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thecyclingdane

Join thecyclingdane to discuss all things cycling. From professional race previews to interviews with pros, we have you covered for your fix of cycling. Also available on YouTube, Facebook and Twitter @thecyclingdane
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Can Anyone Beat Jonas Vingegaard At La Vuelta a Espana 2025?

Jonas Vingegaard returns to the Vuelta for the first time since 2023 and will be aiming to be the first Danish winner of the race but who will be able to rival the 2-time Tour de France winner with the absence of Tadej Pogacar?. Check out: @OwDoCycling and @thecyclingdaneACTION Follow us @thecyclingdane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/...

Aug 15, 202519 min

Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa 2025 PREVIEW - Is Isaac del Toro the Man To Beat? Will Marc Hirschi defend his title?

The 2025 cycling season is heating up, and Scott and Patrick are here to break it all down! In this special race preview episode, the duo dives into the star-studded lineup featuring Marc Hirschi, Tiesj Benoot, Maxim van Gils , and rising talent Isaac del Toro. Can Hirschi capitalize on his Tudor Pro Cycling support, or will UAE Team Emirates dominate another one day race? Scott and Patrick dissect the key teams—UAE’s powerhouse squad, Lidl-Trek’s versatile lineup, and the ever-dangerous Red Bul...

Jul 31, 202537 min

Tour de France 2025 Stage 19 Recap and Race Analysis - Tadej Pogacar Annoyed At Passive Jonas Vingegaard on La Plagne

Ewan's articles at Cyclist - https://www.cyclist.co.uk/author/ewan-wilson-staff-writer Stage 19 was dramatically shortened to just 93 kilometres due to restrictions linked to a local outbreak of cow disease, but the decisive summit finish on La Plagne remained in place — and it delivered plenty of action. In a surprising twist, Primož Roglič launched himself into an aggressive breakaway early on, showing uncharacteristic animation. However, the move didn’t last: he was eventually reeled in and e...

Jul 26, 202517 min

Tour de France 2025 Stage 18 Recap and Race Analysis - On Col de La Loze Vingegaard Tries to Drop Pogacar but Ben O'Connor wins

Stage 18 delivered another dramatic twist in this year’s Tour de France, with fireworks both in the GC battle and the fight for the stage win. The day belonged to Ben O’Connor, who timed his attack to absolute perfection to claim a brilliant solo victory — his first of this Tour and a masterclass in patience and power. Further down the road, the GC drama played out on the brutal final climb. Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard were locked in another fierce battle, but this time it was more of a w...

Jul 24, 202514 min

Tour de France 2025 Stage 16 Analysis - Vingegaard & Pogacar Battle on Mont Ventoux

In a dramatic finale on the iconic "Giant of Provence," Paret-Peintre surged past Ben Healy (EF Education–EasyPost) in a brutal sprint to the line, with Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious) taking third from what remained of a 40-rider breakaway group. After four hours of relentless racing from Montpellier to the summit finish, the stage was decided by mere metres—one of the most chaotic and explosive days of this year’s Tour. But behind the breakaway, a second race was unfolding—one for the g...

Jul 22, 202515 min

Tour de France 2025 Stage 14 - Thymen Arensman Saves Ineos' Tour and Vingegaard Unable to Drop Pogacar

In one of the most brutal summit finishes of this year’s Tour, Thymen Arensman (Ineos Grenadiers) stunned the favourites and soared to a solo victory atop Superbagnères. While Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard traded blows behind, it was the Dutchman who held them off to deliver a rare—and emotional—Grand Tour stage win for Ineos Grenadiers. We break down Arensman’s heroic ride, the GC battle behind, and what this means for the race heading into the final week.

Jul 19, 202515 min

Tour de France 2025 Stage 13 Recap & Race Analysis - Tadej Pogacar Puts in A Monster Mountain Time Trial and Remco Evenepoel Suffers

Stage 13 delivered fireworks as Tadej Pogačar unleashed a monster of a time trial performance that could define this year’s Tour. In this deep-dive analysis, we break down how Pogačar destroyed the clock, what it means for the GC picture, and whether anyone can still challenge him in the mountains. But that's not all—off the road, the cycling world is buzzing with news of the Lotto–Dstny and Intermarché–Wanty merger . What does this shake-up mean for the future of Belgian cycling? And most cruci...

Jul 18, 202514 min

Tour de France 2025 Stage 2 Recap & Race Analysis - Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar Face Off on Final Climb

Mathieu van der Poel finally ended his long draught of not winning a stage at the Tour de France and the added bonus was taking the yellow jersey again from team mate Jasper Philipsen keeping the jersey in the team with Tadej Pogacar finishing second and already in second place in GC. Minor conflict with Biniam Girmay and Jonathan Milan after the intermediate sprint but it was resolved.

Jul 06, 202519 min

Ranking Every Tour de France 2025 Team | From UAE Team Emirates and Visma Lease A Bike to Tudor Pro Cycling

There are numerous teams in the 2025 Tour de France with varied levels of experience and different targets. We've ranked them based on their past performances and ambitions for this year's edition—but will it be Visma–Lease a Bike or UAE Team Emirates who emerge as the legendary team of 2025?Follow us @thecyclingdane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecyclingdane​Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thecyclingdane8​

Jul 03, 202530 min

Tour de France 2025 PREVIEW SHOW - Tadej Pogacar & Jonas Vingegaard In the Mountains? Girmay Green?

The 2025 Tour de France is finally here—and it’s shaping up to be a battle for the ages. Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard is back from injury and ready to face off once again with his greatest rival, Tadej Pogačar. Will we get the epic duel the world’s been waiting for?Meanwhile, in the green jersey race, Biniam Girmay might have a fight on his hands. After a historic win last year, he's up against heavy-hitters Tim Merlier and Jonathan Milan—both bringing serious sprint power to this year’s ...

Jun 27, 20251 hr 4 min

Jens Voigt BIG INTERVIEW – Shut Up Legs, Tour de France Glory and The Elvis of Breakaways

Jens Voigt is one of the most beloved and respected figures in professional cycling. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, the German rider became known for his aggressive racing style, relentless breakaways, and fearless attitude in the peloton. A multiple-time stage winner in the Tour de France, he famously wore the yellow jersey and played a crucial role as a domestique for some of the sport’s biggest names. Beyond his racing achievements, Voigt’s charismatic personality and trademark ph...

Jun 25, 20251 hr 12 min

Will Jonas Vingegaard be Better in the Tour de France 2025?

Jonas Vingegaard came back in 2024 to seal an impressive second place in the Tour de France and in 2025 he will be aiming to challenge Tadej Pogacar more but is he able to after the defeat at the recent Criterium du Dauphine 2025?

Jun 24, 202523 min
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