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August
31, 2025
Jonas Vingegaard claims third Vuelta a España victory to bring General Classification in touching distance "The Visma Lease a Bike rider capitalized on the climb to reduce Torstein Træen's GC lead." By Alex Lancaster-Lennox (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vuelta a España stage 9: Jonas Vingegaard seizes win after solo charge on Valdezcaray climb "Tom Pidcock outsprints João Almeida to take second as Torstein Træen retains race lead." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (I (screenshot) via idlprocycling.com) In
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To be a GC contender requires patience, as Tom Pidcock is learning in this Vuelta: "Pretty uneventful so far" "Every time Jonas Vingegaard, João Almeida, and Giulio Ciccone pushed hard in the stages where it was possible in this Vuelta a España, the other GC contenders seemed to have to sit back for a moment." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bryan Coquard “disgusted” by stage 8 relegation at La Vuelta: “Race officials should come in front of the cameras and explain their decisions” "Bryan Coquard's frustrations boiled over on Sunday morning following his contentious relegation on Stage 8 of the 2025 Vuelta a Espana." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Scope R4.A review: a genuine do-it-all wheelset that comes in at a decent price "Fast and stable with a rim profile that makes it suitable for all road surfaces and even some light gravel." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Turner) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23-September 14, Spain, Stage 9 (Alfaro → Estación de Esquí de Valdezcaray, 195.5km) Live
video Sunday from 8:50am Eastern, 5:50am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:20am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 5:50m Pacific."
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August 31,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
The imminent divorce between Juan Ayuso and UAE in 5 key points "The first week of the Vuelta has been completely overshadowed by the situation of Juan Ayuso with UAE Team Emirates XRG. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Wildcard Matteo Jorgenson also explains when Visma | Lease a Bike and Vingegaard will make their move in the Vuelta "Matteo Jorgenson came to the Vuelta a España with big question marks, but his journey of discovery is going more than fine so far." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van der Poel jokes, but stays serious about main goal in final MTB test before World Championships "Mathieu van der Poel has only just started riding his mountain bike again this year, but the 30-year-old Dutchman from Alpecin Deceuninck says he has been slowly preparing himself for the World Championships in Crans-Montana, Switzerland." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot via idlprocycling.com) -C2-
Van der Poel takes sixth at MTB World Cup as Punchard's strong ride spoiled by puncture "Mathieu van der Poel impressed on his return to mountain biking, storming from deep in the field to the front but struggling on the descents." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Eurosport/screenshot Preview Tour of Britain 2025 | Evenepoel, Kooij, Brennan, and other top riders present "The Tour of Britain has always been kind to Dutch and Belgian riders. Four Dutch riders have won in the last fifteen years, with our classic stars Dylan van Baarle (2014), Lars Boom (2011, 2017), and Mathieu van der Poel in 2019." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "After today, his future is more clear" - Biniam Girmay's agent teases likely transfer "Biniam Girmay and Intermarché Wanty felt like a match made in heaven and for a few years this was the case, but it seems increasingly likely that the relationship will come to an end at the end of the 2025 season." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Canada’s Alexandre Hayward is world champion "The Canuck wins MC3 individual time trial at the world para champs after a thrilling battle with Louis Hubert." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)Photo by: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com Giant Defy Advanced SL 1 "Stunning performance - a great blend of stiffness and comfort without compromising engagement between bike and rider." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
Three
August 31,
2025
Videos
Arnaud De Lie takes dramatic sprint win at Bretagne Classic 2025 "The recent resurgence of Arnaud De Lie continues to go from strength to strength." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Mischa Bredewold makes it three in a row at 2025 Classic Lorient Agglomération "Mischa Bredewold extended her winning streak at the 2025 Classic Lorient Agglomération, powering to a third consecutive victory in Plouay after an attritional 165.3km race." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Hugo Houle weighs in on Derek Gee dispute and pro-Palestine protest at Vuelta "Hugo Houle recently spoke to Radio-Canada about two notable incidents last week concerning his Israel Premier Tech squad: Derek Gee and the protest at the Vuelta a España." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Marco Bertorello AFP via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "With a broken bone, you know how long recovery will take. With this virus, you have no idea" - Christophe Laporte opens up on hellish battle with cytomegalovirus "Christophe Laporte is no stranger to suffering." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Clara Brown Wins Women’s C3 Road Race at the 2025 UCI Paracycling Road World Championships "For Brown, the victory marked her second career world title, adding to her 2022 Time Trial title. “It’s hard to find words,” said Brown. “I’m just really proud of that ride and so excited to be in stripes next year." By: Angelina Palermo (usacycling.org) (Image Credit not Found) "Cycling has given me so much" - Ineos Grenadiers domestique announces retirement at age 36 "In a year where Geraint Thomas, Caleb Ewan, Jonathan Castroviejo and Omar Fraile have all announced their retirement, a fifth rider has announced the same today: Salvatore Puccio." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago KOM Cycling mount and lights reviewed: A simple workman's solution for an everyday light "The stem-mount combines a quick-release light on the bottom and a standard bike computer mount on the top." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Logan Jones-Wilkins) 2025 GP Ouest-France - Plouay Bretagne Classic Live Streams "2025 GP Ouest France - Plouay August 31 (Plouay → Plouay, 261.7km). Live
video Sunday from 9:15am Eastern, 6:15am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:05am Pacific."
