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.
Previously editor @Cyclingnewsfeed, digital editor Rouleur and Cyclist magazine.
Posts about all things cycling, and the occasional nice photo.
Reposted by Peter Stuart
Do you remember the young lad that was handed a bottle by Pascal Eenkhoorn 🇳🇱 back at the 2021 Tour of Britain 🇬🇧?
Well, he's just signed for a junior team liked to Visma-Lease-a-Bike...
veloracycling.com/news/xander-...
Well, he's just signed for a junior team liked to Visma-Lease-a-Bike...
veloracycling.com/news/xander-...
Viral Tour of Britain schoolboy Xander Graham signs for Visma-linked junior team
Xander Graham joins JEGG-SKIL-DJR for 2027 after his viral Tour of Britain bidon moment. Read about his road and cyclocross rise.
veloracycling.com
September 16, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Do you remember the young lad that was handed a bottle by Pascal Eenkhoorn 🇳🇱 back at the 2021 Tour of Britain 🇬🇧?
Well, he's just signed for a junior team liked to Visma-Lease-a-Bike...
veloracycling.com/news/xander-...
Well, he's just signed for a junior team liked to Visma-Lease-a-Bike...
veloracycling.com/news/xander-...
By popular demand, we’ve introduced World Championships routes into the Velora Road Atlas 🙌
And you can already see the Montreal routes here:
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
And you can already see the Montreal routes here:
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
September 16, 2026 at 5:35 PM
By popular demand, we’ve introduced World Championships routes into the Velora Road Atlas 🙌
And you can already see the Montreal routes here:
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
And you can already see the Montreal routes here:
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
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
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
September 13, 2026 at 2:40 PM
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
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
Reposted by Peter Stuart
Take a look at this extremely cool new page on Velora set up by @peterstuart.bsky.social and team. So much history and detail put into this!
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
Race Atlas: twenty years of Grand Tour roads, mapped
Every Tour de France, Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a España stage since 2007 on one interactive map, with 97 famous climbs and the full record of every Grand Tour that has come over them.
veloracycling.com
September 11, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Take a look at this extremely cool new page on Velora set up by @peterstuart.bsky.social and team. So much history and detail put into this!
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
veloracycling.com/race-atlas
Prime Video and France Télévisions begin filming Tour de France drama after Unchained ends
veloracycling.com/news/prime-v...
veloracycling.com/news/prime-v...
Prime Video and France Télévisions begin filming Tour de France drama after Unchained ends
Prime Video and France Télévisions begin filming a six-part Tour de France drama about a struggling French team. Release is set for 2027.
veloracycling.com
September 9, 2026 at 8:40 AM
Prime Video and France Télévisions begin filming Tour de France drama after Unchained ends
veloracycling.com/news/prime-v...
veloracycling.com/news/prime-v...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
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...
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...
‘Inevitably, we're going to be racing more circuits', Luke Rowe predicts safety concerns will reshape road racing
Luke Rowe says rising security costs could push road races towards repeated circuits. Read how routes may improve safety for organisers.
veloracycling.com
September 7, 2026 at 2:10 PM
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...
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...
If you're watching La Vuelta a España (now that it's exciting 😬) check out our viewing guide 👇
We built an interactive tool that can show you the key moments to tune in in your time zone for the most interesting tactical action on each stage.
Check it out here: veloracycling.com/how-to-watch...
We built an interactive tool that can show you the key moments to tune in in your time zone for the most interesting tactical action on each stage.
Check it out here: veloracycling.com/how-to-watch...
September 2, 2026 at 12:26 PM
If you're watching La Vuelta a España (now that it's exciting 😬) check out our viewing guide 👇
We built an interactive tool that can show you the key moments to tune in in your time zone for the most interesting tactical action on each stage.
Check it out here: veloracycling.com/how-to-watch...
We built an interactive tool that can show you the key moments to tune in in your time zone for the most interesting tactical action on each stage.
Check it out here: veloracycling.com/how-to-watch...
I wrote something about the UK cycling industry for the Sunday Times today 👀
You can read the full digital version here:
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
You can read the full digital version here:
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
August 30, 2026 at 9:53 AM
I wrote something about the UK cycling industry for the Sunday Times today 👀
You can read the full digital version here:
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
You can read the full digital version here:
www.thetimes.com/business/com...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
It has been a good day for Mas 🇪🇸 and Movistar, but they have recently come under scrutiny for whether they push their riders too much when ill or injured...
veloracycling.com/news/uijtdeb...
veloracycling.com/news/uijtdeb...
