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Vingegaard, Almeida and a tale of two teams - Vuelta a España analysis
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/vingegaard-almeida-and-a-tale-of-two-teams-vuelta-a-espana-analysis/
Published: August 31, 2025 19:56
Jonas Vingegaard struck from distance on stage 9 of the Vuelta a España at Valdezcaray, but while João Almeida limited the damage, he was left to rue the relative lack of support from his UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad on the final climb. He won't beat…
'I got help from Visma guys' - Unexpected allies keep Træen in red at the Vuelta
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/i-got-help-from-visma-guys-unexpected-allies-keep-traeen-in-red-at-the-vuelta/
Published: August 31, 2025 17:45
The first chapter of the 2025 Vuelta has drawn to a close, and as the teams and riders take stock to assess the state of play, Torstein Træen sits pretty at the top of the standings
'Nobody was with me' - Almeida bemoans lack of UAE support on summit finish
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/nobody-was-with-me-almeida-bemoans-lack-of-uae-support-on-summit-finish/
Published: August 31, 2025 16:50
João Almeida limited his losses to 24 seconds to Jonas Vingegaard on stage 9 of the Vuelta a España, but he highlighted the absence of his UAE Team Emirates-XRG teammates on the final climb to Valdezcaray. Juan Ayuso, winner at Cerler two days ago, came…
'He told me to grow some balls' - Pidcock laughs off Almeida's Vuelta jibes
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/he-told-me-to-grow-some-balls-pidcock-laughs-off-almeidas-vuelta-jibes/
Published: August 31, 2025 16:17
Tom Pidcock delivered his best climbing performance of the Vuelta a España to date, placing second behind Jonas Vingegaard on stage 9 to Valdezcaray to move up to fourth overall. The Briton spent much of the climb giving chase with a frustrated João…
'I had to keep going' - Vingegaard admits he mistimed winning attack
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/i-had-to-keep-going-vingegaard-admits-he-mistimed-winning-attack/
Published: August 31, 2025 16:10
Jonas Vingegaard set a significant marker in the general classification ahead of the first rest day of the Vuelta.
Vingegaard cuts loose to strike heavy Vuelta blow at Valdezcaray
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/vingegaard-cuts-loose-to-strike-heavy-vuelta-blow-at-valdezcaray/
Published: August 31, 2025 15:39
After relatively cautious displays in the Pyrenees, Jonas Vingegaard reiterated that he is the favourite for the Vuelta a España with a sparkling solo win at Valdezcaray on stage 9. He came home 24 seconds ahead of a surprising Tom Pidcock and Joao…
Rejuvenated De Lie powers to victory in Bretagne Classic
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/rejuvenated-de-lie-powers-to-victory-in-bretagne-classic/
Published: August 31, 2025 15:34
The 89th edition of the Bretagne Classic concluded with a nail-biting finish in Plouay
Vuelta a España 2025: Standings after stage 9 - Træen makes it to rest day in red
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/vuelta-a-espana-2025-standings-after-stage-9-traeen-makes-it-to-rest-day-in-red/
Published: August 31, 2025 15:21
It was the wet final stage before the rest day, but Træen managed to hold on to red.
Mathieu van der Poel's spectacular comeback falls short at Les Gets
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/mathieu-van-der-poels-spectacular-comeback-falls-short-at-les-gets/
Published: August 31, 2025 14:53
The Dutchman will look to the Mountain Bike World Championships with increased optimism after the World Cup at Les Gets on Sunday. After starting at the back of the grid, Van der Poel fought his way towards the front in the finale, but his dramatic fight…
'Waiting for the days that count' - Pidcock anticipates Vuelta fireworks
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/waiting-for-the-days-that-count-pidcock-anticipates-vuelta-fireworks/
Published: August 31, 2025 10:32
The British rider sits on the verge of the top 10 overall, with just one more stage until the first rest day.
Remco Evenepoel's reboot, Geraint Thomas' goodbye - Tour of Britain preview
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/remco-evenepoels-reboot-geraint-thomas-goodbye-tour-of-britain-preview/
Published: August 31, 2025 07:07
Geraint Thomas’ farewell is one of the big draws at the 2025 Tour of Britain, but the retiring Welshman will share the stage with the man he affectionately calls ‘the Little Bastard.’ Remco Evenepoel returns to action for the first time since his…
The right sponsors don’t just show up. They change the game
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/the-right-sponsors-dont-just-show-up-they-change-the-game/
Published: August 31, 2025 06:00
Lessons from Zwift, Barclays, and what’s next for women’s cycling.
