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Giro d'Italia Women: Célia Gery wins stage 7 as Elisa Longo Borghini goes on the attack for time "First major victory for former junior world champion as breakaway foils the sprinters." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Had Vollering and Gery cooked up a plan on Friday? ‘I did not know what to do with the situation’ "On paper it looked like a stage that would not produce much fireworks, but the Giro Donne still produced a very attractive seventh stage on Friday." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Lorena Wiebes urges UCI rule rethink after Giro disqualification: 'This still feels like injustice' "Lorena Wiebes has spoken publicly for the first time since her disqualification from the Giro d’Italia, saying the decision still feels unjust and calling on cycling’s governing body to review how such cases are handled." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Rafa Gomez / Cor Vos A complete history of Tour de France Femmes: From Millie Robinson to the modern yellow jersey "The history of the Tour de France Femmes is not a straight line. It is a story of beginnings, disappearances, legal arguments, underfunded survival, campaigning, compromise and, eventually, rebirth." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) PSIKIC TPU inner tubes 700c "Light weight, and decent value compared to some." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Giro d'Italia Women Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Women May 30-June 7, Stage 7 (Sorbolo Mezzani → Salice Terme, 159km). Live
video Friday
from 9:05am U.S. Eastern, 6:05am Pacific - Finish at around
8:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:00am Pacific."
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Giro d'Italia Women: Fourth victory for Elisa Balsamo on stage 6 "Maggie Coles-Lyster tries to go early but overtaken by points leader as Van der Breggen continues in race lead." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “The whole picture is slowly coming together” - Urska Zigart closer than ever to joining partner Tadej Pogacar in Grand Tour-winning conversation "Urska Zigart’s Grand Tour ambitions no longer feel like a distant projection. As the Giro d’Italia Women heads towards its decisive weekend, they are being backed up by results, consistency and another place inside the race’s top 10." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) 'We raced with everything we had - It was a real battle out there' - Demi Vollering outsprints GC rivals to claim her first-ever Giro d'Italia Women stage "Anna van der Breggen was second and retains the overall lead." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘The white jersey just comes with the race’- Holmgren focused on Giro GC fight "Canadian climber finishes with Vollering and Van der Breggen on first major mountain stage, moves up GC." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via racing.trekbikes.com “The bike was blowing in the wind” - UCI won’t answer the phone over Lorena Wiebes bike weight saga, team claims - As Specialized founder asks: “Can you imagine if this was Mark Cavendish?” "It is simply bizarre that we are being brushed off like this,” SD Worx Protime manager Erwin Janssen says." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Marco Alpozzi/Lapresse) ‘No climbs too tough anymore’ - Tour director Rousse on Femmes Ventoux showdown "Tour de France Femmes Race Director Marion Rousse believes there are no climb barriers in women’s cycling, especially with Mont Ventoux headlining the 2026 route." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: A.S.O./Jennifer Lindini A fully custom 3D-printed saddle, a best-in-class endurance road bike and 10/10 sunglasses from Leatt: road.cc Recommends updated with 12 fantastic products "A magnificent 12 have been awarded Recommends badges for May, with three products achieving perfection." (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Giro d'Italia Women Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Women May 30-June 7, Stage 6 (Ala → Brescello, 160km). Live
video Thursday
from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific - Finish at around
8:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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Giro d'Italia Women: Demi Vollering takes mountaintop sprint ahead of Anna van der Breggen for stage 5 victory "Antonia Niedermaier goes third ahead of Isabella Holmgren on climbing day in the Dolomites." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mara Roldan: ‘Not the way I wanted the Giro to go’ "Team Picnic PostNL rider forced to abandon after crash on third day of Giro d’Italia Women." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Mara Roldan/Instagram Why women’s cycling sprint finishes are getting faster "The numbers make the shift obvious. In 2025, Lorena Wiebes won stage 2 of the UAE Tour Women at an average speed of 48.407km/h, the fastest recorded Women’s WorldTour stage." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) ‘The phone simply is not being answered’ - SD Worx ready to fight UCI over Wiebes disqualification "SD Worx Protime may have found its way back to the top of the Giro d’Italia Women, but the controversy that removed Lorena Wiebes from the race is far from over." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Catalan independence groups plan major Tour de France mobilization at Barcelona's Grand Depart "The Tour de France’s Grand Départ in Barcelona is set to become a platform for Catalan independence groups, with organizers aiming to make their cause visible to millions of viewers during the race’s opening stages." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Giro standout Jonathan Narváez makes 180-degree turn on future "Jhonatan Narváez is no longer expected to return to Netcompany Ineos at the end of the season, despite months of strong indications that a deal was close." Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos From unknown domestique to ‘T-Rex’ - Tim Rex on going viral at the Giro "Tim Rex arrived at the Giro d’Italia as one of Visma Lease a Bike’s young workers, a rider there to empty himself for Jonas Vingegaard and disappear into the machinery of a Grand Tour-winning team." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) What is the toughest endurance sport in the world? An analysis with thousands of athletes compares cycling, running, and cross-country skiing "The question has been generating debates among runners, cyclists, skiers, and triathletes for decades. What endurance sport is really the toughest?" By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl/Wout Beel via velo.outside.com) Q36.5 Adventure Cargo Bib Shorts Review: Premium gravel shorts with a price to match "The shorts are based on their premium road-going Gregarius Pro Bib Shorts, but this is no bad thing, as these already utilize some interesting tech and fabrics, so they should be a great starting point for some premium gravel bib shorts." By Tim Russon (sports.yahoo.com) Photo Credit: Andy Jones Giro d'Italia Women Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Women May 30-June 7, Stage 5 (Longarone → Sante Stefano di Cadore, 146km). Live
video Wednesday
from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific - Finish at around
8:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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Giro d'Italia Women: Anna van der Breggen crushes opposition with stunning uphill time trial victory on stage 4, moves into pink jersey "Former four-time winner puts more than a minute into Reusser, Vollering and Longo Borghini over 12.7km course." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) GC and jerseys after Giro d’Italia Women 2026 stage 4 "Anna van der Breggen took control of the Giro d’Italia Women 2026 on stage 4, winning the uphill individual time trial from Belluno to Nevegal and moving into the maglia rosa with a commanding performance." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via BBC Giro Stage 4 hill-climb TT: A day for Isabella Holmgren? "The Giro d’Italia shifts from flat stages to hillier terrain as the GC battle begins to take shape." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Lidl Trek Chiara Consonni lashes out in anger after Giro d’Italia Women crash and gets penalized "Chiara Consonni has been fined by the race jury at the Giro d’Italia Women following an incident during stage three, where the Italian rider reacted angrily after being caught up in a crash involving Thalita de Jong." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paul Seixas prepares for Tour de France debut at rebranded Critérium du Dauphiné "Ayuso and del Toro provide the competition at newly-dubbed Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via velo.outside.com “The whole team has been working on it for a while” - Remco Evenepoel targets Tour de France Maillot Jaune with potentially game-changing new Specialized bike "Remco Evenepoel’s 2026 Tour de France could begin with a major equipment statement, as Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe prepare to target the opening team time trial in Barcelona with a brand new Specialized time trial bike." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Anything but a win is a failure for Pogacar” - Bruyneel and Wiggins see Jonas Vingegaard’s Giro d’Italia dominance flipping Tour de France pressure onto UAE "Jonas Vingegaard and Visma can now go into the Tour de France without a lot of pressure,” Bruyneel said. “They have won the Giro, Jonas has won every single race he started. He wants to win the Tour, but he comes in relaxed." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Damiano Caruso set for new Bahrain Victorious role after retirement "Damiano Caruso will remain with Bahrain Victorious after bringing his professional racing career to an end, moving into a Sports Director role with the team once he retires from the peloton." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Garmin Adds Free inReach SOS to Suspended Plans "In a move that shows the power of competition, Garmin has just announced that inReach satellite communicator device subscribers who have suspended their plans, will continue to get emergency SOS access for up to 12 months." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Giro d'Italia Women Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Women May 30-June 7, Stage 4 ITT (Belluno → Nevegal, 12.7km). Live
video Tuesday
from 8:20am U.S. Eastern, 5:20am Pacific - Finish at
around7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 5:15am Pacific."
