Column
One
September
24, 2025
UCI Road World Championships: Australia tops France to claim TTT title "Cobbled Kigali climb proves critical as Italy sweeps bronze." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Ones to watch - Worlds Championship Women's U23 Road Race "For the first time in history, the UCI road world championships is holding separate events for the women's U23 category." By Katy Madgwick (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Worlds 2025: Five challengers with the power to test Pogacar and Evenepoel? "Obviously there are two main protagonists for the race, Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel, but there are others who might have the power to trouble them." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Harry Talbot Fizik Vega Carbon "Featherweight, brutally stiff, and now with a wider fit - a top-tier race shoe." by Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Best budget cycling glasses 2025 reviewed: Cheap sunglasses "Budget-friendly eye protection for your riding." by Katherine Moore (cyclist.co.uk) (Image: © Will Jones) via cyclingnews.com Daily Dope: Colombian cycling in the spotlight with two new doping cases "Latest anti-doping news from around the world." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Huawei Watch GT 6 Series And Watch Ultimate 2 Debut With Cycling Features And 21-Day Battery Life "Huawei has officially launched its Watch GT 6 series and the Watch Ultimate 2 at an event in Paris, unveiling a lineup focused on enhanced cycling features, advanced health tracking, and long-lasting battery life." By Paulo Montenegro (ubergizmo.com) (Image Credit not Found) World Championship Live Streams "2025 UCI Road World Championships September 21-28, Kigali, Rwanda (Kigali → Kigali, 41.8km) Live
video Wednesday from 6:20am Eastern, 3:20am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
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Two
September
24, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Today's
Trending Articles
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Omloop van het Houtland: Tim Merlier dominates sprint for 15th victory of the season "Belgian fast man beats Max Kanter and Arne Marit to the line in Lichtervelde." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Worlds 3025 Road Race Preview "This weekend’s Kigali World Championship road races will mark the first time world-class racing has taken place in Africa, on a brutal course where only the strongest will survive." By Jordan Cheyne (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Fame is hard to handle; I'd rather be rich and not famous" - Peter Sagan shares his personal view "In a recent conversation with Topcycling, he shared details of his life after retirement from professional cycling, making it clear that his retirement is not the end of his media presence." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "We believe it's the future of cycling gear" - Modular carbon storage system hopes to replace "clunky saddlebags" with "aerodynamic capsule" featuring 300-lumen brake-sensing rear light "Have we really become stuck with outdated saddlebags? The makers of this "revolutionary" new mounting and storage system think they've got a better idea." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: PakBrite) "I don’t know why everyone’s talking about it so much" - Tom Pidcock unmoved by Kigali Worlds altitude and air-quality concerns "I don’t really think it’s proper altitude,” Pidcock told Cycling Pro Net ahead of Sunday’s road race. “I don’t know why everyone’s talking about it so much. Maybe there’s a bit of air pollution, but I don’t think it’s too bad." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Arkea's hopes of survival dwindling as October 1 deadline looms "Arkéa B&B Hotels manager Emmanuel Hubert has conceded that hopes have all but faded for his team to secure a new sponsor and avoid folding at the end of this season." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) US Customs detaining bikes made by Giant over forced-labor allegations "The ruling appears to apply to products sold under Giant's brands or produced by Giant in Taiwan for other brands.
