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2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd to September 13th, Stage 19 (Vélez-Málaga → Peñas Blancas, Estepona, 210.7km)
Live video Friday from 6:20am U.S. Eastern, 3:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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Stefan Küng wins the individual time trial on stage 18 of Vuelta a España "Enric Mas successfully defends his red jersey." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "In the mountain stages I’ll see what I can do" - Sepp Kuss wants to get in on Visma's Vuelta stage raid in final days of the race "Sepp Kuss wants a piece of Visma's Vuelta pie as the team feast on stage wins, taking a stunning seven of the 17 stages offered up to the peloton so far." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It doesn't feel like a comeback anymore' - Küng up to speed again after career-threatening femur break "Stefan Küng's first season at Tudor was interrupted by a broken femur sustained at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, but a stage win at the Tour de Pologne marked the key moment in his recovery." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The 2:10 equation that will decide Enric Mas’s Vuelta in Jerez "The time trial will set the terms of the final fight. Even if red changes hands, two summit finishes offer Mas a route back, provided he limits his losses." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Matthew Brennan is not the new Mark Cavendish - He might be even better than that "The 21-year-old has won five stages in his debut Grand Tour, but this is just the start." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Paul Seixas wants to know where he stands in Canada: "Now I know I'm competitive with the very best" "Paul Seixas no longer has to wonder if he can measure himself against the best cyclists in the world. After an already impressive season, especially his Tour de France, the just 19-year-old Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM knows what he is capable of." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Teammates have spoken to Tadej Pogačar via FaceTime: 'He still looked a bit like a boxer' "He still looked a bit like a boxer, with his eye completely black and blue. But he's no longer in pain, and his spirits are high." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) Btchn’ Titanium Drop Bars Pre-Order Is Live! "Using a 3D printed corner section, Btchn’ shaped this bar around actual riding needs: comfort, control, aerodynamics, and fit." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd to September 13th, Stage 18 ITT (El Puerto de Santa María → Jerez de la Frontera, 32km)
Live video Thursday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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“Between 50 seconds and 1:20” - Movistar estimates how much time Enric could lose to Roglič in the time trial "Enric Mas will face one of the most important days of his sports career this Thursday. The 32.5 kilometers of time trial between El Puerto de Santa María and Jerez de la Frontera appear as a great opportunity for Primoz Roglic to attack the lead." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Vuelta a España: Matthew Brennan storms to an extraordinary fifth victory on stage 17 after a furious sprint into Sevilla "Jordi Meeus takes second place and Magnus Cort finishes third, as Enric Mas maintains the overall lead." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sepp Kuss stunned by Brennan's Vuelta exploits: 'He never gets tired' "Matthew Brennan’s remarkable debut Vuelta a España continues to impress even the most experienced riders inside Visma Lease a Bike." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Is Tadej Pogačar making cycling boring? The Vuelta a España online figures reveal the bizarre reality "While fans might've celebrated that the Tour of Spain was 'exciting again,' the reality is that the second and third weeks of the Vuelta attracted far fewer viewers." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Image via ProCyclingStats/x.com Wout van Aert expects support despite Visma dominance: "Last chance for other sprinters too" "Visma Lease a Bike has never won seven stages in a single Grand Tour, but that might change today." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘You kind of wonder when it stops’ - Eddie Dunbar picks himself up and goes again at the Vuelta "After a freak accident ruined the first part of his debut season with Pinarello Q36.5, Eddie Dunbar has been an aggressive presence at the Vuelta a España, racing like a man making up for lost time and also laying some foundations for 2027." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Novak swats away bottle thief as UAE's Vuelta misfortune continues "The Slovenian stopped for a crashed teammate on stage 16, only to find a roadside fan reaching for his bidon." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Thibau Nys struggles in Vuelta, but national coach Pauwels is not worried about the worlds yet "Thibau Nys is preparing for the World Championships in Canada, but his build-up has been bumpy." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Outer Line: Can a Salary Cap Fix Professional Cycling? "Enric Mas leads a close Vuelta, but a tight general classification does not automatically produce exciting racing." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) WTB teams up with Stromm to create aerodynamic gravel tires with ‘vortex generators’ "WTB jumps on the aero hype train with three new tires built with fancy ‘vortex generators’ and new casings." (Image Credit: WTB) Wilier Triestina launch the Filante SL ID2: A Capable Wide Tire Road Bike with a Focus on Speed "Design, DNA racing and Smart Performance. The Culture of Speed is more than numbers. It is a way of interpreting cycling." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) GripGrab Grinta Short Sleeve Jersey "Verdict: Comfortable fabrics that had a second-skin feel when riding, but the tight fit and high-set pockets won’t suit everyone." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 17 (Dos Hermanas → Sevilla, 185.1km)
Live video Wednesday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific
- Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Vuelta a España: Matthew Brennan makes it four with another scorching sprint to win stage 16 "Visma Lease a Bike youngster benefits from another top-tier lead-out from Wout van Aert." (cycling.today) (Image credit via pezcyclingnews.com) ‘I don’t know why’ - Magnus Cort questions Vuelta decision after crash disrupts sprint "Magnus Cort was left questioning the decision to keep the team cars behind after a late crash forced Uno-X Mobility into a costly chase on stage 16 of the Vuelta a España." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vincenzo Nibali warns Enric Mas against making the same mistake he did when dealing with Roglic's mind games "Vincenzo Nibali thinks Enric Mas will win the Vuelta a España, but in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, he also warns about Primož Roglič’s tricks." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: LightRocket via Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock takes on a trail runner and it’s a shockingly close race? "Double Olympic gold medalist versus man and mountain." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Red Bull UK / Instagram Coospo’s new top-of-the-line cycling computer "Overall we found the Coospo CS600 to be a well designed cycling computer with premium features. Coospo has incorporated a color touch screen and full sensor connectivity in to the CS600 while still maintaining an affordable price point." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 16 (Cortegana → La Rábida, 181km)
Live video Tuesday from 8:50am U.S. Eastern, 5:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Key Takeaways: Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 15 & Rest Day Reflections "Breaking down how Wout van Aert continues his hot streak, what it means for Worlds & taking stock of where things stand as the Vuelta heads into its final few stages." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image: via cyclingnews.com) Primoz Roglic: I’m in the perfect scenario "On the second rest day of the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, four-time winner Primoz Roglic sat down with Spanish newspaper MARCA and delivered a characteristically calm, understated assessment of his position in the race." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Matthew Brennan on Spanish heat: “I wouldn’t be surprised if riders end up in an ambulance” "It is hot, boiling hot in the Vuelta a España. On Sunday, temperatures on the way to Córdoba rose to well over 104F - 40C degrees." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “I don’t fear any stage” - Confident Enric Mas faces special Vuelta a España final week as he wears red jersey "After two weeks of racing and following a difficult spell in recent months, the Spaniard says he feels in a good place, physically and mentally, and wants to enjoy a situation he considers special. We’re motivated. Today is a slightly calmer day and it’s time to enjoy it." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) "The hardest part is already behind" - Alberto Contador believes Movistar and Mas may be ready to take Vuelta win "The battle for the overall at La Vuelta a España enters its decisive phase with Enric Mas in red and Movistar Team established as one of the race’s key actors." by Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The madding crowd: What pro riders really think about fans at the side of the road "Unruly fans are threatening cycling's greatest asset: Its unparalleled accessibility - Can the sport preserve the spectacle and protect the peloton." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'It makes me very happy' - 19-year-old Henry Hobbs scores breakthrough first pro win "Briton claims final stage of ZLM Tour in the Netherlands." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
2026 GP Quebec Live Streams "2026 Grand Prix de Quebec September 11, Canada (Québec → Québec, 205km)
Live video Friday from 11:00am U.S. Eastern, 8:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 1:05pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:50am Pacific."