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Giro d'Italia Women: Elisa Balsamo powers to hat-trick victory on stage 3 with searing uphill sprint "Lily Williams second, Femke Gerritse third in Buja after late attacker caught in final 500m." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)  |
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Adieu Dauphiné, Bonjour Aura "The Critérium du Dauphiné is now the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes. The change was announced last year but will need time to feel right." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Lidl Trek boss Guercilena points to Mads Pedersen near miss as biggest regret of his tenure "What does Guercilena leave behind? More than 350 professional wins, six Monument victories, including three with Cancellara, a historic first women’s Paris Roubaix with Lizzie Deignan in 2021, winning all three points classifications in the 2025 Grand Tours, and the creation of a women’s team and under 23 structure." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Van der Poel set for short Tour de France build-up as Philipsen takes busier route "Alpecin Premier Tech have confirmed the summer race programs of Mathieu van der Poel and Jasper Philipsen, with both riders set to use the Tour de Suisse as their final preparation block before the Tour de France." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: James Startt “I’m a bit more old school" - Geraint Thomas can't understand Remco Evenepoel's race-less Tour de France preparation "Remco Evenepoel raised a few eyebrows when it was announced he wouldn't be riding any preparation races before the Tour de France." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gear Break: D-Day - Garmin Varia RearVue 820, Wahoo Element Integration, Garmin Edge feature updates, Lazer Blade Kineticore "We are marking D-Day 2026 at Gear Break with an invasion of digital wonders and increased safety (and comfort)." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Newmen Streem G.62 is Ultra-Wide, Deep Aero, Carbon-Spoked & Gravel Race Light "German wheel maker Newmen laces up a new deep but lightweight aero wheelset with carbon spokes." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Podcasts,
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The Critérium du Dauphiné's new name has confused cycling fans. Here's why it changed "New name better reflects where the race takes place and its current support." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Seixas makes Dauphiné intentions clear as Tour de France build up intensifies "Paul Seixas will lead Decathlon CMA CGM at the Tour Auvergne Rhône Alpes, the former Critérium de Dauphiné, this week, with the French teenager heading to his home roads with clear ambitions and his Tour de France preparation entering a decisive phase." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “We will do everything so cycling continues to be monotonous” - UAE fire back at Tadej Pogacar dominance debate before Tour de France showdown "Tadej Pogacar’s dominance has become so complete that even the question of whether cycling is becoming predictable now follows him towards the Tour de France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via Instagram) Almeida returns to racing at Dauphiné as Del Toro headlines UAE before Pogacar duty "UAE Team Emirates XRG have announced their line-up for the Critérium du Dauphiné, now called the Tour Auvergne Rhône Alpes." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lael Wilcox to kick off Around the World Guinness World Record attempt on June 7: ‘We need more women to prove what's possible’ "Leaving no stone unturned, the 39-year-old spent time in the wind tunnel at Specialized’s headquarters in Morgan Hill, optimized her equipment and even shaved her head." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SRAM) Sleuthing, undercover photography and an incriminating banana: Leader of ultra-cycling race disqualified over outside help "An investigation from the Trans Balkan Race organizers unveiled the alleged cheating." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Best road bikes under $2500 - Our pick of the best 2026 road bikes balancing performance and value "Encompassing everything from pure carbon speed machines and gravel-ready adventurers to classic steel tourers – here are our top picks for under $2.5K." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cyclist tackled by Toronto police diagnosed with concussion "Lawyer David Shellnutt says the rider suffered a head injury, cuts and bruises following the Queen's Quay incident and continues to experience concussion symptoms." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) David Shellnut/Instagram Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium review - 40g of premium comfort at a punchy price "Scicon's flagship cycling sunglasses deliver on fit, finish and all-day comfort. Whether the titanium temples and adjustability justify the price depends on what you value most." Peter Stuart veloracycling.com (Image Credit not Found) Podcasts,