I’ve Tried Every Cycling Water Bottle - This Is the Only One Worth Buying "The perfect cycling water bottle exists - and I finally found it after 20 years of riding." By Pam Moore (creators.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
September
24, 2025
Israel confirms riders for European championships amid security measures "After protests disrupted the Vuelta, Israeli cyclists are set to race in France, prompting organizers to reinforce security and coordinate closely with state authorities." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com Pogacar's brilliance, Evenepoel's belief and the duel that defines the Worlds "Remco Evenepoel took a crushing victory in round one in the individual time trial, but Tadej Pogacar remains the overwhelming favorite to retain his title in the elite men's road race." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I stand for the truth. I stand with Charlie Kirk' - Chloé Dygert appears to break UCI rules on political messaging at World Championships "Team USA rider displayed message in support of assassinated American during the elite women's time trial." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Alaphilippe, Evenepoel, Van der Poel and Pogacar: The last five men’s world champions "The last five editions of the men’s World Championships have told very different stories." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Van der Poel not going is a shame, Vingegaard isn’t known for one-day classics” - Geraint Thomas sees differing levels of regret for Kigali Worlds biggest absentees "As the men’s peloton prepares for what’s being dubbed the “hardest Worlds ever” in Kigali, Geraint Thomas has shared his thoughts on the race, the course, and the elite names both present and absent." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Baby Giro winner Jakob Omrzel to turn pro early with Bahrain Victorious for 2026 "Originally expected to remain at the U23 level until 2026, the young Slovenian climber's performances this year has accelerated his progression to cycling's highest level." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mike’s African Adventure: Team Building Activities "Cycling across Uganda may not sound like a grand expedition compared to trans-continental treks, but for Mike’s small group it’s become an unforgettable ride filled with community, resilience, and friendship." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I can't remember the last time I had a puncture and knew about it' - Can we dare to dream of a post-puncture reality? "Feel like you're getting fewer and fewer punctures? You're not alone, but where will it end?" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cateye Nano60 Rear Bike Light "Long-running and bright for its modest size and weight – but side visibility and waterproofing could better." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
One
September
23, 2025
Blogs
School exams and family altitude camps deliver Megan Arens to junior time trial world title "Unorthodox preparation pays off for Dutch rider who claims gold for Netherlands at World Championships." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) America's Ashlin Barry finishes second in junior men's time trial at Road World Championships, as Michiel Mouris wins "USA junior TT champion claims first Road Worlds medal." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Ashlin Barry earns silver in world junior time trial championship "Ashlin Barry, racing for USA Cycling, had a much better 2025 worlds Junior time trial than in 2024, earning silver a year after a start house delay saw him place ninth." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "It’s really disappointing" - Dutch journalist questions Demi Vollering's post time trial statements "The air quality is different here of course, but I didn’t struggle too much with the heat itself. My heart rate was just really high today, and I need to sit down, review everything and see what it was. But I think everybody struggled. If I can be third with these legs, then it shows how hard it was for everyone." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Australia favorites, but Worlds mixed relay has yet to make a real impact "The mixed relay team time trial was introduced to the Worlds schedule in 2019, but the format has never quite added up the potential of the concept." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Electric Mini Pump Group Test - Gimmick or Game-Changer? "Everything is electric these days, from derailleurs to dropper posts. Now it’s the turn of the humble pump." By Christoph Staudinger (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter World Championship Live Streams "2025 UCI Road World Championships September 21-28, Kigali, Rwanda (Kigali → Kigali, 22.6km) Live
video Tuesday from 4:35am Eastern, 1:35am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 1:35am
Pacific."
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Two
September
23, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Jack Burke wins first ‘Everesting World Championship’ on Mount Etna "Canadian wins grueling event in Sicily in 7.5 hours." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel loses key teammate as Tiesj Benoot ruled out of road worlds with illness "Belgian veteran tests positive for covid, forced to skip his main target of the fall season." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Theoretically, he is the only man who could become world champion" - Dutch pundit continues to see Tadej Pogacar as the sole favorite for World Championships "Tadej Pogacar is not the man of the moment at the Kigali World Championships but he is the one that everyone has their eyes on." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago From Evenepoel to Hirschi: What became of the past ten U23 and junior world champions? "Where are they now?" By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'This moment will stand as a reference point in the history of cycling:' UAE Team Emirates XRG set record for wins in a season "Tadej Pogačar took 16 of them, but Brandon McNulty sealed the deal at the Tour de Luxembourg on Sunday." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Racers pay tribute to Nino Schurter's career and influence "Competitors, teammates and Canadians say what the G.O.A.T. meant to them." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Bartek Wolinski / Red Bull Content Pool Rediscovering the Competitive Edge Post-Fatherhood "Rediscovering the joys of competition and big goals after a break." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne Universal Strap "Neat, easy-to-use and functional strap for flexible carrying." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image: road.cc) Magene PES-515 Power Meter "I installed the 170mm Magene unit on my gravel bike and paired it to my Hammerhead Karoo. I then set my gravel bike up on my Neo 2 and did some testing; dual recording the power from both devices to see how they compared." by Ric Stern · (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ejecting Helmet Panels Land New RLS Safety Tech Top Spot on Virginia Tech’s Ratings "RLS is an acronym for Release Layer System, and is a brand-new helmet safety technology being introduced today." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/RLS) Column
Three
September
23, 2025
Videos
‘One of the biggest talents of his generation:’ Meet America’s most promising new cycling star, teen Ashlin Barry "Seventeen years old and destined for the sport’s biggest stage - just like his parents." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel's father hints at Hour Record as future challenge "His father Patrick suggests that the Hour Record, the historic test that has long tempted cycling’s greatest riders, might be the kind of challenge to attract him next." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Riding a bike faster means turning the pedals harder, so is understanding of today's training techniques really helping people go faster "Have power meters, heart-rate monitors and training software made any difference to how we train?" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Future) Wahoo patent suggests plan for new 'side-to-side' tilting exercise bike "Brand files patent for its first smart bike with 'rocking base." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Wahoo/USPTO) The politics and safety concerns overshadowing Rwanda’s first Cycling World Championships "Authoritarian regimes and cycling in the 21st century seem to go hand in hand, with Amnesty International warning of “enforced disappearances, arbitrary detention, excessive use of force, unfair trials and restrictions on the right to freedom of expression” under Paul Kagame, who has ruled the country officially since 2000 and as de facto leader since the end of the Rwandan genocide in 1994." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne's Radar React light system warns you of traffic approaching without the need for an app or bike computer "Radar system alerts you to traffic without the need for a phone app or GPS bike computer." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Could this new helmet impact protection system be better than Mips? Canyon backs RLS tech that claims to "reduce the risk of concussion by 4x" versus conventional helmets "Canyon’s Deflectr Trail is the first RLS-equipped helmet available, and it’s already rated number one by independent tests conducted by researchers at Virginia Tech's Helmet Lab. RLS claims its tech will be appearing in other brands' helmets very soon." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Photo credit: RLS) SRAM update means T-Type is now faster, but is it fast enough? "Free upgrade ups the speed on Transmission derailleurs." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: SRAM Castelli Espresso Air Jacket "Warm and super-breathable - just don't expect it to keep the rain out." by Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
One
September
22, 2025
Blogs
Road World Championships: Jakob Söderqvist dominates under-23 men's time trial to earn title and the gold for Sweden "New Zealand's Nate Pringle earns silver with less than a second to third-placed Maxime Decomble of France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock via cyclingnews.com) Zoe Bäckstedt smashes under-23 time trial to win gold at UCI Road World Championships "Brit wins by almost two minutes after catching two riders." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ava Holmgren earns first Canadian top-10 of the 2025 Road World Championships "Zoe Bäckstedt wins under-23 time trial gold for Great Britain." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Pogacar 'dropped' by locals on rusty bikes the day after time trial loss "The Slovenian joined his girlfriend Urška Žigart and several other Slovenian teammates for a light training ride, only to be overtaken again. This time by locals on rusty old bikes who cruised past him on rusty bikes at more than 35kph" By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Instagram via idlprocycling.com) 'I can see myself in the rainbow jersey' - Ayuso won't settle for silver "Everyone will look first to Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel next Sunday in Kigali, but Juan Ayuso is not afraid to add his own name to the conversation." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Trek unveils first electric gravel bike: The 2026 Checkpoint+ brings torque, tech, and trail-ready features "It’s about time Trek gave us an electric gravel bike, and it looks like the wait might’ve been worth it. The Checkpoint+ looks great and seems to nail the details. The new TQ HPR60 motor is a smart upgrade, the clean integration looks fantastic, and the build options offer something for both performance-focused riders and long-haul adventurers." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) World Championship Live Streams "2025 UCI Road World Championships September 21-28, Kigali, Rwanda (Kigali → Kigali, 31.2km) Live
video Monday from 4:10am Eastern, 1:10am Pacific - Finish at
around 7:50am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 1:25am
Pacific."
