Column
One
October
15, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
Paul Magnier does it again at Tour of Guangxi, launching to a second sprint victory on stage 2 "Pavel Bittner takes second place after Magnier jumps from his wheel to claim a clear cut win." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sofie van Rooijen jumps from Elisa Balsamo's wheel to claim victory at Tour of Chongming Island on stage 2 "Mia Griffin takes second as Balsamo has to settle for final podium step." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Chris Horner recalls tramadol use as he relates to Tadej Pogačar’s pain at the Tour "American Grand Tour winner says he ‘used it heavily’ when racing through injury, drawing parallels with Pogacar’s tense fight to finish in Paris." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Jonathan Devich/epicimages.us via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar’s Dominance, Rwanda’s Power Play, and Sport’s Global Shifts - The Outer Line AIRmail Weekly "This week’s edition of AIRmail from The Outer Line dives deep into the most compelling stories shaping professional cycling and the wider world of sport." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The business of winning: inside Tadej Pogacar’s €12 million season "He wins so often it barely surprises anyone anymore. Tadej Pogačar has turned dominance into routine, collecting trophies, jerseys and headlines wherever he rides." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot 2026 Pro Cycling Calendar "Here’s the pro cycling calendar for 2026, free to download for your diary or phone. It’s packed with all the men’s and women’s pro road races." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'You forget what it's like to ride a bike' - Matt Dinham's long road back to racing "Matt Dinham's future looked bright after an assured neo-professional season, but the Australian would spend almost two years on the sidelines due to tarsal tunnel syndrome in his ankle." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Beating Pogacar when he's at his level, not on the decline' - Seixas aims to topple Pogacar "Paul Seixas, who finished seventh at Il Lombardia on Saturday, praised Tadej Pogacar's dominance while outlining his ambition to one day challenge the world champion at his peak on Eurosport's Bistrot Vélo." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'They wouldn't let me race with boys because I was beating them' - Paula Ostiz ready for WorldTour step-up "Since making her debut as a stagiaire for Movistar in August, Paula Ostiz has gone on to become World Champion and completed a European double, cementing her potential as a future star as she prepares to make the full-time step up to the Women's WorldTour for 2026." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "Tour of Guangxi October 14-19, China, Stage 1 (Chongzuo → Jingxi, 178.9km). Live video from Wednesday at 1:30am Eastern, Tuesday at 10:30pm Pacific. The race will be shown Tuesday on FloBikes starting at about 10:10pm Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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October 15,
2025
Giro del Veneto: Isaac del Toro solos to 16th win of season "Mexican takes win ahead of Pavel Sivakov and Jonas Abrahamsen in Verona." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Veneto Women: Silvia Persico captures inaugural edition with solo victory "UAE Team ADQ dominate with three riders in top five." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The birth of a cycling superstar: Isaac del Toro’s incredible 2025 season in numbers "The 21-year-old Mexican, once seen as one of the sport’s brightest prospects, is now firmly established among the elite." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Campagnolo does the most Campagnolo thing ever and drops a range of hop ups to make your Super Record Superer "Campagnolo have introduced a range of fancy parts for its already fanciest groupset. Carbon chainrings, titanium cassettes and uber fancy bearings, just don't ask the price." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo) Decathlon’s Van Rysel range gets Zwift-ready with new smart trainers "Van Rysel’s new RCR and D500 home trainers come pre-fitted with Zwift’s Cog and Click system, giving you in-game control from your handlebars - and they look like serious value for money." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Giant expands zero-fee recruitment policy, opens new dorms "Last month, U.S. Customs and Border Protection issued a Withhold Release Order, which prevents the import of shipments to the U.S. from the Taichung factory." (bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found) Lezyne Flow Storage Adapter "Solid, secure and useful mount that gives genuinely easy access - no protection, though, and it's a tad heavy and basic." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) DC Rainmaker: Coros Apex 4 In-Depth Review: A Hint of What Comes Next? "Coros has introduced the Coros Apex 4, a watch designed to streamline the previous Apex 2 Pro & Apex 2 Non-Pro versions into a single edition, while concurrently skipping the number 3. Because…umm…never mind that." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 9-45 vs 10-51: Are big cassettes dumb? "Are smaller cogs making a comeback?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Paul Seixas, new cycling sensation in France, declines comparisons of being better than Pogacar at his age "Paul Seixas finished third in European Championship and seventh in Il Lombardia, and he's only 19." By Javier Escribano (gamereactor.eu) Photo: Kakoula10 2025 Giro del Veneto/Veneto Classic Live Streams "2025 Giro del Veneto October 15, Italy (Vicenza → Verona, 161.2km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:25am Eastern, 6:25am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 6:40am
Pacific."