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August
30, 2025
Vuelta a España stage 8: Jasper Philipsen pips Elia Viviani to take second stage victory "Ethan Vernon third in Zaragoza. No change to GC after sprint stage." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "My legs felt like concrete" - Jasper Philipsen pushed all the way in chaotic Stage 8 sprint at La Vuelta 2025 "In a dramatic sprint to the line, the Belgian outclassed a resurgent Elia Viviani (Lotto) in the final meters, proving once again why he’s one of the most consistent sprinters in the world." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Disappointed Viviani shows sportsmanship toward Philipsen "While Jasper Philipsen claimed his 15th career grand tour stage win on Stage 8 of the Vuelta a España, Elia Viviani came heartbreakingly close to his own 10th grand tour victory." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Almeida sasses Vingegaard: ‘He doesn’t pull that often’ "The UAE Emirates rider weighed in on the GC battle after Stage 7 of the Vuelta a España." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) From Vuelta leader to rock bottom: David Gaudu collapses like a soufflé in the Vuelta "The 28-year-old Frenchman from Groupama FDJ won two stages on debut in 2020, bounced back from a lost season to finish sixth last year." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France for toddlers brings global racing spotlight back to the U.S. "They call it the Tour de France for toddlers and it’s on the way to America in Salt Lake City this September. The Gallivan Center will host the Strider Cup World Championship on September 20, marking the first time the event has returned to the U.S. since 2019." John Boitnott (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Made-to-order theft' - Patrick Lefevere blames organized crime gangs for bike robberies blighting peloton "Former Quick Step boss on how teams try to prevent theft, but still fall victim to robberies." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23-September 14, Spain, Stage 8 (Monzón Templario → Zaragoza, 163.5km) Live
video Saturday from 8:50am Eastern, 5:50am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:20am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 5:50m Pacific."
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August 30,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Vuelta a España 2025 stage 9 - Breakaway bingo or will Jonas Vingegaard break GC stalemate? "Stage 9 of the Vuelta a Espana is the final day of the first week and it features another summit finish at the Valdezcaray Ski Resort." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge Juan Ayuso, very close to signing with Lidl Trek "Juan Ayuso's future could take an unexpected turn. Although he has a contract with UAE Team Emirates until 2028, the newspaper AS has reported that his departure from the Emirati team is almost decided in favor of Lid -Trek." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Bling' is back! Michael Matthews returns to racing for first time since serious health scare "Michael Matthews will make his long-awaited return to competition this weekend at the Bretagne Classic 2025." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Carson Mattern gives injury update after high-speed crash in France "The Olympian went down while racing at the Tour de l’Avenir." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Carson Mattern/Instagram I thought I was a decent indoor bike racer - MyWhoosh's Sunday Race Club told me otherwise "Steve Shrubsall got served up a hearty helping of humble pie during his first foray into the fast and frantic world of MyWhoosh's SRC." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Zone Zero: The Surprising Health Benefits of Barely Exercising at All "The idea runs counter to the "push yourself" culture of gyms and fitness apps. Instead of breathless effort, zone zero exercise is all about moving slowly enough that you could chat very comfortably the whole time." By Tom Brownlee (sciencealert.com) (Masood Aslami/Pexels/Canva) Apidura Expedition Tool Pack (1L) "Very well-designed pack that's actually waterproof enough to protect your tools - it's worth the price." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Bretagne Classic Prize Money Distribution - €40.000 in total "On the 31st of August the World Tour peloton resumes it's one-day race calendar with the Bretagne Classic." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Preview, favorites, profiles, route & stages Tour of Britain 2025 - Remco Evenepoel could be setting records on British climbs "The Tour of Britain takes place from the 2nd to the 7th of September and as is the case every year it brings in a whole host of top riders, from multiple specialties." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) De Lie opens up about his Spring collapse and miraculous redemption: "I felt miserable" "Oh boy, did Arnaud De Lie’s spring season go off the rails. Wearing the Belgian champion’s jersey, the Lotto rider barely made an impression when it really counted." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
