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Vollering delivers masterclass to secure second Tour de France Femmes title "Dutchwoman Demi Vollering secured her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday, winning the ninth and final stage in emphatic fashion to reclaim cycling’s biggest prize." By Thomson Reuters (whtc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) |
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Arctic Race of Norway: Erlend Blikra gets a home win on stage 2 "Lonardi continues as race leader." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a Colombia cancelled mid-race to help prioritize earthquake victim relief "The Vuelta a Colombia has been ended after a devastating earthquake struck the country, leading to all stakeholders making the decision to end the 76th edition of the race prematurely." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour of Britain Women 2026 start list: Lotte Kopecky and Lorena Wiebes confirmed "All the riders confirmed to take part in the race from August 19th to the 23rd." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'It's a big problem, for sure' - How in-race motorbikes are warping race dynamics "Camera motorbikes are gifting riders free speed, it's time for the sport to confront the aerodynamic elephant in the room." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Michael Woods is racing Leadville 100 on a 32″ prototype (then… worlds) "The Canadian's first mountain bike race then his second chance at a storybook ending." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Justin Diamond / Ventum Cyclist swept under floodwaters on popular Tucson canyon route, bystanders jump in and save her "A 20-year-old female cyclist narrowly survived a near-drowning in Sabino Canyon, northeast of Tucson, Arizona, on Thursday morning 13 August after she was swept into fast-moving floodwater while cycling." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Facebook Lorena Wiebes Auctions Tour de France Femmes Jerseys to Aid Injured Ukrainian Cyclist "Lorena Wiebes is supporting the charity cause of cyclist Anna Kolyzhuk. The Ukrainian rider suffered a severe crash in July during a track race in Italy and was seriously injured. She had to undergo surgery due to a serious spinal injury and is now facing intensive rehabilitation." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Building a connected training experience' - Wahoo takes on industry leaders with new three-tier subscription offerings "Users can choose from free to all singing and dancing training insights." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Wahoo) 2026 Arctic Race of Norway Live Streams "2026 Arctic Race of Norway August 13-16th, Stage 2 (Bo i Vesteralen → Andenes, 179km) Live
video Friday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish
at around 9:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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Arctic Race of Norway: Giovanni Lonardi steals the show in stage 1 sprint "Italian nabs leader's jersey in first win of 2026." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Why Vuelta sprinters are becoming an endangered species "La Vuelta a España has become a tougher proposition for fastmen, but it wasn't always that way." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “She wanted to show Niewiadoma that she deserved it” - Demi Vollering’s Pogacar-like completeness proves point at Tour de France Femmes "Demi Vollering reached the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes with an eight-second lead over Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and the fallout from the previous afternoon still hanging over the race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Primoz Roglic delays Vuelta decision a little longer "Can Primoz Roglic compete next week for a fifth overall victory in the Vuelta a España? That is still uncertain today, even though the race begins in nine days. The Slovenian has postponed his decision for now." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pogačar and UAE need Vuelta winning spree to keep historic 100-win target alive "Expect UAE to go on the offensive throughout the Vuelta, because the team has some serious catching up to do." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How Alpecin Premier Tech is building a stronger team around Mathieu van der Poel "Alpecin Premier Tech has offered a glimpse behind the scenes of its transfer strategy." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) After three years at Caja Rural Sebastian Berwick takes step to top team again "Tour of Turkey winner Sebastian Berwick is making the move to Pinarello Q36.5 this winter. At the Swiss team, he will become an important domestique for Tom Pidcock, after spending three years at Caja Rural Seguros RGA developing his own limits." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel adds climber Georg Steinhauser to his team "EF Education EasyPost rising star Georg Steinhauser has signed a two-year contract with Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe. The 24-year-old Steinhauser is the nephew of Jan Ullrich, the winner of the 1997 Tour de France." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Florian Lipowitz reunited with old teammate as Red Bull add more climbing depth "Florian Lipowitz will welcome a familiar face at Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe next season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Unit 1 Neon Mips helmet (with handlebar remote) "Well made helmet with excellent safety credentials but with question marks over indicators." By Richard Peace (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Revel Rover SRAM Force XPLR gravel bike "Fast and efficient gravel bike with a solid spec for the money." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Specialized reaches final settlement in 'over-run' liability case "On Monday lawyers for Specialized and Ruggiero submitted a joint request that the case be dismissed with prejudice, with each side to pay their own costs. The court has yet to approve the dismissal." (bicycleretailer.com) Pinkbike photo 2026 Arctic Race of Norway Live Streams "2026 Arctic Race of Norway August 13-16th, Stage 1 (Evenes → Myre, 181.9km) Live
video Thursday from 10:15am U.S. Eastern, 7:15am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 7:15am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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Mystery around Mont Ventoux Strava QOM solved after Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney finally reveals record-shattering file "Canyon Sram rider updates privacy settings to receive iconic segment crown." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026: Everything you need to know "Despite a stage win on stage five, Vollering didn't take the yellow jersey until her win at the end of stage eight when she became the fifth wearer of the jersey." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Special Skoda trophy for Lorena Wiebes after winning points classification Tour de France Femmes 2026 "The Tour de France Femmes 2026 has concluded. On Sunday in Nice, Demi Vollering was crowned the overall winner of the fifth edition, while Lorena Wiebes - who received a special Skoda trophy - secured the green jersey of the points classification." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Prize money distributed: FDJ Suez takes the lion’s share, other French team earns zero euros "With the conclusion of the Tour de France Femmes, all the prize money was also distributed. After nine days of racing, the total budget was just over 260,000 euros, barely eleven percent of the total prize pool awarded in the men's Tour." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Let cyclists pee "Vollering, Berthet and Gery had lowered their clothing and had a pee. And they then get fined for it." By Rose George (spectator.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour de France may return to Col du Granon in 2027 "The Col du Granon is a candidate to serve again as a stage finish in the Tour de France in 2027 or 2028. The municipality of Saint-Chaffrey has officially submitted a bid on behalf of Serre Chevalier to Tour organizer ASO, reports Le Dauphiné." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) From the Tour de France: Quinn Simmons returns to Leadville seven years after finishing second at 18 years old. "Just three weeks after finishing the Tour de France, Quinn Simmons will swap the road for mountain biking. The American road champion will compete this Saturday, August 15, in the Leadville Trail 100 MTB, one of the major endurance events in the United States." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via capovelo.com Carapaz confirms Vuelta return after ‘dream’ Tour de France "Richard Carapaz will race the Vuelta a España after a Tour de France in which the Ecuadorian won two stages and the mountains classification." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Accell declared bankrupt as Quanta bid offers hope of preserving major bike brands "The Dublin-based investment firm could submit an offer within days, while administrators assess how much of the group, its brands and its dealer network can be preserved." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour Femmes records highest audience share in France despite limited live coverage "France Télévisions says 32.9% of television viewers watched its live coverage of the 2026 race." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Tour de France Femmes has earned more days. But is that what women’s cycling needs? "By the time Demi Vollering attacked for the final time above Nice, the Tour de France Femmes had already made a compelling case for more." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Women’s WorldTour: Growth, Fragility, and Opportunity "The Women’s WorldTour (WWT) is at a fork in the road. Not because it’s failing, but because it’s succeeding. After decades of under investment, the sport is growing fast; many argue too fast." By Joe Laverick (joelaverick.com) (Image Credit not Found) "It cost her too much energy" - Lance Armstrong pinpoints moment Kasia Niewiadoma lost Tour de France Femmes "On The Move, Armstrong heaped praise on Vollering's decisive victory on stage 9. Labeling her as one of the greatest women's cyclists, he applauded her statement-making attack in the Nice finale rather than focusing on defending her yellow jersey." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I wanted to prove La Vuelta wasn't a fluke' - Blasi reflects on Tour de France Femmes debut "Paula Blasi finished fifth overall at the 2026 Tour de France Femmes on Sunday, capping a breakthrough season that had started with her overall win at the Vuelta a España Femenina earlier in the summer." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Vollering was the strongest' - No complaints for Niewiadoma after Tour Femmes defeat "Kasia Niewiadoma lived up to her pledge to be aggressive on the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes, but once she was unable to break yellow jersey Demi Vollering on the steepest section of the Col d’Èze, she could sense the direction of travel." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The story behind that Tadej Pogačar viral video "It turns out even getting Tadej Pogačar to make a silly video requires a little luck, some persistence and a well-timed appearance at a camper." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Etienne Garnier / L'Equipe via domestiquecycling.com Do bigger breasts make you a faster cyclist? The science behind the Tour de France Femmes padded-bra controversy "Could changing the shape of your chest make you faster on the bike? 220 Triathlon investigates the science behind the Tour de France Femmes padded-bra controversy." By India Paine (220triathlon.com) (Photo by Alex Broadway/Getty Images) I was at the men's Tour de France for two weeks and am gutted I wasn't at the Tour de France Femmes "The August race has become unmissable, and I can't wait for 2027." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I know there were other riders owed money… a lot of it' - The collapse of Hess Cycling reportedly left suppliers, staff and riders out of pocket "New report digs into the end of Hess Cycling, with a £50,000 debt allegedly still unpaid." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Czech Tour: Netcompany Ineos dominate stage 2 to deliver AJ August to mountaintop victory and race lead "Fancellu second, Pozzovivo third atop 15km final climb." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Preview: This is the Vuelta 2026 Route, with Start in Monaco, Seven Mountain Top Finishes and Finale in Granada "The third and final Grand Tour of the year this time starts in Monaco and finishes three weeks later in Granada. Between the Mediterranean Sea and the Andalusian mountains, the peloton faces a Vuelta where the climbers will get plenty of opportunities." By Dian Tjerkstra (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Chloé Dygert gives medical update after car accident "Chloé Dygert thought she had a plan to speed up her recovery. Instead, a series of unfortunate events has turned it into one of the toughest stretches she has faced in some time." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Nick Iwanyshyn Women have been a rare species in cycling for too long - Stats from the Tour de France Femmes suggest we're finally seeing real change "Huge jumps in women riding bikes over the course of the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift show the pro racing stage is influencing everyday riders." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cyclassics Hamburg 2026 start list - Milan, De Lie, Del Toro and defending champion Townsend headline field "All 18 UCI WorldTour teams will line up in Hamburg on Sunday, August 16th, with Milan returning to action as one of the leading favorites for the German one day classic." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Gear Break: Between Tours - Wahoo App, Castelli Movement short, Bob & Brad Q2 Ultra, Maxxis HYPR-X, Fabric Gripper V2, Continental at TDFF "Pez fans, Gear Break is between tours. The Tour de France and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift are both in the books, the yellow jerseys are folded away, and the peloton gets a breather before La Vuelta a España rolls out and the GC battles fire back up." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The fall of Raleigh is a British cultural tragedy: To me and many other riders of my generation, this feels personal "When the news that Raleigh was facing insolvency broke it was of no great surprise to me, though it’s downfall hits hard and way beyond the business of simply selling bikes for many of us, and to me in particular." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: Various) Velo De Ville has raised the game for urban eBikers to celebrate 60 years of cycling innovation: Meet the all new HUB-e "Velo De Ville’s breakthrough HUB-e - the brand’s first personalized eBike to use Bosch’s new HUB-Drive motor - is now open for registrations of interest." By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Velo De Ville) 2026 Czech Tour Live Streams "2026 Czech Tour August 13-16th, Czech Republic, Stage 2 (Mladá Boleslav → Ještěd, 155km)
