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

Stage 18 Mortegliano to Sappada (157 km) - The course makes for a Sprinters Day and we expect that to happen.  We break down the race, make predictions for stage 19. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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....

Stage 17 Selva di Val Gardena to Passo Brocon (159 km) - More bad weather and big climbs with the last few days for movement on the GC.  We break down the race, make predictions for stage 18. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on...

Stage 16 Laas to Santa Cristina Valgardena (Monte Pana (118.7km) - Weather Protocol enacted and the race is shortened due to snow.  The race was held in pouring rain and with a hilltop finish.  We break down the race, make predictions for stage 17. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http:/...

Stage 15 Manerba del Garda to Livigno (Mottolino) (222 km) - One of the biggest days in recent grand tours and it's an epic trek.  We break down the race, make predictions for stage 16 and do a 2nd rest day roundup. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p.....

Stage 14 Castiglione delle Stiviere to Desenzano del Garda (31.2 km) - Individual Time Trial with some technical spots gave us the results as predicted.  We break down the race and make predictions for stage 15. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Fo...

Stage 13 Riccione to Cento (179 km) - With a pan flat stage this was expected to be a sprinters dual.  But would the wind make it a GC day as well? We break down the race and make predictions for stage 14. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow a...

Stage 12 Martinsicuro to Fano (193 km) - Lumpy stage made for the break away and the predictions don't disappoint.  We break down the race and make predictions for stage 13. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at: http...

Stage 11 Foiano di Val Fortore to Francavilla al Mare (207 km) - Everything about stage 11 predicts a field sprint, all that is left is who will win it . We break down the race and make predictions for stage 12. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Fo...

Stage 10 Pompei to Bocca della Selva (142 km) - coming out of the rest day and the French attack the field . We break down the race and make predictions for stage 11. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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...

Stage 9 Avezzano to Napoli (214 km) - a long stage before the rest day and one likely for the sprinters.  But with some hard small climbs before the finish it was always going to be hard to control.  We break down the race and make predictions for stage 10. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links her...

Stage 8 Spoleto to Prati di Tivo (152km) with a mountain top finish and several climbs the question is whether a break wins or the GC favorites battle it out.  We break down the race and make predictions for stage 9. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p....

Stage 7 Foligno to Perugia (40.6km) individual time trial.  We break down the race and make predictions for stage 8. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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 @...

We give a breakdown of stages 5 & 6 of the Giro and predict the ITT for stage 7.   Stage 5 - Genova to Lucca (178 km) Stage 6 - Viareggio to Rapolano Terme (180 km) Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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://w...

Acqui Terme to Andora (190km).  Another day for the sprinters, but with a few complications in the route.  We break down stage 4 and give predictions for stage 5. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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.fac...

Stage 3 - Novara to Fossano 166.3 km.  On paper it's a sprinters stage and we discuss the stage results and predictions for stage 4.  Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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/ Fin...

Stage 2 - San Francesco al Campo to Santuario di Oropa (161km) Stage 2 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) is done and we recap the race and make predictions for stage 3.   Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: http://podcast.between2wheels.com/p/p... Follow and share us on Facebook at:...

Venaria Reale to Torino (140km) Stage 1 of the 2024 Giro d'Italia (Tour of Italy) is done and we recap the race and make predictions for stage 2.   Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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...

The Ardennes Classics are completed and we recap the races - Amstel Gold, Fleche Wallonne and Liege Bastogne Liege.   Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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...

Paris Roubaix was exciting, and then it wasn't.  Itzulia Basque Country was setting up to be a dramatic showdown and preview of this years Tour de France, and then it wasn't.  Many teams will be scrambling to have their teams set right for the Tour.  We discuss it all. Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our aud...

The Cobbles are upon us as we review Dwars and Flanders.  We also take a look at some other races on the calendar and contemplate the state of American Cycling.    Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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.fa...

This week the cobbles come back with E3 and Gent while one week racing continues in Spain with Pogacar.  We break it down.   Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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 t...

The first monument of the year is over and we break it down.  In addition, we discuss the upcoming races and make wild predictions.  We also review Lance Armstrong's recent comments about hugging at the finish line and break down how psychotic he is.   Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast YouTube Channel. Find our audio links here: ht...

The first monument of the year (Strade debate aside) is upon us and we break down the race, the participants and make predictions.   Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) 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...

The classics kicked off the official cycling season but now we are into the big one-week stage races - Paris-Nice and Tirrenico Adriatico.  Almost all the big Tour de France hitters are here (except Pogicar).  We review the races and analyze the prospects for the TDF.  Can America win in France? Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) Subscribe to our Podcast Yo...

The Classics have begun and so we have the first one-week stage races.   Fox and Sons Coffee (promo code "Review" for 18% off orders of $25 or more) www.foxnsons.com 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: admin...