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October 15,
2025
Videos
Tour of Holland: Tim Merlier speeds to victory ahead of Olav Kooij on stage 1 "Jakob Söderqvist new race leader after opening road stage." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Jan-Willem van Schip disqualified from Tour of Holland over seatpost dispute "The unique setup of Van Schip's bike caught attention on stage 1 of the Dutch Tour, when he launched an attack during the stage, sporting a narrow handlebar." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The invisible opponent: Remco Evenepoel had more than just other competitors to beat on his way to the Il Lombardia podium "As a cyclist, how do you begin to start descending with supreme confidence again after a life-threatening incident? Here's how Remco Evenepoel made a full psychological and physical recovery from his 2020 crash" By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (credit: Il Lombardia 2025 photo gallery) Arkéa B&B team collapse leaves riders and staff scrambling for future "Team faces closure, leaving dozens uncertain and disillusioned." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Spain moves to impose large fines on 53 Vuelta protesters "Demonstrators targeted Israel–Premier Tech’s presence at Vuelta a España, penalties include up to 5,000 euro and bans from sports venues." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Which groupset is best for your bike, and how much should you spend? "Everything you need to know about groupsets from Shimano, Campagnolo and SRAM with our in-depth explainer." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Matxin agrees with Pogacar that 'spectacular' 2025 was his best season yet "With 20 victories in 2025, including the Tour de France, three monuments, the World and European Championships, Tadej Pogacar has further cemented himself as one of the best ever to ride a bike, and described this year as the best season so far of his career. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) There is no bad weather: Northwave proves it with the new Celsius XT Arctic GTX "The Italian brand Northwave has just presented the new Celsius XT Arctic GTX, a new cycling shoe for cold, rain, mud, or snow that includes interesting innovations such as an off-road sole, a unique fusion of Gore-Tex and Primaloft." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via northwave.com Casey Brown and Vaea Verbeeck crash out of Rampage early "Canadian pioneers miss out on free ride fest in Utah." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Paris Gore / Red Bull Content Pool 2025 Tour of Holland Live Streams "2025 Tour of Holland October 14-19, Netherlands - Stage 1 (Dordrecht → Dordrecht, 118.5km). Live
video Wednesday from 8:50am Eastern, 5:50am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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October
14, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
Results Tour of Guangxi stage 1 - Paul Magnier Sprints to Victory as Crash Disrupts Finale "The 2025 Tour of Guangxi got underway with a 149-kilometre opener in Fangchenggang, where Paul Magnier claimed the stage win in a chaotic sprint finish disrupted by a heavy crash." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via idlprocycling.com Paul Magnier avoids late crash in Tour of Guangxi opener to maintain red-hot winning form "Frenchman powers to 15th victory of the season and looks ahead to more leadership in sprints and the Classics in 2026 alongside Tim Merlier" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'We can't rule it out' - Narvaez in Guangxi as UAE chase 100 wins in a season "UAE Team Emirates XRG has already amassed 94 victories in 2025, but the team still has ambitions for more, with Jhonatan Narváez leading the line at the Tour of Guangxi." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Why does Pogacar stand so far above the rest? Sports coach explains: "You don’t see that with any other rider" "Twenty victories, three Monuments, the Tour de France, the European and world titles... It was another unprecedented season for the Slovenian superstar." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thanks to his fiancée Urska, we now know Pogacar's weaknesses, how he deals with hatred, and why he races the way he does "The AG Insurance Soudal rider spoke at length with HLN about Pogi, revealing some surprising details about the Slovenian all-rounder to cycling fans." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com "Of course he should ride the Giro d'Italia" - Danish expert "pushes" Jonas Vingegaard to ride two Grand Tours in 2026 "The 2025 season is history for Jonas Vingegaard. The Dane, surprisingly, has been criticized for his performance. Basically, they believe he is wasting his enormous talent." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour Divide Science: What a 4,385 km Ride Reveals About the Human Body "What’s the physiological responses to an extreme ultra-endurance ride?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Knog Oi Prima Bike Bell "Great choice for a low-profile bell that doesn't look like a bell." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Unreleased Dare gravel bike spotted at UCI Gravel Worlds "The new bike can take 50mm tires and looks ready for adventure rides." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Photo credit: Liam Cahill) "Tour of Guangxi October 14-19, China, Stage 1 (Fangchenggang → Fangchenggang, 149.4km). Live
video Monday from 9:35pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 9:35pm
Pacific."
