Peter Stuart

Peter Stuart

@peterstuart.bsky.social

Co-founder of Velora Cycling - veloracycling.com Previously editor @Cyclingnewsfeed, digital editor Rouleur and Cyclist magazine. Posts about all things cycling, and the occasional nice photo.

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The men's Tour de France 🇫🇷 2027 route is a mix of the classic style last seen really in 2012 and the modern fashion of short punchy climbs all mixed together to potentially make a very open three weeks... veloracycling.com/news/tour-de...

veloracycling.comTour de France 2027 route: we analysed the 12 traps between Edinburgh and the PyreneesExplore the Tour de France 2027 route: 71km of time trials, six sprint stages and Pyrenean climbs that could decide Pogačar's bid.

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Are you happy with the Tour de France Femmes 🇫🇷 2027 route? Or are you, like me, left wanting something more? Take a look at my analysis of the nine stages plus our amazing visualisation graphic of the route... veloracycling.com/news/tour-de...

veloracycling.comThe 2027 Tour de France Femmes route will entertain, but after this year it lacks the wow factorExplore the 2027 Tour de France Femmes route, from a tricky stage 5 to the decisive Puy de Dôme finale—and why it lacks wow factor.

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Who have been your top 10 breakthrough riders of 2026 across both men and women? I've picked who I think have really stood out with some riders flourishing after a fre years at WT and some exploding onto the scene with pure talent. Plus a super cool graphic too!! veloracycling.com/features/bre...

veloracycling.comWho have been the top 10 breakthrough pro cyclists of the 2026 season?Discover the 10 breakthrough cyclists of 2026, led by Paula Blasi after her Amstel Gold Race and Vuelta Femenina victories.

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We just made one of our largest updates to the Velora Race Atlas, with the entire interactive map and historic routes now available in 3D 🙌 That's both 3D terrain and 3D route profiles you can track interactively. You can use it totally free, and ad-free, here: veloracycling.com/race-atlas

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Grace Reynolds 🇮🇪 came very close to quitting the sport after a training crash left her with a traumatic brain injury. 5 months on from that crash she wins Paris-Bourges 🇫🇷 and confirmed the Coupe de France N1 team prize for Megamo Vosges 🇫🇷! Read her story here... veloracycling.com/features/gra...

veloracycling.com'The biggest challenge I have faced in my life' – Inside one cyclist’s fight to walk, ride and win againGrace Reynolds won Paris-Bourges five months after a traumatic brain injury. Read her exclusive account of recovery, anxiety and resilience.

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This week we unveiled our proudest feature on Velora: Race Atlas 🌍🚲 We’ve mapped 1,272 stages across 20 seasons of the men’s and women’s Tour, Giro and Vuelta, plus 97 iconic roads and climbs on an interactive tool that you can filter by your location. Check it out👇 veloracycling.com/race-atlas

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Safety for riders is becoming more and more of a talking point with constant talk about what can be done to make racing safer for riders. I asked Decathlon-CMA CGM sports director Luke Rowe what he thought is needed in the future of bike racing... veloracycling.com/news/luke-ro...

veloracycling.com‘Inevitably, we're going to be racing more circuits', Luke Rowe predicts safety concerns will reshape road racingLuke Rowe says rising security costs could push road races towards repeated circuits. Read how routes may improve safety for organisers.

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Yet another foreign start incoming for La Vuelta a España 🇪🇸? Sardinia 🇮🇹 set a hefty chunk of money aside for special Sardinian/Spanish celebration in 2028. Potential for five foreign starts in a row for the final Grand Tour in the season. veloracycling.com/news/sardini...

veloracycling.comSardinia commits €7.5 million in public funding for proposed 2028 Vuelta startSardinia has allocated €7.5 million for a proposed 2028 Vuelta a España start. Read what is confirmed and what remains unconfirmed.

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This is a really great sign for women's pro cycling. In France, the Tour de France Femmes attracted 80% of the TV audience of the men's race, with 2.17 million viewers on the opening stage and a 27.6% audience share. veloracycling.com/news/tour-de...

veloracycling.comFrench viewers embrace women's racing as 2.17 million watch Tour de France Femmes openerThe 2026 Tour de France Femmes opener drew 2.17m viewers on France 2. See how Vélo Club beat TF1 and M6 in the ratings. Read more.

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Here's my preview for the Tour de France Femmes 🇫🇷 2026! This took me a very long time to write with a lot of time spent on Google Maps street view looking at climbs and important points on the race. Also, my predictions for each stage and the finale standings. veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...

veloracycling.comTour de France Femmes 2026 route and favourites analysis: Ventoux towers over nine days of narrow-road dangerExplore the 2026 Tour de France Femmes route. Full analysis of the Mont Ventoux finish, Dijon time trial, and yellow jersey contenders.

We did the maths, modelled it out, and concluded that when normalised for equipment, Pantani was faster than Pogačar up Alpe d'Huez 🤓 We made an interactive graphic and explain our methodology below. If you think the numbers tell a different story, let us know... veloracycling.com/features/pog...

veloracycling.comPogačar broke Pantani's Alpe d'Huez record, but our equipment-adjusted model puts Pantani 14 seconds aheadTadej Pogačar broke the Alpe d'Huez record, but would he beat Marco Pantani on the same bike? See how 2026 equipment tech changes the result.

