Column
One
September
3, 2025
Blogs
Protests force Vuelta a España stage to be neutralized with no winner "No stage winner will be declared and GC times to be taken at the 3km mark due to disruption by pro-Palestine protesters." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'We are just cyclists doing our job' - Vuelta a España riders blame pro-Palestine protests for causing crash, demonstration delays start of stage 11 "Multiple riders allege protesters caused an incident on stage 10." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jonas Vingegaard publicly questions how the Vuelta can continue: "We may have already seen the last stage winner" "I hope we can race our bikes, because this is the wrong place to try and make a statement. What do they want from us as riders? I can’t do anything,” said the Dane." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) via cyclingnews.com Vuelta 2025 Stage 11: A Career-Defining Ride Cut Short "In feisty Catalan tradition, political protesters overcame the barriers leading into the finish, while others sought to impede the racers through much of the stage - but these were pro-Palestinian activists, not Basque separatists, evidently protesting Israel,Premier Tech’s participation in the race." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) UAE renews with Baroncini as he returns home from 2-week coma - "He will continue to grow as an important part of our team" "Filippo Baroncini's injuries were severe and he was put in an induced come for two weeks, and almost a month after the crash he has now returned home." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Overheard at the 2025 Made Bike Show "This article mostly wrote itself, courtesy of my amazing (if slightly crass) friends and all the humans that crowded into Zidell Yards." Paul Kalifatidi (theradavist.com) Photos: Paul Kalifatidi Further by Michael Hutchinson "Painstakingly researched, wonderfully written and thoroughly entertaining and informative - a must-read for any endurance fan." by Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23-September 14, Spain, Stage 11 (Bilbao → Bilbao, 157.4km) Live
video Wednesday from 7:20am Eastern, 4:20am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:20am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 4:20am Pacific."
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Two
September
3, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'It's largely a mental issue' - Lotte Kopecky to skip Road World Championships, will not defend rainbow jersey "There will be no hat-trick for the Belgian, with the rainbow bands likely going to someone new." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image via cyclingmagazine.ca) "A dictatorship at UAE? That seems exaggerated to me" - UAE teammate surprises to see Juan Ayuso 'rampage' "Florian Vermeersch says he was very surprised with the Spaniard's public outburst against the team management and use of the word 'dictatorship." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Pogacar wants Ayuso out immediately" - Dutch pundit argues World Champion had a say in Ayuso's UAE departure "Thijs Zonneveld brings to question how much Tadej Pogacar and Ayuso's own personality had to do with the way the topic has unfolded over the past few days." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Ander Gillenea/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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The $100,000 Gravel Worlds the UCI does not want you to know about - Results "30 year-old South African Matt Beers pipped former USA Gravel Champion Keegan Swenson on the line to win the men’s title after almost 7 hours of head-to-head racing." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) Polar Loop First Thoughts: Actually a Whoop Competitor? "For the past 18 months, Polar has been making steps towards a Whoop competitor. Back in May 2024, they announced the Polar 360, which was a business version of such a device, aimed primarily at healthcare scenarios and workplace/wellness entities." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) No.22 Reactor Aero is a titanium diamond "The No. 22 Reactor Aero turned heads at the 2024 Made Show, and it’s easy to see why. " (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) Garmin’s Fenix 8 Pro series finally lets you leave your phone at home - Sort of "Garmin also adds a 4,500-nit MicroLED version and some eye-watering price tags." Victoria Song (theverge.com) however. Image: Garmin Ursus Proxima 40 Team Edition Wheelset Review "The Ursus Proxima 40 Team Edition is the kind of wheelset that makes you rethink what an under-the-radar brand can deliver." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
September
3, 2025
Videos
Olav Kooij gets back-to-back victories at the Tour of Britain "Stage 2 of the British race saw a similar route and the same outcome in the end, with Olav Kooij sprinting to victory once again." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Simac Ladies Tour stage 2: Lorena Wiebes wins two in a row, increases overall lead "Clara Copponi second, Megan Jastrab third, as echelons break apart the peloton into Gennep." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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'I can't compete any more' - 27-year-old Dutch pro cyclist to retire early due to increasing level in peloton "Dutch WorldTour pro Ide Schelling says his engine is just not big enough any more." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Garmin Fenix 8 Pro: LTE, MicroLED & Satellite Messaging Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! "It’s here, the new Garmin Fenix 8 Pro & Fenix 8 Pro MicroLED. These two new watches add in both LTE & two-way satellite messaging connectivity, as well as brighter displays for both, including the first wearable to use a MicroLED display." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Garmin Forerunner 970 "Excellent screen, unrivaled training and health data - with a high price." by Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 10 things I wish I’d known when I started cycling - From fueling properly to brushing up on bike maintenance skills, get these things right to make your riding more enjoyable "Liam reveals the lessons he would have rather learned a long time ago, instead of years of trial and error." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Photo credit: Joolze Dymond) On the Subject of 32″ Gravel Bikes: Meet the DirtySixer “Ultimate Gravel Bike for Tall Riders” "DirtySixer 6061 or titanium available in XL, 2XL, 3XL." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Tour of Britain Live Streams "2025 Tour of Britain September 2-7 - Stage 2 (Stowmarket → Stowmarket, 169.3km) Live
video Wednesday from 5:40am Eastern, 2:40am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:15am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 2:55am Pacific."