Vuelta a España stage 9 preview - How will Vingegaard and Visma tackle Valdezcaray?
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/vuelta-a-espana-stage-9-preview-how-will-vingegaard-and-visma-tackle-valdezcaray/
Published: August 30, 2025 18:12
Stage 9 features a category 1 summit finish to Valdezcaray, the only categorised climb of the stage. Will the breakaway be given the opportunity to shine like stages 6 and 7 or will the GC riders want to fight for the stage honours before the first rest…
'I sleep like a baby' - Træen unfazed ahead of next Vuelta mountain test
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/i-sleep-like-a-baby-traeen-unfazed-ahead-of-next-vuelta-mountain-test/
Published: August 30, 2025 17:22
Torstein Træen remains in the red jersey of the Vuelta a España after stage 8 to Zaragoza. After living with Jonas Vingegaard et al on the climb to Cerler on Friday, the Norwegian will fancy his prospects of carrying the jersey into Monday's rest day, but…
'My legs feel like concrete' - Philipsen powers through pain to Vuelta success
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/my-legs-feel-like-concrete-philipsen-powers-through-pain-to-vuelta-success/
Published: August 30, 2025 16:50
Jaspe Philipsen doubled up on stage 8 of the Vuelta a España after a tense and chaotic finish in Zaragoza
Philipsen wins messy sprint to double up at Vuelta a España
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/philipsen-wins-messy-sprint-to-double-up-at-vuelta-a-espana/
Published: August 30, 2025 16:48
Jasper Philipsen notched up his second win of the Vuelta a España on stage 8 in Zaragoza, while Torstein Træen retains the red jersey of race leader.
'That's not how I win' - Viviani relegated despite resisting temptation to close door on Philipsen
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/thats-not-how-i-win-viviani-resists-temptation-to-close-door-on-philipsen/
Published: August 30, 2025 16:46
Elia Viviani came close to winning stage 8 of the Vuelta a España in Zaragoza, but he was ultimately overhauled by Jasper Philipsen. It was a bitter defeat for the Italian, who was later relegated to 105th for his deviation in the sprint.
Vuelta a España 2025: Standings after stage 8 - Træen navigates sprint stage
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/vuelta-a-espana-2025-standings-after-stage-8-traeen-navigates-sprint-stage/
Published: August 30, 2025 16:10
Torstein Træen (Bahrain-Victorious) safely defended his race leader’s jersey on a fast run-in to Zaragoza on stage 8 of the Vuelta a España, won by Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck).
Bredewold overpowers Vos in rain-soaked Plouay sprint
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/bredewold-overpowers-vos-in-rain-soaked-plouay-sprint/
Published: August 30, 2025 14:49
Mischa Bredewold (SD Worx-Protime) recovered from a crash to win the Classic Lorient Agglomération in Plouay, taking a third straight win ahead of compatriot Marianne Vos (Visma | Lease a Bike).
'I don't care about his age' - Seixas set to ride Rwanda Worlds
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/i-dont-care-about-his-age-seixas-set-to-ride-rwanda-worlds/
Published: August 30, 2025 13:26
Paul Seixas won the first and probably last under-23 race of his career at the Tour de l'Avenir on Friday. As a WorldTour pro, the 18-year-old is ineligible for the under-23 category at the World Championships, but L'Equipe reports that he is likely to be…
'This is organised crime' - Lefevere sounds alarm after bike theft surge
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/this-is-organised-crime-lefevere-sounds-alarm-after-bike-theft-surge/
Published: August 30, 2025 12:35
In his weekly column for Het Nieuwsblad, Patrick Lefevere weighed in on the matter of bike theft after a recent series of high-profile incidents in the professional ranks.
2025 Tour of Britain: Full start list
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/2025-tour-of-britain-full-start-list/
Published: August 30, 2025 09:55
The 2025 Men's Tour of Britain, takes place from September 2 to September 7, 2025.