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Two
September
22, 2025
Today's
Trending Articles
Live
Blog: Remco Evenepoel’s “humiliation” of Tadej Pogačar sends
cycling world crazy. Does “iconic blow” mean Pogačar is “not
that good” for road race? + more
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Cycling Event Can’t Override Rwanda’s Abuses "The celebration of international cycling’s flagship event cannot cover up Rwanda’s abusive human rights record." By Minky Worden (hrw.org) Photo © 2025 Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images 'I want to be the first one to get four in a row' - Remco Evenepoel eyes history books as he wins third time trial title at World Championships "Belgian catches Tadej Pogačar, who had a 2:30 headstart, on his way to victory in Kigali, Rwanda ." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix.com) The impressive Rwandan in the TT no one has ever heard of (until now) "Local rider Shemu Nsengiyumva takes surprise 25th, while Evenepoel dominates and even catches Pogačar at the 2025 UCI road world championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: @UCI_cycling UCI president blunders by congratulating Pogacar instead of Evenepoel on World TT title "UCI president David Lappartient found himself in an awkward spot on Sunday evening after congratulating the wrong rider on the men’s time trial world title in Kigali." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: X.com/UCI) 25 year-old Italian in coma after cardiac arrest during race "Italian media reports on Sunday Italian Kevin Bonaldo suffered a serious cardiac event in the final kilometers of the 58th Piccola Sanremo race outside Vicenza, Italy" Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tern updates folding "Goldilocks bike" the Vektron with belt drive and more powerful motor "The new P range is "juuust right" according to the brand." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) One of road cycling's most iconic shoes has finally been updated "The (Giro) Empire (SLX II) strikes back." By Ollie Smith (bikeradar.com) Photo: Jack Luke / Our Media Best packable rain jackets for cycling 2025: lightweight and waterproof jackets all tested in the harshest conditions "The best packable rain jackets can be stashed in a pocket when not needed, but will protect you from the rain when required, whilst still being breathable." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Chrome Industries Metropolis 40L Messenger LTD "Capacious, rugged and very quick and easy to use. But if speed of access is not your number one priority, there are downsides." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image: road.cc) Column
Three
September
22, 2025
Videos
'It's become too controversial around our brand' - Factor pushes for Israel Premier Tech name and registration change "Factor founder Rob Gitelis says a "full rebranding of the team" is needed for relationship to continue." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Everything hurts!" Illi Gardner crowned first ever Everesting world champion, despite "very nearly packing it in" after near collision with fox and nutrition woes "British climbing sensation wins women's title by an hour and a half at inaugural Everesting World Championships, as Jack Burke crowned men's winner." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Everesting) 'A nice circle, closing' - cross-country mountain biking's greatest Nino Schurter bids farewell "The former Olympic champion ended his career on home soil in Switzerland." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pro Log: Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser win ITT World Championships; UAE Team Emirates break Columbia HTC's season win record "The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including the action so far from the UCI World Championships in Kigali, Rwanda." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Photo: X.com via cyclist.co.uk) Egan Bernal dismisses rumor of transfer to Visma for 2026 "An improbable report that Bernal would leave Ineos for Visma next year has been promptly shut down by the Colombian champion." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Men killed cyclists after car chase in deadly case of mistaken identify "Alex Rose, 30, deliberately drove his black pick-up truck into William Birchard, 21, and Darren George, 22." By George Lithgow (independent.co.uk) (Photo Surrey Police) Castelli’s all-new winter cycling fabric, Fulcrum’s wavy rim all-road wheels, G's SunGod shades + more cool stuff from Moon and Chilli Technology "New fabrics, wavy rims, lights, cameras, and Geraint Thomas’ sunnies are among the products currently in for review at the road.cc HQ." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Canyon Tempr CFR Off-road shoe "Canyon’s Tempr CFR Off-road shoes are the German bike brand’s first step into the shoe business, a competitive market to establish a foothold in. These XC/gravel performance shoes come in at a premium price and boast an array of top-drawer specs and features - has Canyon produced a winner?" Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Trek’s all-new Checkpoint+ SL "Trek just launched its first dedicated electric gravel bike, the Checkpoint+ SL. It retains the riding DNA of the original Checkpoint while adding a lightweight, natural-feeling electric assist that amplifies exploration without altering the essence of gravel riding." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) 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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