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One
September
2, 2025
Blogs
'I don’t think I’ll ever get used to winning' - Jay Vine flies to second mountain stage victory at Vuelta a España on stage 10 as Jonas Vingegaard moves into red "UAE Team Emirates XRG took their fourth stage win of the Spanish Grand Tour, but Vingegaard is now in control." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vine Victorious, Vingegaard Vaults into Red as Ayuso Drama Swirls "A day after what has arguable the biggest news coming out of Spain in the last 2 weeks - nothing to do with the Vuelta, but the announcement that super-talent Juan Ayuso would be leaving UAE Team Emirates - a mountainous 175.3 km tussle from Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva to the summit of El Ferial Larra Belagua saw Australian Jay Vine win his second stage out of a break." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Finishing in the top ten” - Vuelta leader Traeen sets targets for next two weeks "Week two of the Vuelta a España 2025 begins with Torstein Træen still in the red jersey, despite Jonas Vingegaard’s two stage wins and status as the overwhelming favorite for overall victory." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jay Vine to support João Almeida at Vuelta but mountain jersey may be priority - "I have to write down the possible mountain points" "Jay Vine won stage 6 of the Vuelta a Espana and got himself in the KOM jersey, which he won last year." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The wildest gravel bike of 2025 just dropped and you'll never guess who made it "Pashley moved to gentile Stratford Upon Avon from Aston, the home of Black Sabbath. Is the new Wildfinder a return to their hard rock roots?" By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Pashley) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23-September 14, Spain, Stage 10 (Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva → El Ferial Larra Belagua, 175.3km) Live
video Tuesday 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 5:50am Pacific."
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Two
September
2, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Chris Froome’s crash was way worse than originally reported "Froome suffered multiple broken bones and a life-threatening pericardial rupture in a training crash, making his injuries far more serious than first thought." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's time for an environment that better aligns with who I am and with my values' - What next for Juan Ayuso, now he's leaving UAE Team Emirates XRG? "The Spaniard has had his contract terminated, so is free to leave, but would he fit in easily somewhere else?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "You guys were asking me the same question every day" - Why UAE released Ayuso statement before the end of the Vuelta "Ayuso spoke to several news outlets this morning and did not have good words to say about the team." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 'No, never' - Juan Ayuso rejects speculation he could quit Vuelta a España, takes on support role for João Almeida on latest mountain stage "Spaniard hoping to celebrate Almeida overall victory in Madrid." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New Pinarello F Series launched at a price that gives more riders access to its famous pedigree, but what is like to ride? "The new F Series brings a broader range of customers to the brand, at more price points than the previous generation, but is it good enough to warrant the famous Pinarello logo?" By Neal Hunt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Neal Hunt) Elite Custom Race X resin cage "Excellent secure and lightweight bottle cage at a good price." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Pro Log: Juan Ayuso to leave UAE Team Emirates XRG before contract ends; Laura Kenny voted UK Sportswoman of the Century; Lotte Kopecky will not defend rainbow jersey "Welcome back to another edition of Pro Log. Here’s a rundown of the latest results." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Column
Three
September
2, 2025
Videos
Tour of Britain: Olav Kooij surges to sprint victory on stage 1 in Southwold "Gudmestad second, Hofstetter third as Visma's fastman times final acceleration to perfection." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com/Shutterstock via cyclingnews.com) Simac Ladies Tour: Lorena Wiebes smashes opening stage 1 sprint "Balsamo in second, Copponi in third as Wiebes takes race lead." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I wasn't sure if I was going to get here' - Geraint Thomas navigates flight chaos to start final race, the Tour of Britain Men "Delayed flight almost derails Welshman's farewell race." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com) Farewell, G: Geraint Thomas, and a bygone era, set for Tour of Britain send-off "On what is likely to be a classically British late-summer day - light drizzle and autumnal chill - the Tour of Britain will come to a close with a send-off for one of its most celebrated riders." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (PA Archive) Canyon Grizl CF 7 gravel bike review "An adventure-focused gravel bike with enough speed to satisfy even the most ardent of drop-bar gravel-racing aficionados." By Aaron Borrill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Tour of Britain Live Streams "2025 Tour of Britain September 2-7 Stage 1 (Woodbridge → Southwold, 161.4km) Live
video Tuesday from 5:40am Eastern, 2:40am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:05am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 2:55am Pacific."
