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• Is Pogi Working Too Hard & How Vingegaard Can Still Win the Tour de France

  Pete Cossins is back with Mike Levy to explain all the action from stages 4-7 of the Tour de France, including the GC contenders fighting each other for early stage victories yet again, Ben Healy's epic solo win, and they dig into what could be a Tour-defining time trial loss for Jonas. We're all hoping that it's far from over, however, with some monster mountain stages in the coming weeks that suit Vingegaard, and especially considering that Pogi, for all his dominance, isn't infallible over the high mountain passes.

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• $52,000 TdF Bikes, Two New Cervelos, & Mathieu van der Poel's Private Jet Deal Explained

  Cervelo debuts new aero and climbing bikes at the Tour de France that couldn't be more different, yet also match in one very important way, and we've also spotted the Visma–Lease a Bike squad rolling on prototype Reserve wheels laced with carbon fiber spokes. Tadej and the rest of the UAE team won't feel left out, though, as they're using the just-released ENVE SES 4.5 Pro wheels. But what about that kinda-hook bead rim? Alvin Holbrook and Mike Levy delve into the details as they discuss tire retention and UCI-mandated width regulations that likely played a role in the new rim design. They also agree to disagree on Mathieu van der Poel's newest sponsor signing with a private jet company that has many fans up in arms, and Levy talks about his first bikepack race adventure at the BC Epic 1000 that included all the heat, not enough calories, and plenty of time spent laying on the ground. Further reading: Review: The New Cervélo S5 Is Lighter, Faster, and Buys in on 1x Spotted: We Have the Details on Visma-Lease a Bike’s New Giro Aero Helmet Video: Top Bikes and New Paint Jobs at the Tour de France Spotted: Not One, but Two New Cervélos at the Tour de France $8K vs $18K: The Tour de France’s Least and Most Expensive Bikes Compared What Every Tour de France Team Brings to the Race: Breaking Down a $1 Million Equipment Haul Enve SES 4.5 Pro Delivers a Double Take at 1295 Grams With a Hooked Bead Van der Poel Hits Back after Fans Blast Private Jet Partnership: ‘Not about Luxury, about Performance’

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• The Chaotic First 3 Stages of the Tour de France Explained

  Tricky roads and strong winds have made it a hectic start to Le Grande Boucle, and the conditions have already seen two big names abandon the race due to injury, while two GC contenders have lost over half a minute to the favorites. Legendary Tour de France reporter Pete Cossins unpacks the sprints, the breaks, the crashes, and especially the wins that make up the first three stages, and he also answers all of Mike Levy's questions about Tour etiquette and racer politics.

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• The Tour de France Preview

  The 2025 Tour de France is right around the corner, the largest race in cycling all year. Mike Levy, Andrew Hood, and Jim Cotton get together on the Velo Podcast to break down the key stages of the 112th Tour de France – including one with over 18,000 feet (5500 m) of climbing. They dig into the history of the stages relevant to this year, the key contenders and teams to know, and a whole lot more. In addition to this Tour de France preview, stay tuned for a daily Tour de France stage recap podcast to come on the Velo Podcast feed, as well as our coverage of the latest and greatest around the Tour.

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• Shimano's First Wireless 1X Gravel Drivetrain Ridden & BMC's Revamped Teammachine SLR Goes Even Lighter

  Shimano's *mostly* new GRX Di2 12-speed group is the Japanese giant's first single-ring drivetrain for gravel, and it borrows tech from the mountain bike world to make it happen. Senior tech editor Alvin Holbrook has unboxed, installed, and ridden GRX Di2, and this week's episode sees the crew dive into his early impressions on shift speed, gear range, and how it compares to SRAM's wireless offerings. BMC had also just released a new, lighter and even more climbing-focused Teammachine SLR ahead of the Tour de France, while Orbea launched the revamped Terra Race gravel bike. We've ridden both bikes and Josh, Alvin, and Levy break down how they perform and who they best suit. For your consideration: First Ride: The Orbea Terra Race Is an Aero Road Bike in Gravel Disguise Classified Can Now Be Controlled Directly by Shimano Di2 Shifters First Look: The Canyon Endurace AllRoad Checks All the Boxes For Under $1,500 First Ride: Shimano GRX Di2 1x Is the Fastest-Shifting Wireless Gravel Drivetrain I’ve Used S-Works Torch Remco Is Uber Light and Ultra Expensive

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