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August 30,
2025
Videos
Marianne Vos takes second as Classic Lorient Agglomération sees all-Dutch podium "Visma Lease a Bike in control of the race but lose out to Mischa Bredewold as Eline Jansen snatches her first Women’s WorldTour podium." (teamvismaleaseabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A Year of VPN Use "Hola ¿que tal? Eurosport stopped as a stand-alone offer a year ago and in its place a year of surfing various channels to watch many races via VPN. Language lessons galore." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Strong Team Visma Lease a Bike squad heads to Bretagne Classic "August closes out with a bang in Brittany, where the summer’s last WorldTour classic awaits in the hilly terrain of Eastern France. Team Visma Lease a Bike lines up with a versatile roster, ready for multiple race scenarios." (teamvismaleaseabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Coughing like a chain-smoker,” Seixas admits he rode the entire Tour de l’Avenir feeling like crap "He was the big favorite, and like many of the great overall winners before him, Paul Seixas didn’t crack under the pressure." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic race against each other 1 more time in 2025 - New race hosts big stars "The trio headline a newly-created event in Andorra." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Make (almost) any bike a cargo bike with this nifty sub-£1k conversion kit; Plus new Swiss Swiss aero clothing, Strava news, another important SchArt update + more "From clever cargo conversions, to flatulent folding bike concepts, to more OTT TT lids and everything in between, here's your week in road bike tech." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Denver Alphonse Jr. Takes on Caribbean Junior Road Cycling Championships "Denver Jr. has just returned from Canada, intensifying his training for the upcoming races, which include a challenging 91 km road race and a 23 km individual time trial." (thevoiceslu.com0 [Photo : SLCA] "I would like to know at least the month" - Enric Mas admits there's no prediction for his comeback from knee injury "It has been known for weeks that Enric Mas will not compete again until the 2026 season." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
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August
29, 2025
Blogs
Vuelta a España stage 7: Juan Ayuso delivers victory with solo charge on Cerler ascent "Spanish climber earns third consecutive stage win for UAE Team Emirates XRG" By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Vuelta a España 2025: Juan Ayuso solos to stage 7 victory atop Cerler ascent (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) UAE Emirates claims natural hat trick of 2025 Vuelta stage wins "Norway's Torstein Træen retains the red jersey." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) No Fun! Vuelta leader on first day in red: ‘Didn’t really enjoy it’ "The first true day in the mountains was not the best way to enjoy wearing the maillot rojo at the Vuelta a España." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Jonas Vingegaard 'happy' to lose red jersey at Vuelta a España to Torstein Træen - This shouldn't be a Ben O'Connor situation like last year "After the first high mountains of this year's race, 30 seconds separates nine favorites for the overall, but there were changes." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Adam Blythe blasts Juan Ayuso's Vuelta excuses: "A load of rubbish - He’s a GC rider, that’s what he is employed to do” "Juan Ayuso may have smiled his way through losing almost twelve minutes on stage six of the 2025 Vuelta a Espana, but not everyone is convinced by his explanation." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “This is not the way to do it” - Horner blasts Lidl Trek’s Vuelta a Espana tactics "Chris Horner, in his Butterfly Effect podcast, pulled no punches in reviewing the action, calling out “knucklehead” decisions, praising Vine’s control, and warning of the dangers of careless riding in the opening week of a grand tour." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is the season getting long for Van Aert? "The Bretagne Classic was on his calendar for this weekend, but the Belgian has decided to stop and focus on the Canadian classics that will end his season." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23-September 14, Spain, Stage 7 (Andorra la Vella → Cerler. Huesca La Magia, 188km) Live
video Friday from 5:45am Eastern, 2:45am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:15am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 2:45m Pacific."
