Reviewing the News w/ Mike Ferrentino, May 2025 (Ep. 277)

Christopher Blevins taking another win at the line // WBD Sports / WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series / Red Bull Content Pool //

Wout Van Aert on his way to winning the gravel stage of the Giro d’Italia (Photo by Marco Alpozzi/Lapresse) // RCS Sports & Events / Red Bull Content Pool //

Some showmanship before the final stage of the 2025 Giro d’Italia — Some F1 flair before the final stage of the 2025 Giro d’Italia // Gianfranco Tripodo / Red Bull Content Pool //

Loic Bruni at UCI World Cup DH in Bielsko-Biala, Poland // WBD Sports / WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series / Red Bull Content Pool // SI202505180820 // — Loic Bruni at the UCI World Cup DH in Bielsko-Biala, Poland // WBD Sports / WHOOP UCI Mountain Bike World Series / Red Bull Content Pool //

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In the May edition of Reviewing the News, we start with some good news regarding the return of Revel Bikes and the acquisition of Rocky Mountain by four Canadian investors. World Cup DH racing kicked off with two exciting races with vastly different conditions, Christopher Blevins continued his XC winning streak in Nova Mesto, and the incredible Giro d’Italia was one we won’t soon forget, plus a whole lot more.

TOPICS & TIMES:

Revel Returns (3:13)
Rocky Mountain’s New Owners (13:01)
Christopher Blevins’ Domination (16:22)
Mathieu Van Der Poel Crashed and Burned (24:01)
The Fantastic Giro d’Italia (34:23)
Visma’s Stage 20 Tactical Masterpiece (53:00)
Simon Yates’ Redemption (39:47)
Terrible Conditions at the Bielsko-Biała DH World Cup (58:59)
A Dry, Blown-Out Track in Loudenville (1:05:31)
Jackson Goldstone’s Incredible Race Run (1:08:25)
Gracey Helmstreet’s First Win For Canada (1:14:13)
Recent favorite products (1:17:44)