Column
One
September
15, 2025
Blogs
'It was only my third ever gravel race' - Lizzie Hermolle and Connor Swift win British National Gravel Championships "Event's fourth edition took place in Yorkshire’s Dalby Forest." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Red On Sports / James York) Virginia's Blue Ridge CO Cross: Rochette and Strohmeyer go back-to-back with C2 victories in Roanoke "Bakker and Mani earn podiums on Sunday for elite women while Brunner repeats in second ahead of Werner for elite men." (usacycling.org) (Image credit: Bruce Buckley / Trek USCX Media via cyclingnews.com) Simon says: Don’t buy new wheels - A second aero helmet will make you faster for less "Why we need to stop worrying about looking silly and embrace the absurdity of cycling." By Simon von Bromley (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit Simon von Bromley / Our Media) In
The News
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Protests, Chaos, and Breakthrough Performances in a Grand Tour to Forget "A Beautiful Disaster." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Riders stage makeshift podium after Vuelta finale cancelled amid Madrid protests "With official ceremony scrapped, teams improvise late-night celebration in hotel parking lot for La Vuelta a España." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: VIsma Lease a Bike / X 'It will only get worse' - Kwiatkowski issues warning after protests stop Vuelta "The Ineos Grenadiers rider has expressed regret at the cancellation of the final stage of the Vuelta a España and questioned the role of "the UCI and the responsible bodies." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It’s very bad for cycling that the protesters managed to get what they wanted' - Vuelta a España ends with no final stage and a podium ceremony in a parking lot "Teams came together for a makeshift ceremony after a disrupted day in Madrid." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bram Berkien/Team Visma Lease a Bike) "They threw thumbtacks, people were jumping off bridges with ropes to stop cars - We were in danger" "From the outside, it may have looked like another Spanish three-weeker framed by colorful roadside protests, but from the inside, riders felt increasingly trapped in the middle of a political storm." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Gorewear Spinshift Windbreaker "Top-performing premium windproof with excellent breathability and a teeny bit of rain protection." by Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
Two
September
15, 2025
Today's
Trending Articles
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Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Vuelta white jersey Riccitello leaves Israel Premier Tech for Decathlon "A day after winning the best young rider classification at the Vuelta a España, Matthew Riccitello has confirmed that he will ride for the ambitious Decathlon CMA CGM in 2026." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) McNulty realizes how unique Pogacar’s gesture and UAE’s bizarre dominance was: "Tadej asked if I wanted to try a solo" "Brandon McNulty won Sunday’s GP Montréal in a very special way. UAE Team Emirates XRG did everything they could to make the race brutally hard, and to give team leader Tadej Pogacar an early launch." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (screenshot) Check out the Tudor timepiece the winners of the GP Québec et Montréal won "Julian Alaphilippe and Brandon McNulty got a special present from their wins at Les Grand Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Matthew Pioro 2025 Grinduro: Nostalgia Wins "Grinduro was the first of its kind - a gravel race inspired by the enduro race format, where only specific segments were timed." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson USA Gran Fondo National Championship results: 26 Stars n Stripes jerseys awarded "26 USA Cycling Gran Fondo National Championship titles, complete with national champion jerseys, were awarded on Sunday 14 September at Gran Fondo Maryland, just outside the nation’s capital." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Five cool gravel things coming soon from Cervelo, Scribe, Favero, Zefal and Trimetals "From string-spoked wheels to speedy gravel bikes, here's a first look at the latest gravel tech we have in for review - plus some surprisingly gravel-friendly road pedals." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Citi Bike steals the show at Swatch Nines "From big air to freeride lines, the Swatch Nines delivered its usual madness, but it was Schofield's viral run on a rental bike that had everyone talking." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist to cross US with just a 'bag for life' "Matt Garman, from Brighton, left San Diego on Sunday and was expecting to reach St Augustine Florida on October 27th in a bid to raise money for Rockinghorse Children's Charity." By Jacob Panons (bbc.com) Photo: Cision Reasons to have Strava even if you don't care about KOMs and rankings "We can find great utility in this application even if we are not fans of social networks and our only goal on the bike is simply to ride." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (strava.com) Tout Terrain launches a new Select model with AXS, Carbon Components & Special-Edition Color "Tout Terrain is leaning into the sportier side of riding with the launch of its latest Select model: Ceres GT Select 6.4. A name first added to the German brand’s lineup late last year." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
September
15, 2025
Videos
