Between Two Wheels: Cycling News and Commentary from NorCal and the World

Stage 8 Périgueux to Bergerac (180.4 km). Another sprint day on the docket, if the sprint teams want it, and another repeat winner.  Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at:   / between2wheels   Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or E...

Stage 6 Pau to Gavarnie-Gèdre (186.2 km). With the HC Col du Tourmalet the 2nd to final climb, the profile for stage 6 would lead you to believe it will either be a non-GC battle or a long range attack.  We break it down Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follo...

Stage 5 Lannemezan to Pau (158.3 km). An obvious bunch sprint stage plays out like we expected.  Some crashes mar the finish but we get a sprint nonetheless.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/betwe...

Stage 4 - Carcassonne to Foix (181.9km).  After 3 stages in the heat and with the big teams dominating, we hit the edge of the Pyrennes and maybe a different winner.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.c...

Stage 3 - Granollers to Les Angles (195.9km).  The Tour leaves Spain for France with some mountains and a possible GC battle.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b...

Stage 2 - Tarragon to Barcelona (168.5km) using the Volta Ciclista a Catalunya stage race finish circuit.  The GC favorites are expected to once again show up and who will show their hand? Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: h...

Stage 1 of the 2026 Tour de France began with a Team Time Trial in Spain.  But the TTT is not like before with new rules changes and a great show.  We break it down.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.c...

Stages 19 & 20 were set up for a sprint stage and the final mountain showdown.  We break them down. Stage 19: Rueda - Guijuelo (161.9 km) Stage 20: Robledo de Chavela - Bola del Mundo (165.6 km) The Vuelta is heating up with some more mountains, but not the big big climbs yet.  This day shaped up for a break away with a likely GC group battle behind.  However, what we got was a protest and sho...

Vuelta Stages 17 & 18 were expected to work out some of the GC issues,... but did they?  Stage 17.  O Barco de Valdeorras to Alto de El Morredero   (143.2km) Stage 18 (ITT): Valladolid to Valladolid   (12.2km) The Vuelta is heating up with some more mountains, but not the big big climbs yet.  This day shaped up for a break away with a likely GC group battle behind.  However, what we got was a...

Vuelta Stage 16.  Poio to Mos. Castro de Herville (167.9km) The Vuelta is heating up with some more mountains, but not the big big climbs yet.  This day shaped up for a break away with a likely GC group battle behind.  However, what we got was a protest and shortened stage.  Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio lin...

Vuelta Stage 15.  With the high mountains over for the weekend, this transitional stage sets up perfectly for a motivated breakaway.   Stage 15: A Veiga/Vegadeo to Monforte de Lemos (167.8km) Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at...

Vuelta Stages 10-14.  The Vuelta takes shape with the big mountains, UAE winning at all costs and Visma in control? Stage 10: Parque de la Naturaleza Sendaviva to El Ferial Larra Belagua   (175.3km) Stage 11: Bilbao to Bilbao   (157.4km) Stage 12: Laredo to Los Corrales de Buelna   (144.9km) Stage 13: Cabezón de la Sal to L'Angliru   (202.7km) Stage 14: Avilés to La Farrapona. Lagos de Somiedo   (...

Stage 5: Team Time Trial (TTT) Figueres to Figueres (24.1km) Stage 6: Olot to Pal. Andorra   (170.3km). Stage 7: Andorra la Vella  to Cerler. Huesca La Magia   (188km) Stage 8: Monzón Templario to Zaragoza   (163.5km) Stage 9: Alfaro to Estación de Esquí de Valdezcaray   (195.5km) Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our aud...

Stage 4: Susa to Voiron (206.7km).  Sprint day, but the leadout mucks it up! Stage 4 on Rumble: https://rumble.com/v6y3tc8-stage-4-susa-to-voiron-ep-404.html Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/between...

Stage 3: San Maurizio Canavese to Ceres (134.6km).  An expected sprint day gives some exciting results.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or Email: a...

Stage 2: Alba to Limone Piemonte (159.5km).  Stage 2 has the potential to showcase those fighting for GC and it doesn't disappoint.   https://rumble.com/v6y0ybg-vuelta-stage-2-alba-to-limone-piemonte-ep-402.html Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and sha...

Stage 1 or the 2025 Vuelta a Espana, from Torino-Reggia di Venaria to Novara (186.7 km).  With a sprint stage looking likely, we give a recap of the stage and a preview of the days to come.  Subscribe for all the analysis of the 2025 Vuelta.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2...

Stage 21: Mantes-la-Ville to Paris (Champs-Élysées).  Final stage of the 2025 TDF and we aren't sure if it will be a tradional sprint or an explosive race.  It turns out to be the best stage of the tour.  Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Check out our friends featuring the replay highlights of each stage: https://rumble.com/user/PorrecaPack Subscribe to our Podcast Y...

I found this old episode (#103) that was never uploaded.  This episode is after the 2019 Chico stage race (stage 1) with interviews of: John Novikoff, Garret Hankins, Bob Lander, Anthony Ferretti, Tyler Pearce (Vegan Cyclist), Jeff Scott,  Enjoy. Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Check out our friends featuring the replay highlights of each stage: https://rumble.com/u...

Stage 20: Nantua to Pontarlier (184.2km) looked to be a break away stage and it didn't disappoint.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Check out our friends featuring the replay highlights of each stage: https://rumble.com/user/PorrecaPack Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us...

Stage 19 Albertville to La Plagne 93.1 km.  This stage was shortened due to a cow disease making it more chaotic.  Bad weather, tired bodies and last chance to take it to Tadej.  We break it down.    Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Check out our friends featuring the replay highlights of each stage: https://rumble.com/user/PorrecaPack Subscribe to our Podcast YouTub...

Stage 18: Vif to Courchevel (Col de la Loze) (171.5km).  The queen stave of the 2025 TDF and we expect fireworks.  Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Check out our friends featuring the replay highlights of each stage: https://rumble.com/user/PorrecaPack Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow...

Stage 16 Montpellier to Mont Ventoux  (171.5km).  The giant of provence (Mont Ventoux) looms large and the GC and stage are up for grabs.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Check out our friends featuring the replay highlights of each stage: https://rumble.com/user/PorrecaPack Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between...

Stage 15 - Muret to Carcassonne (169.3km).  The day before the 2nd rest day and the end of the second week means the racing is full gas.   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Check out our friends featuring the replay highlights of each stage: https://rumble.com/user/PorrecaPack Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2...

Stage 14 Pau to Luchon-Superbagnères (182.6km); The third GC day in a row and will Tadej get all three?   Check out the new RUMBLE Channel https://rumble.com/user/b2wpod Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or Email: a...