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2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal,Canada, (Montréal → Montréal) Team
Time Trial Mixed Relay (40.6km): Live video
Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:15am Pacific.
Junior Men Time Trial (20.3km): Live video Tuesday from 12:15pm U.S. Eastern, 9:15am Pacific - Finish at around 11:25am Pacific. Junior Women Time Trial (10.7km): Live video Tuesday from 3:15pm U.S. Eastern, 12:15pm Pacific - Finish at around 1:45pm Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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Road World Championships: Benjamín Noval delivers gold medal for Spain in junior men's time trial "Vic De Smet secures silver medal, Malthe Risbjerg takes bronze in Montreal." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Italy wins 2026 World Championship Mixed Relay as France take silver ahead of Switzerland "France second, Switzerland third as defending champions Australia finish off the podium." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How Brandon McNulty could snatch the world title in Montreal "Quinn Simmons and Matteo Jorgenson can attack early or mark dangerous wheels, leaving McNulty free to sit and strike." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Unbound 100 winner and Canadian twins set sights on U23 Worlds road race after time trial test "Ava Holmgren finds momentum after a difficult year, while US time trial champion Hanel balances late-season fatigue with a breakthrough season on road and gravel." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van Aert and Van der Poel leave it late for Montreal as jet lag question lingers "Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel were still in Europe on Tuesday morning. Five days out from the World Championship road race, they finally boarded their flight to Montreal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Will he have the legs to go 250 kilometers-plus?” - Chris Horner questions what Remco Evenepoel’s record-breaking Worlds TT really means for road race hopes "Remco Evenepoel could hardly have opened his World Championships week more convincingly." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: REUTERS/Jean Bizimana How to ride massive climbs: Take your cycling up a level with these top tips for tackling mountains and huge hills "Riding the biggest climbs can be made a little easier if you follow this handy advice." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Cycling Off-Season Training: How Much Rest Do You Need? "Toolbox: September brings plenty of racing, but it also marks an important turning point into cycling off-season training." By Matt McNamara (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ryan Gal wins U23 world time trial title in Montréal "The Dutchman beat Nicolas Milesi by seven seconds, with Héctor Álvarez taking bronze." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Road World Championships: Felicity Wilson-Haffenden back in rainbows with fantastically strong women's under-23 time trial ride "Australian puts 28 seconds into runner-up Nienke Vinke, Luca Vierstraete third in Montreal." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit via pezcyclingnews.com) Ashlin Barry finishes just off the U23 time trial podium at Montreal 2026 "Ashlin Barry, who has Canadian/American dual citizenship and races for USA Cycling, came in fourth." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn 'I don't know what's happened. I'm a bit lost for words' - Ben Wiggins mystified by missing U23 time trial podium at Road World Championships "This is my discipline and where I'm going to shine one day' British U23 ITT champion said about the future." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ordinary sunglasses, Worlds debut at 51 and a borrowed 2015 TT bike: 3 stories you may have missed in Montréal "Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser took the headlines on the opening day of the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, but some of the most memorable stories unfolded much further down the results sheet." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image via Eurosport Not every international rider hates the roads of Montreal’s time trial route "Yeah, the roads are really crappy here,” he said in French. You might even use the word “rotten” in place of “crappy.” “That’s what is,” he continued. “It bumps a lot on the time trial bike, and it’s also quite dangerous with the high rolling speeds." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn A second chance at the top level: Unibet Rose Rockets sign one of 2026’s biggest French surprises "Axel Mariault will return to the professional ranks in 2027 after Unibet Rose Rockets announced the signing of the 28-year-old Frenchman." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Stop Riding Now: Cyclists’ Immediate Saddle Sore Playbook "If a saddle sore is painful, draining, or growing, stop riding and treat it immediately." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Shimano DynaLast 2.0 Gives Riders a Wider Toe Box and True Narrow & Wide Fit Options "Bicycle component giant Shimano has unveiled DynaLast 2.0. It’s the latest version of its cycling shoe design platform." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Shimano) 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, ITT (Montréal → Montréal) U23
Women Time Trial (20.3km): Live video Monday from
9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at around 7:40am
Pacific.