How to watch the 2025 UCI Road World Championships live: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2025 UCI Road World Championships live? Whether you're in the United Kingdom, Europe, the United States, Australia or elsewhere, this guide explains exactly where and how you can stream every stage, with full TV schedules and a list of live broadcasters." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot Pogacar 'regains confidence' in Montreal ahead of Rwanda Worlds "The world champion returned to action in Canada at the weekend, and he warmed up for the defense of his title with a striking display at the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Alaphilippe, Seixas and Ferrand-Prévot lead formidable French squads for Rwanda Worlds "French fans will be excited heading into the World Championships in Rwanda with the current form and results of some of their top riders." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How Tom Pidcock’s Vuelta podium can be a springboard for greater things "It was hardly the first consideration at the end of a chaotic Vuelta a Espana marred by protests and public disorder, but you had to feel for Tom Pidcock." Tom Cary (sports.yahoo.com) Getty Images/Dario Belingheri Cycling Transfers: More riders set for Hincapie's Modern Adventure team "Riley Pickrell to join from IPT, Leo Hayter and several others linked with American team." By Daniel Benson (dnlbenson.substack.com) (Image Credit not Found) Apple AirPods Pro 3 with Heart Rate: Sports & Fitness Review "When Apple surprises me, it doesn’t tend to be some flashy feature that blows the rest of the world away. Instead, it tends to be them doing something slightly out of their usual swim lane, or their norms." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Jonas Vingegaard's Red Cervélo S5 "He might not have been able to get into town with his tour winning bike, but he still chose to paint it red." By Joe Baker (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bram Berkien) World Champion's bike: Jenny Rissveds' Canyon Lux WC CFR "Jenny Rissveds has been crowned XCO World Champion in Crans-Montana, Switzerland, on a mountain bike as special as her performance." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo Canyon Why Can’t We Build Bike Lanes? "The process of building public-facing projects is now so complicated that it actually prevents infrastructure from being created at all." By Peter Abraham (cyclingwest.com) 5+ year review: The gear that’s lasted me half a decade or more "These aren’t just “pretty good” products. These are the pieces of gear that have earned a permanent spot on my bike or in my toolkit." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
One
September
14, 2025
Vuelta a España ends in (expected) chaos: Riders halted by protests, stage canceled, no podium ceremony "The 21st stage of the Vuelta a España ended in drama. The final stage began with festivities, but when the riders entered the circuit in Madrid, it quickly became clear that massive protests afflicted the Spanish capital." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (AP/Manu Fernández) Protesters denounce Israel Premier Tech cycling team at Montreal Grand Prix "Mayor: "They had thumbtacks and glass. They are violent and encouraged by statements from others, including the Spanish prime minister." By The Canadian Press (ctvnews.ca) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com Vuelta a España Stage 21 - Protestors block the road "The final stage of the Vuelta a España canceled." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Grand Prix Stuttgart & Region: Eleonora Gasparrini does it again with canny late attack "Italian holds off Cat Ferguson in thrilling finale." (procyclingstats.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I need a beer' - Kuss toasts birthday on Bola del Mundo "The Eagle of Durango reflected on what was an excellent day for Visma | Lease a Bike, who are set to win their fifth Vuelta a España in seven editions." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Unipublic/Cxcling/Naike Ereñozaga "This result could change the trajectory of his career" - Tom Pidcock & Matthew Riccitello celebrated as Vuelta breakthroughs by Bruyneel and Martin "Two riders stand out for making significant breakthroughs: Tom Pidcock and Matthew Riccitello." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via israelpremiertech.com “We genuinely believed we could win the Red Jersey” - Matxin and UAE not content with seven Vuelta stage wins "Despite walking away from the 2025 Vuelta a Espana with seven stage victories - more than double that of any other team - UAE Team Emirates XRG leaves Spain with a lingering sense of unfinished business." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com Juan Ayuso waves goodbye to UAE after dramatic Vuelta campaign "Over the three weeks, Ayuso picked up two stage victories, faced criticism for not offering enough support to his Portuguese teammate, and saw his upcoming departure from the Emirati squad become official." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23rd-September 14th, Spain, Stage 21 (Robledo de Chavela → Bola del Mundo. Puerto de Navacerrada, 164.8km) Live
video Sunday
from 10:30am Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
10:20am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 7:40am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
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Column
Two
September
14, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal: Brandon McNulty and Tadej Pogačar finish one-two in UAE Team Emirates domination at WorldTour race "Quinn Simmons give USA two riders on podium with third-place finish." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca Trofeo Mateotti & GP Fourmies results - Isaac del Toro with Another win; Paul Magnier sprints to French classic win "The GP de Fourmies and the Trofeo Mateotti, have had high-level winners." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Lorena Wiebes wins La Choralis Fourmies Féminine for 10th one-day victory of season "Lara Gillespie second, Gladys Verhulst-Wild third in Fourmies bunch sprint." (teamvismaleaseabike.com) (Image credit: Rhode Van Elsen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour Féminin de l'Ardeche: Monica Trinca Colonel wins final stage and overall "Italian triumphs solo on hilly stage with Évita Muzic going second in sprint against Maeva Squiban." (procyclingstats.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marta Cavalli retires from cycling at age of 27 "The Flèche Wallonne and Amstel Gold Race winner's career was blighted by crashes in recent years, and the 2025 season in the colors of Picnic PostNL proved to be the last of her career." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The
races will be shown Sunday on YouTube starting at about
1:00am Pacific. (Image credit: Red On Sports)
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Ciovita Apex Polartec Adventure Gilet- Could this be the most versatile item of clothing in your cycling wardrobe? "Light, warm, breathable, and packable, Ciovita's Adventure gilet has an uncanny ability to be just right, whatever the weather." By Neal Hunt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal Live Streams "2025 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal September 14, Canada (Montréal → Montréal, 209.1km) Live
video Sunday from 10:00am Eastern, 7:00am Pacific - Finish
at around 12:15pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 7:00am
Pacific."