'I don't know what happened' - Gaudu puzzled after shipping time at the Vuelta
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/i-dont-know-what-happened-gaudu-puzzled-after-shipping-time-in-the-vuelta-gc/
Published: August 30, 2025 09:42
David Gaudu was in a Vuelta dream land in the opening stages, sitting in the red jersey after taking a spectacular stage win, out-punching the powerful Pedersen to the line on stage 3. However, in the past 2 mountain stages, it's simply gone from bad to…
'I don't pay too much to expectations' - Seixas after Tour de l'Avenir glory
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/i-dont-pay-too-much-to-expectations-seixas-after-tour-de-lavenir-glory/
Published: August 30, 2025 08:30
Being the big pre-race favourite, Paul Seixas, faced huge pressure to go and win the 2025 Tour de l'Avenir, especially after making his professional debut in 2025, and he certainly did just that as the tremendous talent romped home the GC ahead of Jarno…
How to watch the 2025 Tour of Britain: Streaming and TV by country
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/how-to-watch-the-2025-tour-of-britain-streaming-and-tv-by-country/
Published: August 30, 2025 08:18
Want to watch the 2025 Tour of Britain live? This guide tells you exactly where to tune in - wherever you are in the world. From TV schedules and live broadcasters to VPN tips, here’s how to follow every stage.
Bretagne Classic CIC preview - Can Lotto help Arnaud De Lie continue his winning ways?
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/bretagne-classic-cic-preview-can-lotto-help-arnaud-de-lie-continue-his-winning-ways/
Published: August 30, 2025 06:00
Another of the forgotten WorldTour races, the Bretagne Classic CIC is a true monster: more than 250km with over 4,000m of climbing. Arnaud De Lie finished fourth last year and is flying again, but does he have the team to conquer this 260km classic?
'Seven motorbikes' - Træen credits team for Vuelta red jersey defence
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/seven-motorbikes-traeen-credits-team-for-vuelta-red-jersey-defence/
Published: August 29, 2025 19:13
Træen passed the first test of leading a Grand Tour with flying colours and the Norwegian has grown in confidence after both his own and teammates performance's on stage 7
Vuelta a España stage 8 preview - Sprinter's showdown in Zaragoza
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/vuelta-a-espana-stage-8-preview-sprinters-showdown-in-zaragoza/
Published: August 29, 2025 18:00
After two consecutive mountain top finishes, the Vuelta heads to the popular Zaragoza where the sprinters are expected to shine.
'I'm super proud' - Ayuso rides to redemption after solo victory at Vuelta
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/im-super-proud-ayuso-rides-to-redemption-after-solo-victory-at-vuelta/
Published: August 29, 2025 16:45
If stage 6 of the Vuelta illustrated Juan Ayuso’s frailties, then stage 7 was all about his strength. At the start of the day he began the action and at the end he made the decisive attack to the win.
‘He doesn’t pull a lot, right?’ – Almeida’s cheeky jab at Vingegaard after attacking in the Vuelta
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/he-doesnt-pull-a-lot-right-almeidas-cheeky-jab-at-vingegaard-after-strong-vuelta-attack/
Published: August 29, 2025 16:37
João Almeida took one more step in the right direction in what was another successful day for UAE Team Emirates-XRG at the Vuelta a España
'We want to save our energy' - Vingegaard conserves strength in Vuelta Pyrenean test
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/we-want-to-save-our-energy-vingegaard-conserves-strength-in-vuelta-pyrenean-test/
Published: August 29, 2025 16:07
The second consecutive mountain top finish saw no major change in the fight for the red jersey with a group of 14 riders crossing the line together 2:35 behind stage winner Juan Ayuso
Juan Ayuso strikes back with mountain stage win, Træen remains leader
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/juan-ayuso-strikes-back-with-mountain-stage-win-traeen-remains-leader/
Published: August 29, 2025 16:07
The 22-year-old Spanish rider climbed to victory on the climb to Cerler after falling out of the GC picture on stage 6
Vuelta a España 2025: Standings after stage 7 - Træen defends red jersey
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/vuelta-a-espana-2025-standings-after-stage-7-traeen-defends-red-jersey/
Published: August 29, 2025 15:44
Torstein Træen (Bahrain-Victorious) defended his red jersey on the slopes of the Cerler climb finishing in the main group of GC contenders as Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) powered to victory from the breakaway on stage 7 of the Vuelta a España.