U23 Men Time Trial (31.3km): Live video Monday from 12:00pm U.S. Eastern, 9:00am Pacific - Finish at around 11:25am Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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Record-breaking Remco Evenepoel makes it four in a row with blistering time trial performance in Montreal "Belgian 'aerobullet' finishes almost a minute clear, as Filippo Ganna takes silver and Paul Seixas scores stunning bronze for France." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Reusser dominates Worlds ITT yet again with thumping display "The Swiss rider produced a dominant ride over 39.2km to claim the rainbow jersey, with Zoe Bäckstedt second and Franziska Koch third." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘It’s a pretty crazy time trial to me:’ Canadian riders analyze Montreal’s TT route "The oh-so-Montreal course favors the time trial specialists." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn From Jeannie Longo to Chloé Dygert: The five women who changed World Championship time trialing "Chloé Dygert: the arrival of overwhelming power." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Tom Pidcock suffers unusual training setback ahead of World Championships - 'I had a fight' "Tom Pidcock has been left with a badly swollen lip after an unfortunate encounter during training, just one week before he targets the road race world title in Montréal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Tom Pidcock Elitewheels Drive G42 - Versatility, performance, value "The Elitewheels Drive G42 is one of the most capable and versatile gravel wheelsets we’ve tested." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 12 cool handlebar tape designs to make your road bike stand out in 2026 "Handlebar tape is one of the easiest ways to change how a road bike looks without changing anything fundamental about the bike." (procyclinguk.com) (Photo via Instagram) 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships LIVE September 20-27, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, ITT (Montréal → Montréal, 39.2km) Elite
Women Time Trial: Live video Sunday from 9:00am
U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at around 8:20am
Pacific.
Elite Men Time Trial: Live video Sunday from 12:45pm U.S. Eastern, 9:45am Pacific - Finish at around 12:15pm Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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Piganzoli extends GC lead with statement TT win on Tour de Luxembourg stage 4 "A fine performance from Visma's rising Italian star extends his GC lead ahead of Sunday's finale." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Tim Van Wichelen / Cor Vos What does this say about his World Championship chances? Mathieu van der Poel plays minor role in queen stage of Luxembourg " MVDP was nowhere to be seen in Friday’s queen stage." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) No Pogacar but plenty of intrigue as World Championships return to Montreal "The World Championships were last held in Canada in Hamilton in 2003, but this week marks a return to the first non-European city to host the event." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Alessandro Perrone / Cor Vos Paula Blasi cuts short UAE deal after months of speculation but keeps new team secret "After months of speculation, Paula Blasi has confirmed that she will depart UAE Team L’IMAD at the end of the 2026 season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lars Boom believes Fem van Empel will fit FDJ Suez well: “Treat her in a relaxed way” "We will see Fem van Empel back in cyclocross again before too long. Lars Boom, Van Empel’s team manager at her brand-new team FDJ United Suez, confirmed this during the WielerFlits podcast." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo Trackr Radar Review: A strong Garmin Varia alternative for Wahoo users? "Several reviewers have found the radar accurate and dependable enough to compete directly with Garmin, while others have reported slightly later detection or occasional gaps on winding roads." (procyclingstats.com) (Photo via bikeradar.com) Want to bling your Brompton? Hope has you covered with unreleased products for G-Line bikes "Hope teases unreleased products for G-Line bikes." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Tadej Pogacar’s Tour de France bike now worth thousands - UAE 2023 Tour bike headed for an unexpected fate "The money raised by the auction will be used to help those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 4 ITT (Ettelbruck → Ettelbruck, 20.4km) Live
video Saturday
from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:30am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