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Column
Three
September
14, 2025
Videos
Isabella Holmgren completes double gold run at U23 world championships "Canadian wins XCO world title after dominating short track event last week." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UCI MTB World Championships: Alan Hatherly destroys the competition to defend elite XCO title "South African solos to victory for almost eight of the nine laps." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: FABRICE COFFRINI/AFP via Getty Images) After underwhelming worlds, what does Mathieu van der Poel do next? "All rain, no rainbows for Dutch star in Switzerland." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Van der Poel pays for strong start with collapse at MTB World Championship, dominant Hatherly defends world title "Van der Poel had to come from behind due to a poor starting position, but quickly moved up after the starting shot." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: SWpix.com/UCI 'Del Toro's a superstar' - Canadian WorldTour races organizers in talks for new Mexican event "The organizers of the Canadian WorldTour events, the GP de Québec and GP de Montreal, have confirmed that they are in active discussions for a new WorldTour race in Mexico." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Harry Talbot Movistar strengthens for 2026 with signing of one of Spain's premier climbers "In a move that blends ambition with homegrown pride, Movistar Team has announced the signing of Spanish climber Juan Pedro López on a two-year deal." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Canyon Endurace AllRoad "A proper all-rounder with a great spec and rideability for not a lot of cash." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) The Hidden Problem With Derailleurs - And the Brand Trying to Solve It "This small company is solving some big issues facing mountain bike drivetrain components and I love it." By Deven McCoy (bikemag.com) (Image Credit not Found) U23 Women at 4:30am US Eastern, 1:30am Pacific. Elite Men at
7:30am US Eastern, 4:30am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 12:55am
Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) Photo: Stefan
Voitl
Column
One
September
13, 2025
Vuelta a España stage 20: Jonas Vingegaard smashes Queen stage solo win to seal overall race victory "João Almeida loses time as Vingegaard makes decisive attack on Bola del Mundo." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "White Jersey and 5th overall, it couldn’t have gone any better" - Matthew Riccitello completes dream Vuelta with impressive penultimate stage performance "On the slopes of the fearsome Bola del Mundo, Matthew Riccitello capped a breakthrough Grand Tour with a ride that delivered him not only the white jersey of best young rider, but also a place among the top five in the general classification." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Tim de Waele/Getty Images via velo.outside.com) After 2025 Vuelta hat trick Vingegaard has one hand on the trophy "The white jersey switches shoulders on the penultimate day." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Biggest performance of my career' - Pidcock's gutsy ride seals Vuelta podium "Tom Pidcock has illustrated his improvements as a GC racer over the past three weeks, but the British rider passed the final test with flying colors, to secure a podium finish at the Vuelta a España." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Queen stage of Vuelta comes close to stopping after protesters block route "Protesters spill onto road with 20 kilometers to go." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 5km cut from Vuelta’s Madrid finale as protesters threaten race’s final weekend "Pro-Palestinian and environmental protesters are targeting the final two stages in Madrid." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (AP Photo/Miguel Oses via yahoo.com) "João Almeida has no choice - He has to go for it" - Jonas Vingegaard will be pushed to the limit on final summit finish of La Vuelta says compatriot "As the 2025 Vuelta a Espana heads into its decisive final mountain stage, former pro and Eurosport analyst Matti Breschel believes the gloves must come off - and that João Almeida has no option but to attack Jonas Vingegaard if he wants to overturn the GC deficit." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a España set for brutal showdown on stage 20 "Final mountain battle offers one last chance to topple Vingegaard before Madrid procession." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2025 Vuelta a Espana August 23rd-September 14th, Spain, Stage 20 (Robledo de Chavela → Bola del Mundo. Puerto de Navacerrada, 164.8km) Live
video Saturday from 6:50am
Eastern, 3:50am Pacific - Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about 3:50am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
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Two
September
13, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Memorial Marco Pantani 2025: Michael Storer takes victory from breakaway "Alexandre Delettre takes second as breakaway companion Natnael Tesfazion takes third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "It's not my last chance" - Mathieu van der Poel insists MTB World Championship dream isn't now or never in 2025 "Mathieu van der Poel is no stranger to chasing rainbows - and this Sunday, he’s back on the hunt again." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Jeremy Vine has had enough of the online abuse and threats, and you can't blame him for that "Sadly no drivers watched the videos and thought 'Oh my gosh! I did just that the other day, and that poor rider must have been terrified!'" By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Is Visma Lease a Bike still targeting Davide Piganzoli? "Waiting for the official announcement" "The rumor came out of nowhere at the end of April, and a few months later, there is nothing but silence surrounding Davide Piganzoli and his possible transfer to Visma Lease a Bike." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike loses mega talent: Top junior climber signs with Uno-X Mobility "Uno-X Mobility has made a significant move for the future. The Norwegian team has signed Kristian Haugetun. The 16-year-old Norwegian will ride for the team from his native country, which means he will be leaving the training program of Visma Lease a Bike." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Uno-X Mobility Anti-Israel protests turn Spanish Vuelta cycling race into a diplomatic battleground "Protests targeting a team owned by a Canadian have repeatedly seized the limelight at the Vuelta." By Joseph Wilson (yahoo.com) (AP Photo/Miguel Oses) Muscle Cramps Have a Surprise Cause We Never Realized, Study Suggests "For athletes across all sports, few experiences are as agonizing as being forced to leave competition with a sudden muscle cramp. " By Michael Hales (livescience.com) (andreswd/E+/Getty Images) Meet the Onguza Bliksem Steel Gravel Bike: Hand-Made in Namibia, Will Ship Anywhere "The Bliksem is Onguza's most responsive fast gravel bike, with a 50mm tire clearance, designed for high-paced training and racing, while keeping the adventure fun on brutal terrain." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found via bikeradar.com) Lezyne Lite Drive "Simple yet sophisticated pump that combines good performance with low weight." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
Three
September
13, 2025
Videos
Jenny Rissveds fulfills the predictions and is proclaimed XCO world champion in Valais "The Swiss rider, the local favorite and winner of the Short Track title earlier this week won the XCO world champion in Valais." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca Finn Treudler of Switzerland blazes to gold at U23 world championships "Swiss rider delivers winning performance in Switzerland.. Cole Punchard gives Canada a silver medal, 54 seconds back, while Danish Gustav Pedersen takes third at 2:14." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Watch the 2025 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal live - Free in Canada "After a disappointing finish on Friday, look for Tadej Pogačar to exact his revenge on Mont Royal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How Julian Alaphilippe went slightly off script to win the Québec GP "The team had a plan. Its leader kinda followed it." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Grégoire Crevier 'I look back with mixed feelings' - Van Aert reflects on Visma's Québec shortcoming "Wout van Aert returned to action in Canada for the first time since the Lidl Deutschland Tour over two weeks ago, and ended 14th in his second appearance at the Grand Prix de Québec, leaving the Belgian with mixed feelings." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2025 GP Cycliste de Montreal: Full startlist - Part 2 of the Canadian Classics "The 2025 GP Cycliste de Québec takes place on September 14, 2025 with it being part 2 of the Canadian classics after the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Is this mysterious Q36.5 jacket hiding a wind protector, or a bib for the cafe stop? Plus zombies have taken over MyWhoosh, new saddles from Trek, Zwift Ride discounts + more "We're as puzzled as you are by the main subject of this Tech of the Week edition, and things don't get much clearer by the time you get to zombies infiltrating the virtual roads of MyWhoosh's indoor training platform." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (credit: main image credit: gravelingreview.com) I now wear these every day - Roll Recovery's Superplush recovery slides reviewed "Stability over squish: why Roll Recovery’s firm, structured recovery slides have become my daily go-to." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Roll Recovery) U23 Men at 5:00am US Eastern, 2:00am Pacific. Elite Women at
8:00am US Eastern, 5:00am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 1:40am
Pacific."
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Voitl
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