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Remco Evenepoel 🇧🇪 has battled through abuse, racism towards his wife and family, criticism for his form and build-up to this race, but he comes away with two stage wins and a second place in GC, proving he has what it takes while making his family very proud... veloracycling.com/news/remco-e...

veloracycling.comRemco Evenepoel’s father reveals racist abuse and direct threats targeting family after Tour de France podiumPatrick Evenepoel backs Remco’s Tour dream after a 2026 runner-up finish, while addressing racist abuse aimed at Oumi Rayane.

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Is all well between Quinn Simmons 🇺🇸 and Lidl-Trek? Frustration grows for the US champion as his wings are clipped at the Tour de France 🇫🇷. With his contract ending at the end of the season, if he headed to pastures new? And if so, where? veloracycling.com/news/quinn-s...

veloracycling.comWhat’s next for Quinn Simmons after disagreements come to the surface with team at Tour de France?Quinn Simmons admits frustration as Lidl-Trek prioritizes Mads Pedersen’s green jersey battle at the 2026 Tour de France. Read the update.

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For the 2026 Tour de France we’ve spruced up several parts of the Velora Cycling site 👀 Profiles embedded in the homepage, an interactive map showing the route of each stage and location of each climb, and an interactive tool to show you exactly when to watch 👇 veloracycling.com

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An open Tour de Suisse Women 🇨🇭 starts tomorrow with Reusser 🇨🇭 hoping to defend her title. She faces Longo-Borghini 🇮🇹, Niewiadoma-Phinney 🇵🇱, Dickson 🇬🇧, Markus 🇳🇱, Žigart 🇸🇮, Berthet 🇫🇷, De Vries 🇳🇱, Kastelijn 🇳🇱, Vinke 🇳🇱, Le Court 🇲🇺, Gontova 🇨🇦, Kerbaol 🇫🇷 and many more. veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...

veloracycling.comTour de Suisse Women 2026 preview: Reusser defends on home roads with 23.7km time trial as major GC factorTour de Suisse Women 2026 preview: Marlen Reusser defends her title across a brutal five-stage route. See the full route and top GC favorites.

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Today was a beast at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes 🇫🇷 with Isaac Del Toro 🇲🇽 coming out on top. But there were several talking points from the day. Read how Del Toro 🇲🇽, Ayuso 🇪🇸, Johannessen 🇳🇴, Vauquelin 🇫🇷, Tuckwell 🇦🇺 and Seixas 🇫🇷 saw today's pivotal stage... veloracycling.com/news/del-tor...

veloracycling.com'I just tried to be smart and wait until the last moment', Del Toro wins Grand Colombier summit as Ayuso rues early attack and bloodied Seixas fights backIsaac del Toro secures a tactical win on Grand Colombier stage 7. Read how Juan Ayuso fell short and Luke Tuckwell kept the yellow jersey.

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There has been so much talk about Jan-Willem van Schip 🇳🇱 over the last 24 hours. Some true, some not! I've put together a piece, with the help of an interview by Wielerflits, to tell the truth of what happened and why... veloracycling.com/news/jan-wil...

veloracycling.com'It is degrading that it has to come to this', the Jan-Willem van Schip saga explainedWhy was Jan-Willem van Schip disqualified again? Explore the history of his UCI rule disputes and the gendarmerie incident at Ronde de l'Oise.

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Demi Vollering 🇳🇱 and her FDJ United-Suez team came into today's final Giro d'Italia Women stage with a plan and it was executed perfectly. Have a read of my story over on Velora on how they, along with Longo-Borghini 🇮🇹 and Niedermaier 🇩🇪 decides the final GC... veloracycling.com/news/demi-vo...

veloracycling.com'My finish line was on the top of that climb', Demi Vollering reveals how FDJ United-SUEZ's all-in gamble delivered the maglia rosaDemi Vollering reveals the tactical gamble that secured the Giro d'Italia Women title. Discover how FDJ United-SUEZ overturned the deficit.

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Thanks to Tim and Velora for giving this idea a platform. We have the people but currently, we don't have the funding... Free-to-air coverage in the UK is going to be such a sad loss this year, especially with the Grand Départ on our shores next season ⤵️

Tim Bonville-Ginn@timbonvilleginn.bsky.social

Highlights aren't enough for people who can't afford a TNT Sports subscription @writebikerepeat.bsky.social has come up with a brilliant idea, but with a lack of sponsor investment then it is just an idea. And it isn't just a UK situation, either... veloracycling.com/features/tou...

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Demi Vollering 🇳🇱 takes the Queen Stage at the Giro d'Italia Women, but dangerous ice sheets shortened the day. Anna van der Breggen 🇳🇱 keeps a solid lead over her rivals with a less testing day set to bring the race to a close. Anything can still happen, though! veloracycling.com/news/demi-vo...

veloracycling.com'The weirdest finish line of my life', Vollering wins as ice sheet forces queen stage to end 1km short of the Finestre summitDemi Vollering wins a shortened Stage 8 of the Giro d'Italia Women. See how the Colle delle Finestre ice sheet reshaped the GC battle now.

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The Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes (Critérium du Dauphiné to me and you) starts on Sunday with a very good line-up. Seixas 🇫🇷 comes in as favourite ahead of his Tour debut with Del Toro 🇲🇽, Ayuso 🇪🇸, Almeida 🇵🇹, Onley 🇬🇧 and more all battling for the title... veloracycling.com/races/tour-a...

veloracycling.comSeixas starts as clear favourite at Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, but July will ask a very different questionPaul Seixas is the favourite for the 2026 Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. Can the 19-year-old beat Isaac del Toro? Read our full race preview now.

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