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September
12, 2025
Blogs
Vuelta a España stage 19: Jasper Philipsen claims third stage win "Jonas Vingegaard gains four seconds in intermediate sprint bonus." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jasper Makes it Three "Jasper Philipsen has turned into a proper master of sprints in La Vuelta, claiming on Friday his third stage win in this edition." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'These seconds won't decide the Vuelta' - Vingegaard surprises Almeida "Jonas Vingegaard extended his lead at the Vuelta a España by four seconds on stage 19, but the red jersey knows the race will come down to a contest with João Almeida on the penultimate day to Bola del Mundo." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pedersen (almost) certain of green jersey: "It would take something crazy to lose it before Madrid" "It looked like such a beautiful finish for Mads Pedersen, but the stage victory in the nineteenth stage of the Vuelta a España slipped through his fingers." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Why do Ineos Grenadiers riders keep shaving their heads at the Vuelta a España? "All in for the win, all in for the trim' is the team’s motto at the race." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Michał Kwiatkowski (@kwiato)) Fast start the key to Van der Poel's MTB Worlds dream "Mathieu van der Poel will chase a rainbow jersey in a fourth different discipline this weekend when he lines up in the cross-country event at the Mountain Bike World Championships in Crans-Montana on Sunday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Domestique ASO / Billy Cuesters UCI MTB World Championships: Teste, Šerkezi win junior XCO titles "France, Slovenia on top in Friday's races." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: SWPix.com via cyclingnews.com) Strava’s Apple Watch App Now Shows Live Segments "If you’re tracking rides with an Apple Watch and don’t mind glancing at it to see when a Segment starts, here you go." (bikerumor.com) (Credits not Found) Unibet Tietema Rockets suspended for anti-doping violation - Italian climber has biological passport anomalies from 2024 "Today, we have been informed by the UCI that they assert that in a period prior to joining our team, rider Giovanni Carboni possibly committed an anti-doping rule violation, the team wrote." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Daily Dope: Tainted supplements, another Paralympian banned, abnormal biological passports "Latest anti-doping news from around the world." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23rd-September 14th, Spain, Stage 19 (Rueda → Guijuelo, 161.9km) Live
video Friday
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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Podcasts,
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Tour Féminin de l'Ardeche: Mischa Bredewold smashes stage 4 time trial to take overall race lead "Maeva Squiban in second, 13 seconds behind Bredewold, as Monica Trinca Colonel in third." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) British Gravel Championships add free live coverage to its list of firsts "Fans will be able to watch all of the elite men's and women's races live on YouTube this weekend." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Red On Sports) Girmay confirms World Championship participation despite challenging Rwanda course "Eritrean cycling star Biniam Girmay has confirmed he will compete in the 2025 UCI World Championships in Rwanda despite concerns about the climbing-heavy course that doesn't suit his strengths." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Out of his depth” - Thibau Nys ends road season ahead of cyclocross campaign "His coach, Paul van den Bosch, confirmed to WielerFlits that Nys will take a short break before starting his cross season on November 1st at the Koppenberg." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I'm going to do what I love most' - Fem van Empel returns with cyclocross focus "The cyclocross world champion has been on a break from racing, having not raced since the Trofeo Alfredo Binda back in March, but has announced her return to the action with a focus on her favorite discipline." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe’s Roger Adrià leaves for Movistar: "A dream come true" "Movistar will have a new Spanish rider in its ranks in the coming years. Roger Adrià is leaving Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe and signing a three-year contract with Movistar." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Annemiek van Vleuten (42) announces birth of her first son "Great news arrived earlier this week from the Netherlands that on September 9, Annemiek van Vleuten and her partner Oscar Abad Suarez welcomed their first son." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gear Break: Garmin Edge 550 and 850, Specialized Diverge 4, Jambar nutrition, Gobik Kit, Castelli Perfetto RoS 3 "In this week’s Gear Break, we’ve got some exciting new gear (and nutrition) for you. On September 9th, Garmin launched the Edge 550 and 850, with new features like adaptive coaching plans and smart fueling alerts." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin’s Edge 550 & Edge 850 Have User Serviceable Battery: Hands-On! "Amidst the launch of Garmin’s new Edge 550 & Edge 850 cycling GPS units, there’s one detail that went slightly unnoticed. Or at least, unmentioned: It actually features a user-replaceable battery." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Your chance to own Bianchi’s 2024 WorldTour machines "In 2024, the Arkéa B&B Hotels Pro Cycling Team entrusted their campaigns to two of Bianchi's most advanced creations: the Oltre RC and the Specialissima RC." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Arkea B&B hotels via cyclingnews.com) In The Drops: Pippa York’s biography, Precision Hydration electrolyte tablets, Mountain Warehouse commuter jacket and holidays "It’s been a busy ol’ week in the world of cycling. The Grand Tour season is coming to a close alongside a flurry of big product reveals." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via harpercollins.com Column