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Roglic reportedly to decide 2027 future after World Championships "Primož Roglič has yet to decide where his career will take him next season, with the Slovenian expected to wait until after the World Championships in Canada before making a final call on his future." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Seth Dunwoody raises eyebrows with nuanced interview on young riders' deaths "The Irishman crashed and was disappointed, but in his flash interview he showed himself to be a great human being rather than a defeated athlete." (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar absence opens Worlds door for Leknessund: ‘The early final attacks can get further than ever’ "The Norwegian says a field of around ten genuine favorites makes Sunday’s road race in Montréal the most open in years, and that the breakaway is where he intends to be." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Slovenian surprise? Tadej Pogacar on European Championships entry list "The (for now) world champion is listed on the entry list for the upcoming European Championships in his home country." (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ride with GPS Launches 3D Maps "3D Maps isn’t just a cosmetic upgrade. It completely transforms the way riders prepare for and experience routes, ultimately leading to better rides." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Specialized Gives Remco Evenepoel a Gold S-Works Tarmac SL9, Limited to 100 Bikes "Hopefully this will give the newly crowned TT World Champion wings heading into the road race." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photo/Specialized) Ekoi PW8 CrMo Pedals "Verdict: Massive surface area and low weight means plenty of pedaling efficiency." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Magene C706 review: Flagship features at a mid-range price "The Magene C706 is the point where Magene stops looking like a budget-bike-computer brand and starts taking aim at the established premium names." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via Chicken Cycles Belgian junior star hit by driver in Montreal and sent to hospital "Seff Van Kerckhove was preparing for his world time trial when a motorist pulled into a driveway and left him unable to race in Montreal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Peloton marvels at Mathieu van der Poel: "Truly out of this world" "There are impressive cycling feats, and then there is Mathieu van der Poel’s performance in the final stage of the Tour de Luxembourg." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bred for success - Why Backstedt can hit cycling's peaks "The beaming smile fits the remarkable achievement. The words offer up the tinge of regret from a potential cycling great in the making." By Steve James (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bruno Armirail questions French federation’s skinsuit after poor time trial: “I don’t understand it” "We know Bruno Armirail as a strong time trialist, but that was far from evident at the World Championships in Canada on Sunday afternoon." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) No need for superlatives, Evenepoel's place in time trial history will take care of itself "Remco Evenepoel's fourth straight World Championships time trial victory has triggered a conversation on his place in history, but comparisons with past eras are never straightforward." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Filippo Ganna cannot explain World Championship defeat after “best performance ever” "Helplessness, that is how Filippo Ganna felt after another defeat in the World Time Trial Championships." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Canyon’s unreleased TT bike rolls to a 1-2 finish at the road worlds "Marlen Reusser took the women’s time trial world title in Montreal aboard what appears to be Canyon’s next-generation Speedmax CFR TT, with Zoe Bäckstedt taking silver." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Canyon 'Riding my old long-sleeved jersey was like riding in a dressing gown - But in a good way' "Tired of punching himself in the face when trying to pull on arm-warmers, Dr Hutch dug out an old jersey, only to be surprised by the fit." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ai generated / Gemini) 1974 Montréal Worlds: How Eddy Merckx Made Cycling History On Mount Royal "He beat Raymond Poulidor and Mariano Martínez after a punishing 262.5-kilometer championship in which only 18 of 70 starters finished." By Joe Harrington (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oakley reinvents prescription cycling glasses with this new technology "Oakley has just introduced an important innovation for cyclists who need prescription glasses. For the first time in 30 years, the brand has managed to integrate optical correction directly into its Shield-type lenses, the large wraparound screens that characterize models like the Sutro." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Oakley Media Hub - Prezly Thule InLock Universal Panel "Verdict: Decent stab at a quiet, light, secure luggage system." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour de Luxembourg: Extraordinary scenes as Mathieu van der Poel wins final stage with jaw-dropping solo from start to finish "Davide Piganzoli seals the overall title but Van der Poel steals the show on the final day." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Olav Kooij strikes in GP d’Isbergues, Arvid de Kleijn third "Olav Kooij has won the Grand Prix d'Isbergues. The Dutchman won the French one-day race in a bunch sprint, beating Italy's Matteo Moschetti." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel sending a Rainbow Jersey message! Launches astonishing 170km solo raid in Luxembourg "Mathieu van der Poel has launched one of the most eye-catching attacks of his final World Championships preparation." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cancellara sees his Worlds record falling to Evenepoel: ‘It is not a question of if, but when’ "The Swiss legend believes Remco Evenepoel will surpass both him and Tony Martin, pointing to the Belgian's relentless pursuit of records and a sport that increasingly allows riders to excel across disciplines." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mas, Roglic, Gall, Onley, Almeida... Which Vuelta a España climbers can shine in Montréal? "Enric Mas, Primoz Roglic, Felix Gall, Oscar Onley, João Almeida, Santiago Buitrago and Tobias Halland Johannessen are all due to line up in Montréal next Sunday." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rivendell Brooks B17 Special "Rivendell was approached by Brooks England to design a collaboration saddle. The Walnut Creek, California-based company knew exactly what they wanted." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Muc-Off Dark Energy Chain Wax review: Fast in the dry, but how does it cope with the weather? "Rather than asking riders to remove a chain, melt wax and run a full immersion system, it is designed to be applied from a bottle like a conventional lube, then left to cure into a dry film." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via capovelo.com 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 5 (Mersch → Luxembourg, 177km) Live
video Sunday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around
7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Tour of Slovakia: Breakaway stuns peloton as Erik Fetter wins in high-drama finale "Paul Magnier sprints from the peloton but break holds on by a whisker." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Gran Premio del Lazio: Dorian Godon wins resurrected Italian one-day race "Netcompany Ineos rider sprints to victory after a chaotic finale." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel checks out time trial course: "It will be closer than last year" "The pre-race favorite will defend his title on a predominantly flat course. "Perhaps they could have made it a little longer," he said critically to the Sporza camera." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I can stay pretty close' - Ganna ready for Evenepoel showdown ahead of Worlds time trial "In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Filippo Ganna previewed the upcoming Worlds time trial in Montréal where he will have to overcome Remco Evenepoel if he wants to win a third rainbow jersey in the event." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Auto / Cor Vos Demi Vollering surprised after World Championship time trial recon in Montreal: ''That didn't go well' "The road surface is pretty bad in some places, and the course has a lot of turns. I'm glad we've already done the course reconnaissance, so we have a mental picture of what to expect." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo via Facebook Richard Carapaz makes late withdrawal from World Championships "Former Olympic champion will not represent Ecuador, citing 'health complications" (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 World Championships: Vuelta revelation Jakob Omrzel skips road race "The young Slovenian had been selected for the road race but has withdrawn. It is another setback for the Slovenian selection after Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart were also forced to pull out earlier." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Britain kid joins Visma partner team five years after unforgettable bidon moment "Xander Graham, the Scottish teenager who famously raced alongside the Tour of Britain breakaway as a 12-year-old, has taken a significant step towards the professional ranks." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 4 (Tvrdošín → Dohňany, 196km) Live
video Saturday
from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific - Finish at around
8:15am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
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CRO Race: Juan Sebastián Molano powers to stage 1 win as frustrated Paul Magnier gets boxed in "Pair of late breakaway riders denied in final 300 metres as bunch sprint sees Colombian take UAE's latest win of 2026." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com Former World champion cyclocross Tijmen Eising's career abruptly ends after myocardial infarction "Tijmen Eising suffered a heart attack on Saturday after the 2026 Dutch Gravel Championships." (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Felicity Wilson-Haffenden joins Fenix Premier Tech for 2027 after winning U23 world time trial title "Felicity Wilson-Haffenden will leave Lidl Trek at the end of the 2026 season and join Fenix Premier Tech on a two-year contract covering 2027 and 2028, with the move announced less than 24 hours after she won the women’s U23 individual time trial world title in Montréal." (procyclinguk.com) (Photo via Instagram) World silver medalist Nicolas Milesi set to join EF Education EasyPost "The Italian is now 22 years old, but is therefore preparing to make the step up to the professional ranks. Milesi is regarded as an all-rounder with strong time trial capabilities." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Alpecin and Fenix Premier Tech set to land both U23 time trial world champions "Both U23 time trial world champions could be heading to the same team structure in 2027, with Felicity Wilson Haffenden joining Fenix Premier Tech and Ryan Gal linked with Alpecin Premier Tech." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Cycling teams strongly oppose an extra leader’s jersey in stage races from 2027 "In certain stage races, four leader’s jerseys are currently permitted, but that will soon change. The UCI will introduce a new rule allowing a fifth leader’s jersey for the best rider from the host nation." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar Hands-On: Amoled meets Solar?!? "Amazfit took one for the team. That’s probably the best way to describe the new Amazfit T-Rex Dual Solar, which features a combined Amoled display with not just one solar panel, but two entirely different solar panel systems." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Intriguing new tech that makes your mechanical shifting electronic, and a more affordable take on the radar light: Five Cool Things from the CIN Show 2026 "A selection of the most interesting things we saw at the CIN Show, now in its second year with quite a bit more going on than last year’s inaugural event." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 CRO Race Live Streams "2026 Cro Race September 22-27, Croatia, Stage 1 (Split → Seget, 167.6km) Live
video Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:00am
Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
NSN launches scholarship in memory of Finlay Tarling "The annual award will give one young Welsh rider a year access to the team's development program, beginning in February." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Never too late: Alyssa Burgess makes Worlds debut at the age of 51 "In a remarkable display of perseverance and passion, Alyssa Burgess of the Cayman Islands made her debut at the elite level of international road cycling at the 2026 Road World Championships in Montreal at the age of 51." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Igor Arrieta leaves UAE Team Emirates XRG for Lidl Trek "The Spaniard has signed a three-year deal that will keep him at Lidl Trek until the end of 2029." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma set for another senior sport management change "Visma Lease a Bike will lose senior sport staff member Jacco Verhaeren at the end of the 2026 season, with the former swimming coach and current Head of the Sport Management Team set to leave the organization on December 31." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Matt Winston leaves Picnic PostNL after eight years: “Proud of our development identity” "For eight years, Matt Winston was one of the familiar faces in the team car of Picnic PostNL and its predecessors." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Dust-Up: Is Europe the (New) Home of Cycling Innovation? "My thesis is that because the bicycle is more than just a recreational toy in Europe, European builders are more open to experimentation, creating innovative, creative designs that just don’t have a market in the United States because of our country’s reliance on the automobile." By John Watson (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Should You Consider a 1X Drivetrain on Your Next Road Bike? "There aren’t that many to select from yet, but 1X road bikes are starting to become a thing." By Jim Langley (roadbikerider.com) (Image credit: SRAM via cyclingnews.com) “Nobody wants to wear a mask but they can help”- Scientist tells cyclists they should cover nose and face when riding in high-polluting heavy traffic "The suggestion was made as Cycling Scotland published data showing cycling’s popularity was continuing to grow in several urban areas, and has even overtaken cars on one street in Edinburgh." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Boost power and maintain feel: Get the best out of your hydraulic brakes with these handy tips "Brake maintenance should mean more than an annual bleed. Here’s how to get the very best out of your hydraulic brakes." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) New FSA KFX i30 Carbon XC Race Wheels Go Wide & Light "The new wheelset brings major updates to the FSA wheel line, making them more competitive but also more expensive." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/FSA via /X.com) I don't want to be filmed on your Meta Oakleys, AI glasses don’t belong on group rides "The latest must-have gadget raises questions around consent." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Oakley) Lennert van Eetvelt nails down overall victory with statement win on brutal mountain finish "Lennert van Eetvelt defended his Tour of Slovakia lead from the front, winning stage of the race and the overall classification after enduring repeated attacks from rivals on a Sunday mountain-top finish." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Image via Facebook Frits Biesterbos narrowly misses first pro win in Gooikse Pijl, Max Kanter takes victory "Max Kanter has won the Gooikse Pijl. Kanter beat Dutchman Frits Biesterbos in the sprint finish. Jordi Meeus had to settle for third place." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Matthew Brennan hits out at cycling safety after Finlay Tarling death: ‘Nothing has changed’ "Matthew Brennan has delivered a fierce criticism of cycling’s response to the death of Finlay Tarling, saying he finds it “disgraceful." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Unibet Rose Rockets sign French breakout star "A new addition to Unibet Rose Rockets. The French team with Dutch roots has announced the arrival of Axel Mariault." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "11 years. Amazing memories. Amazing friendships" - Trusted Pogacar-Roglic ally and long-time Jayco AlUla servant rides final race for team before retirement "Eleven years after joining the Australian WorldTour setup, Luka Mezgec is riding for Team Jayco AlUla for the final time." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Second ruling keeps Canadian women’s pursuit team out of track worlds "Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario declines to order Cycling Canada to enter a squad in Shanghai after the team’s appeal was rejected by the SDRCC last month" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Kevin MacKinnon 2026 Made Bike Show: Moots Unreleased Routt Gravel Bike "In an industry where many frame manufacturers are still playing catch-up, spotting this unreleased Moots Routt at Made 2026 seems like a perfect match for how we view modern gravel." (silca.cc) (Credits not Found) Bickerton Portable: The folding bike built in a stable and heat-treated in an Aga (cast-iron heat-storage cooker) "Before Brompton there was the Bickerton Portable - an aluminium folding bike that was part ingenious engineering, part kitchen creation." By Mat Brett (road.cc)(Image Credit: Bickerton Portables) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 5 (Sliač → Kráľová hoľa, 147.3km) Live
video Sunday
from 5:45am U.S. Eastern, 2:45am Pacific - Finish at around
5:15am Pacific."
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Flandrien 0.0 Classic: Henrik Pedersen denies the sprinters as 20-year-old out-sprints several attackers in big Uno-X victory "Henrik Pedersen took a surprise victory ahead of the big name sprinters on Saturday as the Uno-X Mobility rider won the Flandrien 0.0 Classic." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Guillermo Thomas Silva caps breakthrough year with gold at South American Games "Guillermo Thomas Silva has won the road race at the South American Games. The Uruguayan rider from XDS Astana beat Venezuela’s Francisco Joel Peñuela." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Leon Kaiser wins Sea Otter UCI Gravel race on unreleased 32-inch wheels and bike " It’s a big day for big wheels and tires." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Patrick Lefevere sees mistake by successor Jurgen Foré: “He should blame himself for it” "According to Lefevere, his successor Jurgen Foré has put himself in a difficult position by already signing 30 riders for 2027, meaning he cannot promote talented Brazilian Henrique Bravo to the WorldTour team." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Swiss Federal Tribunal rejects Miguel Ángel López appeal as four-year doping ban stands "Miguel Ángel López has lost his final appeal against the four-year anti-doping suspension imposed over the use and possession of menotropin." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘You’re destroying the Wolfpack’ - Lefevere reveals heated Remco Evenepoel clash during Visma merger saga "Patrick Lefevere has revealed that Mauri Vansevenant confronted Remco Evenepoel during the proposed Quick Step and Jumbo Visma merger." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Kathrin Schweinberger extends with Human Powered Health through 2027 "The 29-year-old Austrian has become a regular part of the team’s sprint and Classics groups since joining from Ceratizit WNT ahead of 2025." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Team boss Ralph Denk challenges Remco Evenepoel to a bet: “Tattoo if he wins the World Championship” "If the Belgian all-rounder wins the road race at the World Championships next Sunday, the German team boss of Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe is prepared to have Evenepoel’s initials tattooed on his body." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Redshift Sports Mousetrap Pedal Adapters "Verdict: Brilliant, fast, easy, tool-free conversion enables you to ride SPDs in normal shoes." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Flandrien 0.0 Classic Live Streams "2026 Flandrien 0.0 Classic September 19, Belgium (Nederbrakel (Brakel) → Boortmeerbeek/Wespelaar (Haacht), 200.82km) Live
video Saturday
from 9:50am U.S. Eastern, 6:50am Pacific - Finish at around
8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:15am Pacific."
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