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

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 shortened stage.  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: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 protest and shortened stage.  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: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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: https://www.facebook.com/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or Email: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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   (135.9km) 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: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or Email: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or Email: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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.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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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/user/PorrecaPack 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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or Email: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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 and share us on Facebook at: https://www.facebook.com/between2wheels/ Find us on twitter @b2w_podcast or Email: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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.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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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.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@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

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: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

Stage 13 (ITT) Loudenvielle to Peyragudes 10.9 km uphill ITT.  After the destruction on Hautecam, we expect a victory by Tadej... do we get it?  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: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.

Stage 12: Auch to Hautacam (180.6km).  The biggest day so far in the 2025 TDF and the heat is on.   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: admin@between2wheels.com Website: www.between2wheels.com It is our desire to bring you funny and insightful commentary and interviews of cycling from around the world but with a focus on Northern California.