Magnus Kulset’s wife makes rare public plea to keep his cycling career alive
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/magnus-kulsets-wife-makes-rare-public-plea-to-keep-his-cycling-career-alive/
Published: August 29, 2025 14:04
Magnus Kulset is 25 years old, a professional cyclist since 2023, and yet as the 2026 season approaches, he finds himself without a team. His wife, Charlotte Broughton Kulset, decided to take matters into her own hands, issuing a heartfelt appeal on social…
'Pressure he has earned' - Contador on Ayuso's Vuelta media spotlight
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/pressure-he-has-earned-contador-on-ayusos-vuelta-media-spotlight/
Published: August 29, 2025 12:35
Alberto Contador spoke on Eurosport’s La Montonera about Juan Ayuso, who is no longer in the GC picture after stage 6 of the Vuelta a España
Widar breaks Pogacar’s Tignes record in Tour de l’Avenir 'release'
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/widar-breaks-pogacars-tignes-record-in-tour-de-lavenir-release/
Published: August 29, 2025 09:07
The Tour de l’Avenir has long been known as the cradle of champions. It was here that riders like Greg LeMond, Egan Bernal and Tadej Pogacar first signalled their potential to the wider world. On the slopes to Tignes, Belgium’s Jarno Widar added his name…
The Lotto and Intermarché merger - Where do things stand?
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/the-lotto-and-intermarche-merger-where-do-things-stand/
Published: August 29, 2025 07:55
Belgian cycling is on the verge of a major reshuffle. Two of the country’s long-established teams, Lotto and Intermarché–Wanty, are preparing to join forces in 2026. What began as exploratory talks in the summer has now become a project both sides treat as…
'I wake up every day thinking I can be the best again' - Bernal dares to dream at Vuelta
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/i-wake-up-every-day-thinking-i-can-be-the-best-again-bernal-dares-to-dream-at-vuelta/
Published: August 29, 2025 06:35
Stage six of the 2025 Vuelta a España pushed Egan Bernal out of the top ten, but it didn’t take away his smile. On the first real mountain finish, high in Andorra, he reached the line with the main contenders. Fourteenth on the stage, he now sits eleventh…
Classic Agglomération Trophée Ceratizit preview - Bredewold to make history?
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/classic-agglomeration-trophee-ceratizit-preview-kopecky-ready-to-return-to-winning-ways/
Published: August 29, 2025 06:29
One of the season’s most unpredictable races returns with a start list overflowing with hitters, with six previous winners heading to Brittany for the final one day WorldTour race of the women’s season.
LIVE: Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 7
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/live-cycling/vuelta-a-espana/men/2025/stage-7/
Published: August 28, 2025 22:32
Stage 7 of the 2025 Vuelta a España is a 188km stage from Andorra, finishing in Cerler. Across the stage, the riders will have to contend with some tough terrain, covering over 4211 metres of elevation gain across the stage. Stage 7 will commence at 11:55…
'It wasn’t the plan' - Ciccone on the attack as Vuelta hits high mountains
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/it-wasnt-the-plan-ciccone-on-the-attack-as-vuelta-hits-high-mountains/
Published: August 28, 2025 19:13
Lidl-Trek are yet to rack up a stage win at the Vuelta a España, but Giulio Ciccone’s ride on the final climb of stage 6 continued their attacking tactics.
Vuelta a España stage 7 preview - Can Træen hold off Vingegaard?
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/vuelta-a-espana-stage-7-preview-can-traeen-hold-off-vingegaard/
Published: August 28, 2025 18:31
Back to back summit finishes for the peloton as the general classification starts to take shape behind a surprise new race leader
From cancer diagnosis to the red jersey: Torstein Træen takes surprise lead at the Vuelta
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/from-cancer-diagnosis-to-the-red-jersey-torstein-traeen-takes-surprise-lead-at-the-vuelta/
Published: August 28, 2025 17:15
The sixth stage of this year’s Vuelta brought its first breakaway win, and, with a huge lead allowed by the GC favourites’ group, it also saw Torstein Træen take the overall leader’s red jersey.
'We didn't ride to keep it' - Vingegaard content to farm out Vuelta red jersey
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/we-didnt-ride-to-keep-it-vingegaard-content-to-farm-out-vuelta-red-jersey/
Published: August 28, 2025 17:06
For the second time in this Vuelta, Jonas Vingegaard hands over the red jersey, but this isn't something that concerns the Dane, after another solid day's work.
Ayuso's ordeal resolves UAE Vuelta leadership debate
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/ayusos-ordeal-resolves-uae-vuelta-leadership-debate/
Published: August 28, 2025 16:26
Juan Ayuso will not contend for the Vuelta a España after cracking on the final climb to Pal on stage 6. The Spaniard is now out of the GC picture, but it remains to be seen what role he will play in the service of João Almeida.
Vine victorious at Vuelta as Torstein Træen takes red
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/jay-vine-climbs-to-vuelta-breakaway-win-whilst-torstein-traeen-takes-red-jersey/
Published: August 28, 2025 15:56
Jay Vine climbed through the Pyrenees to take the win from the day’s 10-man breakaway, while Torstein Træen finished second to take over the race lead. In the GC group, the race favourites exchanged blows, but it was honours even.
