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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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2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 8 (Puçol → Xeraco, 171.8km)
Live video Saturday 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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Leknessund Drops Wout for Uno-X One-Two! "Andreas Leknessund won Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 7 at Valdelinares after spending almost the entire day on the attack, then riding away from Wout van Aert on the final climb." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta a España: Andreas Leknessund, Tobias Johannessen solo away from Wout van Aert in Uno-X Mobility 1-2 on stage 7 "Uno-X rider honors death of Norway's King Harald V with first Grand Tour stage victory." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Astana rider punished for causing Luca Van Boven crash "The jury report of stage seven in the Vuelta a España notes a yellow card next to Alessandro Romele’s name for 'unauthorized behavior that endangers other riders.' In the case of the Astana rider, it seems clear what this involves." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘It was really really steep and shit road,’ Pogačar says of Vuelta off-road adventure "Thursday's chaotic racing could have ended very differently for the GC leader." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Google removes reviews of now-famous hail hotel "The IGESA Village Club Les Sorbiers unexpectedly became perhaps the most famous hotel in the cycling world this week. After the Vuelta peloton took shelter there on Monday during extreme bad weather, five-star reviews started pouring in." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oscar Onley learns the Pogacar lesson the hard way after costly Vuelta gamble "There is a growing list of riders who have discovered that feeling strong enough to follow Tadej Pogacar and actually surviving the attempt are two very different things." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'For some reason, my legs aren't responding as they should' - Carlos Rodríguez looking for answers to unexplained subpar form at the Vuelta a España "Netcompany Ineos racer lost 22 minutes in Andorra stage, main goal to support Oscar Onley." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) USWE Race 2.0 2L hydration pack "Verdict: Superb hydration pack with excellent comfort and a brilliantly designed central clasp closure." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 7 (Vall d'Alba - Aramón Valdelinares, 150km)
Live video Friday from 7:20am U.S. Eastern, 4:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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Pogacar survives Mas fightback and late scare to claim third Vuelta stage win after gravel showdown "Tadej Pogačar claimed his third victory of the Vuelta a España on stage 6, attacking on the gravel of the Puerto El Bartolo before surviving a fightback from Enric Mas and a scare on the descent to win in Castelló." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar stunned by Mas comeback: 'He flew past me like a rocket' "The world champion completed a hat-trick of stage victories, but it was far from straightforward as Enric Mas produced a storming ride." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Enric Mas "I couldn't do this last week" "As the closest challenger to Tadej Pogacar in the sixth stage of the Vuelta a España, we initially expected Felix Gall and Oscar Onley, but it was the experienced Enric Mas who managed to reel in Pogacar on the climb and sprinted for the stage win." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Josh Tarling out of Vuelta a España "The 22-year-old Briton abandons after about 50 km of Stage 6 following a difficult week away from racing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Wout van Aert aims to compete with wider tires in Vuelta stage: "Final is very tough" "The sixth stage of the Vuelta a España 2026 looks like a suitable day for the attackers in the peloton. Naturally, Wout van Aert comes to mind, but the finale - with a particularly tough gravel section - might not suit him perfectly. Still, he hopes to play a meaningful role." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Off-road is buzzing over 32-inch wheels - Is road cycling next? "Big wheels were everywhere at Sea Otter and MADE, but exclusively on off-road bikes. Could road racing be next? Bike builders say maybe, but not anytime soon." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: MADE) Cycplus AS2 Ultra long-term review: 12 months with the 88g ePump that makes you forget hand pumps existed "After a year of rides, tours and roadside repairs, this e-pump has proved itself as a worthy replacement for the old school hand pump. I never ride without it." By Danny Bellion (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Hot or Not? MET Trenta 3K Carbon Review "With the Trenta 3K Carbon, MET promise the ultimate trifecta of performance: ventilation, aerodynamics and impressive safety lab scores." By Christoph Staudinger (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Fock 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 6 (Alcossebre → Castelló, 177.9km)
