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Tom's Guide
11 hours ago
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 on SBS (It's free)
You can watch the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 live on SBS, streaming for free, until its conclusion on Sunday, 15 June. The stream includes English commentary as Tadej Pogacar looks to hold onto the Yellow Jersey in this busy warm up for the Tour de France. The Australian platform will show every twist and turn in what promises to be a thrilling week across Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel will have aspirations of hitting back on Stage 2 which promises to be a hilly day. Can you access SBS in the U.S., U.K. and Canada? Read on and we'll show you how to watch Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 live streams from anywhere with a VPN for FREE. Cycling fans in the Australia can watch the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné live for FREE on SBS on Demand. You can sign into SBS via Google, Facebook or Apple accounts. Simply provide your birth year and gender and watch for free! Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Australia. We watched the opening stage and the coverage was superb. Although SBS is only available to Australian residents, those who are from Oz but visiting the likes of Australia, the U.S. and the U.K. can stream it through the use of VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: 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 110 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Get up to 70% off now! It is really easy to watch, here's how. 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 Australian service, you'd select Australia from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to SBS or another streaming service and watch the action. SBS show full coverage of the action, with start times varying between 1:35 am and 2:35pm(AEST) each day on their standard SBS channel. Pundits include Matt Keenan and Bridie O'Donnell to give you all the insight you need on the action. Daily highlights are also provided if you have missed out on the day's ride as well as the action from last year if you want to reminisce about Primož Roglič's victory. Remember. Use NordVPN if you're outside Australia on vacation. Android phones and tablets (Android OS 5 and newer) Apple iPhones and iPads (iOS 12 or later) Chrome (latest two versions) Firefox (latest two versions) Safari (latest two versions) Mozilla (latest two versions) Apple TV (including Apple TV 4K and Apple TV HD) Amazon Fire TV Android TV Chromecast (including Chromecast with Google TV) LG Smart TV (webOS 4 or higher) Foxtel iQ Freeview Fetch TV (Gen 3 or newer) Roku (including Roku 2, Roku 3, Roku Express, Roku Express+, Roku Premiere, Roku Premiere+ , Roku Streaming Stick, Roku Streaming Stick+ and Roku Streambar) Hisense TV Mobile apps - download the 9Now app on your phone or tablet (iOS/Android). * - Time Trial Stage 2 | Monday June 9 | Premilhat-Issoire | 204.6km Stage 3 | Tuesday June 10 | Brioude-Charantonnay | 207.2km Stage 4 | Wednesday June 11 | Charmes-sur-Rhône-Saint-Péray | 17.4km*Stage 5 | Thursday June 12 | Saint-Priest-Mâcon | 183kmStage 6 | Friday June 13 | Valserhône-Combloux | 126.7kmStage 7 | Saturday June 14 | Grand-Aigueblanche-Valmeinier1800 | 131.6kmStage 8 | Sunday June 15 | Val-d'Arc-Plateau du Mont-Cenis | 133.3km 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.
Tom's Guide
3 days ago
- Sport
- Tom's Guide
How to watch the Critérium du Dauphiné 2025: live stream the UCI World Tour stage race online
In one of the most anticipated races of the year the three hot favourites for this year's Tour de France all line up to test each other in the eight day Critérium du Dauphiné. Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and the world champion Tadej Pogačar are all on the start list so there will be no hiding place as they lay their cards on the table ahead of July. Read on and we'll show you how to watch the Critérium du Dauphiné live streams from anywhere with a VPN, and potentially for FREE. Critérium du Dauphiné takes place between Sunday, June 8–15, 2025.► Time: Start times vary each day.• FREE STREAMS — SBS (Australia) FranceTV (France)• U.S. — Peacock• U.K. — Discovery+• Watch anywhere — Try NordVPN 100% risk-free It's rare you have all the big favourites for the Tour de France line up against each other so close to the main event, so this year's Critérium du Dauphiné is set to be a real treat. Together with these big three mega stars other riders sure to light up the race will be Enric Mas, last year's second place finisher Matteo Jorgenson and the giant Italian sprinter, Jonathan Milan. What they are facing are eight days of super tough racing in the Dauphiné region in southeastern France which kicks off with three hilly stages, all with a stiff obstacle towards the finish. Stage 4 is then a time trial which is where the GC battle will begin to take shape as the favourites go all in the properly test their form. Stage 5 is one for the sprinters and then the mountains arrive with a weekend at high altitude including a summit finish at the ski resort of Combloux and also crossing such giants as the Col de la Croix de Fer and the mighty the Col de la Madeleine. Read on for everything you need to know to watch the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné live stream from anywhere. If you live in Australia or France then you can look forward to a FREE Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 live stream as SBS (Australia) and FranceTV (France) have rights to the coverage. What if you're abroad? If you're based in Australia or France but aren't at home for the Critérium du Dauphiné, don't worry — you can unblock your local stream with a VPN. We'll show you how to do that below. Away from