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August 29,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Chris Froome 'in good spirits' after surgery following major training crash "The four-time Tour de France winner was airlifted to a hospital on Thursday following the crash." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Uno-X rider’s wife makes public plea as pro future remains uncertain: “He’s 25, weighs 56kg, speaks multiple languages, and is ready to support any team” "Magnus Kulset is currently without a contract for the 2026 season, and his wife, Charlotte Broughton Kulset, has taken to social media in an open appeal to the professional cycling world." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Britain on high alert after two major bike theft raids target pro cycling teams this week "Thieves stole bikes worth £220,000 from Visma Lease a Bike at the Vuelta before 20 more were stolen from TotalEnergies in France, pro cycling teams warning they are being targeted by organized criminals for their high-value equipment." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Will Palmer/SWpix.com) "I couldn’t finish my career without a proper goodbye could I?" - Geraint Thomas announces special farewell event at Cardiff Castle after final Tour of Britain stage "The 2025 Lloyds Tour of Britain will already carry historic significance as the final professional race of Geraint Thomas’ storied career." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) $26k Vuelta themed Colnago, a helmet with skirts for any occasion, and a Rapha x Factor 'Ray Gun' collab "We round up the latest tech including an exclusive C68, an artist edition Monza, a Pogacar favored camera and a TT helmet worn by Tom Pidcock." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Colnago) Schwalbe Clik Valve Conversion Set "The easiest and fastest way to inflate your tires, do-able by anyone." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Gear Break: Shimano Gravel shoes, cleats, and pedals, SCOTT Split MIPS helmet, Walz Caps at 20, and Strava updates "Let’s go gravel'n, but make sure you keep your head while you train." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Quella's latest bike is more than just an able commuter, it's a force for good "The UK brand is donating 25% of the sales of the bike to the Bristol-based charity Life Cycle." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Quella) Two helmets from Chinese brands found to be in breach of safety regulations in USA "They could fail to protect in falls, says Consumer Product Safety Commission, which has issued notices of violation." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: CPSC) "We messed up" - Rapha issues refunds after major typo spotted on 10-year anniversary kit "Premium cycling clothing brand "owns up to mistake" after confused customers reported a rather large error on several items from the new Rapha Cycling Club x David Carson collection." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Lewis Fletcher) Column
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August 29,
2025
Videos
The future is French! Paul Seixas wins the 2025 Tour de l'Avenir with incredible turnaround in final time trial "Paul Seixas has won the 2025 Tour de l'Avenir, putting in a dominant performance in the final time trial to win the stage and surge into the Maillot Jaune at the very last." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Widar strikes again in stage 6a of the Tour de l'Avenir, Decomble keeps leader's jersey ahead of time trial "Jarno Widar won stage 6a of the Tour de l'Avenir on Friday morning." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: LaPresse via cyclingnews.com) Isabella Holmgren dominates in the mountains at Tour de l’Avenir "The Canadian in yellow has one more stage left in the Tour de l’Avenir Femmes." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) What exactly is cycling's Tour de l'Avenir, and why should we care? "Riders are currently making history in 'the race of the future." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) "It would mean a lot to win this Vuelta a Espana" - Sepp Kuss doesn't hold back with ambitions for the next two weeks "The winner of the Vuelta a Espana from two seasons ago is now back to working as Jonas Vingegaard's super domestique at the Spanish Grand Tour." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Shimano's gravel racing shoes borrow heavily from road and feature a new grippier cleat system it's calling "revolutionary" "The RX910 S-Phyre shoes are designed for gravel racers and use replaceable contact blocks that form part of the cleat mechanism." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shimano) British Cycling sorry for "accidentally censoring" Three Cocks village from bike race, and blames "overly sensitive" website filters "New web system touted so British Cycling's "technology doesn't override common sense in future", but Daily Mail rants about "woke cycling chiefs." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Sadie Louise Williams/Facebook Three Cocks Notice Board) In the Drops: Pidcock’s new Q36.5 shoes, Knog bell, Giant’s youth road bike range and woven Pas Normal Studios mitts "Somewhere amidst the din of the Vuelta a España, muffled and dampened, what’s that I can hear? Is it the sound of summer ending?" byLaurence Kilpatrick (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Andy Turner via cyclingweekly.com) 2025 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2025 Tour de l'Avenir August 23-29, Stage 6b ITT (Montvalezan → La Rosière, 10.3km) Live
video Friday from 9:00am Eastern, 6:0am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:05am Pacific.
Stage
6b will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:00am Pacific."
