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WorldTour racing hits record speed as average pace reaches new all-time high "Professional cycling has never been faster. According to data from ProCyclingStats, the average speed in WorldTour races this season reached 42.874 kilometers per hour, the highest ever recorded." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: James Startt "The best nutritionists understand ketones, let them do their job" - Supplement brands hit back at UCI's "puzzling" intervention on ketones "If ketones are safe, why not let riders make their own choices? When Remco Evenepoel wants to use them between Olympic events because he feels they help his recovery, why should the UCI care?" By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Photo credit: Ketone-IQ) Jonas Vingegaard adamant about possibly skipping the Tour de France: "Doesn’t mean I don’t want to go" "Skipping the Tour would make planning a lot easier. Is there a chance we won't see Vingegaard in the Tour de France for a year?" By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Oakley Meta Vanguard In-Depth Review: We’ve Finally Arrived? "These are astoundingly good. They will absolutely replace a GoPro in a lot of cycling and even running action cam scenarios. But it’s more interesting to understand *why* and *how* they will do that. And beyond that, all the things that annoy me about them. Because, being (sorta) a 1st gen product, there’s still some quirks." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 16 iterations and countless hours in a wind tunnel, how MAAP developed the jersey that Luke Plapp didn't want to take off "Aero jersey worn by Luke Plapp and Ben O'Connor during the Grand Tours designed to be the fastest, lightest and coolest fabric around." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: MAAP) New Bianchi Arcadex AL is a ‘premium aluminium’ gravel bike "Bianchi's new aluminium gravel adventure bike is aimed at lowering the cost of entry while looking like carbon." by Jack Evans (cyclist.co.uk) (Photo via bikeradar.com) 'It's been pretty flipping tough' - Meet the man who spent 24 hours cycling 450 miles around a park for charity "Henry Furniss is on a mission not only to raise money, but to educate about Alzheimer's disease." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Henry Furniss) 3 hidden winter training secrets most cyclists never learn - Get the best out of your off-season riding with these expert tips "We spoke to a top coach and an exercise physiologist to uncover the overlooked training strategies that can transform your winter riding." (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Column
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‘I don’t see any ceiling’ - Matxin bold about Del Toro’s star potential "Joxean Fernández 'Matxin', Sports Manager of UAE Team Emirates XRG, has revealed plans to give rising star Isaac del Toro increased responsibility in 2026 after the Mexican’s breakout 2025 season went far beyond what anyone anticipated." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Today's
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Marginal gains or major risks? Introducing and assessing cycling's latest training hacks "From restricting blood flow to inhaling deadly gas, cycling’s latest ‘hacks’ blur the line between innovation and insanity. Which ones are worth taking seriously?" By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Bakelants doesn't agree with van Aert's "difficult season": "Author of one of the cycling moments of the year" "Jan Bakelants takes a look at his compatriots and assesses the Belgian cycling year." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vermeersch on gravel worlds: ‘Knowing my teammate Pogačar, he will want to race them too’ "Belgian pro on Team UAE Emirates, Florian Vermeersch took the rainbow jersey at the gravel worlds, but early problems almost ruined his chances." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: SWPix via cyclingnews.com) Following WorldTour exit, Rapha to sponsor Team USA with an eye on 10 Olympic medals in L.A. "Partnership with USA Cycling will see the British brand outfit national teams through 2029, and a pivot toward Olympic ambitions and grassroots growth in the U.S." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Casey Gibson / USA Cycling) Adolf Silva confirms he is awake and recovering after horrific Rampage crash "Freeride legend thanks fans from a hospital following attempted double backflip drop; community rallies worldwide." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hutchinson Caracal Race tire "Supple and rapid race tire that excels on tarmac and dry hardpack - though less convincing when the going gets rough or wet." by neal hunt (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Newlane x MIPS: First ever integrated into a folding helmet "British start-up Newlane is making cycling safety history by launching the first-ever folding helmet integrated with MIPS technology." Simon Cox (bikebiz.com) Photo via wearenewlane.com Panda Optics S25-1 "Excellent lens and frame shape, and good for typical British riding conditions." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Column