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Coppa Sabatini: Benoît Cosnefroy overtakes final breakaway rider for victory with punishing acceleration in closing meters "French riders fill podium with Clément Venturini in second and Romain Grégoire in third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Canadian cyclist Woods to unretire for 'last' race at upcoming road worlds in Montreal "Ottawa native set for storybook finish he once thought was lost after painful hernia a year ago." By Daniel Rainbird (cbc.ca) (Graham Hughes/Canadian Press/File) Tim Wellens responds to Worlds criticism: ‘I’d have no problem riding for Remco or Wout’ "Tim Wellens has defended his decision to miss the World Championships in Montréal, insisting he would have had no issue working for Remco Evenepoel or Wout van Aert." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Remco Evenepoel brings some ambition and some wiggle room to the Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec et de Montréal "The big prize for the Belgian rider is the world championships in Montreal." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Startt/GPCQM 2026 UCI Road World Championships Men's road race: Team-by-team guide "Here's a look at the confirmed line-ups and who will feature for each nation in the elite men's road race at the World Championships in Montréal, Canada, on September 27." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tom Pidcock may never race cyclocross again "While Mathieu van der Poel has been considering skipping a cross winter for some time, Tom Pidcock has already done so for the past two years." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 13-speed: Leaked pictures reveal new shifters, rear derailleur and power meter for upcoming groupset "Fresh images appear to confirm Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace will remain semi-wireless - and confirm a new hood button layout and radically revised crank-based power meter." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The history, and future, of Canada’s first gravel hotel: Tutti Gravel Inn "Guides visits the Cariboo to find out why "Gravel is the New Gold." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Tutti Gravel Inn Van Rysel’s new endurance gravel bike impresses, and a new affordable smart training benchmark: road.cc Recommends updated with a magnificent seven cycling products " It’s time for our latest road.cc Recommends selection. What impressed our reviewers most in August?" By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Coppa Sabatini "2026 Coppa Sabatini - GP Peccioli September 10th, Italy, (Peccioli → Peccioli, 197.6km)
Live video Thursday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:0am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 6:00am
Pacific."
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Pellizzari, Grégoire, Lipowitz and Scaroni lead strong Coppa Sabatini field "This 1.Pro race often features a spectacular race development, and we can expect plenty again this year, given the very strong field." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Pinarello Q36.5 throws Ethan Hayter a lifeline' "The future of Ethan Hayter is still uncertain. The Brit has a contract expiring with Soudal Quick Step and has yet to find a new team for 2027, but according to Daniel Benson, Hayter no longer needs to worry." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jaume Guardeño successfully operated on, but remains in rehabilitation clinic "It has been almost six months since Jaume Guardeño was hit during training. The Spaniard initially fought for his life and has now been staying in a rehabilitation clinic for an extended period." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I am certainly here with ambitions:' Evenepoel begins Worlds build-up in Québec "The Belgian rides Québec and Montréal for the first time since 2019, with the World Championships two weeks away on the same Montréal circuit." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec: Streaming and TV by Country "Looking to watch the 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec live? This guide tells you exactly where to tune in - wherever you are in the world." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Ferrand-Prévot set to miss Montreal Worlds "L’Équipe reported on Wednesday that the 2014 world champion's season has 'probably' come to an end." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Australian climber Sarah Gigante returns to action more than 365 days after serious crash: 'An important milestone' "It’s taken a long time - a very long time. But for Sarah Gigante, the end of her injury woes is finally in sight." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Thomas Maheux/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Maeva Squiban extends UAE Team L’IMAD contract through 2029 after Tour breakthrough "The 24-year-old French rider joined the structure in 2025 and has developed rapidly across her first two seasons." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Prime Video and France Télévisions begin filming Tour de France drama after Unchained ends "A struggling French team and two riders competing for leadership drive the six-part scripted series, with a French release expected in 2027." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) WorldTour season finale under threat as Tour of Guangxi faces uncertain future "According to Escape Collective, the Tour of Guangxi could disappear from the WorldTour calendar after 2027, with financial pressure on the regional government casting doubt over the long term future of the Chinese stage race." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) POC Ultra Bikepacking Bags - All Ultra, or What? "Bikepacking bags are ten a penny. Waterproof and translucent, though? That narrows the field considerably." By Patrick Gruber (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit Jan Fock) Assos Equipe RSR Bolide Jersey S11 "Verdict: Exquisite and innovative, but realistically a marginal gain for riders who have exhausted everything else." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Veloe LTD Espresso Bean Brown Cargo eBikes Cost Less, With Affordable Shimano EP5 Motor "It’s always a pleasant surprise to read about a limited-edition bike that’s actually more affordable than before." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Veloe) Feedback Sports Pro Air Lift Review: Portable Repair Stand Does the Heavy Lifting for You "I’ve used the Pro Air Lift with all kinds of bikes, including a 54-pound Turbo Levo 4 EVO eMTB, my 76-pound Rad Power RadRunner Max, and my wife’s 70+ pound Radster Road e-commuter." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) . (All photos / Jeremy Benson) ‘Squeeze me like a lemon’ - Kruijswijk reveals Visma’s historic Vuelta target "Visma Lease a Bike have already made this Vuelta a España one to remember, but Steven Kruijswijk says the team are not finished yet" By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Sarah Gigante set for long-awaited racing return at 2026 Faun Tour after 403 days out "Sarah Gigante will return to racing at the Faun Tour Femmes on Thursday, ending a 403-day absence that began only weeks after the strongest run of her professional career." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Florida retiree arrested, jailed 90 days for aggravated assault on cyclists "Jill Allison Vernon was arrested on Sunday March 22nd after officers from the Fruitland Park Police Department responded to reports that a white Mercedes convertible had repeatedly threatened two cyclists." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Fruitland Park Police Department Home workshop tools I simply cannot live without, including some you may not have thought of "Fixing, modifying and tweaking bike stuff requires a pretty extensive tool kit but here a few perhaps more niche tools that Liam can’t live without." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Mercer) Chinese carbon wheels transformed my cheap bike… But are they really worth it? "It probably won’t surprise you that a set of decent carbon wheels will make a cheap road bike sing a lot more tunefully than if it were shod with cheap alloy rims. Liam weighs up the pros and cons of investing, while still trying to keep a handle on the cost " By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) The Time to Pedal in Pain: It’s Relatively Brief and Certainly Good for Your Health "Humor me for a moment if you might and picture a famous man who never once rode a bike. But rest assured that’s only because he died 70 years before they were invented." By Kevin Kolodziejski (roadbikerider.com) Image: Joseph-Siffrède Duplessis 'I'm happy, overwhelmed, with how well it’s gone' - What’s next for George Hincapie’s Modern Adventure? "After racing Paris Roubaix and winning a European stage race in its debut season, the American ProTeam is planning its next steps toward the Tour de France." By Greg Kaplan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Modern Adventure Pro Cycling) Former winner Arnaud De Lie withdraws from GP de Québec (and GP de Montréal) "Arnaud De Lie will not start this week at the GP de Québec and GP de Montréal. The Belgian leader of Lotto Intermarché has withdrawn from the two Canadian WorldTour races, his team announced." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I still don't know when I'll come back to biathlon', four-time Winter Olympic medalist finds refuge in WorldTour peloton "The four-time Olympic medalist has exchanged individual pressure for life as a domestique, impressing Luke Rowe while confronting the tactical demands of professional road racing." (veloracycling.com) By Tim Bonville-Ginn (Image Credit not Found) Cover image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com Motorcyclist strikes Dylan Groenewegen on roundabout "Dylan Groenewegen was hit by a motorcyclist during his training on a roundabout. The cyclist suffered a muscle tear near his ribs in the accident. The full extent of this injury is not yet clear." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Geoghegan Hart set for EF Education EasyPost reboot in 2027 "Daniel Benson has reported that Tao Geoghegan Hart will join EF Education EasyPost in 2027, bringing an end to a three-year tenure at Lidl Trek conditioned by the injuries sustained in his crash on the 2023 Giro d'Italia." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) UCI moves closer to mandatory rider tracking as safety plans enter regulatory phase "The governing body is now preparing the protocols and regulatory framework that would govern the technology." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Brújula Bike 76-year-old Specialized founder Mike Sinyard returns to take the helm "The cycling industry veteran will resume as CEO on November 1st as Armin Landgraf steps down." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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2026 Faun Tour Femmes Live Streams "2026 Faun Tour Femmes September 10th to13th, France, Stage 2 (Dieulefit → Dieulefit, 106km) Live
video Friday from 8:20am U.S. Eastern, 5:20am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Tiz
starting at about 5:20am Pacific."