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August
28, 2025
Blogs
Vuelta a España stage 6: Jay Vine conquers Pal in Andorra from breakaway "Juan Ayuso cracks, Jonas Vingegaard gives up red jersey to day's escapee Torstein Træn." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "UAE had two leaders, now one of them has lost 12 minutes - That’s good for us" - Jonas Vingegaard happy to see rivals weakened by Juan Ayuso's Vuelta explosion "Spain's best chance of overall success evaporates as UAE Team Emirates XRG co-leader loses seven minutes on other top names." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a España director denounces ‘violence’ against Israel Premier Tech "The ProTeam's team time trial was interrupted by a protest midway." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (screenshot) 'It's nice that, innit' - Ineos Grenadiers reveal special kit for Tour of Britain to honor retiring Geraint Thomas "The British stage race will be Tour de France winner's final ever event as a pro cyclist." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: X/Ineos Grenadiers) "I’ve seen the same traits in great champions like Vincenzo Nibali and Tadej Pogacar" - Egan Bernal's former teammate on his early days and Vuelta podium hopes "In the seasoned eyes of former Vuelta a Espana stage winner Francesco Gavazzi, there’s something quietly unmistakable about a champion." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Shimano SH-RC102 road cycling shoe review: Affordable, comfortable and with extra wiggle room for your toes "Ideally suited to newer cyclists or those shopping on a budget, the SH-RC102's left us impressed." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Hannah Bussey) Daily Dope: Amateur cyclist charged with using 7 performance enhancing drugs "Latest anti-doping news from around the world." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano’s new XTR M9220 pedals step up for aggressive riders "Raised platform, optional pins and a refined cage design deliver more support and control." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23-September 14, Spain, Stage 6 (Olot → Pal. Andorra, 170.3km) Live
video Thursday from 8:50am Eastern, 5:50am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:15am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 5:50m Pacific."
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August 28,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Chris Froome undergoes surgery after suffering serious injuries "The injuries are likely to rule out the 40-year-old for the rest of the season and could even spell the end of his cycling career." Lawrence Ostlere (sports.yahoo.com) Chris Froome airlifted after serious crash "Chris Froome, winner of multiple Grand Tours, suffered a serious crash while training in Toulon. In a statement, Israel Premier Tech confirmed that no other riders or drivers were involved, but said Froome’s injuries are extensive." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X.com @IsraelPremTech) Another pro cycling team suffers mass bike theft at a race, as TotalEnergies have 20 stolen overnight "It comes just days after the same thing happened to Visma Lease a Bike." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) US juniors face $4,000 cost to race Worlds; Former World Champion Megan Jastrab rallies support "With USA Cycling funding limited, Jastrab launches fundraiser to help junior riders afford the 2025 Road World Championships in Rwanda." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Canyon's founder takes over the company after the departure of Nicolas de Ros Wallace "The German brand Canyon Bicycles has announced a significant change in its leadership." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via canyon.com) Best electric bike pumps: Fast inflation on the go "Our pick of the latest electric tire inflators for fast, easy tire inflation." By Paul Norman (cyclist.co.uk) (Photo via theradavist.com) Master Lock Chain with Mini U-Lock "Solid-looking deterrent that offers flexibility in use but can be cut through with the right tools in under a minute." by Ian Osborne (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Shimano updates its SPD cleats after 30 years - Was it worth the wait? "First impressions of Shimano's redesigned cleat." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano unveils RX910 S-Phyre gravel race shoe with new cleat interface "Built from the ground up for gravel, the RX910 blends road efficiency with off-road traction." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via bikeradar.com) Ready for Adventure? 2025 Rose Backroad on Review "A bold new design, more tire clearance and clever features like a dynamo hub and an integrated storage compartment: the 2025 Rose Backroad leaves behind its all-rounder image and goes all-in on adventure." by Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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August 28,
2025
Videos
Belgian brilliance! Jarno Widar proves potential again with impressive Tour de l'Avenir stage win ahead of Seixas and Nordhagen "The highly rated Belgian prospect Jarno Widar has shown another strong example of his immense potential to take an impressive victory on stage 5 of the 2025 Tour de l'Avenir." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Elisa Longo Borghini wins Kreiz Breizh Elites Féminin 2025 "Vigié, Andersen round out podium." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour Poitou-Charentes: Samuel Leroux dominates stage 3 individual time trial and moves into GC lead "Team TotalEnergies rider surprises field with first victory of season, just hours after the squad discovers 20 bikes had been stolen." (procyclingstats.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lauren Dickson jumps from British domestic team Handsling Alba Development to WorldTour with FDJ Suez "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com/Olly Hassell) "Does Jurgen Foré really know who I am?" - Departing Quick Step rider questions management after surprise exit "After more than a decade of service with Soudal Quick Step, Pieter Serry is being shown the door - and he’s not hiding his disappointment." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Finding the right cycling shoes for your wide feet "The knowledge you need to cycle comfortably with wide feet: how wide is wide? Foot volume explained. Let’s talk about your bunion… and more." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Three Cocks proves too risqué for British Cycling "Was the name of the Powys village really too much for concerned censors?" By Tim Butters (abergavennychronicle.com) (Tindle) Lezyne Flow SL Cage "Beautifully designed cage, well-suited to compact geometry frames, bike packing and gravel builds." by Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2025 Tour de l'Avenir August 23-29, Stage 4 (Saint-Gervais-Mont-Blanc → Tignes 2100, 121km) Live
video Thursday from 8:45am Eastern, 5:45am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:35am Pacific."
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