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Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes: Ibon Ruiz takes first pro win as perfect teamwork undoes solo attacker in final kilometer "Léo Bisiaux falls short of completing 11km solo move with 450 meters to go." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Greatness is not a zero-sum game "Pogačar fans are dismissing Vingegaard. Vingegaard fans are dismissing Pogacar." By Bram Wulteputte (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Hit-and-run horror on Silicon Valley’s legendary Noon Ride: Three down on Alpine road "The suspected driver is described by CHP as a woman in her 30s with blonde hair, dressed entirely in black and carrying an orange phone case." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) China’s Pardus makes European push with 6.7kg carbon road bike "With a new European operation, dealer network and bikes that appear to offer a lot of spec for the money, Pardus is aiming to put established Western brands under pressure." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Pardus) Camera crews, disqualifications and debris disputes: Have self-supported cycling events become too difficult to police? "Following the controversial disqualification of Radek Gołębiewski at the Trans Balkan Race for allegedly accepting assistance from “an unannounced and unauthorized external media team,” Matt Page attempts to weigh up publicity vs protocol." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: exploro.cc) The best bike pranks to pull on your riding buddies "Harmless confusion, mild emotional damage and just enough chaos to make the post-ride beer taste better." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Toronto police respond after video shows cyclist tackled in bike lane incident "Viral footage all sorts of questions over use of force on cyclist in enforcement stop." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X.com) Tifosi Vero: A Clear View for Smaller Faces "Seeing the wonders of Yosemite National Park through the Vero's lenses." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Mike Fee “A serious risk of injuries” - Recall for Specialized Turbo Como SL eBikes announced in the UK due to failing fork steerer tubes - Months after US recall notice "The Office for Product Safety and Standards says affected Turbo Como SL bikes pose a serious injury risk after a fault was identified that could cause the fork to fail; Specialized first announced a problem in January." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Specialized) 2026 La Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes Live Streams "2026 La Mercan'Tour Classic Alpes-Maritimes June 3, France (Puget-Théniers → Valberg, 152km) Live
video Wednesday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 5:30am Pacific."
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Four routes to the Tour de France: Pogacar, Vingegaard, Evenepoel and Seixas take contrasting paths to Barcelona showdown. "For Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas, the countdown now carries four very different meanings." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Isaac del Toro returns from injury as UAE’s Pogacar Tour de France plan enters decisive phase "Isaac del Toro’s road back to the Tour de France begins this weekend, with the Mexican talent set to return to competition at the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes after almost two months away from racing." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lidl Trek confirm major changes: Niermann in, Guercilena out, Andy Schleck CEO "The sweeping changes were reported by Daniel Benson on Monday and formally confirmed by Lidl Trek on Tuesday evening following a video call with riders and staff." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It doesn't depend on one person' - But is it business as usual for Vingegaard and Visma after Niermann exit? "The prosecco from Visma Lease a Bike's Giro d'Italia celebrations hadn't even gone flat when news emerged of Grischa Niermann's surprise departure for Lidl Trek." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'He wants to move on, and I respect that choice' - Visma,Lease a Bike's head of racing to move to Lidl Trek this season "Grischa Niermann has been with the Dutch team since turning pro in 1998." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Halfway there' - Vingegaard plots next step of Giro-Tour double attempt "The Tour de France and another rendezvous with Tadej Pogacar is on the horizon, as the two-time champion looks to win back the crown he last held in 2023." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "We sleep above 2,300 meters, descend on the bike to take in oxygen, then climb back up" - Lipowitz presents what it takes to fight for Tour podium "Florian Lipowitz approaches his build-up to the upcoming 2026 Tour de France as one of the marquee names in the peloton." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Long-term test of the Shimano S-Phyre RX910 gravel shoes "The company needed to adjust its gravel platform. Were its changes enough?" By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Matt Stetson Low Stock Alert: The Insta360 One RS Twin Edition has a GoPro-beating spec - get it for $140 off at REI "Amazon Prime Day is in June, but we reckon this action camera deal will already take some beating, so grab it while it's still available." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mark Mayne/T3) (Image credit: © Josh Ross via cyclingnews.com) One Common Food Can Fuel Your Workouts And Aid Recovery. Here's The Science "Honey has been used by humans as a natural sweetener and energy source to sustain work and physical performance for thousands of years." By Henry Chung et al (sciencealert.com) (Photo: SimpleImages/Moment/Getty Images) The next big thing in bike manufacturing? Flit claims adhesive bonding helped it to make a lighter and tighter folding eBike "Flit has unveiled what it claims is the first folding eBike to use adhesive bonding rather than traditional welds. So, is the future of bike building looking stickier? Flit’s managing director certainly thinks so." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: FLIT) "We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) |
Tour de Wallonie: Ben Oliver outpaces Arnaud De Lie to win closing stage and snatch overall title "New Zealander's second stage win seals victory as mass crash holds up peloton in closing sprint." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Young upstarts Modern Adventure pull off a brilliant double at crash-marred final Wallonia stage "Ben Oliver won the fifth and final stage of the Tour of Wallonia on Friday. The finale was decided by a sprint, in which there was a heavy crash." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) 'Magnus' Law' signed by Colorado Governor after teen cyclist's death sparked reform "New legislation requires officers to offer voluntary breath screening tests during investigations of fatal and serious-injury crashes." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Penultimate Stage) Michael Matthews set for Tour de France fitness test as Jayco boss offers hopeful update "The former points classification and four-time stage winner suffered a training crash at the start of March in which he fractured both wrists." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Find a Cycling Group Near Me: Your 2026 Guide "Local cycling groups, formally called club rides or organized group rides, are the fastest way to improve your fitness, learn safe road habits, and build lasting connections with fellow cyclists. " (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Fidlock Twist System Review: Time to Drop the Cage? "The North American cycling market has until now lacked a viable alternative to replace the traditional bottle and cage system for securely carrying on-bike hydration." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Andy Rohrer "Ethias Tour de Wallonie June 1- June 5th, Stage 5 (Bassenge → Aubel, 176.5km) Live
video Friday from 9:10am U.S. Eastern, 6:10am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:10am Pacific."
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Tour de Wallonie: Relief for Arnaud De Lie with hard-fought victory on stage 4 "Belgian overhauls Riley Sheehan at the line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) De Lie goes from ‘Buddhist Monk’ to a Van der Poel-style detonation in Wallonia "Arnaud De Lie’s Tour de Wallonie had been defined by frustration. On Thursday, it finally turned." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pidcock sets retirement date as he reveals huge career goals before walking away "I want to win the road worlds. Then I will have won all three disciplines. And the gravel worlds, actually, but if that never happens I’m not so bothered. I want a Monument. And for sure, I’m going for three Olympic medals. My goal is to finish my career after five Olympics, so after the 2036 Olympic Games I’ll retire." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tim de Waele / Cor Vos Faxe Kondi Review "What does victory taste like? For Uno-X it’s a bottle of Faxe Kondi, a Danish soft drink after the company signed a big sponsorship deal with the team." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) 'Such carnage and a ridiculous adventure' - Maddy Nutt finished second at Unbound XL after 27 hours of racing, and then went viral "The 28-year-old battled through thunderstorms and peanut butter mud to finish second in the ultra race." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Gretchen Powers) Cycling Sportive Explained: Your Complete Ride Guide "A cycling sportive is a mass-participation, timed long-distance ride on marked public roads where every rider’s time is recorded, typically using a timing chip." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Madison Flux Mens EIT Padded Bib Short "Excellent construction, premium fabric, but let down by a pad that fails to go the distance in terms of comfort." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "Ethias Tour de Wallonie June 1- June 5th, Stage 4 (Dison → Eupen, 166.7km) Live