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September
12, 2025
Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec: Julian Alaphilippe storms to hard-fought solo victory with late-race attack on breakaway "Frenchman secures first victory in the colors of Tudor Pro Cycling ahead of chasers Pavel Sivakov and Alberto Bettiol." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar returns to the scene in Canada: Favorites, schedules, route, and how to watch "he classic Canadian races that will take place this weekend, on Friday, September 12 in Quebec and on Sunday, September 14 in Montreal, have a special significance in 2025 despite coinciding with the Vuelta a España." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Watch the 2025 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec live - Free in Canada "Pogačar, Van Aert and a stacked WorldTour field hit the streets of Québec City on Friday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Nick Iwanyshyn Larry Warbasse on returning to Québec for the Grand Prix: ‘Full circle’ "The American spent time racing in Canada as a junior, but it’s been a while since he’s raced here - but it was crucial to his journey to become a pro." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "They asked us to get rid of the word Israel" "The team, co-owned by Israeli-Canadian billionaire Sylvan Adams, will abbreviate their name to IPT for the races this week, as the events in Québec City and Montréal prepare for possible pro-Palestine protests." by Megan Huws (road.cc) (credit: undefined) Doctors detect life-threatening pulmonary embolism just in time for Matthews: "I probably would’ve not survived" "The Jayco AlUla rider is now back in competition and speaks for the first time about the recent period without racing and everything that has happened to him." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Pogacar made us a promise' - Tre Valli Varesine organizer expects world champion to race "Tadej Pogacar's late-season program begins at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Quebec on Friday. The World Championships, the European Championships and Il Lombardia are certainties on his schedule - but what about Tre Valli Varesine, which he won in 2022?" By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) From scraping by on €3,000 a year to mixing it with Pogačar: How Paul Double hit the big-time at 28 "The Hampshire-born rider's ascent to the WorldTour may have taken a few years longer than the norm, but now his patience is paying off." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Apple’s Secret New Custom Workout Builder in iOS26/WatchOS26: Hands-on "Apple has secretly included a nice feature for endurance athletes in iOS 26: The ability to create full structured workouts." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Poc Omne Beacon Mips Commute Bike Helmet "Good-looking, comfy, airy, excellent safety features and the LED is the cherry on the top... or the rear." by Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec Live Streams "2025 Grand Prix de Quebec September 12, Canada (Québec → Québec, 216km) Live
video Friday from 11:00am Eastern, 8:00am Pacific - Finish
at around 1:05pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 7:50am
Pacific."
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September
11, 2025
Blogs
Almeida gains time on Vingegaard in time trial "Jonas Vingegaard defends the red jersey of the Vuelta a España after stage 18’s individual time trial in Valladolid, which was won by Filippo Ganna but loses some seconds to João Almeida." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ganna turns supersonic as Almeida gains on Vingegaard in shortened Vuelta TT "Filippo Ganna rocketed to yet another grand tour ITT stage, with the Italian setting a storming time of 13:00. There were some slight changes in the general classification as João Almeida gained small seconds on Jonas Vingegaard.\" By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Bola del Mundo will decide everything' - Vingegaard clings to Vuelta lead "The effects of Jonas Vingegaard's long, long summer of Grand Tour racing have begun to show on the Vuelta a España but he is doing just enough to keep João Almeida at bay." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Domestique (Photo: Cor Vos) In
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Israel Premier Tech to race as 'IPT' in Canada due to protest concerns "Israel Premier Tech has requested to race under the abbreviation IPT instead of their full team name during the upcoming WorldTour races in Canada, the GP de Québec and GP de Montréal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Van Aert in Canada with 2026 Worlds already in mind "Wout van Aert is in Canada this week with an eye to the World Championships… in 2026. The Belgian has long since ruled himself out of the upcoming Worlds in Rwanda, but he has already circled next year’s event in Montreal as a target." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Domestique (Photo: Cor Vos) "Very sad to see him go" - Tadej Pogacar addresses Juan Ayuso's UAE fallout for first time "In what has been one of the most turbulent intra-team narratives in recent memory, the 22-year-old Spanish prodigy is set to part ways with the squad that launched his World Tour career." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Prologo NDR range is overhauled today, and we’ve been testing one of them - Here’s what you need to know about the new NDR Dimension "More grip, more padding, more lines, a better colorway. What’s not to like with the new NDR range of MTB saddles from Prologo, that identify as gravel or road just as nicely." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Carr) OnGuard RockSolid 8590 "Go-to grinder-resistant bike lock for cities, with top Sold Secure grading and a decent price." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23rd-September 14th, Spain, Stage 18 ITT (Valladolid → Valladolid, 12.2km) Live
video Thursday
from 8:50am Eastern, 5:50am Pacific - Finish at around
8:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 5:50am Pacific."