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October 14,
2025
Tour of Chongming Island: Georgia Baker upgraded to winner of stage 1 after Kathrin Schweinberger relegated in sprint "Australian named stage victor with Sofie van Rooijen second and Mia Griffin third." (procyclingstats.com) (Image credit: Liv AlUla Jayco via cyclingnews.com) UCI stands firm on gravel worlds format despite Dutch team tactics controversy "Debate erupts after Yara Kastelijn chased down her own compatriot, but cycling’s governing body says national jerseys will remain." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) World champions, Olympic medalists and a Tour de France winner – these are the riders retiring in 2025 "More than 50 pros are hanging up their bikes this year, chapeau to them all." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vollering: Riders like Ferrand-Prévot 'pushes me to be better' "The European Champion has outlined her ambitions to reach higher levels in 2026 and continue on a strong note after her recent victory in France. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France Femmes Avec Zwift… et M&M’s? "M&M’S becomes official supplier of the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in a sweet new deal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) No matter how good you think you are at looking after your bike, I bet you haven't checked this setting in years. I ignored it, and could have been seriously injured "How two of the smallest screws on your bike can have one of the biggest safety impacts." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Orbea) Controversy in China! Burgos rider expelled from race after viral Strava post sparks outrage and death threats "The controversy stemmed from a seemingly innocuous upload: a screenshot of his Stage 1 ride, accompanied by a pig emoji placed alongside the Chinese national flag." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Image via Strava Maggie Coles-Lyster's comeback: ‘I’m curious and excited to see how I feel’ "After surgery for flow limitation in the iliac artery, the Human Powered Health sprinter is cautiously returning to racing while sharing her recovery journey with fellow cyclists." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Maggie Coles - Lyster/Instagram Enric Mas undergoes successful surgery after issue that ended his Tour de France "The Spanish climber will be looking to get back to racing after undergoing successful surgery on an issue that plagued him during the Tour de France. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Why rising bike brand Van Rysel is looking to Canada as it continues to grow "The WorldTour bikes designed in northern France will soon be coming to Canadian roads" (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credits not Found) Column
Three
October 14,
2025
Videos
Tour of Holland: Ethan Hayter powers to prologue victory "Cameron Rogers, Jakob Søderqvist beaten by fractions of a second." (bikeraceinfo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Merger of Unequals "The Lotto and Intermarché teams are supposed to be merging. Tomorrow is the deadline to submit registration papers to the UCI. It’s reported that Lotto plans to race on, with Intermarché coming over as co-sponsor and bringing some riders and management along too." (inrng.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Former British champion to retire at 28 after 'difficult few years' "UAE Team ADQ rider Lizzie Holden has chosen the Tour of Chongming Island as her final race." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Hidden plugs, new tires, spaced out cranks and battered bikes - 2026 UCI Gravel Worlds Tech "Riders prepared for flat out racing in Limburg." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Photo credit: Liam Cahill) 'Curious about the Wolfpack feeling' - Stuyven excited for Soudal Quick Step adventure "The 33-year-old will join up with the Wolfpack for 2026 as the Belgian team looks to shine in the Classics." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2025 UCI Cycling eSports World Championships by MyWhoosh "A New Era of eSports Racing Heads to Abu Dhabi" By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Does cycling have a safety problem? "It's just over a year since Swiss teenager Muriel Furrer died after suffering a serious head injury at the UCI Road World Championships." Matt Warwick (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Brompton abandons front wheel drive in big rethink on eBike range "The Electric T Line weighs 14kg and features a titanium frame shifting driving duty to the rear of the bike for the first time, but commuting in style is costly with the top of the range bike." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Brompton) Rudy Project Rebel Road Helmet "Good-looking lid that focuses on comfort and airflow, although a little rough around the edges." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) 2025 Tour of Holland Live Streams "2025 Tour of Holland October 14-19, Netherlands - Prologue (The Hague → The Hague, 4km). Live
video Tuesday from 12:50pm Eastern, 9:50am Pacific - Finish
at around 12:05pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 9:50am
Pacific."