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‘Let’s get rid of Guangxi’ - Quinn Simmons makes bold call for Tour of California return "Quinn Simmons has called for the return of the Tour of California, suggesting the race could take the place of the Tour of Guangxi at the end of the WorldTour season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Isaac Del Toro is a world championship contender, but looks beyond Montréal: “Why shouldn’t I stay?” "Isaac Del Toro is only 22, but two weeks before the 2026 World Championships in Montréal, he is already one of the riders to take seriously." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'The worst year of my career:' Landa ready to turn the page ahead of Euskaltel return "The 36-year-old has finished every stage so far of this Vuelta outside the top 50 bar one, and admits he has thought about going home." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Apple Watch Ultra 4 & Series 12 Hands-On: Everything that’s New! "Apple has just announced the Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Apple Watch Series 12, and I’d argue they’re the biggest leaps in Apple Watch hardware and features since they launched the Ultra series back a few years ago." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Bigger ban for young American cyclist after new anti-doping violation "Despite a 16 month suspension, Evan Boyle started the Dust Bowl 100 gravel race in Indiana on July 25th, finishing second, nine seconds behind winner Robert Ohler, and winning $600. USADA opened an investigation after receiving a tip that Boyle had competed." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: ph3photos@gmail.com Enve's Melee 2 is lighter and faster than the original, but finds itself without a WorldTour playground this time round "New model gets a lower front end, less tire clearance than before, and ditches fender mounting points entirely." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Enve) Muc-Off It Blows! Precision Air Blaster "Verdict: Effective, well-made bike-drying tool that performs well, but the premium price makes it a luxury." by Becky Dowds (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Trek unveils lightweight Domane+ SL eRoad bike and new Inbound+ electric city bike "New Domane+ SL is Trek’s longest-range eBike ever, and its lightest too, with models from 11.1kg; Trek also unveils Inbound+ urban eBike and a new eBike-certified Charge WaveCel helmet with integrated daytime lighting." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Faun Tour Femmes Live Streams "2026 Faun Tour Femmes September 10th to13th, France, Stage 1 (Guilherand-Granges → Boffres, 116km) Live
video Thursday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Tiz
starting at about 5:00am Pacific."
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Giullo Pellizzari wins Giro della Toscana after late breakaway "Giulio Pellizzari has won the 98th edition of the Giro della Toscana. The Italian from Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe broke away from an elite group in the final kilometer and crossed the finish line solo." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Del Toro and Seixas ready for an exciting World Championship warm-up against Evenepoel and Pidcock "Tom Pidcock is undoubtedly a favorite - for Friday, for Sunday, and for the World Championships itself." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo via velo.outside.com GP de Québec 2026, battle between Evenepoel, Del Toro, Pidcock and Seixas "In just over a week, it will be time: plenty of rainbow jerseys will be on the line during the UCI Road World Championships (September 20-27)." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec preview: The easier half of the Canadian double "The 15th edition runs on Friday 11 September on the city circuit in Québec, two days before Montréal and with a finish that gives the fast men a chance the Mount Royal course does not." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Groningen and Drenthe move closer to world championships "The Economic Agenda of Nij Begun has decided to allocate twenty million euros for organizing the 2032 Road Cycling World Championships. The arrival of this cycling event is now "one step closer," writes RTV Noord." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I'm dreaming of something beautiful' - Marianne Vos heads to UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia in bid to reclaim rainbow stripes "After coming second in 2025 and winning the 2024 edition, the Dutch multi-discipline giant will once again be on the chase in Nannup." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cube’s all-new Agree C:62 promises aero gains, lower weight and seriously strong value "Redesigned endurance-performance road bike gets a lighter, more aero frame and 36mm tire clearance, while the range starts at £2,999 with Shimano 105 Di2." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Cube) Zwift Ride V2 Hands-On: Everything that’s Different! "These are some nice changes to the Zwift Ride, even if they aren’t technical or feature-driven in nature. It’s most notable because arguably the single biggest grouping of complaints about the Zwift Ride V1 was simply around fit, not features." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Zwift introduces Ride V2 indoor bike - More adjustability without a price hike + Loads more updates for this autumn "Zwift’s indoor bike gets a more compact frame, wider rider fit range and adjustable cranks as standard, and its virtual world is set to get bigger." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cyclocross Bikes Gone Gravel "The lines have blurred over the past half a decade. Did your go-to gravel bike evolve from a cyclocross crusher?" By Adam Vadeboncoeur (theproscloset.com) (Image Credit not Found) Road Bike Rider: Newsletter Issue No. 1241 "September 10, 2026 “Jim’s” Hitch Rack Recommendation and Will it Work for You Jim’s Tech Talk By Jim Langley In last week’s Tech Talk, we reviewed an excellent new hitch rack from the company Saris called the Cycle-On." (roadbikerider.com) (Credits not Found) Sioyio W617: This $50 light floods 100 meters of road, but weighs 310g "It outshone five affordable rivals and displayed an estimated 4.3 hours at maximum output. Its 310g body consumes bar space, while its brightest setting is excessive around other road users." By Danny Bellion (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Days Are Getting Shorter: Be Seen in Sweet Protection’s New VIZ Collection Helmets "Sweet Protection is unveiling its new VIZ Collection of helmets designed to stand out on the road and look good doing it." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) . (All photos / Sweet Protection) ‘Mas is the favorite, but Roglic never gives up’ - Nibali warns Vuelta is far from over "Vincenzo Nibali believes Enric Mas is now the favorite to win the Vuelta a España, but the former Grand Tour winner has warned that Primoz Roglic remains capable of turning the race around in the final week." 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By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Scott’s New Addict Gravel "The MY27 Addict Gravel is a clear evolution: bigger tires, more comfort, smarter storage, and geometry. Additionally, it feels ready for the rough stuff without losing the Addict’s fast‑bike DNA." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fitness Tracker Test 2026: No more guesswork - Why 90% of wristbands misunderstand the body "The uncomfortable truth is that for most people, the body remains a black box. We guess what is good for us rather than actually knowing." By Markus Weber (insights.smartscalesreviews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "It was Pogacar’s best year on a human level since I’ve known him" - Matxin on UAE leader's 2026 and post-crash Vuelta situation "The goal is not to get the champion back as soon as possible, but to ensure he returns fully prepared for a new season after a 2026 that had been extraordinary until the fall." 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Pidcock wins Larciano on road racing return "The mountain bike world champion attacked on the final climb to take a solo victory in his first road race since claiming the rainbow jersey." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Getty Images/Pinarello-Q36.5 Thibau Nys gives national coach extra confirmation ahead of world championships "Thibau Nys seems to be peaking just in time. The 23-year-old Belgian finished third on Sunday in the 15th stage of the Vuelta a España, behind Wout van Aert and Alessandro Romele." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ezra Caudell remains in intensive care with head and lung trauma after Philadelphia crash, faces lengthy recovery "The 19-year-old suffered major trauma to his lungs and head; a GoFundMe has been launched to help his family cover mounting costs." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'UAE Emirates XRG actually wanted to keep Tadej Pogacar until 2034' "According to journalist Ciro Scognamiglio, the team's initial offer was to extend his contract until the end of 2034, but the 27-year-old Slovenian apparently was not interested." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) No dream farewell in Vuelta, but a final world championship for Nairo Quintana "Quintana is included in the Colombian World Championship squad, consisting of seven riders in total. The road race in Montreal, Canada, will also be the final race in Quintana's illustrious career." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Q36.5 Gregarius Essential Bib Shorts "Verdict: Superb long distance comfort, premium Italian construction and an outstanding chamois." by Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The White Line: Ending Vulnerable Road User Deaths by 2035 "The impact our work is having on families, communities, and the future of our streets. We’ve proven that when we come together, change happens. Help us take this fight further." (www.thewhiteline.org) |