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'When he’s on the start line, you don’t believe you can win' - Johannes Kulset on Pogacar’s dominance "For the Uno-X rider, racing against Tadej Pogačar feels less like competition and more like survival." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jayco AlUla faces licensing delay but remains confident ahead of 2026 "Jayco AlUla has missed the October 15 deadline to complete its 2026 WorldTour license application, leaving riders technically free to terminate their contracts." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) WorldTour applicants for 2026-2028 published by UCI, includes Tom Pidcock's Q36.5 Pro Cycling "20 men's teams apply for 18 slots, while 16 women's teams apply for 15 Women's WorldTour positions." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) After a tough year, Roglic turns philosophical: "Life's a daily struggle and cycling helps me with that" "Primoz Roglic's second year with Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe did not bring the results he had hoped for, but the Slovenian is certainly not ready to retire from the sport." By Sjoerd Valkering (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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State of the Industry: Participation is surging but the bike industry faces critical crossroads and looming tariffs "PeopleForBikes’ annual address spotlights both momentum and mounting challenges for cycling in America." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why is a US bike brand asking the Trump administration to include bicycles in proposed 50% aluminum and steel tariff? "If approved all bicycles and frames imported into the US would be subject to a 50% tariff on their steel and aluminum content." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (credit: Manny Becerra via Unsplash) 2025 UCI elite track world championships schedule and how to watch "Strong Canadian team heads to Chile in search of rainbows and medals." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Kevin Mackinnon Hot or Not? Testing the Upside-down Supernova Airstream 2 "We tested the upside-down version, which is designed to mount beneath your bars, and combined it with the Airstream Tail Light 2. But is it hot or not?" by Christoph Staudinger (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jam Richter Column
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Paul Seixas completes massive 323km, 12-hour Alpine ride with 8,000m of elevation to round out extraordinary season "Young Frenchman reportedly set off at 3am to complete the 12 hours ride in the French and Swiss Alps" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI 'does not recommend' use of ketones in cycling, but does not restrict their use "Governing body says 'there is no compelling evidence that ketone supplements enhance performance or recovery." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Astana Qazaqstan) 'It's absolutely ludicrous' - British Continental teams unlikely to compete at Tour of Britain Women after UCI rule change "British Cycling not considering downgrading the race to enable domestic teams to take part." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com)(Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix) Alex Carera: 'My job isn’t to make Pogacar earn more, but to make sure he’s happy' "As the man who has guided Tadej Pogačar’s career since 2016, he knows that greatness is built on more than results or contracts." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pro Log: Arkéa B&B Hotels collapse; Lotte and Intermarché merger inches closer; Roglič wins Andorra Cycling Masters "The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including one team folding and two teams merging." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gran Fondo Hincapie: $900,000 raised for hurricane relief, 72 year-old legend Kent Bostick inspires "In a blast from the past, former Olympian and 2x USA Elite National Time Trial Champion Kent “Bostasaurus” Bostick, 72, outrode most of the field - except a few youngsters." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) In
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Proviz City Men's 100% Reflective Commuter Cycling Jacket "Outstandingly reflective commuter jacket - but the breathability is too limited for all but the shortest of journeys." by Nick Cox (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Fold sets new benchmark for portable cargo bike design "A new folding cargo bike design from Fold, a Hamburg-based innovator, has brought about a fresh take on reducing the size and upping the portability of notoriously hard to travel with cargo bikes." by mark sutton (cyclingelectric.com) photo via foldride.com Column
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'It's not the most feasible option' - Tadej Pogačar unlikely to ride Vuelta a España in 2026 "UAE sports manager Joxean Fernández Matxin makes clear that a fifth Tour de France is the priority." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Today's
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Isaac del Toro: 'Pogacar is the best I’ve ever seen, but Merckx is still the greatest' "In an interview with Marca, he reflects on his rapid rise, his respect for Pogačar and Merckx, and the lessons learned from a season that almost delivered him the Giro d’Italia. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot The Gravel race never heard of with Tom Pidcock and a chance of Rhino: Everything you need to know about Gravel Burn 2025 "800km and 11,000m of gravel racing over seven days through South Africa's remote Great Karoo region." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Gravel Burn) Italian Bike Festival 2025: Pinarello F-Series First Look "Front and center at the Pinarello booth was the new F9, immediately catching my eye. While it looks similar to last year’s model at first glance, up close, you notice that everything’s been slimmed down." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pixel Watch 4 In-Depth Review: Where Does It Fit? "The new Pixel Watch 4 is here, and with it satellite emergency SOS communications, as well as more battery life, a brighter display, and deeper AI integration with new Gemini features." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Dynamic claims its new electric pump can inflate 10 tires on a single charge - Plus more cool things from Ribble, Velocio, Hutchinson + Udog "The latest kit has landed, featuring a gravel bike, all-season tire, merino top, performance shoe, and an electric pump." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Bianchi unveils its 2026 gravel range with new models and fresh colorways "Bianchi’s gravel range for 2026 has grown and evolved, with the brand offering “tailored solutions for every rider - from performance-focused racers to those seeking freedom and exploration." Simon Cox (bikebiz.com) (Image Credit not Found) Concerning Levels of Lead Discovered in Protein Powders, Study Finds "A new study by Consumer Reports, published on 14 October, 2025, claims that some such protein products contain dangerously high levels of lead, as well as other heavy metals such as cadmium and arsenic." By C. Michael White (sciencealert.com) (yacobchuk/Getty Images/Canva) Strava Is Down: Do Not Freak Out "There’s an outage, but keep calm and carry on." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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Good news! Pogačar’s is going to get even better, says UAE Boss "Slovenian star could get even stronger as he chases remaining Monuments." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) World Tour Promotion and Relegation "The official UCI rankings for 2026 are out and with them here are the final promotion and relegation standings. Uno-X, Lotto Intermarché and Israel Premier Tech should move up to the World Tour while Cofidis get relegated… but it’s not yet as simple as that." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) Top talents keep getting younger, but Vingegaard hopes not to see them in the Tour yet: "Maybe better to wait" "Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel reached the absolute top of cycling at a very young age. At the time, they seemed to be exceptions, but now it seems to be more the norm." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Super-team in the making, or desperate survival ploy? What can we expect from a Lotto Intermarché merger? "As Lotto prepares to re-enter the WorldTour with Intermarché's license tucked into its back pocket, we look at the implications." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) All the pro cycling transfers for 2026: Ineos Grenadiers sign Norwegian climber "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “Biniam Girmay's emergence has changed the cycling landscape” – Africa’s spearhead sprinter represents something bigger than sport, says super-agent Alex Carera "The Italian super-agent, who manages some of the sport’s biggest names including Tadej Pogacar, believes the Eritrean sprinter has reshaped not just the results sheet, but the identity of modern cycling itself." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: SWPix.com via cyclingnews.com) In
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Be prepared for all weathers and any eventuality with the best kit from legendary mudguard maker SKS "From classic mudguards, to easy-fit, to complete commuting options, we look at the best SKS products that will help you stay free of road spray, as well as some other SKS products that might make your ride just a little easier." (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Rapha slashes valuation by £102m amid £15m loss and eighth straight year in the red, but insists "great work being done" to turn business around "Premium cycling clothing brand has lost £35m in the past two years, with turnover dropping by £14m in 2024 - but new CEO Fran Millar insists "we know the things we need to change and we are already making bold moves in the right direction." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Photo credit: Simon MacMichael) Column
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Tour of Guangxi: Paul Double wins final men's WorldTour stage race of 2025 season, as Paul Magnier claims fifth bunch sprint in six days "Victor Lafay launches dangerous late attack but finally second overall, Jhonatan Narváez third." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's pretty emotional' - Late bloomer Double celebrates first WorldTour GC success "29, at the final curtain of his debut WorldTour season, Paul Double sealed the biggest win of his career so far." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Anna Henderson wins Tour of Guangxi, claims final Women's WorldTour race of season in two-way sprint "British rider takes out win ahead of Caroline Andersson after launching on final climb." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Larissa Connors Claims Top Women's Spot at the 2025 Mega Hopper "Larissa Connors rolled into the finish of the 2025 Mega Hopper after 36 hours and 33 minutes of relentless riding, claiming 5th overall and first among women in the audacious 416-mile self-supported ultra." (gravelstoke.com) Photo via velo.outside.com Is the CO2 canister dead? The rise of the electric pump "A worthy upgrade or cycling's latest gimmick? We run the rule over electric pumps versus CO2... (Yes, hand and frame pumps are still allowed too)." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Europe’s Big Three ‘cross series kick off with Superprestige Ruddervoorde "A Dutch-less podium in the elite women's race." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Marc Madiot puts Paul Seixas in the same league as Bernard Hinault "Marc Madiot believes France’s brightest prospect, Paul Seixas, has the makings of a generational talent." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ribble Ultra-Race 105 Di2 "Has everything a race bike needs for performance, but lacks the refinement of others in terms of ride quality." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Handlestash Stashquatch Handlebar Bag Review "The Colorado-based company, Handlestash, recently launched its largest handlebar bag to date. With a 5.3L capacity, there’s plenty of room for storing nutrition, valuables, extra clothing layers, and gear. I used the bag on my recent Katy Trail bikepacking trip, loading it with a bike repair kit, snacks, and a vest." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Live video from Sunday at 3:40am Eastern, 12:50am Pacific. The race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 12:40am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) Powered by La
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Veneto Classic: Gravel-heavy one-day race sees Sakarias Koller Løland net first victory of career and boost Uno-X Mobility's chances of WorldTour slot "Norwegian takes important win for team after outsprinting three rivals." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Today's