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October
13, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
'He didn't manage to catch me' - Tadej Pogačar "beaten" by British hill climber at event in Slovenia "Hill-climb legend Andrew Feather was the only rider to hold off the world champion." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘I call the peloton MotoGP’ - Roglic blown away by peloton’s increasing speed "The Slovenian star reflected on the 2025 season and looks forward to new dynamics at Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe in 2026." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Remco Evenepoel can be demanding, but he’s a very calm, pleasant guy” - Quick Step says goodbye to their leader after 7 successful seasons "After seven years, 67 victories and some of the team’s most iconic modern moments, the Belgian superstar has officially said goodbye ahead of his transfer to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com 'A not very human decision' - Scaroni questions UAE’s ruthless dominance "Adam Yates won, Jay Vine finished third, and UAE Team Emirates XRG once again turned a late-season race into a masterclass in control." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Want to ride further? Here's how to build your cycling endurance effectively "We spoke to Hunter Allen, co-author of training bible: 𝘛𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘯𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘙𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘸𝘪𝘵𝘩 𝘢 𝘗𝘰𝘸𝘦𝘳 𝘔𝘦𝘵𝘦𝘳, on how to grow your engine." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Daily Dope: Re-analysis finds steroids in sample from 2016 worlds silver medalist, Fondo champion tests positive "Latest anti-doping news from around the world." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Muov's £4,995 smart bike arrives for review - Plus more cool things from Wahoo, Galibier, Bivo and Prungo "Get ready for the indoor cycling season with the latest smartBikes, recovery tech, clothing and hydration - all on test right now." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Pearl Izumi PRO Road Shoes Review "When I pulled the brilliant white PRO Road shoes out of the box the first things I noticed were the pleasing aesthetics and the use of a standard tongue instead of a wraparound upper." By Brandon Bilyeu (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit via thesweetcyclists.com) Dealing With a Chain-Dropping Problem on a 1x Drivetrain "These days, 1x systems are showing up more and more on new bikes, both regular and electric, and not just on mountain bikes. So this long ramble about my chain-drop problem may be useful if you encounter that on your bike." By Stan Purdum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) This electric gravel beast is the wildest-looking bike you’ll see this week "Pard Design calls its Impervia gravel eBike “a moving sculpture” - it’s guaranteed to turn heads." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Pard Design) Column
Two
October 13,
2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'Doubts I would be able to continue' - Pogacar reveals knee issues during Tour victory "The World Champion convincingly sealed his fourth Tour de France in the Summer, but has indicated that it wasn’t as smooth sailing as it may have seemed." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Today's
Trending Articles
'He
didn't manage to catch me' - Tadej Pogačar "beaten" by
British hill climber at event in Slovenia
-
Were the Dutch right to chase down their own teammate at the Gravel World Championships? Is gravel a team sport or an individual one? "Shirin van Anrooij had victory in hand until her own teammates chased her down." By Sarah Sturm, Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Dodgy tactics and Dutch domination: The 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships analyzed "Over the weekend, the 2025 UCI Gravel World Championships took place in the Netherlands, we take a deep dive into how it played out and assess where this fast-evolving title race is at." Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Dutch rider who chased down own teammate at gravel worlds now says she regrets it "Yara Kastelijn apologizes after controversial move that cost Shirin van Anrooij a shot at the rainbow jersey." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Cyclist’s 2025 men’s pro cycling team of the year "We create a dream team from this year’s crop of road cycling stars, who would make your all-star VIII?" By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 332 wins leaving the peloton - Five notable riders set to bow out in 2025 "Some of the legends of the 2010s of cycling will now enjoy their well-earned retirement after their long and successful careers at the top." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) udog Sempre Road Shoes Review "The upper is very well made and feels strong. There are lots of air holes and there has rubber protection on the toe. The heel cup has enough space as has the toe area, there is a rubber strip to hold your heel in place and there is padded section round the top of the shoe at the ankle." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Which bike brands, groupsets and wheels won the most at Grand Tours in 2025? "Our annual round-up tallies up the totals to see which sponsors saw their products ridden to the most success at Grand Tours." By Will Strickson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via soudal-quickstepteam.com Do Berd Spokes Really Improve Comfort? A Scientific Look at Steel vs String Spokes "How much of comfort is real, and how much is perception?" by Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) Image: The Bike Sauce Tifosi Moab Review "This is an affordable photochromatic piece with good coverage and venting that works best for trail riding." By Joshua Hutchens (outdoorgearlab.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