Live video Friday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:30am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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Czech Tour: Riley Sheehan squeezes past Ben Turner to win tight stage 1 sprint "US rider takes first leader's jersey of four-day stage race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Czech Tour) Tadej Pogacar’s earnings reach record high with €13 million season "Tadej Pogacar is heading for another record year, this time away from the results sheet." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “To be such a good cyclist, you have to be a bit selfish... but he isn’t like that at all” - Tadej Pogacar’s UAE teammate reveals a side of Tour champion few get to see "He puts the team first. Even at training camps, things don't revolve around him. He always wants things to be good for everyone." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alejandro Valverde does not find Tadej Pogacar unbeatable: "I almost beat him at 42" "The competition for Tadej Pogacar in the upcoming Vuelta a España is fairly limited with Richard Carapaz, Felix Gall, Primoz Roglic, and Oscar Onley, but former rider Alejandro Valverde still urges the rivals not to resign themselves in advance to the Slovenian’s victory march." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Zoe Backstedt embraces challenging Tour of Britain Women as British field takes shape "After an extremely successful Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift last week with the team, I’m super excited to be heading to the start line of the Tour of Britain Women." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (veloracycling.com) (Image credit: Red Bull UK via cyclingnews.com) Lotte Kopecky makes world championships main goal: Racing on gut feeling is crucial "In the Tour de France Femmes, Lotte Kopecky once again showed glimpses of her best form, but the 30-year-old Belgian mainly talked about a goal much later in the season during the race: the Road World Championships in Montreal." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Women chasing distance on their own terms' - Huge boost for women's riding in Tour de France Femmes week, says Strava "The latest stats reveal the power of sporting inspiration." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Trek ditches IsoSpeed on new Domane, offering lighter weights, space for 40mm tires and a lower entry price "2027 Domane drops the long-running IsoSpeed decoupler in favor of a new carbon layup, flexing seatpost and wider tires. The result is a simpler endurance bike that’s up to 305g lighter at the frameset level, with complete-bike weights from 6.63kg." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Trek) Sardinia commits €7.5 million in public funding for proposed 2028 Vuelta start "Sardinia’s regional assembly has allocated €7.5 million across 2027 and 2028 to pursue hosting the opening stages of the 2028 Vuelta a España, according to a regional report published on Wednesday." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pro Triathlete Jeanne Collonge Victim of Cycling Accident "Triathlon community rallying behind Jeanne Collonge following news of a serious bicycle accident." By Brit Cooper (triathlonmagazine.ca) Lauren Rosser walked away from racing for 12 years. Now she’s heading back to the world championships "The 2010 junior world champion traded downhill bikes for a career. Now, after a remarkable comeback, she's raising money to compete at the world championships." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Sara Kempner Maximilian Schachmann finally gets answer after mysterious 2026 struggles "The former Paris Nice winner was diagnosed with a hamstring tendinopathy in July and says treatment is already helping him move back in the right direction." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Czech Tour Live Streams "2026 Czech Tour August 13-16th, Czech Republic, Stage 1 (Prague → Karlovy Vary, 163.2km)
Live video Thursday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:00am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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From Fausto Coppi to Demi Vollering: Here are the eight male riders and two female riders who have won the Giro Tour double "Long thought to be impossible in modern cycling, Tadej Pogačar ticked off the double in 2024, and now the female peloton have it in their sights too." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bad luck continues to haunt top talent Albert Philipsen: Multiple fractures after training crash "Albert Withen Philipsen is currently sidelined. The 19-year-old Danish top talent crashed during one of his training sessions last Monday. Hospital examinations revealed he suffered three small fractures, reports his team Lidl Trek." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Rasmussen says Denmark may be better off without Vingegaard at Worlds "Michael Rasmussen believes Denmark could be better off heading to the World Championships without Jonas Vingegaard if the former Tour de France winner is unable to reach the required level in time for Montréal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Advertising banner crash leaves Decathlon rider’s world championships in doubt "Stefan Bissegger was involved in a crash during the Tour de Pologne involving an advertising banner, which has left him with a 50% chance of riding the world championships in September." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Ivan Benedetto / Cor Vos Cautiously positive news from the UAE and Red Bull sickbays before the Vuelta a España: 'Alive again' "Luke Tuckwell the 22-year-old Australian who finished second at Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes and sixth in the Tour de Romandie, wasn’t feeling well." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tiramisù might just be your best post-ride recovery snack "Research suggests the dessert boosts glycogen levels, encourages muscle repair and also: Delicious" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Top Rides: Col de la Madone "The Col de la Madone may not be the Alps’ highest or steepest climb, but few roads combine spectacular Mediterranean scenery, quiet mountain roads, historic villages and a thrilling 25-kilometre descent quite like this Côte d’Azur classic." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Robert Plant Mural Brings New Life to Key Cycling Route "A colorful mural celebrating Led Zeppelin frontman Robert Plant has become the centerpiece of improvements to a key walking and cycling route." Written by: Ron Johnson (momentummag.com) (Image Credit not Found) The strange story behind Colorado’s ‘No Catch Free eBike' company "It started as one of the most talked-about eBike deals in the country. Colorado residents could get what was advertised as a “free” electric bike by applying the state’s eBike tax credit, with Bear Trail Bikes matching the discount. What could go wrong?" By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) From the Tour de France to 12,000 feet: Quinn Simmons to race 100-mile Leadville MTB epic "Just weeks after the Tour de France, the three-time US road champion returns to his home-state race, where he finished second as an 18-year-old debutant." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jan Ullrich opens up about the cost of doping and why he remained silent "Jan Ullrich says he could have revealed more about doping in cycling but chose not to." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Women’s cycling is faster and better funded than ever. So why is the Grand Tour speed gap growing? "Investment, salaries and coverage have transformed the women’s peloton. An analysis of Grand Tour stages and World Championship time trials finds clear progress in speed, but no evidence of convergence with the men." By Danny Bellion (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Should You Start Taking Lactate Gels? "In the weeks leading up to and throughout the Tour de France, a new nutrition company, From Lab to Field, hinted that an unnamed WorldTour team was using a first-of-its-kind gel, one with lactate." By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I’ve got a gold medal and then a massive splinter to put next to it’ - Commonwealth Games gold medalist reveals bizarre injury "Will Tidball’s recent experience is proof that being a top cyclist can be a pain in the ass." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Dust-Up: Has Mountain Biking Lost its Roots? "Crested Butte, Mount Tamalpais, Rough Stuff Fellowship, Woodsy Bikes. All those “old timers” were out riding bikes in the woods, up mountains, and back down on heavy-ass, rigid, often single-speed bikes." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Best bike floor pump 2026: Workshop stalwart, or just nostalgia? I tested 10 pumps that don't require a USB-C to inflate your tires "10 of the latest floor pumps tested for efficiency, usability, build quality - and most importantly, accuracy!" By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard) 'A brilliantly practical endurance jersey' - Rapha Women's Brevet Merino Jersey III review "A quality garment that combines premium fabric, thoughtful storage, all-day comfort, and night-time reflective detailing." By Emma Silversides (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha) Old Man Mountain Announces Elkhorn and Divide Racks for 32er Bikes "The Elkhorn lets you feel the trail beneath you rather than the tail wag behind you. The design and name of the Elkhorn is inspired by the Elkhorn Crest trail in Eastern Oregon." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Gears or singlespeed, belt or chain, rack or backpack? 7 things to consider before buying your folding eBike "If you’re on the hunt for a new folding eBike, follow these top tips to get the best bike for you." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)
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UAE’s Volta a Portugal team cut in half after weird time-limit drama "Julius Johansen says riders and team directors were unaware the time limit had been reduced before three teammates were eliminated." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Juan Ayuso's end-of-2026 schedule confirmed - Lidl Trek rider maps out rest season after opting out of Vuelta a Espana "Juan Ayuso already has the path mapped out for the final stretch of his season. The 23-year-old rider from Javea will not race the Vuelta a Espana 2026 and will stick to the program he planned at the start of the year." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik "The Life Time Grand Prix returns to Leadville, Colorado, on August 15 for the Life Time Leadville Trail 100 MTB presented by Kenetik. Riders are set to battle it out at the third round of the Series on an updated course and now joined by the nine Wild Card selections (five men and four women)." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Geraint Thomas says Roglič is ‘definitely past his best' as disrupted Vuelta build-up raises doubts "Roglič has completed only 28 race days and missed two planned warm-up events, leaving his pursuit of a record fifth Vuelta title in doubt." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com Matteo Trentin and Marco Haller remain key pillars of Tudor "While being very active in the transfer market with the signings of Arnaud De Lie and Kaden Groves, Tudor is meanwhile also working on its foundations. With Marco Haller (35) and Matteo Trentin (37), the Swiss ProTeam has extended the contracts of two of its most experienced riders. The veterans have agreed to stay until the end of 2028." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fabio Jakobsen completes immediate Visma move in bid to revive sprint career "The Dutch sprinter begins the latest attempt to rediscover the speed that once made him one of the fastest riders in the peloton." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Visma Lease a Bike Merida's popular flat-bar hybrid Speeder "goes gravel" with greater versatility and wider Tires clearances "Once aimed at the fitness and commuter crowd, the Speeder now boasts slacker geometry and additional mounting points." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Merida) Aztec HexVent Ultra Lightweight Floating Rotor CL 180 "Good looking rotors that perform well and save you a few grams." By Nick Lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Castelli Movement Travel Short: Cycling Comfort Without the Lycra Look "The Castelli Movement Travel Short is aimed at riders who want proper on-bike comfort without looking like they’re dressed for the start line every time they get off the bike." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) UAE talent Pericas (20) takes first pro win in Tour of Portugal, Anicolor stays in control of the classification "Adrià Pericas has claimed his first professional victory. The 20-year-old talent from UAE Emirates XRG won the seventh stage of the Tour of Portugal on Thursday." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Thibau Nys won’t sacrifice his cross winter for the Vuelta "Sven Nys says there’s now a bigger chance his son will race La Vuelta a España, but only if he’s fully ready after a difficult summer." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a España 2026 misses three major talents as Del Grosso, Ciccone and Pellizzari choose other goals "The 2026 Vuelta a España can count on Tadej Pogačar being on the start line, but beyond the Slovenian superstar, the provisional start list still leaves something to be desired." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Vuelta a España viewing guide: Every stage, date and start time "From the opening time trial in Monaco to the final climb to the Alhambra, here’s what to expect from every stage of the 2026 Spanish Grand Tour." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Vincent Kalut / Cor Vos Factor Sarana gravel bike review – an extreme gravel option designed to take you places your regular bike couldn't dream of "Why prune a tree with a pair of scissors when you've got secateurs? The Sarana is a specific bike that caters to its market of ultra gravel riders and bikepackers perfectly." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Why Wout van Aert is racing the Belgian gravel championship for the first time in his career "After three years of trying, Golazo, the organization behind the Belgian gravel championship, has finally succeeded in getting Wout van Aert to start." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jan Ullrich looks back on doping past: I could have blown up the entire cycling world "It took a remarkably long time before Jan Ullrich revealed his doping past. The German won the Tour de France in 1997, but it was only in 2013 that he confessed." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) I realized how real exercise addiction is when a Nurse told me to rest, and my world fell apart "Realizing that Nurses rarely have the capacity to address cycling addictions, Steve posed his questions to a sports psychologist." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) German teenager dies on Austrian Alps descent "While descending a steep road near Kramsach, he appears to have lost control of his bicycle. Skid marks at the scene indicated that he attempted to brake while negotiating a bend." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Picnic PostNL problems worsen - Bike sponsor Lapierre in financial trouble as riders could soon be racing on different bikes "Picnic PostNL may well see their ongoing problems worsen as their bicycle sponsor's future has been threatened by financial worries." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Voluntary Safety Recall of the Ritchey Carbon Fiber Forks "Consumers are asked to stop using the bicycles equipped with the recalled fork immediately." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) ‘Nostalgia does not pay wages’ - True, but are we really ready to say goodbye to Raleigh?... "We sit back in the banana seat saddle, stick a card in the spokes and pedal back through the decades to revisit the British brand’s most iconic bikes." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) France’s new-bike slump complicates hopes of a cycling industry recovery "New bike sales in France fell 6% to 1.836 million units in 2025 against a fall in the overall cycling market value, even as repairs and second-hand purchases took a larger share of consumer spending." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) The latest gossip on Primož Roglič’s new team and Vuelta participation "It’s that time of year when transfer rumors are flying around, and the Slovenian is right in the middle of them." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogacar misses key world championship test, Mathieu van der Poel may still take part "The organizers of the GP de Québec and GP de Montréal (September 11 and 13, 2026) have announced the wildcards for the upcoming edition. Tudor Pro Cycling and Pinarello-Q36.5 will use their guaranteed wildcards, Cofidis will not." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cube's 2027 bike portfolio goes big on value and includes the most affordable Tour de France race bike yet "The Litening Aero C:68X range starts at under £5,000 with power meters as standard fare." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Cube) 37-year-old Diego Ulissi extends contract by another year "The time when Diego Ulissi could take stage wins himself is now behind him. But as a road captain and in service of his teammates, the Italian still proves valuable at XDS Astana." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Brenner seals long-term Tudor future after Tour de Pologne triumph "The German rider has extended his Tudor contract through the end of the 2030 season after securing his first WorldTour victory in Poland." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Alessandro Perrone / Cor Vos Google Pixel Watch 5 Hands-On: Most Accurate GPS Watch Ever? "Sure, the Pixel Watch 5 has a bunch of other new features. Some of them notable, most of them shrug. However, there’s one feature that stands out from the rest: New algorithms that substantially increase the accuracy of the Pixel Watch 5 GPS tracks." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Le Col Hors Categorie Bib Shorts "Luxuriously comfortable bib shorts with an excellent chamois and polished construction, though their aggressive fit and premium price will narrow appeal." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Texas cycling community remembers father and daughter killed ahead of 45th Hotter’n Hell Hundred race "Longtime endurance cyclists, Kevin Reese, 45, and his daughter McKaylee “Mac” Reese, 23, were killed while training for this year’s 45th Hotter’N Hell Hundred (HHH)." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Italy’s amateur doping tally grows as four more cycling cases close "The FCI disciplinary registry now includes two 18-year-old junior racers who rode for Salus Ciclistica Seregno (Salus Jr Development) in 2025, with each receiving a multi-year sanction." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Team Katusha 2026 La Vuelta a España: A nice little Spanish bike Tour for Tadej Pogačar "The Spanish Grand Tour starts with a time trial in Monaco before heading through France and Andorra, with plenty of climbing as the race goes on." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) A sprint world championship in disguise: Renewi Tour draws stellar field "The Renewi Tour will bring together an exceptional group of sprinters next week, with Tim Merlier, Jasper Philipsen, Jonathan Milan and Olav Kooij set to line up in Belgium." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Roglic's 2027 future might take an unexpected turn as Belgian team enters picture "Het Laatste Nieuws reports that negotiations have taken place between the four-time Vuelta winner and Lotto Intermarché." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos All the pro cycling transfers for 2027: Pavel Bittner joins Pinarello Q36.5, Santiago Buitrago moves to NSN Cycling "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) Cian Uijtdebroeks delivers positive Vuelta fitness update after Tour de France illness "Cian Uijtdebroeks is rebuilding towards the Vuelta a España after illness forced him out of the Tour de France, with the Belgian aiming to be back at full strength when the race begins in Monaco on August 22." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Biathlete with earring Marco Pantani rides first pro races for Decathlon CMA CGM "A big fan of the late climber Marco Pantani, Jacquelin was allowed to wear Pantani’s iconic earring during the Winter Games in Milan and Cortina d’Ampezzo this year." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jurgen Foré defends transfer policy: They can grow into winners "Four riders from their own development team, Tim Torn Teutenberg, Lorenzo Milesi (and possibly the young Brit Ben Turner as well): that is Soudal Quick Step's haul on the transfer market. Not very impressive, but CEO Jurgen Foré thinks differently." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Brand Dance: CUBE could return to the WorldTour "The 2027 transfer market is not only moving riders. A significant dance is also being prepared between bicycle manufacturers and teams, and one of the latest rumors points directly to CUBE." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Team TotalEnergies Q36.5 Adventure Tech Merino Jersey "Comfortable, relaxed jersey for all-day rides, but the pockets can sag a little." 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