home at the moment and blocked from watching the cycling on your usual subscription? You can still watch Critérium du Dauphiné 2025 live streams thanks to the wonders of a VPN (Virtual Private Network). The software sets your devices to appear to be back in your home country regardless of where in the world you are. So, it's ideal for sports fans away on vacation or on business. Our favorite is NordVPN. It's the best on the market: 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 5,000 servers, across 60 countries, and at a great price too, it's easy to recommend. Try the $3.99 per month plan for the best value 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 Australian service, you'd select Italy from the list. 3. Sit back and enjoy the action. Head to SBS or another streaming service and watch the action. Cycling fans in the US can watch the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné on Peacock which costs $79.99 per year ($139.99 ad-free) and shows almost all of the races owned by A.S.O, like the Tour de France, Vuelta a Espana, Paris Roubaix and many more. And if you're currently out of the US but still want to watch the race, then don't forget to explore the VPN route set out above, which will help you access your Flo subscription from anywhere. And if you're out of the U.S., but still want to watch the race, then don't forget to explore NordVPN set out above. With Eurosport no longer available in the U.K. the only place to catch the cycling action is now on TNT Sports. Coverage will be on TNT Sports 2 on TV. 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. Fans in Canada can watch Critérium du Dauphiné on FloBikes. A subscription to Flobikes, which has pretty much every race you could wish to want for those in Canada, costs $39.99 a month or $203.88 for the year. Note, only Canadian customers get access – the U.S. arm of Flobikes doesn't have the rights to the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné. Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Canada. Cycling fans in the Australia can watch the 2025 Critérium du Dauphiné for FREE on SBS on Demand. You can sign into SBS via Google, Facebook or Apple accounts. Simply provide your birth year and gender and watch for free! Not at home right now? Use NordVPN or another VPN service to trick your device into thinking you're still in Australia. Stage 1 | Sunday June 8th | Domérat - Montluçon, 189.2kmStage 2 | Monday June 9th| Prémilhat - Issoire, 204.6kmStage 3 | Tuesday June 10th | Brioude - Charantonnay, 202.8kmStage 4 | Wednesday June 11th | Charmes-sur-Rhône - Saint-Péray (ITT), 17.7kmStage 5 | Thursday June 12th | Saint-Priest - Mâcon, 182.6kmStage 6 | Friday June 13th | Valserhône - Combloux, 139.1kmStage 7 | Saturday June 14th | Grand-Algueblanche - Valmeinier 1800, 132.1kmStage 8 | Sunday June 15th | Val-d'Arc - Plateau du Mont-Cenis, 133.8km 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.
The Independent
21-05-2025
- Sport
- The Independent
Tour de France organisers have made a big change to the course. But some aren't happy
The Tour de France is adding the Montmartre climb to the final stage, deviating from the traditional Champs-Élysées sprint finish. This change, inspired by the 2024 Olympics, aims to create a more exciting finale but has sparked debate among cyclists. Some riders, including Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel, express concerns about safety and the impact on sprinters. Others worry about the potential for chaos and jeopardizing the overall race outcome. Full route details will be revealed soon, with organizers addressing security concerns for the narrow, cobbled streets of Montmartre.
Irish Examiner
20-05-2025
- Sport
- Irish Examiner
Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer
Breaking with tradition at the Tour de France is stirring controversy. Since race organizers announced plans last week to climb the iconic Montmartre hill in Paris during the final stage in July, the cycling world has been abuzz. Could the climb actually decide the Tour winner? Or disrupt the final sprint by injecting tactical uncertainty into what is usually a celebratory day? Well, that remains to be seen. But one thing seems certain: The stage will be a spectacle. At last year's Olympics, massive crowds lined the streets of Montmartre — the area in the northern part of Paris that is popular among artists and offers grand vistas of the city — to cheer on riders. Inspired by the frenetic atmosphere and willing to build on the momentum, Tour organizers said this month that riders competing in cycling's biggest race this summer would climb the Montmartre hill and pass beneath the Sacré-Coeur basilica before 'battling it out on a stage that may break from the traditions established over the past 50 years in the heart of the capital.' Traditionally, the Tour final stage is largely processional until a sprint decides the day's winner on the Champs-Élysées. Last year's final stage was held outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a clash with the Olympics, moving instead to Nice. The world famous avenue is back on the program this year for the conclusion of the 3,320-kilometer (2,060-mile) race. The inclusion of the steep Montmartre climb could dramatically change the dynamics of the stage. If the hill features just a few kilometers from the finish line, or is climbed several times, pure sprinters will likely be dropped before they can compete for the stage win. And if the general classification remains tight ahead of the final stage, the yellow jersey itself could be decided in Paris. Full details of the route will be presented at a news conference on Wednesday. With a peloton roughly twice as big as it was at the Olympics, organizers are working with Paris authorities and the Prefecture of police to ensure the security of the race on the narrow and cobbled streets of the area. But some top riders have already expressed their lack of enthusiasm about the addition. 