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September
11, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Tour Féminin de l'Ardeche: Mischa Bredewold wins stage 3 sprint after Kopecky abandons "Amber Kraak second, Marta Lach third after Kopecky crashes out." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) UCI MTB World Championships: France secures Mixed Team Relay title in back-and-forth battle with runner-up Italy "France finished first, after an intense back-and-forth battle with the Italian squad. That gives France a staggering 17th medal at 2025 world championships so far and the eighth gold for the country." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Shutterstock via cyclingnews.com) Crash forces overall leader Lotte Kopecky to abandon Tour de l'Ardeche "Extent of injuries unknown for World Champion." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Winning Unbound gave me the career I always wanted' - Five Unbound Gravel champions on how the Kansas race rerouted their futures "The race that everyone loves to hate' continues to define the gravel discipline and the lives of its winners." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Van Aert reflects on a difficult season: "Too many ups and downs" "The Belgian rider from Visma Lease a Bike will compete in the GP Québec and GP Montréal this weekend, followed by the Super 8 Classic a week later. Then he can go on vacation." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) mage credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) 'The course suits me' - Pogacar eyes Evenepoel duel in hilly Worlds TT "Tadej Pogacar returns to competition in Canada this week at the GP de Québec and GP de Montréal, but he already has an eye on the World Championships in Rwanda, where he is seeking to win both time trial and road titles." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Domestique (Photo: Cor Vos) Is Tadej Pogacar becoming a little nervous after yet another victory and Del Toro's spectacular climbing record? "Since winning Milan Turin and finishing unexpectedly second in the Giro, everything has changed. Under that pressure, Del Toro seems to have only performed better." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘Simple, reliable, and built for efficiency’ - See the bikes that are carrying Kilian Jornet to all of America’s 14,000-foot peaks this month "As part of his States of Elevation project, the ultra-endurance icon is aiming to climb every 14,000-foot mountain in the mainland United States, linking them all by bike." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: States of Elevation Project) Gearbox Gravel - The Cinq Tout Terrain Shift:R Road for Pinion Review "The integration of the custom lever paddle into the Hylex lever body is well done, and a smart solution which allows Tout Terrain to bring shifters to market without having to design and manufacture a complete shifter and brake lever, along with all the plastic bits involved. " By Damian Bradley (theradavist.com) Five new XC+ wheelsets "Trail tough meets race pace." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Giro Chamber III Review: Giro’s Latest Clipless Gravity Shoe is Lighter, More Streamlined, and Still Awesome "Earlier this year, Giro quietly launched the 3rd generation of the Chamber clipless mountain bike shoes. Now known as the Chamber III, the latest version builds on the EWS and World Cup-winning foundation of its predecessor, with several updates, a lighter weight, and a notably slimmer profile." Written by Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Jeremy Benson) Q36.5 Clima Socks Black "Possibly the lightest sock you will find, but not the coolest, and the strong compression around the ankle won't suit everyone." by Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
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September
11, 2025
Videos
“Riders are a little scared” - Tadej Pogacar & Wout van Aert admit unease over potential protests in Canada after Vuelta unrest "I think all the riders are a little scared of what could happen,” Pogacar said in Québec ahead of Friday’s race. “We ride at full speed, we give it our all. This is a new problem that can happen to you." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Coppa Sabatini: Isaac del Toro surges from three-rider breakaway on uphill charge in Peccioli for victory "Benjamin Thomas second and Ben Granger third as UAE rider scores third victory of the week." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How to watch the 2025 GP Québec live: Streaming & TV by country "Want to watch the 2025 GP Québec live? Whether you're in the UK, US, Australia or abroad, this guide shows you exactly where and how to stream every stage - with TV schedules, live broadcasters, and VPN tips included. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2025 GP Cycliste de Québec: Full start list - Pogacar and Van Aert showdown "The 2025 GP Cycliste de Québec takes place on September 12, 2025 with a star-studded start list making the trip across the Atlantic ocean to participate in the Canadian classics. Tadej Pogacar and Wout van Aert are just two of the many elite riders taking part, read on for the complete start list of the 2025 GP Cycliste de Québec." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "We ride at full speed, we give it our all. This is a new problem:” Tadej Pogačar admits riders are “a little scared of what could happen” during pro-Palestine protests at races "A lot of riders are worried about these demonstrations but also about what is happening in the world,” Wout van Aert added ahead of this week’s WorldTour races in Canada." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Unibet Tietema Rockets rider suspended for 'unexplained abnormalities' in Athlete Biological Passport "Team announces suspension of Italian rider Giovanni Carboni." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wounded veterans remember 9/11 as cycling team finishes 350-mile relay in DC "As the Achilles Freedom Team rode in a weeklong relay across five northeastern cities, memories of the terror attacks on Sept. 11, 2001, loomed large." Luke Lukert (wtop.com) (Image Credit not Found) “No saddle sores, no more sit bone pain, and probably most importantly, no more soft tissue pain.” Trek launches new 'pro-tested' 3d printed Aeolus saddle updates "Trek adds 3d printed tech to their excellent Aeolus range for the first time, hoping you don't overlook the performance creds of their race winning in-house range." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Trek) Argon 18 creates its fastest bike yet by optimizing the frame and wheels as a single system "Argon 18 says the new Nitrogen Pro - developed with wheel brand Scope Cycling - is a "fully integrated bike system" engineered for real-world speed, not just wind tunnel results" By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Argon 18) Coppa Sabatini - GP Peccioli Live Streams "2025 Coppa Sabatini - GP Peccioli September 11, Italy (Peccioli → Peccioli, 197.6km) Live
video Thursday from 9:10am Eastern, 6:10am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:10am Pacific."
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September
10, 2025
Blogs
Vuelta a España stage 17: Giulio Pellizzari wins atop Alto de El Morredero for first pro victory "Tom Pidcock and Jai Hindley take podium spots and bonus seconds ahead of race leader Jonas Vingegaard." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Protesters Can’t Stop Pellizzari "Clad in the white jersey, Giulio Pellizzari opened his professional victory list in spectacular fashion by conquering the Alto de El Morredero on day 17 of La Vuelta 2025." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “We’re just pawns in a very large chess game:” Riders threaten to neutralize Vuelta if pro-Palestine protests disrupt race "The peloton - through the riders' union CPA - has voted to neutralize racing in the event of disruption, preventing stage winners on future affected stages." by Callum Devereux (road.cc) (credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Israel Premier Tech rider: ‘Vuelta organizers deserve a yellow card’ "Tom Van Asbroeck speaks up about rider safety amid protests at La Vuelta a España." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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If not because of protests, then because of something else: Brand new Vuelta uphill finish possibly in jeopardy "The wind is so strong that the Vuelta organization is considering a Plan B, according to Heriberto Frade on social media. “At this time of day, the wind on El Morredero is extremely strong." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rested Pogacar warms up for world championships in Canada "Tadej Pogacar says a 47-day break since his latest Tour de France triumph has left him rested and ready to launch his build up to the world championships with two races in Canada." AFP (sports.yahoo.com) (Anne-Christine POUJOULAT) Van der Poel settles into Crans-Montana ahead of world title bid "Dutch star arrives early to prep for altitude, scout course and chase first mountain bike world championship." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool Daily Dope: 4 Banned Substances gets British bicyclist banned 6 years "United Kingdom Anti-Doping (UKAD) announced British amateur cyclist Matthew Hutt has been banned 6 years after testing positive for 4 different Anabolic Androgenic Steroid substances prohibited by the World Anti-Doping Agency." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23rd-September 14th, Spain, Stage 17 (O Barco de Valdeorras → Alto de El Morredero, 143.2km) Live
video Wednesday from 8:30am
Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around 8:00am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 5:30am Pacific."
