I could have predicted a third win of the Strade Bianche for Tadej Pogačar. But as Eurosport has ceased on Discovery Plus at an affordable price, I’ve stopped watching cycling and lost interest in classics. Now, I couldn’t have predicted the drama: his fall, and the attack with 16k to go.

With the recent changes in broadcasting, many cycling enthusiasts are seeking affordable ways to watch their favourite races. Here are some methods to consider, or not:

1. TNT Sports Subscription: Following Eurosport’s closure in the UK, much of its content, including cycling events, has moved to TNT Sports. However, this service comes at a higher price point, with subscriptions around £30.99 per month. Many – including myself – are boycotting it; there’s a FaceBook group for it – https://www.facebook.com/groups/9044536502250090 . If lucky, you might get it for £18 (BT TV) or £20 (EE TV) a month. It’s still way higher than it used to be.

2. If you don’t mind commenting in a foreign language, L’Equipe TV and sometimes France Television broadcast cycling events. You will have a one-off cost as you need a satellite dish, satellite receiver, and a TNTSAT card.

3. Quest TV: Quest TV has provided limited cycling coverage for free-to-air options. They offer a new weekly cycling show and highlights of significant races like the Giro d’Italia and La Vuelta a España. While live coverage may be limited, it’s a cost-free alternative for staying updated.

4. Global Cycling Network (GCN): GCN offers a wealth of cycling content on its YouTube channel, including race highlights, analysis, and original programming. While it may not provide live race coverage, its content is free and caters to cycling enthusiasts worldwide.

5. Global Cycling Network (GCN): GCN offers a wealth of cycling content on its YouTube channel, including race highlights, analysis, and original programming. While it may not provide live race coverage, its content is free and caters to cycling enthusiasts worldwide.

​6. ITV4 has been a prominent broadcaster of cycling events in the UK, offering live coverage and highlights of various races. Here’s an overview of their past and planned cycling broadcasts:​

Past Coverage:

• Tour de France: Since 2002, ITV4 has provided extensive live coverage and highlights of the Tour de France. However, 2025 will mark the final broadcast of this event, as exclusive rights have been acquired by Warner Bros. Discovery and Eurosport starting in 2026. ​Road.cc+1cyclingnews.com+1
• Tour of Britain: ITV4 has consistently aired live coverage and highlights of the Tour of Britain, showcasing stages across the UK. ​en.wikipedia.org+3en.wikipedia.org+3Where’s The Match+3
• Tour de Yorkshire: The channel has also covered the Tour de Yorkshire, providing live broadcasts of this regional race. ​en.wikipedia.org
• Vuelta a España: ITV4 has offered highlights of the Vuelta a España, one of cycling’s Grand Tours. ​cyclingweekly.com+6en.wikipedia.org+6en.wikipedia.org+6
• Paris-Nice and Critérium du Dauphiné: ITV4 featured Highlights of these prominent French stage races.

Upcoming Coverage:

• Paris-Nice 2025: ITV4 will broadcast daily highlights of the 2025 Paris-Nice race, with each stage’s recap airing at 19:00 GMT. ​x.com+2cyclingweekly.com+2reddit.com+2
• Tour de France 2025: The 2025 edition will be ITV4’s final live broadcast of the Tour de France before the rights transition exclusively to Eurosport in 2026. ​

7. Using a VPN: Some fans consider using Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) to access cycling broadcasts available in other countries. This method can provide access to free or cheaper streaming options, but ensuring that this approach complies with all legal and service terms is essential.

£20 per year for Norton VPN and Sporza https://sporza.be/nl

Final Thoughts

In light of Pogačar’s remarkable achievement, fans might be interested in commemorating his third Strade Bianche victory with limited edition merchandise. The official Tadej Pogačar fan shop – https://tadejpogacar.com/shop/?v=7885444af42e- offers exclusive products, including apparel and accessories celebrating his wins.

I will have to buy the next Pogačar limited Strade Bianche editions now that he has three victories, my current t-shirt being outdated.