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September
30, 2025
Blogs
Cro Race: Paul Magnier continues winning streak with victory on stage 1 "Soudal Quick Step rider takes first race lead." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vingegaard faces rare one-day test at Euro champs: ‘I don’t know how to be good yet’ "The Dane is going for the white and blue jersey in France, but is lined up against a stacked field." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel’s race against time: From Kigali to Ardèche for the European Time Trial Championships "For Remco Evenepoel, the countdown to the European Time Trial Championships begins not on the start ramp in Ardèche, but in the skies between Africa and France." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "One moment he's defeated, and he's a whining child who's crying" - Remco Evenepoel blasted by Dutch pundit "The time-trial World Champion had chances of conquering another rainbow jersey last Sunday, but lost it due to childish behaviors according to Thijs Zonneveld." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago New Surly Straggler gravel bike gets updated geometry and three new sizes: "almost an unfair advantage," boasts US steel specialist "The Straggler has been updated for the first time in a decade, and looks like it has finally been brought bang up to date." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Rouvy: Real Routes, AR Challenges, and Winter Training Motivation "As indoor cycling season approaches, the PEZ crew has been putting Rouvy to the test - and it’s clear this platform offers a fresh alternative to enhance indoor cycling sessions letting you ride real routes from your own pain cave." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) UCI suspends Portuguese Continental team for doping violations "APHotels & Resorts - Tavira - SC Farense will serve a 20-day suspension in October and November following the biological passport cases of Venceslau Fernandes and Delio Fernandez Cruz over the past twelve months." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo via UCI "We take this seriously" - Shimano pays subcontractors compensation over fair trade violation affecting 121 companies "Japan's Fair Trade Commission highlights concerns over outsourced manufacturing terms, as components giant apologizes and confirms steps to rectify situation." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Cro Race Live Streams "2025 Cro Race LIVE September 30-October 5, Croatia; Stage 1 (Split → Sinj, 162.5km) Live
video Tuesday from 8:00am Eastern, 5:00am Pacific - Finish
at around 6:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:00am
Pacific."
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September
30, 2025
Podcasts,
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Men's European Championship ITT Preview: Can anyone stop Remco Evenepoel? "The 2025 edition of the UEC elite men's individual time trial European Championships in the Drôme-Ardèche, France, is set to feature one of the most stacked fields in recent times, including the newly crowned three-time world champion Remco Evenepoel as well as Filippo Ganna, Josh Tarling and many more." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Today's
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Doull seeks 'growth' with Team Visma move "Owain Doull says he is looking for "how much room for growth" he still has after switching to Team Visma Lease a Bike for the next two seasons." (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Road World Championships are chaos, and that’s what makes them special, even if this year’s courses left a lot to be desired "Taking everything you know about cycling away for one race a year is fun, actually." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com/Alex Whitehead) 7 things you didn’t know about Magdeleine Vallieres, Canada’s first-ever Elite Road Race World Champion "The reason many people have never heard of Magdeleine is that she is almost always supporting her teammates," says teammate Kristen Faulkner." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Magdeleine Vallieres's shock World Championships victory - And six other surprise winners "All eyes are always on the favorites at the Worlds - but sometimes it doesn't work out in their favor, as these riders prove." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit not Found) Magdeleine Vallières: ‘Lots of things will change for me now’ "Canada’s new world champion speaks about her big win, and eyes on Montreal 2026." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Suunto Vertical 2 In-Depth Review: It’s Got a Flashlight! "The best way to describe the new Suunto Vertical 2 is actually simply that of a slightly bigger Suunto Race 2, with more premium materials and a flashlight. Cause, that’s what this is." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Trek’s Tiny Bike Lights Get Faster USB-C Charging, More Run Time, Improved Visibility "Using a daytime running light is reported to lead to 33% fewer collisions, while making cyclists 240% more visible." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
September
30, 2025
Videos