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September
1, 2025
Blogs
“Not something I want to comment on” - João Almeida tight-lipped on UAE strategy concerns as tensions simmer on La Vuelta’s first rest day "At 27 years old, Almeida currently sits 1 minute 15 seconds behind the overall race leader, Torstein Traeen of Bahrain Victorious." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Knetemann and others slam "arrogant brat" Ayuso: "He could do so much more for Almeida" "Can João Almeida win this Vuelta a España? That is really the key question after the first week." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta 2025 Rest Day 1: Wide-Open Racing, Canadian Drama, and a Battle for Red "The 2025 Vuelta a España is living up to its reputation as cycling’s “Grand Tour of Chaos.” Thirty years after moving to its late-summer slot, the race continues to deliver unpredictable battles, bold raids, and breakout performances." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I feel myself getting stronger" - Jonas Vingegaard says the onus is now on Vuelta rivals to attack after Stage 9 fireworks give him GC control "With the first rest day of the 2025 Vuelta a Espana offering a moment of pause, Jonas Vingegaard finds himself in an increasingly commanding position - both physically and tactically." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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The lightest bike seat we've ever had in for review: Slovenian brand Berk’s feathery 100g saddle, plus more from Roval, Topeak, Fulcrum and Panda Optics "This week's products on test include Panda Optics sunnies, a featherlight saddle from Berk, an all-in-one toolkit from Topeak and two sets of carbon hoops from Roval and Fulcrum." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
Two
September
1, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Tom Pidcock takes on GC, Jonas Vingegaard true to form and more: Five things we learned from the first week of the 2025 Vuelta a España "As the Spanish Grand Tour approaches the halfway mark, we look back at the first nine stages." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What’s ahead for the Vuelta in Week 2 "After a rest day, the 2025 Vuelta a España plunges into a brutal second week, with the dreaded Angliru waiting." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) image by sanluca.cc Polite but deadly: Vingegaard asks team to launch surprise attack "Jonas Vingegaard broke away on the Valdezcaray climb to take his second stage win of the 2025 Vuelta a España." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Why Kigali 2025 is billed to be UCI’s hardest race ever "With less than three weeks to the 2025 UCI Road World Championship in Rwanda, the world's finest riders are soon taking on Kigali streets fighting for supremacy on the global stage from September 21-28." Dylan Mugenga (newtimes.co.rw) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's been pretty crazy' - how Lauren Dickson went from racing beginner to WorldTour in just 16 months "FDJ Suez's new signing tells Cycling Weekly about her whirlwind rise through the sport." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix) The Team Behind the Team - 'Elite people' supporting elite athletes "There is little that illustrates the point better than road cycling when it comes to the importance of the team behind the team in top-level sport." Matt Warwick (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) New Federal Paved Trails Planned in CA, NV, and AZ "The U.S. Forest Service plans to add a 5,000-foot Pope Beach Bike Path in the Pope Beach recreation area in South Lake Tahoe, CA." By Charles Pekow (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Ken Lund Our best road tire delivers 'a grip level that is really only limited by your own bravery' - Now with 53% off, this Grand Tour-winning rubber is a bargain buy "The Vittoria Corsa G2.0 TLR tire is not only grippy, but faster and more durable than ever, and currently better than half price at Merlin Cycles." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Column
Three
September
1, 2025
Videos
Juan Ayuso breaks long-term contract to leave UAE Team Emirates XRG early "Team confirm Spaniard's departure, with new team not yet announced, but will complete season with UAE." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tiesj Benoot to ride for Decathlon CMA CGM "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour of Britain 2025 dates, times, route, stage guide and contenders for Geraint Thomas swansong "The Tour of Britain kicks off this week, with the six-day event featuring some of the peloton’s biggest names as they compete in the premier race on British soil." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (REUTERS) Whoop 5.0 "Good hardware and an excellent app, but go for a cheaper subscription tier, if you go for it at all." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Die-cast in seconds: Check out the magnesium Kirk Precision "Hyped as strong, light and computer-designed, the radical Kirk Precision bikes stood out in the 1980s and early 90s - but their short-lived run left behind a cult classic that still turns heads today." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Golden Age Cycles) Two Bikes Chattanooga Lynne’s Blue Hole Mixed Terrain Ride "In 2024, Chattanooga, Tennessee was named North America’s first National Park City, and this mixed-surface ride is designed to show you exactly why." By Mitchell Connell (theradavist.com) Photos: Mitchell Connell 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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