October 13,
2025
A million here, a million there: Here’s how much Tadej Pogacar earned after yet another unbelievable season on the bike "The Slovenian from UAE Team Emirates - XRG had another bizarre year, and all those victories - twenty (!) this year - naturally bring in a lot of money. How much?" By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri / Stringer via cyclingnews.com) Ineos Grenadiers admit to using now-banned carbon monoxide rebreathing test - But team insist they did nothing wrong "The team denied using the test at the 2024 Tour de France, but admitted to using it earlier this year after The Times saw an itinerary confirming the use of the method, which is now banned." by Megan Huws (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) The best bikes and tech trends from the UCI Gravel World Championships 2025 "Narrower tires, 2x chainsets, mullet arrangements, and tire pressure monitors were just some of the headline trends." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Supplied) Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch Tour of Guangxi, Tour of Holland, Veneto races, and more "All the information on broadcasters and schedules for the week's racing." By Patrick Fletcher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 49-year old Francisco Mancebo retires after racing 143,277km in his career "The veteran Spanish rider has called it quits on his career with his 50th birthday approaching in 2026." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Alex Chiu via cyclingnews.com) Rissveds rules Mont-Sainte-Anne finale and Canadians shine on home soil "Swede claims record win, Aldridge takes first career World Cup victory." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Colin Field Photo Are Long Training Rides Necessary for Cyclists? "I’m wondering if long (4- or 5-hour) rides are necessary?" (roadbikerider.com) (Credits not Found) With a lighter, more comfortable frame and new downtube storage, Ari's Shafer 3.0 is built for speed and adventure. "Ari's updated gravel bike leans into MTB inspirations as it's built to go fast, and for big weekends out in the hills." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Why I Race Cyclocross "Cyclocross season began here in Colorado on September 3. Normally I would be writing about what I’m looking forward to, what my goals are and what my plans are." By Lee Waldman (cyclingwest.com) Photo © D. Monaghan / Cyclocross Magazine Road cycling causes more serious injuries than mountain biking, new study finds "While mountain biking accidents are more frequent, road crashes tend to be more severe, with a higher rate of serious head injuries - and the risk increases with age." by Megan Huws (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Smith Ultralite sunglasses review: Brilliant lens with zero fogging "Retro-styled sunglasses that perform flawlessly in most conditions." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Column
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October
12, 2025
'It can happen' - Trentin pounces on mind games blunder to seal historic Paris Tours win "The experienced Italian capitalized on a tense standoff between Thibaud Gruel and Paul Lapeira to take the win, but admitted he wasn’t surprised by the situation." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (screenshot via idlprocycling.com) Matteo Trentin conquers Paris Tours "The 2025 edition of Paris–Tours looked to be heading for a two-up sprint for victory, but mind games inside the final kilometer saw a late twist." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: A.S.O. / Gaëtan Flamme via cyclingnews.com) Relegation, redemption and the WorldTour's quiet finale - Tour of Guangxi preview "The final race of the UCI WorldTour takes place in China from October 14-19." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Moment Il Lombardia Was Won "Tadej Pogačar attacks on the Passo di Ganda. 12 pedal strokes to open a gap and he’s away with the rest unable to follow. It was the predicted scenario where the advance warning was little use to his rivals." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) "Every new step brings new challenges" - Remco Evenepoel's wife Oumi on Olympic champion's move to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe "It's exciting, every new step is. That's the case for everyone. We hope it was the right decision, but I'm sure it was the right decision at the right time. Every new step brings new challenges." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Remco Evenepoel’s five most memorable moments as Soudal Quick Step rider "The 25-year-old departs the team he joined as a teenager in 2019 with a palmarès that reshaped its identity." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Kilian Jornet on fueling with olive oil, riding gravel and finding freedom in wild spaces during his epic 5,000km quest "31 days, 5154 kilometers, 490 hours of moving time: a recap of Jornet's epic States of Elevation project." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Nick Danielson) 2026 Giro d’Italia to start in Bulgaria confirms RCS president "After hosting the Grande Partenza in Hungary in 2022 and in Albania this year, Giro organizers RCS are planning the race's most easterly start in 2026." By Peter Cossins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vittoria Terreno T50 Tire "Versatile, jack-of-all-trades gravel tire that's enjoyable to ride." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Live
video Sunday from 9:00am Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:00am Pacific."