'No funny business' - Local knowledge carries Vine to Vuelta win
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/no-funny-business-local-knowledge-carries-vine-to-vuelta-win/
Published: August 28, 2025 15:47
Andorra resident Jay Vine scored the third Vuelta a España stage victory of his career after he soloed clear of the break on the road to Pal. The Australian was a late call-up to the UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad, and he had a dual role on the first day in…
Vuelta a España 2025: Standings after stage 6 - Træen in red as Vingegaard holds fire
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/vuelta-a-espana-2025-standings-after-stage-6-traeen-in-red-as-vingegaard-holds-fire/
Published: August 28, 2025 15:17
Torstein Træen (Bahrain Victorious) is the new leader of the Vuelta a España after he placed second behind fellow escapee Jay Vine (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) on stage 6 to Pal in Andorra. Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike) lost the red jersey but remains…
Chris Froome airlifted to hospital after training crash in southern France
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/chris-froome-airlifted-to-hospital-after-training-crash-in-southern-france/
Published: August 28, 2025 12:48
The four-time Tour de France winner will undergo surgery on a lumbar vertebrae fracture on Thursday afternoon in Toulon after he crashed near Saint-Raphaël on Wednesday.
Kim Cadzow on finding her place, safety and disappointment with the media
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/kim-cadzow-on-finding-her-place-safety-and-disappointment-with-the-media/
Published: August 28, 2025 10:30
At just 23, New Zealander Kim Cadzow has already lived through the highs and lows of professional cycling. After switching from triathlon she rose quickly, winning the national time trial title in her first year and securing a WorldTour contract at…
Bike theft strikes again in pro cycling: TotalEnergies lose twenty bikes
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/bike-theft-strikes-again-in-pro-cycling-totalenergies-lose-twenty-bikes/
Published: August 28, 2025 09:37
The wave of large-scale bike thefts in professional cycling shows no sign of slowing. After Visma | Lease a Bike earlier this week, French team TotalEnergies has now been hit. During the Tour Poitou-Charentes, thieves made off with no fewer than twenty…
Inside the men’s peloton - 'A burger wasn’t just food, it was failure'
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/inside-the-mens-peloton-a-burger-wasnt-just-food-it-was-failure/
Published: August 28, 2025 06:30
In recent weeks, cycling’s weight culture has been under sharper scrutiny, often through the voices of women riders. Yesterday, we published an anonymous letter from inside the women’s peloton. But the same pressures exist in the men’s peloton, though they…
Kim Cadzow: 'Cycling is an environment where not eating is completely normalised' - Domestique Hotseat Podcast
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/features/kim-cadzow-cycling-is-an-environment-where-not-eating-is-completely-normalised-domestique-hotseat-podcast/
Published: August 28, 2025 05:30
With the Vuelta España raging its way across southern Europe we take a step back, Aidan Burgess hosting a thoughtful chat with former New Zealand champion, Kim Cadzow. The episode almost never happened at all, after she locked herself out in Girona the…
LIVE: Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 6
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/live-cycling/vuelta-a-espana/men/2025/stage-6/
Published: August 27, 2025 19:03
Stage 6 of the 2025 Vuelta a España is a 170.3 kilometre stage, taking in 3,475 metres of elevation gain from Olot, to Pal in Andorra. The stage is a summit finish on the category 1 climb of Pal, which is 9.6 kilometres at 6.3%, so we are bound to see a…
Vuelta a España stage 6 preview - First high mountain showdown for Vingegaard and UAE
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/vuelta-a-espana-stage-6-preview-first-high-mountain-showdown-for-vingegaard-and-uae/
Published: August 27, 2025 18:50
The Vuelta has already climbed mountains and Jonas Vingegaard has already shone, but race takes on a new dynamic on Thursday as it enters the Pyrenees.
'The first test' - Vingegaard expects GC fight as Vuelta enters high mountains
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/the-first-test-vingegaard-expects-gc-fight-as-vuelta-enters-high-mountains/
Published: August 27, 2025 18:43
Jonas Vingegaard's Visma | Lease a Bike squad steadied the ship to put him back in the red jersey of Vuelta a España leader in the stage 5 team time trial around Figueres. But the Dane faces a different kind of challenge on the road to Andorra on stage 6.