video Thursday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de Wallonie: Laurence Pithie sprints to victory after massive crash devastates peloton in final 2km "New Zealander beats Kim Heiduk and Krists Neilands to the line in Vaux-sur-Sûre." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Form guide or curse? - Tracking the Tour fortunes of recent Dauphiné winners "Here's a look at how the winners of the Critérium du Dauphiné in recent editions have gone on to fare at the Tour de France." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Pogacar has never been there' - Contador questions Visma's 'second Grand Tour' theory "Alberto Contador has questioned one of Visma Lease a Bike’s key arguments ahead of the 2026 Tour de France, with the seven time Grand Tour winner pointing out that Jonas Vingegaard’s reputation for improving in his second Grand Tour of a season has never been tested against Tadej Pogacar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Rabobank responds to rumors it may be new main sponsor of Visma "Dutch cycling partner weighs in on speculation as Team Visma Lease a Bike searches for a new headline backer." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Reduce congestion, improve mobility and keep cyclists safe' - Lawmakers introduce bipartisan America Bikes Act "The America Bikes Act would expand cycling infrastructure funding while supporting domestic bicycle manufacturing through federal incentives." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Are you riding the wrong bike? Ribble thinks so as it launches Ultra-Road and Allroad Carbon "The Ultra-Road combines race-bike technology with a higher-stack, shorter-reach geometry aimed at delivering better real-world performance, while the Allroad Carbon targets riders seeking one bike for everything from smooth tarmac to rough country lanes." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Google Releases Fitbit Air CAD Drawings & Specs: Bicep Bands Welcomed! "Google has opened the floodgates on asking 3rd party companies to release Fitbit Air accessories, band, and anything else you can think of to put the little Fitbit Pebble in (which is what the pod of the Fitbit Air is officially called)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) The Spanish cyclists are the ones who gain the most elevation in the world, according to the Garmin report "Garmin has published its latest global cycling report, based on data recorded by users of Edge cycle computers from around the world." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Garmin via cyclingnews.com) Galibier Fire Feet Knee Highs "Whether or not you feel the (k)need for the height, merino socks provide great warmth and comfort at an excellent price." By Nick Lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "Ethias Tour de Wallonie June 1- June 5th, Stage 3 (Habay → Vaux-sur-Sûre, 176.9km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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Hincapie’s Modern Adventure team land biggest win yet as Ben
Oliver stuns sprint favorites...
Tour de Wallonie: Ben Oliver scores Modern Adventure's first European win in stage 2 sprint finish "New Zealander beats Yorben Lauryssen and Riley Sheehan on a wet day out in Libramont-Chevigny." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A wicked day for the team' - George Hincapie’s Modern Adventure Team secures its first European Victory at Tour de Wallonie "New Zealander Ben Oliver powered to victory on stage 2 of the Tour de Wallonie to deliver the team its biggest result yet." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Modern Adventure Pro Cycling) Matteo Jorgenson changes Tour de France plan "Matteo Jorgenson will return to racing this Sunday at the Tour Auvergne Rhône Alpes making an earlier comeback than initially planned for the Visma Lease a Bike rider." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) UAE warns Vingegaard’s Giro dominance could give Pogacar extra fire for the Tour "In my view, Vingegaard’s Giro could give Tadej extra motivation to arrive at the Tour in the best possible shape,” Marco Marcato said to Feltet." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Egan has been phenomenal in this Giro” - Geraint Thomas lifts lid on Ineos rebuild "Thomas had already stressed that Bernal’s value went beyond his own place in the standings." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Change at Netcompany Ineos as John Allert leaves CEO role "After four years with the team, John Allert has stepped down as CEO of Netcompany Ineos." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Caja Rural Seguros RGA looks to the past with nostalgic Tour de France kit "The Spanish team, back at the race for the first time in almost four decades, has unveiled a special kit inspired by the squad’s appearances in the late 1980s." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Caja Rural Seguros RGA Moon Orion Sense (50lm) "Clever, fuss free smart light that worked well all winter." By neal hunt (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Assos Skin Layer P1 "Top notch base layer that performs well in warmer conditions." By nick lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "Ethias Tour de Wallonie June 1- June 5th, Stage 2 (Jodoigne → Libramont-Chevigny, 192.1km) Live
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Tour de Wallonie: Jordi Meeus speeds to stage 1 victory after thrilling finale "Belgian times sprint to perfection in Lobbes to maintain winning form." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It was a day for the brave' - Lachlan Morton one of a slew of riders to fall victim to crashes at Unbound 2026 "A rain-soaked weekend saw some big names abandon the gravel race." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Grubers/Rapha) |