Is Movistar’s culture too tough on their riders when injured or ill?
Cian Uijtdebroeks’ tearful Vuelta exit raises questions about Movistar’s culture, rider welfare and Eusebio Unzué’s record. Read more.
veloracycling.com
August 27, 2026 at 3:36 PM
It has been a good day for Mas 🇪🇸 and Movistar, but they have recently come under scrutiny for whether they push their riders too much when ill or injured...
veloracycling.com/news/uijtdeb...
veloracycling.com/news/uijtdeb...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
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...
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...
Sardinia commits €7.5 million in public funding for proposed 2028 Vuelta start
Sardinia has allocated €7.5 million for a proposed 2028 Vuelta a España start. Read what is confirmed and what remains unconfirmed.
veloracycling.com
August 13, 2026 at 1:41 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow
Volta a Portugal S6 🇵🇹 - 15:30 to 17:40 (HBO Max)
Vuelta a Colombia S5 🇨🇴 - 17:00 to 19:00 (YouTube)
www.youtube.com/live/zs4EoeH...
Make sure to head to my BRAND NEW page on Velora Cycling for scheduling from now on!
veloracycling.com/how-to-watch
Volta a Portugal S6 🇵🇹 - 15:30 to 17:40 (HBO Max)
Vuelta a Colombia S5 🇨🇴 - 17:00 to 19:00 (YouTube)
www.youtube.com/live/zs4EoeH...
Make sure to head to my BRAND NEW page on Velora Cycling for scheduling from now on!
veloracycling.com/how-to-watch
August 11, 2026 at 5:50 PM
Cycling available to watch in the UK 🇬🇧 tomorrow
Volta a Portugal S6 🇵🇹 - 15:30 to 17:40 (HBO Max)
Vuelta a Colombia S5 🇨🇴 - 17:00 to 19:00 (YouTube)
www.youtube.com/live/zs4EoeH...
Make sure to head to my BRAND NEW page on Velora Cycling for scheduling from now on!
veloracycling.com/how-to-watch
Volta a Portugal S6 🇵🇹 - 15:30 to 17:40 (HBO Max)
Vuelta a Colombia S5 🇨🇴 - 17:00 to 19:00 (YouTube)
www.youtube.com/live/zs4EoeH...
Make sure to head to my BRAND NEW page on Velora Cycling for scheduling from now on!
veloracycling.com/how-to-watch
Reposted by Peter Stuart
I'm continuing my line that Célia Gery 🇫🇷 did absolutely nothing wrong in yesterday's stage while understanding why Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney 🇵🇱 was frustrated...
veloracycling.com/news/gery-ni...
veloracycling.com/news/gery-ni...
Analysis: 'I lost all my respect for them', but Célia Gery's Tour stage 8 move was hard racing, not a foul
Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney lost yellow after a clash with Célia Gery. Analyze the Tour de France Femmes incident and tactical lead-out.
veloracycling.com
August 9, 2026 at 12:38 PM
I'm continuing my line that Célia Gery 🇫🇷 did absolutely nothing wrong in yesterday's stage while understanding why Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney 🇵🇱 was frustrated...
veloracycling.com/news/gery-ni...
veloracycling.com/news/gery-ni...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
Today's stage of the Tour de France Femmes showed who the riders going for the podium will be, but what order will they finish in?
veloracycling.com/news/tour-de...
veloracycling.com/news/tour-de...
Mont Brouilly leaves the Tour de France Femmes podium race looking like a three-rider contest
See how Vollering, Reusser, and Niewiadoma established a clear lead in the Tour de France Femmes 2026 podium race on Mont Brouilly.
veloracycling.com
August 5, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Today's stage of the Tour de France Femmes showed who the riders going for the podium will be, but what order will they finish in?
veloracycling.com/news/tour-de...
veloracycling.com/news/tour-de...
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...
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...
French viewers embrace women's racing as 2.17 million watch Tour de France Femmes opener
The 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.
veloracycling.com
August 4, 2026 at 11:13 AM
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...
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...
The Tour de France Femmes starts today 🙌
Check out our guide on how to watch it, along with our interactive tool to show you the key viewing window in your region 👇
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
Check out our guide on how to watch it, along with our interactive tool to show you the key viewing window in your region 👇
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
August 1, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The Tour de France Femmes starts today 🙌
Check out our guide on how to watch it, along with our interactive tool to show you the key viewing window in your region 👇
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
Check out our guide on how to watch it, along with our interactive tool to show you the key viewing window in your region 👇
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
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...
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...