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Lenny Martinez wins Japan Cup after breaking away solo on final climb "Alex Baudin sweeps up second spot ahead of Ion Izagirre." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Magnier, Double and Martinez, and even Visma Lease a Bike, finish their Asian campaign on a high: "Best performance so far" "In the Japan Cup, Lenny Martinez was the strongest after a beautiful solo, before Paul Magnier claimed his fifth stage victory in the final stage of the Tour of Guangxi, and Paul Double secured the overall classification." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com Del Toro and Roglic share glory in inaugural Andorra Cycling Masters "The first edition of the Andorra Cycling Masters delivered a rare sight in modern cycling: four of the sport’s biggest names racing without teammates, support cars or a peloton." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Andorra Cycling Masters Unique spectacle in Andorra: Pogacar, Vingegaard, Roglic and Del Toro battle it out, Mexican wins by a narrow margin "A spectacular show in Andorra: In the Pyrenean micro-state, Primoz Roglic, Isaac Del Toro, Tadej Pogacar, and Jonas Vingegaard engaged in a remarkable battle." By Hendrik Boermans (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Many are starting to get fed up with getting crushed' - Alex Baudin reveals impact of Tadej Pogacar's dominance "The EF Education EasyPost ride explained how the World Champion's superiority is impacting the peloton, reflected on his own debut season with the American team." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ex-Giro d’Italia winner Tom Dumoulin shocks Amsterdam Marathon with 2:29 debut run "The 2017 Giro d’Italia champion, long renowned for his time trial prowess and meticulous pacing, produced an extraordinary debut marathon performance in Amsterdam on Sunday." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (screenshot) The end of the Giro d'Italia was the essence of cycling - 'Someone else should do it,' is our mantra "Dr Hutch on Isaac del Toro and Richard Carapaz vs Simon Yates at the Giro d'Italia." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Flit takes salty swipe at Brompton with eBike and caviar bundle "British electric bike brand pokes fun at the cost of Brompton's new Electric T Line by offering its M2 folding eBike for the same price… with half a kilo of Fortnum & Mason caviar thrown in." By Mat Brett (road.cc) Photo by FLIT 2025 Veneto Classic Live Streams "2025 Giro del Veneto October 19, Italy (Soave → Bassano del Grappa, 180.5km). Live
video Sunday from 9:25am Eastern, 6:25am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 6:55am
Pacific."
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Tour of Holland: Christophe Laporte wraps up overall victory as Danny van Poppel foils fellow-sprinters with spectacular breakaway stage win "Final flat stage around Arnhem sees Laporte take key comeback GC victory in tough season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Superprestige Ruddervoorde: Marion Norbert Riberolle takes commanding victory, World Champion Fem van Empel sixth in comeback event "Belgian National Champion attacks two laps to go for solo win in first event of 2025-2026 series." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Big Sugar Recap: Gómez Villafañe and Beers Take Big Sugar Wins - Cameron Jones Seals Up Series "The 2025 Life Time Big Sugar Gravel presented by Kenetik wrapped up the Life Time Grand Prix season with chaos, rain, and all-out racing across a shortened 50-mile course." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Photo: Life Time) Cam Jones and Sofia Gomez Villafañe win Life Time Grand Prix after 'gnarly' weather-shortened Big Sugar race "A storm-shortened Big Sugar reshuffles the standings as Jones dethrones Swenson and Villafañe seals her triple crown." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Hermans denies Vermeersch the win in his rainbow jersey debut at Serenissima Gravel "Belgian world champion settles for second after crashing early." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Shutterstock via cyclingnews.com) Results Chrono des Nations 2025 - Joshua Tarling triumphs against the clock to prove prowess as one of world's leading time-trial specialists "Joshua Tarling confirmed his status as one of the world’s premier time-trial specialists with another emphatic victory at the Chrono des Nations." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Italian team managers slam UCI points system as battle for Grand Tour wildcard qualification intensifies "Team managers of VF Group Bardiani CSF Faizanè and Solution Tech Vini Fantini have criticized the UCI's team ranking points system that forces teams to chase ranking points worldwide to secure the chance of potential Grand Tour invitations next season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo via domestiquecycling.com Uno-X earns WorldTour promotion as Cofidis drops out in end-of-season shake-up "Uno-X Mobility celebrates promotion to the WorldTour, while Cofidis drops down after a dramatic final weekend that decided the last available license." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) “Always putting the team first!” - Demi Vollering praises FDJ - Suez mentality as first season post-SD Worx comes to an end "After years spent as the figurehead of a powerhouse squad, Demi Vollering’s first season away from Team SD Worx Protime was always going to be a test - of freedom, of leadership, and of faith in a new structure." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 2025 Tour of Holland Live Streams "2025 Tour of Holland October 14-19, Netherlands - Stage 5 (Arnhem → Arnhem, 155km). Live
video Sunday from 8:20am Eastern, 5:20am Pacific - Finish at
around 6:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
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