. There’s a host of new features inside, including the first in a mainstream wearable/smartwatch: Satellite communication & messaging." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) In
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Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine Live Streams "2025 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine August 19-22, France., Stage 2 (Thiviers → Grèzes (Les Côteaux Périgourdins), 174.3km)
Live video Wednesday from 9:20am Eastern, 6:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:10am Pacific."
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Two
August 20,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Renewi Tour stage 1: Tim Merlier fastest in bunch kick to win opening sprint and take leader's jersey "Arnaud De Lie second, Sebastian Molano third in Breskens." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a España 2025 start list: Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale and Picnic PostNL latest to reveal teams "All the teams and riders for the 80th Vuelta a España, which begins in Turin on 23 August." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Cannondale Synapse Lab71 is the endurance bike you might want to splurge on, but is it the one we would go for? "With a comprehensive range spanning specification and pricing levels to suit most budgets, the Synapse is the new endurance-bike benchmark, but is it worth it?" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) 'It’s been difficult few weeks' - Young British GC hope Max Poole out of Vuelta a España with Epstein-Barr virus "22-year-old to spend time off bike to recover from virus and glandular fever." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Former Pro: Pogačar would destroy Vingegaard in Rwanda "Stéphane Rossetto believes one-day races like the world championships don’t suit Jonas Vingegaard, giving Tadej Pogačar the advantage." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com Gravel, yes. Road, no: Van der Poel aims for the World Championships in the Netherlands "Although his presence has not been officially confirmed yet, several media outlets in the Netherlands already assume that MVDP will defend his rainbow jersey on October 6 in Zuid-Limburg." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Eurobike 2025: Fear and Loathing in Frankfurt "Big Wheels, Bad Vibes." By Petor Georgallou (theradavist.com) Photos: Petor Georgallou Three Day Bender: Road Toads at the Tour De France "I’m a half-obsessed, half-jaded, burnt-out road and track cyclist who makes lowbrow commentary on the internet." By Riley Dao (theradavist.com) Photos: Riley Dao Vittoria Rubino V Tubeless Tire "Fast-rolling all-rounder but lacks suppleness over coarser surfaces." by Paul Grele (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) In
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Renewi Tour Live Streams "2025 Renewi Tour (formerly Benelux Tour) August 20-24, Stage 1 (Terneuzen → Breskens (Sluis), 182.6km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30am Eastern, 6:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:30am Pacific."
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August 20,
2025
Videos
Deutschland Tour prologue: Søren Wærenskjolkd powers to opening stage victory "Norwegian denies Sam Watson by half a second in 3.1km test." By Sem Kramer (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What is the Vuelta a España for, exactly? "With 12 stages with over 3,000m of climbing, a team time trial, and six stages in other countries, the Spanish Grand Tour seems a bit confused." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'The course suits him perfectly' – Tom Pidcock takes aim at general classification at Vuelta a España "Q36.5 Pro Cycling rider to ride second Grand Tour of the year after Giro d'Italia." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "We’ve had our frictions..." - But João Almeida plays down talk of Ayuso rivalry & UAE civil war at Vuelta a Espana "Almeida sees the presence of Jonas Vingegaard and a stacked Team Visma Lease a Bike squad as an opportunity rather than an obstacle." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Into The Dark Place: Why I rode 100 miles around a 400-meter track "Four hundred laps. Relentless repetition. Fueled by grief, rage and the gratitude that I am still here. That I still can." By Michael Venutolo-Mantovan (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Michael Venutolo-Mantovani) Wahoo scrambles to fix significant "data and ride recording issues" after first generation Elemnt, Bolt, and Roam bike computers reset to 2006 "Cycling tech brand apologizes and is "working around the clock on a fix" after hundreds of customers reported problems with their first generation cycling computers." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) The best TT tires for road racing "Many professional cyclists use TT tires in road races. Some amateurs also do, though it’s much less common." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Northwave Razer Off-Road Shoe Review "After unboxing these Razers, trying them on, walking around, and riding on road, gravel of various flavors and some rocky single track, I’m giving my full-throttle thumbs up!" By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Castelli Espresso Summer Kit Review: Your New Favorite? "The Espresso is very Italian with a slim fit, but don’t worry, you don’t have to be built like a stick insect to rock the look." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Lidl Deutschland Tour Live Streams "2025 Deutschland Tour August 20-24, Germany, Prologue (Essen → Essen, 3.1km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:30am Eastern, 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 7:30am
Pacific."
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August
19, 2025
Blogs
Tour du Limousin-Périgord: Thomas Gachignard wins stage 1 as breakaway stays clear "TotalEnergies rider out-sprints Costiou to take first leader's jersey." (directvelo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'The course suits him perfectly' - Tom Pidcock takes aim at general classification at Vuelta a España "Q36.5 Pro Cycling rider to ride second Grand Tour of the year after Giro d'Italia." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard's 5 biggest threats at 2025 Vuelta a Espana "With Tadej Pogačar opting out after securing his fourth Tour de France title, the path appears clear for Jonas Vingegaard to seize his long-awaited Vuelta crown. But it won't be a procession." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 80th Vuelta a España: A preview of the season’s final Grand Tour "Vingegaard, Almeida and Gee take on eleven summit finishes." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'It’s time for a new environment after six years' - Fred Wright to join Q36.5 Pro Cycling from Bahrain Victorious chasing wins "Former British champion joins Tom Pidcock at ProTeam." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Visma
confirms signing of 25-year old former triathlete - "That
clearly shows he has real talent"...
