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Andrew OReilly
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Musings on the world of cycling to distract myself from the insanity of the rest of the world.
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It’s crazy how Marc Soler has become a model teammate at UAE…unlike the dude he was helping #LaVuelta25 #procycling #couchpeloton
Pidcock looked so fast today. If he can have this form next season in the Ardennes, we all better watch out #LaVuelta25 #procycling #couchpeloton
🇬🇧 Tom Pidcock wowww

He is going crazy here on stage 11 of 🇪🇸 #LaVuelta25 and on his way to the GC podium at the minute!
Pidcock is looking mighty impressive in #LaVuelta25. I honestly don’t see him fighting for a podium spot but would love to see him keep it up #procycling #couchpeloton
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Vine strikes again 💥🏆

Jay Vine soloed to victory on Stage 10 of the 2025 Vuelta a España from the breakaway, dropping Pablo Castrillo on the final climb to claim his second stage win and strengthen his lead in the KOM classification.

𝗥𝗲𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁
1 Vine
2 Castrillo, +35”
3 Romo, +1’04”
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🇨🇭 Mauro Gianetti on Ayuso:

"We believe that, in the best interests of both parties, this decision is the most consistent with the values that define our organization"

Full story on Domestique 👇
Honestly didn’t see him going to Lidl-Trek and kinda hate that…for the team. They seem to gel really well together, have a real GC contender in Ciccone already, have a lot of other options for both classics and GTs, and could probably go w/o the drama of Ayuso #procycling #couchpeloton
If Ayuso is trying to get out of contract with UAE to sign with another team, I don’t see how his attitude or performance this Vuelta is going to help him.

Would be much better for him to be a strong teammate and show his prowess than go for stage wins one day and then drop off the back the next
Feel bad for Almeida. Could have really used some help today — cough, cough — Ayuso?! — cough, cough #LaVuelta25 #procycling #couchpeloton
Vingegaard showed that he is easily the strongest rider in #LaVuelta25. I think La Roja will be on his back very soon and he and @teamvismaleaseabike.com aren’t gonna relinquish afterwards #procycling #couchpeloton
Jonas Vingegaard of Team Visma | Lease a Bike wins stage 9 of @lavuelta.bsky.social #LaVuelta25

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🎬 𝐂𝐈𝐂𝐋𝐈𝐒𝐌𝐎 | #LaVuelta25
IPT riders must be feeling a little uncomfortable
Demonstrators and activists disrupt the Vuelta a España race in Catalonia to show solidarity with the people of Palestine amid the ongoing Israeli genocide in Gaza and in opposition to the participation of an Israeli team in the event.
Ayuso pulled on an old Marc Soler move today (albeit more successfully than Soler) while Soler played the loyal teammate to Almeida. The Times They Are A-Changin! #LaVuelta25 #procycling #couchpeloton
Juan Ayuso of UAE Team Emirates-XRG wins stage 7 of @lavuelta.bsky.social #LaVuelta25

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Could not agree more. Del Toro has looked so fast this entire season
Trump should send federal forces to Europe to protect the bikes. Seems like there is a lot more crime at bike races than on the streets of Washington right now #procycling
Pro cycling hit by mass bike theft, again.

TotalEnergies suffers losses of around $260k in raid of 20 bikes, just days after Visma-Lease a Bike was hit at the Vuelta a España:

“We are dealing with organized crime here, not people just snooping around"

https://bit.ly/4mMQ8I7
Another Huge Raid: Bikes Worth $260,000 Stolen from Team TotalEnergies
'We are dealing with organized crime': TotalEnergies confirms robbery while attending the Tour Poitou-Charentes as concerns grow over security.
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Okay Juan, sure, we all believe you… #LaVuelta25 #procycling
Ayuso says he never intended to race for GC after flaming out on the first major mountaintop finale at the Vuelta a España:

'I've been saying since day 1 that my plan was never the GC.'

UAE now pegs all its Vuelta hopes on Almeida #LaVuelta2025

https://bit.ly/4lIAwUB
'My Plan Was Never for the GC': Everyone Surprised Except Ayuso About Vuelta a España Flameout
UAE is still chasing its first grand tour not won by Pogačar. All the team's GC hopes lie with Almeida: 'Losing time is not what you want.'
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Is Ayuso overrated? Did he just have a bad day w/ the crap weather? Is he just trying to get out of his contract with UAE? All of the above? #LaVuelta25 #procycling #couchpeloton
Big wins, big losses for UAE at Vuelta a España:

Team wins stage with Vine but sees co-leader Ayuso crumble in mountaintop finish:

“The plan was to win the stage, but there was always the option I could come back and work in the group"

#lavuelta25

https://bit.ly/47Wy35E

Vuelta a España Stage 6: UAE Wins and Loses – Vine Crushes Summit Victory, Ayuso Crumbles
Træen moves into red jersey with breakaway antics, Ayuso slides out of contention in first high mountain test of Vuelta a España.
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Gaudu took an amazing line through that final turn and carried so much more speed than Pedersen. Chapeau to the Frenchman #procycling #couchpeloton #LaVuelta25
🇫🇷 DAVID GAUDU IS BACK!!!!

He wins stage 3 with an almighty kick and beats 🇩🇰 Mads Pedersen, what a performance!!

🇪🇸 #LaVuelta25
Kinda insane how bike theft has almost become normal at pro races. Imagine someone stealing an F1 car! #procycling #LaVuelta25
🇳🇱 Visma hit by bike theft at #LaVuelta25:

"Last night, our mechanics’ truck was broken into and several bikes were stolen. Our mechanics are working hard to ensure that the team is fully prepared for the third stage. The police have launched an investigation."

More news to follow 👇
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🎥 Relive stage 2️⃣ from inside the peloton, thanks to the OnBoard Show by #Europcar

🎥 Revive la etapa 2️⃣ desde dentro del pelotón con el OnBoard Show, gracias a #Europcar.

#LaVuelta25
The coverage during #LaVuelta25 of medical team popping Axel Zingle’s shoulder back in was gratuitous! #procycling #couchpeloton
Good to see Bernal up there fighting for the stage win. I wouldn’t call any really love to see him contend for GC #LaVuelta25 #procycling #couchpeloton
That was the most un-Vuelta Vuelta stage ever with all that rain. Felt like we were back in May during the Giro #LaVuelta25 #procycling #couchpeloton