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September
10, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Vuelta time trial cut to just 12.2km amid security concerns "The pivotal stage 18 time trial at the Vuelta a España has been cut to just 12.2km in length due to security concerns in Valladolid. The stage was originally due to be 27.2km long." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Domestique Tour Féminin de l'Ardeche stage 2 canceled due to French 'Block Everything' protests "The stage was cancelled at the last minute' say race organizers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mike Woods gives bummer of a Grand Prix update "Les Grand Prix Cyclistes de Quebec et de Montreal are this week." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Moto rider causes crash at Venezuelan bike race by cutting across sprint finish "Social media video shows the moment an official climbs off the motorbike in the closing meters before the motorcyclist turns to leave the course, heading into the path of oncoming sprinters." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (@TorresMouzza/Twitter) Specialized Diverge 4: First ride review of the brand's most versatile bike "The most versatile bike in Specialized lineup doubles down on future trends while adjusting its approach to compliance." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Logan Jones-Wilkins) Apple Watch Ultra 3 Hands-On: Satellite Messaging & Everything Detailed! "Apple has just announced the Apple Watch Ultra 3, and as expected, added satellite messaging as well as a larger and brighter display. That’s in addition to a number of other hardware and software improvements. Beyond this, the company announced the Apple Watch Series 11, as well as the new Apple Watch SE 3." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Wahoo Kickr Bike Pro Hands-On: Everything You Need To Know! "Wahoo now has their new KICKR Bike Pro, which takes their existing KICKR Bike and makes a number of tweaks to what Wahoo calls the bike’s core “touch points”, which means the areas that your hands and butt touch. Your feet don’t count here." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Garmin's launches new Edge head units - They are bigger but are they better? "The Edge 550 and 850 have a larger screen size but also offer new training and safety features as well as improved battery life." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Garmin) Castelli says "Performance cycling will never be the same again" with what it hopes is your new best waterproof cycling jacket "Castelli have teamed up with Polartec® on a new material called AirCore™ which it seems pretty confident will transform your view of waterproof and breathable clobber, without forever chemicals." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Castelli) Geraint Thomas admits feeling “broken” following the end of his legendary career "Two days later, on his podcast Watts Occurring with Luke Rowe, Thomas gave the most candid account yet of what that moment truly felt like." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com The Most Overused Word In Bike Reviews, and Why We Need It "Terms like “supportive,” “capable,” “stiff,” and “compliant” are well worn bike-review cliches. But Travis thinks they’re far overshadowed by one little word that, for better or worse, is essential when discussing gear." Travis Engel (theradavist.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dry Lube vs Wet Lube: Which Is Best for Your Bike Chain? "Wet lubes are a really great option when wax is not an option. Dry lube will cause serious premature wear to your chain, cassette, and chainrings." (silca.cc) (Credits not Found) Column
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September
10, 2025
Videos
Giro della Toscana: Isaac del Toro wins with solo attack across Monte Serra "Michael Storer outsprints Steff Cras for runner-up position from two-rider chase." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) He almost gave up mountain bike racing. Now he's a world champion "Keegan Swenson took his first world marathon MTB title in Switzerland." By Dennis Romboy (deseret.com) Maxime Schmid, Keystone via AP Lotoja Results: New record set at longest one-day race in America "The 43rd edition of the epic 207 mile Lotoja road race (Logan, Utah to Jackson Hole Mountain Resort, Wyoming) rolled out at o-dark-thirty Saturday morning September 6th with 1300 competitors from across America, Canada, Mexico, Costa Rica and even the Czech Republic." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sarah Van Dam to Visma Lease a Bike for 2026 "Victoria native signs three-year deal with Dutch squad." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Tour of Britain/X In
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Apple’s AirPods Pro 3 Offer In-Ear Heart Rate Sensor. Perfect for Indoor Cycling? "Apple just introduced some interesting tech that might appeal to the indoor training, Peloton, or spin bike crowd." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Apple) British company unveils non-folding electric bike that folds flat "Boost, a UK-based company better known for its electric bike conversion kits, has released a new electric bike that is designed to be as compact as possible, despite not being a folding eBike. Or at least, not a folding frame eBike." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Brompton G Line with Roller Frame 8-speed "A bigger Brompton that's great for anything from commuting to multi-day adventures." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image: road.cc) Best electric bikes 2025 - The cream of the crop "We’ve reviewed a lot of eBikes and these are our very favorites." By Alex Bowden (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo by Oli Pendrey Giro della Toscana - Memorial Alfredo Martini Live Streams "2025 Giro della Toscana September 10, Italy (Pontedera → Pontedera, 189.4km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:10am Eastern, 6:10am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:05am Pacific.
The
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6:10am Pacific."
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How To Bypass Paywalls: 16 Free Ways to Get Around Paywalls "We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) "BicyclingArt.com is the site for vintage cycling posters and prints. They are the number one source for vintage cycling posters and fine art prints. A large selection of contemporary artwork and vintage print items are available and their selection is growing daily." (bicyclingart.com) |
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