Team Visma Lease a Bike introduces former triathlete Schiffer to the WorldTour "Anton Schiffer is making the move to the WorldTour with Team Visma | Lease a Bike. The 25-year-old German rider will join the team as of October 1st and is set to make his debut for the Dutch WorldTeam this season." (teamvismaleaseabike.com) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com Julien Bernard extends stay with Lidl Trek through 2027 "The deal means the French climber, now 33, is set to complete his 11th and 12th seasons as a professional with the American WorldTour squad." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine Live Streams "2025 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine August 19-22, France., Stage 1 (Panazol → La Courtine, 184.6km)
Live video Tuesday from 9:20am Eastern, 6:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:10am Pacific."
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August 19,
2025
"We shouldn’t always have to give politically correct answers... No one stands out" - Quinn Simmons calls for more characters in cycling "In a sport where tradition often weighs as heavily as the climbs, Quinn Simmons is carving out a name not just with his legs, but with his voice." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I'm here for the win' - Is Jonas Vingegaard about to walk this Vuelta a España? "The Dane missed out on Tour de France victory but is talking up a good fight ahead of the Spanish tour." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Richard Carapaz to miss Vuelta a España after 'stop-start recovery' from illness which kept him out of Tour de France "Ecuadorian to focus on Il Lombardia and the World Championships in Rwanda." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) All the pro cycling transfers for 2026: Lewis Askey to join Israel Premier Tech, Visma Lease a Bike sign former triathlete from Continental squad "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Wout van Aert will share his experience with Matthew Brennan" - Visma stars of present and future combine in passing of the torch at Deutschland Tour 2025 "Van Aert and Brennan will now combine for Team Visma Lease a Bike, with sports director Robert Wagner hoping the experienced Belgian can pass on all his knowledge to the younger Brennan." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Eurobike 2025: Fear and Loathing in Frankfurt "The positioning of exhibitors at Eurobike isn’t random, but it lacks nuance. The loss of roughly 30% of the exhibitors compared to the previous year really muddied the water and made someone’s job harder, which, on the whole, was a good thing." By Petor Georgallou (theradavist.com) Photos: Petor Georgallou Cycling Transfers: Ineos and the super teams can wait; Oscar Onley's future remains at Picnic PostNL "The young Scottish rider had a breakthrough Tour de France but that doesn't mean he should join a faltering power." By Daniel Benson (dnlbenson.substack.com) Photo courtesy of SWpix Coros Nomad In-Depth Review: Copycat or Champion? "I’d argue that Coros is on a bit of a winning streak here." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) In
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Column
Three
August 19,
2025
Videos
World Tour Relegation Update "Two months of the season to go and here’s a look at the standings in the promotion and relegation race." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) From doing tricks on her rollers to junior British national champ: Ruby Isaac on life, racing and inspiring other girls to get cycling "The 17-year old took the British jersey at the national road race in July." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: VeloUK) Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch Renewi Tour, Deutschland Tour, Vuelta a España "All the information on broadcasters and schedules for the week's racing." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingweekly.com) Photo via renewitour.com Red and green dream for Lidl Trek at La Vuelta? Mads Pedersen and Giulio Ciccone headline American team "Lidl Trek revealed their '8' for the Vuelta a Espana and it includes big contenders for the red and green jerseys." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "Let go of the constant rivalry with Tadej Pogacar" - Fabio Aru advises Jonas Vingegaard to end 'Tour-centric narrative' "Fabio Aru has offered some pointed advice to Jonas Vingegaard: break free from the fixation on the Tour de France and chart a broader course." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Mike Woods ponders how "ludicrously dangerous" cycling is as he retires "After eleven years, the difficulties of balancing his family life and the dangers of the sport have proven too much." (gamereactor.eu) Photo Israel Premier Tech Lusso Paragon Signature Bib Shorts (Limited edition) - Petrol Blue "Refined and comfortable, the fabric feels great, the cut's good and there's a high-end chamois - all well made in the UK." by Neal Hunt (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Review: ADO Air 30 Ultra " Verdict: Ambitious and affordable city bike, but best suited to casual riding." by Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc)Photo by Alex Bowden Cycling program may restore neural connections in Parkinson's patients, new study finds "Research looked at immediate and long-term effects of exercise, with "measurable change in the brain signals responsible for motor control and movement" observed after 12 static cycling sessions." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: University Hospitals) 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. "The Davis Phinney Foundation is dedicated to helping people with Parkinson's live well today through our free programming, content, and quality of life research. Your generosity will help us inspire and educate people affected by Parkinson's, the fastest-growing neurological disease in the world." "Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities."
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