Israel-Premier Tech 'shaken' by team time trial protest at Vuelta a España
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/israel-premier-tech-shaken-by-team-time-trial-protest-at-vuelta-a-espana/
Published: August 27, 2025 18:28
Israel-Premier Tech sports director Darrel Impey has described stage 5 of the Vuelta a España as one of the most difficult days he has experienced from the team car, after human rights protesters disrupted his squad's effort in the team time trial.
Jorgenson concedes Visma misjudged wind conditions
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/vismas-late-team-time-trial-turnaround-puts-vingegaard-back-in-vuelta-lead/
Published: August 27, 2025 18:14
A change in wind direction put Visma | Lease a Bike on the back foot during the stage 5 team time trial, but a brilliant negative split ride powered them into second place. Jonas Vingegaard is back in the race ahead of the first Pyrenean challenge.
'We're closer and closer' - Almeida buoyed by UAE's Vuelta TTT win over Visma
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/were-closer-and-closer-almeida-buoyed-by-uaes-vuelta-ttt-win-over-visma/
Published: August 27, 2025 17:39
João Almeida and Juan Ayuso scored a useful psychological blow on stage 5 of the Vuelta a España after their UAE Team Emirates-XRG squad powered to victory in the team time trial around Figueres.
UAE Team Emirates snatch team time trial win as Vingegaard reclaims overall lead
https://www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/uae-team-emirates-snatch-team-time-trial-win-as-vingegaard-reclaims-overall-lead/
Published: August 27, 2025 16:56
Lidl-Trek delivered a brilliant ride and held the lead for much of the day, but were eventually edged out by UAE. Despite starting with only seven riders, Visma | Lease a Bike managed to move Jonas Vingegaard back into the overall lead.
Vuelta a España 2025: Standings after stage 5 - Vingegaard back in red but UAE fight back
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Published: August 27, 2025 16:42
Jonas Vingegaard is back in the red jersey of the Vuelta a España after his Visma | Lease a Bike finished second in the team time trial behind UAE Team Emirates-XRG.
Israel-Premier Tech held up by protestors in Vuelta team time trial
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Published: August 27, 2025 16:32
Israel Premier Tech were briefly hindered during the team time trial on stage 5 of the Vuelta a España in Figueres after human rights protestors blocked the course during their effort.
Gianni Vermeersch strengthens Red Bull-Bora Classics squad
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Published: August 27, 2025 12:59
The Belgian all-rounder Gianni Vermeersch will open a new chapter in 2026 as he moves from Alpecin-Deceuninck to Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, where he is expected to strengthen the team’s Classics squad.
Jorgensen joins Vingegaard and Van Aert in skipping Worlds
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Published: August 27, 2025 12:54
The United States will be without some big names at the World Championships in Rwanda next month as Brandon McNulty, Matteo Jorgenson, Neilson Powless and Kristen Faulkner have all declined selection.
'Having someone like Pippo doesn't guarantee you a result like in the ITT' - Ineos look ahead to team time trial
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Published: August 27, 2025 11:54
The Ineos Grenadiers will certainly be among the top favourites for stage 5’s Vuelta TTT, thanks in part to riders such as Filippo Ganna. Cyclingnews spoke with Ineos assistant sports director Dario Cioni about how the British team is feeling ahead of the…
Quinten Hermans the latest to strengthen the Q36.6 roster for 2026
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Published: August 27, 2025 11:13
The Swiss team’s recruitment drive continues to gain momentum, with the signing of the former cyclocross star further strengthening an already impressive roster.
'Jonas can't go faster than hard either' - Visma weigh up loss of Zingle ahead of Vuelta TTT
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Published: August 27, 2025 08:16
Ahead of the 24.1 kilometre team effort against the clock, Mathieu Heijboer (Visma | Lease a Bike head of performance) spoke to In de Leiderstrui about stage 5 of the Vuelta. The Dutchman gave insights on what is needed to prepare for this effort as well…
Steff Cras - 'I’m not the biggest fan of the Tour'
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Published: August 27, 2025 07:47
Steff Cras is currently training in Spain as he prepares for the final stretch of his season. On his calendar is the Giro della Toscana, but beyond that the Belgian climber does not yet know where he will race. Speaking to Het Nieuwsblad, he reflected on…
The unspoken cost of cycling’s weight obsession - An anonymous letter from the women’s peloton
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Published: August 27, 2025 06:05
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s victory at the Tour de France Femmes has reopened debate over pro cycling’s fixation with weight. Some have pointed to a double standard, noting that the extreme weight loss seen in the men’s peloton is rarely subject to the same…
LIVE: Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 5
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Published: August 26, 2025 19:21
Stage 5 of the 2025 Vuelta a España is a 24.1 kilometre team time trial around Figueres. The stage is bound to shake up the general classification so who will come out on top, will Gaudu remain in red? Stage 5 is set to be a go when Lotto get the stage…
Ceratizit Pro Cycling to fold due to costs and 'current economic climate'
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Published: August 26, 2025 19:15
The shutters will come down on the Women's WorldTour team after the Maryland Classic on September 6, bringing an end to their long involvement at the top level.