'Montmartre was nice to do in the Olympics, it seemed good, a lot of people, a really good atmosphere,' two-time Tour champion Jonas Vingegaard told reporters this week. 'But when they came to the Montmartre, there was only 15 riders left in the bunch. And when we do the Tour de France, there will be 150 guys fighting for positions on a very narrow climb. It could end up being more stress than they want to have.' Even Remco Evenepoel, who won the Olympic men's road race in Paris last year and the gold medal in the time trial, is also opposed to the idea. 'There will be enough battle for positioning in the first week of the Tour,' he told sports media Sporza. 'With Montmartre added, that would mean we have to do the same on the last day. We will be tired enough by then.' Evenepoel also lamented the fact that sprinters would be robbed of a rare chance to claim a prestigious win on the world famous avenue. 'They get a big chance every year to sprint for a stage win on the Champs-Elysées,' he said. 'That chance is then taken away from them. In my opinion, Montmartre is an unnecessary obstacle.' Marc Madiot, who manages the Groupama-FDJ team, said bad weather on the final day could make the stage more treacherous. 'Imagine a slight rain in Paris; it's not going to be easy for the riders,' he told RMC Radio. 'Do we want a show? Do we want to visit Paris? Do we want to commemorate the Olympics? If we expect a real race, we could be disappointed. And if we do get a real race, we put everything that has happened in the last three weeks in jeopardy.' The Tour starts from the northern city of Lille on July 5, and the women's race kicks off on July 26 from the Brittany town of Vannes. AP News
NBC Sports
20-05-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Tour de France's new Montmartre climb could be a game changer. It sparks controversy
PARIS — Breaking with tradition at the Tour de France is stirring controversy. Since race organizers announced plans to climb the iconic Montmartre hill in Paris during the final stage in July, the cycling world has been abuzz. Could the climb actually decide the Tour winner? Or disrupt the final sprint by injecting tactical uncertainty into what is usually a celebratory day? Well, that remains to be seen. But one thing seems certain: The stage will be a spectacle. At last year's Olympics, massive crowds lined the streets of Montmartre — the area in the northern part of Paris that is popular among artists and offers grand vistas of the city — to cheer on riders. Inspired by the frenetic atmosphere and willing to build on the momentum, Tour organizers said riders competing in cycling's biggest race this summer would climb the Montmartre hill and pass beneath the Sacré-Coeur basilica before 'battling it out on a stage that may break from the traditions established over the past 50 years in the heart of the capital.' Traditionally, the Tour final stage is largely processional until a sprint decides the day's winner on the Champs-Élysées. Last year's final stage was held outside Paris for the first time since 1905 because of a clash with the Olympics, moving instead to Nice. The world famous avenue is back on the program this year for the conclusion of the 2,060-mile race. The inclusion of the steep Montmartre climb dramatically could change the dynamics of the stage. If the hill features just a few miles from the finish line, or is climbed several times, pure sprinters likely will be dropped before they can compete for the stage win. And if the general classification remains tight ahead of the final stage, the yellow jersey itself could be decided in Paris. Riders not happy Full details of the route will be presented at a news conference. With a peloton roughly twice as big as it was at the Olympics, organizers are working with Paris authorities and the Prefecture of police to ensure the security of the race on the narrow and cobbled streets of the area. But some top riders have already expressed their lack of enthusiasm about the addition. 'Montmartre was nice to do in the Olympics, it seemed good, a lot of people, a really good atmosphere,' two-time Tour champion Jonas Vingegaard told reporters. 'But when they came to the Montmartre, there was only 15 riders left in the bunch. And when we do the Tour de France, there will be 150 guys fighting for positions on a very narrow climb. It could end up being more stress than they want to have.' Even Remco Evenepoel, who won the Olympic men's road race in Paris last year and the gold medal in the time trial, is also opposed to the idea. 'There will be enough battle for positioning in the first week of the Tour,' he told sports media Sporza. 'With Montmartre added, that would mean we have to do the same on the last day. We will be tired enough by then.' Evenepoel also lamented the fact that sprinters would be robbed of a rare chance to claim a prestigious win on the world famous avenue. 'They get a big chance every year to sprint for a stage win on the Champs-Elysées,' he said. 'That chance is then taken away from them. In my opinion, Montmartre is an unnecessary obstacle.' Marc Madiot, who manages the Groupama-FDJ team, said bad weather on the final day could make the stage more treacherous. 'Imagine a slight rain in Paris; it's not going to be easy for the riders,' he told RMC Radio. 'Do we want a show? Do we want to visit Paris? Do we want to commemorate the Olympics? If we expect a real race, we could be disappointed. And if we do get a real race, we put everything that has happened in the last three weeks in jeopardy.' The Tour starts from the northern city of Lille on July 5, and the women's race kicks off on July 26 from the Brittany town of Vannes.
