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The 80th edition of La Vuelta a España is here—and it could be the most dramatic Grand Tour of the year. Starting in Turin, Italy, and finishing three weeks later in Madrid, the 2025 Vuelta brings brutal climbs like the Alto de l’Angliru and Bola del Mundo, alongside a decisive late ITT in Valladolid.

The field is stacked: Jonas Vingegaard leads Visma–Lease a Bike in search of his first Vuelta crown, while João Almeida and Juan Ayuso co-lead UAE Team Emirates after Tadej Pogačar confirmed he won’t start. With Sepp Kuss back in support and riders like Giulio Ciccone and Jai Hindley aiming for breakthroughs, the battle for red is wide open.

In this episode, we break down the route, contenders, and key stages that will shape the race—and ask the ultimate question: Who will stand on the top step in Madrid after three relentless weeks of racing?

The only men’s WorldTour stage race in the Benelux is back. The 2025 Renewi Tour kicks off on Wednesday, August 20th in Zeeland, with five days of racing across the Netherlands and Belgium before the finale in Leuven on Sunday, August 24th.

Four-time winner Tim Wellens returns to defend his crown, but he’ll face stiff competition from Mathieu van der Poel, Mathias Vacek, Paul Magnier, and a stacked sprint field featuring Olav Kooij, Arnaud De Lie, and Tim Merlier. With a route packed full of echelons, cobbles, and punchy climbs, the race promises drama from start to finish.

In this episode, we break down the route stage by stage, look at the favourites for overall victory, and discuss who might spring a surprise in one of the most unpredictable races on the calendar.

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?.

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Ineos Grenadiers are looking to be more aggressive in the Transfer market with Primoz Roglic and Oscar Onley as the potential key targets.

00:00 Intro 00:10 Big News01:09 Will Ineos Sign Oscar Onley Or Primoz Roglic?07:43 UAE Team Emirates FIRST SIGNING 13:45 Milan's Brother Signs For FDJ14:57 New Exciting American Pro Conti Team?

The Hamburg one day race will see the return of last years podium with Olav Kooij, Jonathan Milan and Biniam Girmay but will they feature on the podium in 2025? Isaac del Toro will attempt to upset the sprinters and could be in the mix for a brave attack.

Pro Cycling Transfer Talks 2026 Episode 4 Remco Evenepoel Confirmed to Red Bull Bora-hansgrohe Dylan Groenewegen to Team Rockets Confirmed Biniam Girmay linked to UAE, Quickstep and FDJFollow us @thecyclingdane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/

The transfer saga of Remco Evenepoel finally came to an end with the confirmation of his move to Red Bull Bora-hansgrohe after more than a year of rumours and speculatons.

Tadej Pogacar won't be getting back to La Vuelta which he hasn't been to since 2019, but rather he will be heading back to Canada before finishing the season in Italy once more with Il Lombardia.

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 Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe—while highlighting underdogs like Decathlon AG2R and the Spanish squads bringing local flair. Expect tactical insights, predictions for decisive moments, and a few hot takes on which riders might surprise the peloton.

Whether you’re a die-hard cycling fan or just getting into the sport, this episode will get you ready for an unforgettable day of racing. Grab your earbuds, saddle up, and let’s hit the road!

Ewan and Scott break down some of the most recent transfer rumours during and after the Tour de France. Will Biniam Girmay Leave Intermarche Wanty? Has Remco Evenepoel signed a deal with Red Bull Bora-Hansgrohe? And Kevin Vauquelin not sure about Ineos Grenadiers anymore?Ewan's articles at Cyclist - https://www.cyclist.co.uk/author/ewan-wilson-staff-writer