Vuelta a España stage 5 preview - Team time trial to shake up the GC
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Published: August 26, 2025 18:00
The Vuelta finally reaches Spain and begins on home soil with a team time trial.
'Madrid is still a long way off' - Pedersen's wait for Vuelta stage win continues
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Published: August 26, 2025 17:26
The Dane moved into the green jersey after top 10 stage result on stage 4 of the Vuelta a España, but he would have been hoping for more. Still, the Lidl-Trek rider remains optimistic for the future stages
Vuelta a España Stage 5 - Team time trial start times
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Published: August 26, 2025 16:44
The first stage on home soil is a 24.1km team time trial around the Catalan city of Figueres.
Jasper Philipsen hindered by his own lead-out in Vuelta sprint
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Published: August 26, 2025 16:15
Alpecin-Deceuninck rode almost the perfect race for the bunch finish on stage 4 of the Vuelta a España, but Jasper Philipsen and lead-out man Edward Planckaert's communication was hampered by the noise in the finishing straight.
Gaudu nabs Vuelta lead after his 'first and last' crack at bunch sprint
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Published: August 26, 2025 15:36
David Gaudu is the new maillot rojo ahead of Jonas Vingegaard after he placed ahead of the Dane in the bunch sprint to Voiron on stage 4 of the Vuelta a España.
'It's been a crazy week' - Turner lands maiden Grand Tour win after late call-up
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Published: August 26, 2025 15:19
After receiving a late call-up, this Vuelta a España is already a race that the British rider is unlikely to forget anytime soon.
Vuelta a España 2025: Standings after stage 4 - Gaudu takes red from Vingegaard
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Published: August 26, 2025 15:18
David Gaudu (Groupama-FDJ) is the new leader of the Vuelta a España after he finished ahead of Jonas Vingegaard (Visma | Lease a Bike) on stage 4 to Voiron, won by Ben Turner (Ineos) in a bunch sprint.
Ben Turner powers to Vuelta sprint win as Gaudu jumps into red
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Published: August 26, 2025 14:56
After being a late call up for the Vuelta, the British rider and his Ineos Grenadiers team out did the other sprinters to take a surprise victory. By finishing 25th on the stage, David Gaudu is the new overall leader ahead of Jonas Vingegaard.
Ferrand-Prévot backtracks and will start World Championships in Rwanda
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Published: August 26, 2025 11:15
Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has changed her mind and will take the start at the Road World Championships in Rwanda. Just two weeks ago, the French star insisted she would not make the trip, but national coach Paul Brousse has now confirmed her place in the…
UK registered women’s squad Hess Cycling Team closes with immediate effect
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Published: August 26, 2025 11:00
Mired in controversy since its launch in 2023, the UCI Women’s Continental team announced its closure, citing the rising budgets of rival squads as the main reason.
Tudor bolster Spring Classics ambitions with high-profile signings
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Published: August 26, 2025 10:08
Swiss time trial and Classics specialist Stefan Küng returns home to Tudor, joined by Luca Mozzato to reinforce the team’s one-day ambitions.
Arnaud De Lie back in business as Lotto sprinter rediscovers his top level
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Published: August 26, 2025 10:00
Arnaud De Lie’s victory at the Renewi Tour has put an end to any doubts about his form. The 23-year-old Belgian, long seen as one of the sport’s most promising sprinters, struggled through a difficult spring but has now found his way back to winning ways.…
The 2025/2026 transfer overview
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Published: August 26, 2025 09:21
The 2025/2026 transfer period is underway, with teams gradually finalising their rosters for next season. The first moves have already been confirmed, while negotiations continue behind the scenes as the racing calendar enters its final phase.