Matteo Malucelli thwarts Alexander Kristoff in Le Tour de Langkawi stage 3 after tightest of sprint battles plays out despite early climbs through the jungle "Kristoff's teammate Eriend Blikra takes final spot on the podium in thinned bunch." (letourdelangkawi.my) (Image credit: Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi) Pedersen to take on Evenepoel and Ganna at the European Championship with this insane bike "Denmark will be at the start of the European Cycling Championships in France with an impressive selection." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Lang Distance Podcast. Israel Premier Tech claps back after Italian exclusion "The ProTeam was uninvited to the Giro dell’Emilia for fear of protests and disruptions." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Confirmed Montreal 2026 route gives Pogacar clear shot at Worlds hat trick "The UCI has officially approved and unveiled the routes for the 2026 World Championships in Montreal." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) In
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Roval unveils brand new 1,131g Alpinist CLX III wheels and integrated cockpit... does this lightweight launch mean a fresh Specialized road bike is coming? "Roval has ironed out some issues with the Alpinist II one-piece cockpit by flattening the top section and increasing size range, while the third iteration of the Alpinist wheels are 134g lighter per pair." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Photo credit: Specialized) Lezyne Saddle Drive 250 Rear Light "Premium feel and clever design, yet not really better than 'regular' units - and in some ways worse." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image credit: road.cc) Boardman Men's Windproof Jacket "Nicely done budget top that proves very useful for UK riding - so long as it doesn't rain, anyway." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) (Image: road.cc) 2025 Tour de Langkawi Live Streams "2025 Le Tour de Langkawi September 28-October 5, Malaysia; Stage 3 (Gerik → Pasir Puteh, 198.2km) Live video Monday from 10:15pm Eastern, 7:15pm Pacific - Finish at around 12:55am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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September
29, 2025
Blogs
5 amazing Magdeleine Vallières moments at the road worlds "What. A. Day. Magdeleine Vallières made history on Saturday, becoming the first elite Canadian rider to win the world road championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tom Pidcock battles to 10th in World Championships road race after the ‘most unenjoyable race’ of his year "The Yorkshireman fell out of contention after being in a five man group chasing the eventual winner, Tadej Pogačar." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "My saddle dropped completely" - Evenepoel's monumental anger at the World Championships "The Belgian, who arrived with high morale after winning gold in the time trial, suffered a mishap when a pothole caused his saddle to suddenly drop,." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) So long, and thanks for all the fish - 2025 UCI road worlds "From start to finish, the first world championships in Africa were unforgettable." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Israel Premier Tech argue "threats of violence have disrupted our sport" after team removed from major one-day race over protest fears "Organizer of Giro dell'Emilia insists decision made "for the safety of all athletes, staff and spectators", but team says decision "extremely regrettable." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: SWpix.com/Simon Wilkinson) How to watch the 2025 UEC European Road Championships live: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2025 UEC European Road Championships in France 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 race of the event, with a list of live broadcasters." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) No Worlds, yet Van der Poel triumphs with 'alternative Ryder Cup' win over swimming legend Phelps "As part of an advertising tie-in with the Ryder Cup, Van der Poel engaged in a golf showdown with 23-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps at the invitation of his sponsor Whoop." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist’s way too early predictions for the six upcoming UCI Road World Championships "Can Tadej Pogačar realistically win the rainbow jersey four years on the trot? Yes, but there is hope on the horizon for the rest of the peloton." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Cycling Canada / UCI via cyclingnews.com) Posedla Joyseat Ultra Saddle Review "Posedla is the brainchild of two cyclists with sore butts who wondered why there were no fully custom saddle options and then decided to fill that gap in the market with 3D printing." By Brandon Bilyeu (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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September
29, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'A fair battle' - Sprint showdown in Le Tour de Langkawi evens up as Arvid De Kleijn buckles back into the winner's seat after injury-interrupted season "Dutch rider makes it one for one in battle with Matteo Malucelli as he looks to continue Langkawi reign." By ADAM ZAMRI (thestar.com.my) (Image credit: Petronas Le Tour de Langkawi via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar vs Evenepoel: Round 2 at the European Championships? Strava data suggest the Slovenian could be in for a fight in France "The European Cycling Championships are just around the corner, and the two-time Olympic champion can still draw courage from the statistics." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: X.com) Juliette Labous and Toms Skujiņš elected to the UCI Athletes’ Commission "As Toms Skujiņš was the only male candidate to submit his candidacy before the candidacy submission deadline, his appointment for the next term of the UCI Athletes' Commission had already been confirmed by the UCI on 22 September." (fr.uci.org) (Credits not Found) Reeb Cycles Sam’s Pants Gravel Bike Review "The Sam’s Pants is, according to my opinion, but in typical Reeb Cycles manner, it’s got attitude, is incredibly well made, and is void of ostentation." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson Rapha updates its Pro Team Shadow range ready for winter "The new line features a proprietary PFAS-free single-layer membrane designed to offer protection and breathability." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha) Should You Take a Pre-Workout Supplement Before a Ride? "Here’s what you need to know about the popular powders filling everyone’s checkout carts." By Samantha Lefave (bicycling.com) Photo Tara Moore//Getty Images Five cool things for winter cycling from Boardman, Velocio, Endura, Gorewear and Galibier (and maybe 20 extra watts) "Check out the latest and coolest winter gear we have on test right now, with full reports on the way." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Check Out Hope RX40 Carbon Gravel Wheels on Fast Pro5 Hubs & New Tech4 EVO Brakes "Hope has a new set of premium UK-made carbon RX40 gravel wheels built wider and lighter for the “go anywhere” gravel crowd." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Panaracer GravelKing X1 TLR Review: Plush, confidence inspiring, and rapid in a straight line "The Color Edition X1s proved to be a supple allrounder with plenty of durability." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Andy Turner) 2025 Tour de Langkawi Live Streams "2025 Le Tour de Langkawi September 28-October 5, Malaysia; Stage 2 (Padang Besar → Kepala Batas, 166.1km) Live video from 10:20pm Eastern, 7:20pm Pacific - Finish at around 12:01am Pacific. (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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Alexa Plus is smarter - But it’s not yet smart enough "I’ve been using Alexa Plus for the last few months as part of its Early Access program, and while the new assistant is off to a promising start, it’s still clearly a work in progress." By Jennifer Pattison Tuohy (theverge.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
September
29, 2025
Videos
What next for Tadej Pogacar? "The Slovenian's 2025 season is already a resounding success but that doesn't mean he's done with winning just yet." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Roadside Rwanda: Tadej Reigns, Rwanda Shines "On this weekend, even more so than Tadej, Remco, or Magdeleine Vallieres, the real star was Kigali, which pulled off an impeccably run event." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Worlds 2025 Wrap Up: Questions & Answers "World Championships week is always a whirlwind of questions, predictions, and “what-ifs,” and the 2025 edition in Kigali, Rwanda, delivered on every front." By Jake Lifson (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Mike Fee “It’s a bit much” - Thymen Arensman believes brutal world championships course was too difficult "It was tough, as everyone expected and will say," Arensman admitted to In de Leiderstrui, after struggling on Mount Kigali." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) L’Etape Ireland: 17 year-old Hugh Mulhearne drops everyone to win by 16 minutes "Up-and-coming 17 year-old Hugh Og Mulhearne soloed to victory by 16 minutes on the 150 kilometer course with 2000 meters of climbing." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cédric Vasseur removed from role as Cofidis appoint new manage "Former pro cyclist Raphaël Jeune has been named the new general manager of Cofidis the team announced on Monday." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Cofidis via cyclingnews.com) Charm City CX Day 2: Maghalie Rochette overcomes flat tire for back-to-back victories in Baltimore "Eric Brunner uses Mansion Hill accelerations to defeat Andrew Strohmeyer and overtake US champion for USCX lead." (usacycling.org) (Image credit: Bruce Buckley via cyclingnews.com) Prince Albert wraps up cycling championships without Princess Charlene "Prince Albert II is the 32nd hereditary ruler of the principality of Monaco and the only son of Rainier III, Prince of Monaco, and Grace Kelly, a former American actress." By Fatima Hassan (jang.com.pk) (Image Credit not Found) If you had any talent people would get offended if you didn't make the most of it "Dr Hutch was regularly told that he was wasting his time if he didn't try road racing." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Aeroe QuickLock Urban Backpack "Super-tough backpack-pannier solution that will fit almost any bike quickly and easily while looking sharp." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
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28, 2025
Never in doubt: Tadej Pogacar goes long for repeat Worlds win in Rwanda "Pogacar attacked with 104km to go, and he was alone for the last 66km to claim a crushing victory ahead of Remco Evenepoel (Belgium), while Ben Healy (Ireland) took bronze. " By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca "I had the sense I could ride with Tadej, but cycling is a mechanical sport" - Remco Evenepoel claims silver in Kigali despite three bike changes "In the end, the Belgian star had to settle for silver, 1 minute 28 seconds behind Tadej Pogacar, but his performance under extraordinary circumstances demonstrated both resilience and tactical intelligence." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bronze for Ben Healy "Another magnificently combative ride by Ben Healy earned him the bronze medal at the World Cycling Championships in the men’s road race, staged around the brutal mountainous terrain of Rwanda’s capital, Kigali." Ian O'Riordan (irishtimes.com) Photograph: Anne-Christine Poujoulat/AFP via Getty Images Remco Evenepoel fuming as slow mechanical leaves Rainbow Jersey hopes hanging by a thread "While his main rival Tadej Pogacar is flying at the front of the race, Remco Evenepoel is not enjoying his day out in Kigali at the men's elite World Championships road race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Julian Alaphilippe abandons UCI road worlds after 30 km "French star, twice a world champion, abandons the 2025 UCI road world championships in Kigali early." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo by: Grégoire Crevier Kigali carnage: Record-low finishers at the World Championships this century "Only 30 of 165 starters managed to finish the race, the lowest number of finishers in any men’s Worlds road race this century. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Remco Evenepoel after chaotic worlds ride: ‘I felt like I was super strong’ "Belgian star battled crashes, bike changes and the loss of a key teammate before settling for silver in Kigali, but he believed more was possible at the 2025 UCI road world championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Checker board design to keep the draughts out – Q36.5's 70s car-seat-chic is begging to be added to your winter kit rotation "Developed in-house the nylon and polyester fabric is woven and piece-dyed to create the distinctive two-tone effect." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Q36.5) World Championship Live Streams "2025 UCI Road World Championships September 21-28, Kigali, Rwanda (Kigali → Kigali, 267.5km) Live
video Sunday from 3:35am Eastern, 12:35am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 12:35am
Pacific."
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September
28, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Tadej Pogacar strikes gold again at Cycling World Championships "Tour de France winner Tadej Pogacar continued his stunning year of success by striking Cycling World Championships gold in the men's road race on Sunday." (msn.com) Photo © Jean Bizimana Today's
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Tadej Pogacar underlines status as world’s greatest "Tadej Pogacar defended his title as the best rider in the world in fine style, going solo with nearly 70km left to race and storming to victory alone on what had been dubbed the hardest World Championships course in history." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (AFP via Getty Images) 'I think I’m the world champ in the 70 kilos plus category' - Skujins takes pride in fifth at Worlds "I think I’m the world champ in the 70 kilos plus category, so I’ll take that,” he joked, showing his trademark sense of humor despite his exhaustion." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Evenepoel and his camp don’t seem fully aligned after World Championship: What exactly happened? "Remco Evenepoel was Sunday's best of the rest at the World Cycling Championships in Kigali." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo BRUZZ Magdeleine Vallières just broke a record held by Tadej Pogačar "After an incredible ride at the 2025 UCI road worlds everyone wanted to know more about the Canadian." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “She will win the Tour de France Femmes one day” - Young Ethiopian gem claims breakthrough top-10 at junior World Championships "Ethiopia’s Kahsay Tsige Kiros delivered a standout performance in the junior women’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships on Saturday, finishing seventh and marking a breakthrough result both for herself and her country." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Wattbike Atom "Very solid smart bike with good power accuracy and a fully-featured native app." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image: road.cc) Column
Three
September
28, 2025
Videos
"There was nothing wrong with his second bike" - Belgian camp confused by Remco Evenepoel's mid-race frustrations en route to silver in Kigali "Remco Evenepoel’s pursuit of silver was marked by frustration and mechanical misfortune." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "You can’t make mistakes without paying for them in the end" - Mattias Skjelmose agonizingly denied podium in Kigali by Ben Healy "The Danish rider had been in the thick of the action for much of the race, but the combination of relentless climbs, punishing cobbled sections, and tactical decisions in the final laps ultimately left him off the podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I managed to keep up with Tadej for a while..." - Juan Ayuso cracks following Pogacar attack and misses medal in Kigali Worlds road race "The Spanish rider had been well-positioned during the decisive moments, but the combination of relentless climbs and punishing cobbled sections eventually took its toll." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jai Hindley battles with the best in elite men’s road race "Perth’s Jai Hindley has dug deep to fight with the world’s best in a breathless elite men’s road race at the UCI World Championships in Kigali." (australiancyclingteam.com) (Credits not Found) 'Tour of Flanders is going to be hard if I race it' "Juan Ayuso, the 22-year-old Spaniard showed plenty of heart and character on the roads of Kigali." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Yesterday was a tough day for Julian Alaphilippe”: Julien Bernard reveals inner turmoil in French camp at Kigali 2025 "As the 2025 UCI Road World Championships men's elite road race surged into its punishing early kilometers through the narrow, cobbled streets of Kigali, there was one team seemingly determined to ignite chaos from the gun: France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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