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Tom's Guide
7 days ago
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
Clasica de San Sebastian 2025 live stream: How to watch cycling free online
The second half of the cycling season is in full swing and up next is the 44th Clasica de San Sebastian in the Basque Country. Coming just one week after the Tour de France it's no surprise that most of the big names have given it a miss however 4th placed rider Oscar Onley is down to ride. Read on and we'll show you how to watch Clasica de San Sebastian 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN, and potentially for free. Clasica de San Sebastian 2025 live streams take place on Saturday, August 2.► Start time: 11:00 a.m. ET / 8:00 a.m. PT / 14:00 p.m. BST / 23:00 p.m. AEDT• FREE STREAMS — RTVE (Spain) VRT (Belgium) RAI (Italy)• U.S. — FloBikes• U.K. — Discovery+• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN risk-free The Clasica de San Sebastian or Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa in the local Basque dialect is based around the wonderful city of San Sebastian on the northern coast of Spain and is a true highlight of the cycling calendar. The 211 kilometre, relentlessly hilly race features six key climbs starting with the Andazarrate after just 27km then going on to face the famous ascents of the Urraki, the Alkiza, the Jaizkibel and then the Erlaitz. After the first passage through the finish line the route then loops out of town for one final climb, the vicious 20% slopes of the Murgil Tontorra which come just 8 kilometres before the second and final crossing of the finish line. With neither Marc Hirschi or Remco Evenepoel, winners of the past two editions present, the role of favourite has passed to the young Mexican sensation Isaac Del Toro. He will have to fend off his own UAE team mate Juan Ayuso though if he wants to win. Also looking to add more glory to an already excellent season is Scotland's Oscar Onley, fresh after finishing 4th in the Tour de France. Other names on the start sheet to keep an eye on are Tobias Johannessen, Giulio Ciccone, David Gaudu and the veteran Mikel Landa. You won't want to miss any of the drama throughout the race, so here's how to watch Clasica de San Sebastian live streams online, from anywhere. If you live in Italy, Spain or Belgium, then you can look forward to a free Clasica de San Sebastian live stream in 2025. That's because the free-to-air RAI Play in Italy, RTVE in Spain, and VRT in Belgium all have rights to the action. But what if you're based in one of those countries but aren't at home to catch that free Clasica de San Sebastian coverage? Maybe you're on holiday and don't want to spend money on pay TV in another country, when you'd usually be able to watch for free at home? Don't worry — you can watch via a VPN instead. We'll show you how to do that below. It's only natural that you might want to watch a 2025 Clasica de San Sebastian live stream from your home country, but what if you're not there when the race is on? Look no further than a VPN, or virtual private network. A VPN makes it look as if you're surfing the web from your home country, rather than the one you're in. That means you can access the streaming services you already pay for, from anywhere on Earth. Or anywhere that has an internet connection, at least. They're totally legal, inexpensive and easy to use. We've tested lots of the best VPN services and our favorite right now is NordVPN. It's fast, works on loads of devices and even offers a 30-day money-back guarantee. There's a good reason you've heard of NordVPN. We specialize in testing and reviewing VPN services and NordVPN is the one we rate best. It's outstanding at unblocking streaming services, it's fast and it has top-level security features too. With over 7,000 servers, across 115+ countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. For a limited time only, new subscribers can also get up to $50 of Amazon vouchers. Get 70% off NordVPN with this deal Using a VPN is incredibly simple. 1. Install the VPN of your choice. As we've said, NordVPN is our favorite. 2. Choose the location you wish to connect to in the VPN app. For instance if you're in the U.S. and want to view an Spanish service, you'd select Spain from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to RTVE or another streaming service and watch the action. Cycling fans in the U.S. can watch the 2025 Clasica de San Sebastian on FloBikes. A subscription will set you back US$149.99 for the year or US$29.99 on a monthly basis. And if you're currently out of the U.S. but still want to watch the race, then don't forget to explore NordVPN set out above. In the U.K. the place to catch the Clasica de San Sebastian is on TNT Sports. To access TNT Sports, you'll either need to add it to your TV package, or you can take out a standalone subscription via Discovery+ which will set you back £30.99 per month, though BT Broadband customers can get a discounted rate. If you're currently traveling overseas, don't worry, as you can use NordVPN to watch your usual service from abroad. Cycling fans in the Canada can watch the 2025 Clasica de San Sebastian on FloBikes. A subscription will set you back CA$200 for the year or CA$39.99 on a monthly basis. Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Canada. We test and review VPN services in the context of legal recreational uses. For example: 1. Accessing a service from another country (subject to the terms and conditions of that service). 2. Protecting your online security and strengthening your online privacy when abroad. We do not support or condone the illegal or malicious use of VPN services. Consuming pirated content that is paid-for is neither endorsed nor approved by Future Publishing.