Tour de France Femmes 2026 route and favourites analysis: Ventoux towers over nine days of narrow-road danger
Explore the 2026 Tour de France Femmes route. Full analysis of the Mont Ventoux finish, Dijon time trial, and yellow jersey contenders.
veloracycling.com
July 31, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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...
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...
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...
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...
Pogačar broke Pantani's Alpe d'Huez record, but our equipment-adjusted model puts Pantani 14 seconds ahead
Tadej 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.
veloracycling.com
July 29, 2026 at 4:26 PM
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...
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...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
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.com/news/remco-e...
Remco Evenepoel’s father reveals racist abuse and direct threats targeting family after Tour de France podium
Patrick Evenepoel backs Remco’s Tour dream after a 2026 runner-up finish, while addressing racist abuse aimed at Oumi Rayane.
veloracycling.com
July 26, 2026 at 3:36 PM
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.com/news/remco-e...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
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...
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...
What’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.
veloracycling.com
July 24, 2026 at 11:49 AM
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...
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...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
It’s sad how we are now here. There are a few key, very privileged people around Rohan who have been happy to encourage him and his lack of insight.
If not a custodial sentence I’d like to see something w teeth to create enough discomfort insight might sprout.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
If not a custodial sentence I’d like to see something w teeth to create enough discomfort insight might sprout.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Cyclist Rohan Dennis pleads guilty to driving with suspended licence after crash that killed wife
Adelaide-based Olympian was banned from driving for five years over Melissa Hoskins’ 2023 death
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2026 at 5:51 AM
It’s sad how we are now here. There are a few key, very privileged people around Rohan who have been happy to encourage him and his lack of insight.
If not a custodial sentence I’d like to see something w teeth to create enough discomfort insight might sprout.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
If not a custodial sentence I’d like to see something w teeth to create enough discomfort insight might sprout.
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
First win since stage 15 of La Vuelta, but this has been more about this season and the journey Mads Pedersen 🇩🇰 has been on to this moment taking stage 4 of the Tour and going into green...
veloracycling.com/news/mads-pe...
veloracycling.com/news/mads-pe...
'I heard a lot of places that I was done', Mads Pedersen ends drought with Tour de France stage 4 win and takes green jersey lead
Mads Pedersen wins Tour de France stage 4, taking a commanding green jersey lead. Read the full race report and reaction from Lidl-Trek here.
veloracycling.com
July 7, 2026 at 6:09 PM
First win since stage 15 of La Vuelta, but this has been more about this season and the journey Mads Pedersen 🇩🇰 has been on to this moment taking stage 4 of the Tour and going into green...
veloracycling.com/news/mads-pe...
veloracycling.com/news/mads-pe...
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
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
July 4, 2026 at 2:36 PM
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
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
A scoop from Velora 👀
Le Col files court notice to appoint an administrator, months after HEAD Group acquisition
veloracycling.com/news/le-col-...
Le Col files court notice to appoint an administrator, months after HEAD Group acquisition
veloracycling.com/news/le-col-...
Le Col files court notice to appoint an administrator, months after HEAD Group acquisition
British cycling brand Le Col files for administration months after HEAD Group acquisition. Read the latest updates on the company's status.
veloracycling.com
July 1, 2026 at 9:07 AM
A scoop from Velora 👀
Le Col files court notice to appoint an administrator, months after HEAD Group acquisition
veloracycling.com/news/le-col-...
Le Col files court notice to appoint an administrator, months after HEAD Group acquisition
veloracycling.com/news/le-col-...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
Tadej Pogačar 🇸🇮 and Jonas Vingegaard 🇩🇰 are the clear top two favourites for the Tour de France 🇫🇷 with a stack of riders behind set to battle it out for third...
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
Tour de France 2026 favourites ranked: Pogačar and Vingegaard set the ceiling, but third place is wide open
Pogačar and Vingegaard set the ceiling, but the final podium step is wide open. Our ranked Tour de France 2026 GC favourites and the six stages that decide it.
veloracycling.com
June 25, 2026 at 8:59 PM
Tadej Pogačar 🇸🇮 and Jonas Vingegaard 🇩🇰 are the clear top two favourites for the Tour de France 🇫🇷 with a stack of riders behind set to battle it out for third...
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
veloracycling.com/races/tour-d...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
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...
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...
Tour de Suisse Women 2026 preview: Reusser defends on home roads with 23.7km time trial as major GC factor
Tour de Suisse Women 2026 preview: Marlen Reusser defends her title across a brutal five-stage route. See the full route and top GC favorites.
veloracycling.com
June 16, 2026 at 6:01 PM
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...
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...