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October 12,
2025
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Florian Vermeersch overcomes adversity to finally reach the top step at the Gravel Worlds "The Belgian rider recovered from a broken leg and the disappointment of two second places in earlier editions to take the win on the Dutch roads." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) UCI Gravel World Championships: Florian Vermeersch turns silver into gold with dominant solo victory to claim world title in elite men's race "Distanced breakaway companion Frits Biesterbos settles for silver, Matej Mohorič takes bronze in Limburg." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: SWPix) Tom Pidcock’s Gravel Worlds Dogma GR is on a voyage of discovery "We caught up with Pidcock before the start of his first UCI Gravel World Championships." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (credit: Liam Cahill) 'I regret it now' - Yara Kastelijn apologizes to Shirin van Anrooij after chasing down teammate at Gravel World Championships "Kastelijn played a part in pulling chasing group to lone leader Van Anrooij in Saturday's elite women's race." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) EF Education EasyPost provide update on Carapaz after Il Lombardia crash "The Ecuadorian champion went down hard on the descent of the Passo di Ganda but suffered no fractures, his team EF Education EasyPost confirmed on social media." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ex-Ireland cycling champ on hunting the driver who nearly killed her "Imogen Cotter was badly injured when a motorist, driving on the wrong side of the road, hit her head-on, ending her career as a professional cyclist." By Jason Johnson (thetimes.com) Photo Eamon Ward Jenny Rissveds dominates in Mont-Sainte-Anne and Maxwell wins the General Classification "Jenny Rissveds closed a dream season with a crushing victory in the XCO World Cup at Mont-Sainte-Anne 2025" By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Whatever happened to the ON bike - Cannondale’s strangest bike? "With no rear triangle and a chaincase milled from solid aluminum, the Cannondale ON bike was one of the boldest production bikes ever. We look back at how this radical urban design went from Eurobike concept to collector’s item." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Cannondale) UCI Gravel World Championships "On October 11th and 12th, the 2025 Bolero UCI Gravel World Championships will take place in South Limburg, the Netherlands. Men's
Coverage starts Sunday: 7:00am ET, 4:00am Pacific - Finish
(approx): 7:15am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:50am
Pacific."
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October 13,
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Videos
Trofeo Tessile & Moda: Adam Yates wins uphill finale atop Oropa climb "Mathys Rondel second, Jay Vine third as UAE Team Emirates XRG bag yet another win." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Trofeo Tessile & Moda Donne: Elisa Longo Borghini solos to victory in Oropa to take second win of the week "Marlen Reusser second, Urška Žigart third after whittling-down process on final 6.7km climb." (cyclingpro.net) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'He starts slower, then spins at an incredible cadence' - Evenepoel decodes Pogacar’s attacks "There is a hint of admiration as Evenepoel reflected on how Pogačar makes the difference." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Isabella Holmgren dominates home course at Mont-Sainte-Anne "Canadian world champion takes commanding XCO win in front of hometown crowd." Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Colin Field photo "Kastelijn, this is so incredibly stupid" - Dutch pundit suggests Dutch rider may have been payed to chase down Shirin van Anrooij at Gravel World Championships "Over social media there was heavy criticism immediately over the work of Kastelijn in the last few kilometers which brought back her compatriot Shirin van Anrooij, for no apparent reason." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) Vauquelin sets sights on leadership role at Ineos after stunning Tour de France "One of the stars of the 2025 Tour de France is gearing up for the 2026 season, when he will swap the colors of the Breton outfit Arkéa for one of the biggest squads in the sport." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'My downstairs loo features a couple of pictures of me racing. I look ridiculous' - Dr Hutch wonders if TT helmets have ruined cycling photography "The UCI's new rule, banning TT helmets from road racing, couldn't have come soon enough for some people." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 Trofeo Tessile & Moda - Valdengo Oropa Live Streams "2025 Trofeo Tessile & Moda - Valdengo Oropa Italy, October 12 (Valdengo → Oropa, 170.9km). Men's
race - Live video Sunday from 8:00am Eastern, 5:00am Pacific
- Finish at around 6:00am Pacific.
Women's race - Live video Sunday from 9:30am Eastern, 6:30am Pacific - Finish at around 8:00am Pacific. The
races will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:00am and
7:00am Pacific."
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