Daily Mirror
26-07-2025
- Sport
- Daily Mirror
Lance Armstrong's colossal net worth and what Tour de France drugs cheat is doing now
Retired cyclist Lance Armstrong was the holder of seven consecutive Tour de France titles before he was unceremoniously stripped of them due to his doping scandal Lance Armstrong was once one of the world's most famous athletes, having won seven consecutive Tour de France titles. But now, after a major doping scandal in 2012, the retired cyclist watches on from the sidelines as the new generation take on the sport's gruelling challenge. The Tour de France is set to conclude on Sunday, with a 132.2km trek through Mantes-la-Ville in Paris to finish the 21-stage event. Armstrong won this prestigious race seven years in a row, from 1999 to 2005. However, an investigation found that the American had been using performance-enhancing drugs over his successful career. As a result, these wins were rendered null and void, and Armstrong was subsequently banned for life from all sanctioned bicycling events. The 53-year-old raced for Motorola, Astana Pro Team and Team RadioShack, and won a gold medal at the 1993 World Championships in the Elite Men's Road Race. Armstrong is well-known for his charity work, following his stage-three testicular cancer diagnosis in 1996 at the age of 25. After recovering from the disease, he set up the Lance Armstrong Foundation – which he is no longer associated with – aiming to support people affected by cancer. The former cyclist joined many other high-profile sporting icons – including Muhammad Ali, Tony Hawk and Mia Hamm – to found Athletes for Hope. This charity helps professional athletes get involved in causes close to their hearts, through volunteer work and supporting the community. So, what is Armstrong up to now? Here, Mirror Sport has delved into the once-iconic cyclist's life, from his colossal net worth to his association with Sir Bradley Wiggins and what he is spending his time on now. Impressive net worth Across his career, Armstrong won multiple major races – including his now-stripped Tour de France titles – that included the Clasica de San Sebastian, Tour de Luxembourg and World Road Race Championships. The ex-cyclist worked with a number of big brands during his racing days, including Nike, Trek, AMD and Oakley, with these endorsements only adding to his expanding fortune made from winning so often. As of right now, Celebrity Net Worth estimates that Armstrong is worth an eye-watering £37.2million ($50m), which is a far cry off of his biggest fortunes. The same report states that at the peak of his career, Armstrong was worth an unbelievable £92.4m ($125m), which would have been even more impressive in terms of money at the time. The ex-cyclist still earned plenty of money after his permanent retirement from competing in 2011 – before his doping allegations came to light – as he took part in public appearances, sponsorships with brands and speaking engagements. Sir Bradley Wiggins association – 'An inspiration' Five-time Olympic champion Sir Bradley Wiggins has previously called Armstrong an "inspiration", as he revealed his battle with drug addiction after his retirement. Wiggins became the first Brit to win the Tour de France in 2012, in the same year that Armstrong's doping accusations became apparent. After a career spanning over a decade, with 14 gold medals and various other accolades, Wiggo retired in 2016 and subsequently fell into a cocaine addiction. Speaking to the Observer in May this year, the 45-year-old revealed he was "walking a tightrope" and that he had spiralled so bad that his "kids were going to put me in rehab." Since, Wiggins has credited the disgraced Armstrong as a great source of comfort and support throughout this period of his life, telling BBC Radio 5 Live that he is "indebted" to the ex-cyclist for his help. He said: "He's been a great strength to me and a great inspiration to me, and it's on a human level. Lance has been very, very good to me. That's not something everyone wants to hear because people only like to hear the bad stuff. "You can only take someone how they treat you and Lance has been a source of inspiration to me and a constant source of help towards me and is one of the main factors why I'm in this position I am today mentally and physically, so, I'm indebted to him for that." Life now – Happy families and new ventures Nowadays, Armstrong seems to have a more relaxed life in his retirement. He married yoga instructor Anna in a small ceremony in France in August 2022. The pair got engaged in 2017 after a decade of knowing one another, and they have two children together; Max and Olivia. Armstrong also has three children from a previous relationship with Kristin Richard, whom he was married to for five years before they divorced in 2003. They have two daughters, Grace and Isabelle, and a son called Luke. During the height of his fame, the 53-year-old dated a host of other famous faces, including Sheryl Crow, Kate Hudson and Tory Burch. Most recently, Armstrong is focusing his time on his podcasting career, with two shows out focused on various topics. One is dedicated to iconic races and is called The Move, and his secondary podcast, The Forward, is centred more on interviewing various types of famous personalities. While the veteran athlete can no longer take part in professional cycling, he still enjoys the sport at his leisure. Speaking on The Howard Stern Show in 2017, though, Armstrong admitted he loathed cycling due to the scandal, and he compared it to a relationship breaking down. Armstrong said: "For three or four years, I hated cycling because of what my life has looked like for the last four or five years. Just like with any kind of breakup, there are hard feelings."