French champion Dorian Godon joins INEOS Grenadiers
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Published: August 26, 2025 09:01
INEOS Grenadiers have confirmed the signing of French road race champion Dorian Godon on a three-year contract starting in 2026. The 29-year-old will join the British squad after spending the past seasons at Decathlon AG2R, bringing both experience and a…
Ben O’Connor reflects - 'Being GC leader for two weeks with Pogacar and Vingegaard is almost impossible'
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Published: August 26, 2025 07:47
Ben O’Connor has become one of the most intriguing contenders in Grand Tours. The Australian rider for Jayco AlUla spoke with Marca on Monday at the Vuelta, reflecting on the moment that changed his career and looking ahead to what he hopes to achieve in…
Wout van Aert - 'Maybe I am longing a little for the end of the season'
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Published: August 26, 2025 05:00
Wout van Aert closed his 2025 stage racing campaign at the Deutschland Tour, where he played a key role for teammate Matthew Brennan, who took two stage wins, but could not fight for the overall himself. The Belgian admitted that he has felt the effects of…
LIVE: Vuelta a España 2025 - Stage 4
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Published: August 25, 2025 20:32
Stage 4 of the 2025 Vuelta a España is a 206.7 kilometre stage from Susa, finishing in Voiron. Across the 206.7 kilometres, the riders will have to contend with 2919 metres of elevation gain, with majority of the elevation, predominantly within the opening…
La Vuelta a España stage 4 preview - A game of cat and mouse?
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Published: August 25, 2025 19:33
The Vuelta departs Italy, but before returning home, it makes a stop in France for the fourth stage.
‘Some you win, some you lose’ - Lidl-Trek disappointed as Pedersen falls short at the Vuelta
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Published: August 25, 2025 18:58
After a stellar season where they won the points classification at both the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France, a repeat performance is expected at the Vuelta, but so far, all they have is frustration for Lidl-Trek.
'It was quite a move' - Vingegaard retains Vuelta lead as Gaudu dazzles on stage 3
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Published: August 25, 2025 16:37
The red jersey, Vingegaard, was once again at the front of the action in the final kilometre and finished on the stage podium once more.
'It's been a difficult year' - Instinct carries Gaudu to upset Vuelta win
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Published: August 25, 2025 16:23
After missing the Tour de France, David Gaudu has returned to form in late summer, and he scored his first WorldTour win in three years on stage 3 of the Vuelta a España.
Derek Gee terminates Israel-Premier Tech contract with immediate effect
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Published: August 25, 2025 16:13
The Canadian rider issued a statement on Monday to say that his position with the team was 'untenable' due to what he termed as 'certain issues.' Gee has been linked with a move to Ineos Grenadiers but denies he had spoken with any other squads prior to…
Gaudu edges Pedersen after daring dive into final corner on Vuelta stage 3
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Published: August 25, 2025 15:50
The Frenchman out-sprinted Mads Pedersen after positioning himself brilliantly. Finishing in third place Jonas Vingegaard retains the race lead
Vuelta a España 2025: Standings after stage 3 - Gaudu draws level with Vingegaard
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Published: August 25, 2025 15:41
David Gaudu's victory on stage 3 sees the Frenchman move up to 2nd, level on time with Jonas Vingegaard. However, the Dane keeps the red jersey.
Five must-have riders for your Vuelta a España fantasy team
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Published: August 25, 2025 15:05
Want to get the advantage over your fantasy opponents in the Vuelta, well Domestique is here to help. Read on for the five riders who you must have in your fantasy teams for the lap around Spain.
Five favourites for the green jersey at the Vuelta
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Published: August 25, 2025 15:04
We have already looked at various classifications for the 2025 Vuelta. Now it is time to assess the leading contenders for the green jersey. Whoever pulls it on in Madrid will have had to work hard for it.
'We have enough bikes to race' - Visma's Vuelta continues despite theft
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Published: August 25, 2025 12:36
Visma | Lease a Bike hold the red jersey at the Vuelta a España following Jonas Vingegaard's victory on stage 2, but they were the victim of a theft overnight with 18 bikes stolen from outside their hotel.
Vuelta a España 2025 route - Stage-by-stage guide
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Published: August 25, 2025 11:27
From the start on foreign soil in Turin, Italy, to the final stage in the capital, Madrid, here's a stage-by-stage guide to the 80th edition of the Vuelta a España.
Three riders out after crash-filled Vuelta a España stage 2
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Published: August 25, 2025 10:22
The calm of the opening stage was swept away in an instant. Stage 2 of the Vuelta a España was hit by heavy rain, with slick roundabouts and wet tarmac conspiring to cause a string of crashes. Some of the peloton’s biggest names were bruised and three…
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