Live video Thursday from 8:40am U.S. Eastern, 5:40am 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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Brennan bosses the bunch as Visma lock down Vuelta stage 5 "Expected crosswinds and the Puerto de Paüls threatened to upset the apple cart for the fast men, but Brennan was not to be denied." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Rafa Gomez / Cor Vos Matthew Brennan knows who to thank after his second Vuelta a España stage win: 'To be honest, it went pretty smoothly' "The Brit from Visma Lease a Bike, still only 20 years old, thanked his experienced lead-out riders Christophe Laporte and Wout van Aert after his formidable repeat performance in Spain." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Cian Uijtdebroeks out of Vuelta a España "The Movistar rider will not start Stage 5 following issues after a crash days ago." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via domestiquecycling.com / Cor Vos Lotto Intermarché tempers expectations for Jarno Widar: "No conclusions from Vuelta" "At the first real opportunity in the Vuelta a España, Jarno Widar showed on Tuesday that he is rightly counted among the biggest talents of his generation." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'We just feel relaxed because we have such a good leader' - Almeida at ease working with Pogacar "The Portuguese lost contact early on stage 4 and finished in a large group, racing against the time limit but spoke about working for Tadej Pogacar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can someone please get Wout van Aert his sunnies back? "The Belgian lost a brand-new pair of sunglasses during the Vuelta stage - but still found plenty to smile about after another big day for his team." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Are shorter cranks worth the hype? What science says about power production, fit, and comfort "Reduced crank lengths have been a hot topic in recent years, with Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel leading the way, but is it right for you?" By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images) Experimental Drug Makes Obese Mice Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle - Or Eating Less "Most weight-loss drugs work largely by reducing appetite and food intake. But an experimental compound appears to work differently: In mice, it helps the body use more of the energy it takes in." By Esra Öz (sciencealert.com) (Love Employee/iStock/Getty Images Plus) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 5 (Falset → Roquetes, 173.9km)
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: Tadej Pogačar twists the knife with solo raid in Andorra to win stage 4 "World champion extends his race lead on mountain stage." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogačar seals the Vuelta a España with a monstrous solo attack in Andorra, sensational Widar 2nd "The storm that brought Stage 3 of the Vuelta a España to a halt has now subsided." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image via pezcyclingnews.com) Jarno Widar competes with world’s best in Vuelta: "I am very proud of myself" "No one could match Tadej Pogacar in the first mountain stage of the Vuelta a España 2026, but in his shadow, Jarno Widar made an impression." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cian Uijtdebroeks, riding with a broken ankle, finishes last at the Vuelta a España and can't hold back tears "It has not been Cian Uijtdebroeks' Vuelta a España so far. The Belgian Movistar rider crashed on day two and suffered a hairline fracture in his ankle." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Sepp Kuss shines in 'his' Andorra: "This gives confidence" "The American climber clearly made his presence felt on the way to Andorra la Vella and crossed the finish line in fifth place. "I am happy with how I feel on the bike," is his conclusion in an interview with Eurosport." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Roglic signals strong recovery with solid Vuelta stage 4 showing "Primoz Roglic took an important step back toward contention on Tuesday’s stage 4 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, finishing in the main chase group behind Tadej Pogacar’s dominant solo victory and moving into second overall." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) 'The big Pogacar show:' Vuelta rivals brace for first major GC contest "Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates XRG are widely expected to make their mark on an Andorran stage that could produce fireworks. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos 'It has a serious problem with cyclists' - Pyrenean hotel sheltering Vuelta a España riders receives dozens of spoof reviews on Google "The Igesa Village Club in Les Molines was inundated with riders taking cover from the hail during yesterday's abandoned stage three." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) 'An unforgettable experience:' Hotel owner stunned by Vuelta's surprise arrival "It was an unforgettable day for many after stage 3 of the Vuelta a España was cancelled due to a hailstorm." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Auto / Cor Vos Tadej Pogacar reflects on memorable shelter day: "Kudos to the organizers" "We will always remember the third stage of the Vuelta a España 2026 mainly as the day when the peloton had to take shelter from the elements in a hotel." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: Cian Uijtdebroeks fears spectacle in his Andorra will be boring "The fourth stage goes straight through the mountain country of Andorra, which is home to many cyclists, including Belgians Cian Uijtdebroeks and (part-time) Sander De Pestel. They share their predictive insight with Het Laatste Nieuws." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Carlos Rodríguez reveals Tour de France ‘shock’ as Ineos make clear Vuelta leadership call "Carlos Rodríguez arrived at the Vuelta a España with a point to prove after a difficult summer." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 4 (Andorra La Vella → Andorra La Vella, 104.8km)
Live video Tuesday from 8:25am U.S. Eastern, 5:25am 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 Stage 3 - Vuelta a España neutralized after Pogacar demands during hail storm "The riders have come to a standstill, freezing cold and visibly suffering in the brutal conditions." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Vuelta organizers refuse to give bottle to Tadej Pogacar "The red jersey holder ran out of water in the hot finale and requested water from the commissaires and the organizers fifteen kilometers from the finish. But, he was turned down." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Family comes first' - Josh Tarling "We are immensely proud of him, and he now returns home to be with his family with the full love and support of everyone at Netcompany Ineos. Family comes first. Always." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bretagne Classic 2026 preview - Rouleurs in top form should have the edge over the sprinters "The Bretagne Classic, a grueling and thrilling WorldTour race, lies ahead this weekend." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Wait, Seriously, a Cycling Shoe Company Perfume? Golden Hour by Quoc & Raer "So, Quoc + Raer Golden Hour perfume just popped up in my email inbox. And of course, my immediate response was, WTF?" By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Magnus Cort questions Denmark selection call after missing out on final World Championships "Cort was among the riders considered for the eight rider Danish team but ultimately missed the cut, with Jonas Vingegaard also absent as national coach Michael Mørkøv opted for a squad led by Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Gear Break: Fall’s nigh - Cybersight Zenith, Garmin CIRQA, VAN Rysel Gravel, POC Cytal Mags, Pinarello F-Series, Wilier Urta Ultimate "Pez Fans, feel that? It’s Michigan “Fake Fall.” The air is crisp and it’s teasing something new…at Gear Break we know Fall’s nigh." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) From speed skating to SD Worx, Eline Jansen follows a proven path into the WorldTour "The 24-year-old Dutch rider has signed through 2028 after turning victories in Brittany and Tour de France Femmes top-10 finishes into a move to the Women's WorldTour team." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Crowdfunder for cyclist knocked off bike in “horrifying unprovoked incident” reaches almost £3,000 "Locals were horrified by the footage of popular local cyclist being attacked by a youth riding a mountain bike as another cyclist filmed the incident." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Facebook) GripGrab PACR Emergency Jacket "Verdict: Packable and waterproof, but not the most breathable out there." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Scandal of pro cyclists’ lives being repeatedly put at risk "There was a poignant moment at the start of stage two of the Vuelta a España last weekend when Tadej Pogacar, the outstanding rider in the world, presented Britain's Josh Tarling with a signed race leader's jersey." By Tom Cary (sports.yahoo.com) Is Movistar’s culture too tough on their riders when injured or ill? "Movistar’s record contains several leaders who continued after crashes or illness, alongside blunt public assessments from Eusebio Unzué. The documented evidence, however, stops short of showing that he ordered them to race." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I'm not going to create any false mystery' - Thomas Voeckler names Paul Seixas, 19, as France's leader for Montréal Worlds "France will build its road race squad around the Tour de France revelation, although Voeckler accepts that the climbing-heavy course may not be an ideal fit." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tacks reportedly found on final fast descent of Vuelta a España stage, sparking safety concerns "An image of a tack piercing an amateur cyclist’s tyre was posted on social media before the stage, though it is not clear if they were placed on the road deliberately." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Laura Meseguer/X) “I’ve heard stupider questions from real journalists” - Brian Holm questions Erola Jons Vuelta backlash as he urges cycling to embrace change for a new generation "The Vuelta a Espana’s attempt to reach a younger audience produced one of the first major controversies of the 2026 race when influencer Erola Jons was given privileged access to riders during the opening stage in Monaco." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via X.com) Edoardo Affini races at least three more years for Visma Lease a Bike "Visma Lease a Bike can also count on Edoardo Affini for the upcoming seasons. The Italian rider has extended his contract until the end of 2029. The loyal domestique will therefore remain part of the Dutch WorldTeam for the years to come." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'This is completely unknown' - Tour de France sportive winner set for grueling 500km challenge "British amateur Victoria Stansfield will climb more than 18,000m this weekend in her cycling and trail running crossover." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: A.S.O/Bastien Seon) Human Powered Health signs another Dutch rider with Sofie van Rooijen "The Human Powered Health roster next season will include not four, but at least five Dutch riders. After previously signing Yara Kastelijn, Quinty Ton, and Fee Knaven, the ambitious American team has now also confirmed the arrival of Sofie van Rooijen." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Challenge Elite Pro - Handmade TLR 700×30 "Verdict: Supple and good value, but tubeless setup was a... Challenge." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Outer Line: Fin Tarling, TdFF Growth and Pogačar’s Vuelta "Fin Tarling’s death should force professional cycling to move beyond condolences and confront persistent race-safety failures." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I would rather finish a fighting second and be asked what on earth we are doing" - Evenepoel's Tour de France ambitions blasted as Van Hooydonck criticizes Red Bull "Nathan van Hooydonck questioned why both Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe and the rider himself didn't attempt to challenge Tadej Pogacar's grip on the yellow jersey." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) British Cycling has finally embraced gravel but is it too late? "Last weekend British Cycling held its first Gravel National Championships but with so many big events already on the calendar, is BC too late to the party?" By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Nia Page) Magdeleine Vallières Mill has a new world champion POC helmet "The EF Education Oatly rider has worked with POC on a limited-edition version of the Cytal helmet, with the design drawing on her roots." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel skips short track race at mountain bike world championships "The decision will not affect Van der Poel’s starting position in the Cross Country race on Sunday. In a World Cup race, finishing among the top 24 in the Short Track would have secured him a spot in the first three starting rows, but the rules for the upcoming World Championships are different. " By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 5 Reasons To Watch The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships "Fans in the USA & Canada can watch the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships on FloBikes & the FloSports app (Aug. 27, 29 and 30). Here's why to watch." By Matt Cannizzaro (flobikes.com) (Image credit: Billy Ceusters) Uno-X Mobility step into transfer market as they sign Danish time trial champion who made breakthrough this season "Uno-X Mobility have taken their first step into the transfer market ahead of the 2027 season, signing 22-year-old Danish time trial national champion Kristian Egholm." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via tour-magazin.de 'Sometimes you have to ride into the nearest air raid shelter:' The realities of being a cyclist in Kyiv "Cyclist Nathan* moved to Ukraine in July and is targeting a number of mass participation, endurance rides." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Nathan) California bike store shuts down after 101-year run "In his farewell message, Owner Frank Dryer shared that his life’s mission has been to “help people experience the freedom, confidence, connection, and joy that a bicycle can bring." By Reda Wigle (nypost.com) Photo: Google Maps Specialized S-Level Tarmac SL9 Gives Pro-Level Build at $4,000 Less "Specialized has filled out the Tarmac SL9 family, and the most interesting addition is the new Tarmac SL9 S-Level." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photo/Specialized) 'Unambiguous:' Ketamine Is an Opioid, New Molecular Evidence Shows "Ketamine is a weird chimera of a drug. It does so many different things. It acts as an anesthetic, painkiller, dissociative drug, hallucinogen, and unusually fast-acting antidepressant." By Michelle Starr (sciencealert.com) (Darwin Brandis/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus) High Altitude, Low Taxes "The Vuelta a España goes to Andorra today and pleasant weather awaits, 26°C and sunshine. As a ski resort in the Pyrenees it’s an obvious destination for a race with climbs and hotels but there’s a wider ecosystem for much of the pro peloton here. " (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic Thibau Nys confirms he has a contract with Lidl Trek until the end of 2028 "Thibau Nys has only had ten race days so far this year. The 23-year-old Belgian talent first dealt with an annoying knee injury, for which he underwent surgery in March. Earlier this month, he was also struck by toxoplasmosis after eating contaminated steak tartare." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Record audiences, bigger budgets and better kit - Inside the rise of women’s cycling "Record audiences watched Demi Vollering claim victory in the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift." By Lauren Geall (womenshealthmag.com) Photo: Alex Broadway//Getty Images "Now I can help my family" - Paula Blasi goes from paying for her own bike to a WorldTour star in just two years "Cycling has transformed Paula Blasi’s life in just two years." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Tim Merlier to make Tour of Britain debut as Olav Kooij could target Cavendish's stage-win record "Three likely bunch finishes put Kooij within range of the record, but Merlier and two selective stages complicate the arithmetic." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Visma documentary shows a frustrated Jonas Vingegaard claim the Tour de France route was 'made for Pogačar "Visma Lease a Bike got off to a perfect start in the Tour de France with a victory in the team time trial, putting Vingegaard in the yellow jersey right away." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose lead Danish world championship team in Canada "In the coming weeks, most attention will be on the Vuelta a España, but shortly after, the World Championships will follow as another major cycling event." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Julien De Vriese, legendary mechanic for Eddy Merckx, dies at 89 "He was a former professional rider himself, but he was best known for his time as a mechanic. Eddy Merckx, Greg LeMond, Roger De Vlaeminck, and Lance Armstrong were all part of his career as a mechanic." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Becoming world champion suddenly becomes a real possibility" - Zonneveld backs Van der Poel for MTB rainbow jersey "Mathieu van der Poel's repeated attempts at mountain bike glory may be viewed as an effort to win the rainbow jersey in all cycling disciplines possible. " By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Scope Artech 4.A wheelset review: Extraordinary performance and weight, with a price tag to match "Favored by some WorldTour teams, this exceptionally expensive wheelset uses clever features to achieve a sublime ride." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) Enve G SES Pro 4.5 review: Big and shiny wheels made for going fast with fat tires "New gravel hoops from the American company pack some serious engineering into an impressive package, but cost an arm and a leg." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) 100% Korbin glasses "Verdict: Outstanding lens quality and bold design, but oversized fit makes them unsuitable for smaller faces." By Nick Lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 32″ Three Ways: Rare Earth Puts On a Big Wheel Master Class w/ Full Suspension MTB, Aero Gravel, & Adventure Bikes "There were many, many 32″ bikes at the 2026 edition of MADE. So many that we’ll have a dedicated roundup to the big wheels coming soon (that might have to be split into two parts!)." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Val di Sole, Italy, August 26 - 30 Junior Women Final at 8:45 CET, 2:45am US Eastern Junior Men Final at 9:30 CET, 3:30am US Eastern Elite Women Final at 13:10 CET, 7:10am US Eastern Elite Men Final at 15:00 CET, 9:00am US Eastern The races will be shown on
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From Polka Dots to Rainbows: Puck Pieterse's Chasing Second Mountain Bike World Title "Pieterse has fond memories of Val di Sole. She has won races there both on the cyclocross bike (World Cup late 2022) and on the mountain bike. In 2025, during the mountain bike World Cup weekend, she even managed to win both the short track and the cross-country." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'It's been a steep learning curve' - Kate Courtney on her move from mountain biking to road racing "US champion set for Road Worlds debut in Canada next month." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Meet Adrien Boichis, Mathieu van der Poel’s main rival at the mountain bike world championships "Mathieu van der Poel will make a bid for his first world title in mountain biking on Sunday. His recent participation's have not been very successful, and now there is an additional challenging factor: the French top talent Adrien Boichis. Does that name ring a bell?" By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Two-time Grand Tour stage winner currently racing La Vuelta 2026 confirms retirement, ending one of Asian cycling's great modern careers "Alexey Lutsenko has confirmed that he will retire from professional cycling at the end of the 2026 season, bringing one of the most successful careers in modern Kazakh and Asian cycling towards its conclusion." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Picnic PostNL women’s team loses key member "Pfeiffer Georgi will join UAE Team L’IMAD from 2027. The 25-year-old British rider has signed a three-year contract and will leave her current team for the first time in her eight-year professional career. " By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bart Lemmen with Visma Lease a Bike until the end of 2029: "He has not reached his ceiling yet" "The 30-year-old Dutch rider is now signed with the Dutch WorldTour team until the end of 2029, as was already reported during the 2026 Tour de France by Wielerflits." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Johannessen honors King Harald V at Vuelta after his death: ‘We will ride for him’ "The Norwegian rider says he and his compatriots will honor the late king with mourning bands and a minute’s silence before the stage." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Why Maxxis is betting big on the future of 32″ tires well beyond XC "And why 29" isn't going anywhere any time soon." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Made Roundup: The Weird, The Wild, & The Wonderful "As always, the Made Show never fails to bring us some of the most beautiful bikes, the weirdest bits, and some pretty random sights." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Adrien Boichis is crowned XCC World Champion after a frantic final lap "The Frenchman has been crowned World Champion XCC Elite after surpassing Charlie Aldridge in an intense final sprint." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Laura Stigger is the 2026 Short Track World Champion after a photo finish "Laura Stigger has been crowned World Champion XCC in Val di Sole after a lightning-fast race that ended with a spectacular sprint against Evie Richards." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via sport.ORF.at - ORF Anja Grossmann and Connor Wright are crowned 2026 Junior XCO World Champions "The 2026 MTB World Championship in Val di Sole has new Junior XCO champions. The Swiss Anja Grossmann and the Australian Connor Wright dominated the two races held on Thursday morning in Daolasa, securing their respective titles with wide margins over their pursuers." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via MTB-VCO.com Tour de l'Avenir winner Finn set for elite World Championships debut "The 19-year-old is set to make his elite World Championships debut in Montréal after a remarkable under-23 season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can the Philly Classic ignite another golden age of US road cycling? "After a decade-long absence, the beloved Philadelphia International Cycling Classic is set to return this weekend, with some of the world's best bike-racing teams taking to the famous circuit around the city's leafy Art Museum, Manayunk, and Roxborough areas on Sunday." By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani (sports.yahoo.com) Photograph: Chris Boswell/Alamy Lotto Intermarché signs Juan Sebastián Molano as sprint leader "Juan Sebastian Molano will wear the colors of Lotto Intermarché starting next season. After eight seasons with UAE Emirates XRG, the Colombian sprinter is joining the Belgian team. Molano is set to replace Arnaud De Lie, who is moving to Tudor, as the team's sprinter." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alleged driver in crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists rearrested after failing drug test "He is now being held on a $3 million bond, a sharp increase from the $300,000 bond he posted the day after the crash." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Made Bike Show Picks: Jammer, Neuhaus, Rare Earth, Rodriguez, Ron’s Bikes, Sim Works, and Tonic "I know, you might be tired of 32ers. And so, Neuhaus Metalworks brings you the show’s only 750d…er. We’re going to have to figure out what to call these, eventually." By Paul Kalidatidi & John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson, Paul Kalifatidi 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Val di Sole, Italy, August 26 - 30 Cross
Country Short Track - Thursday, August 27
U23
Women at 15:30 CET, 9:30am US Eastern
U23
Men at 16:30 CET, 10:30m US
Eastern
Elite
Women at 17:45 CET, 11:45am US Eastern
Elite
Men at 18:30 CET, 12:30pm US Eastern
The races will be shown on
FloBikes starting at about 8:30am Pacific."
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credit: Billy Ceusters via flobikes.com
Lorenzo Finn seals dominant Tour de l'Avenir with stage and overall win "Lorenzo Finn once again made his mark in the U23 category. The Italian super talent impressively won the Tour de l'Avenir 2026 on Wednesday. In the final stage finishing at Lake Serrù, Finn put the finishing touches on his victory with his second stage win." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Updated women’s cycling season form guide after Tour of Britain Women 2026 "The Tour of Britain Women has provided one of the last substantial form checks before the 2026 season moves towards its biggest remaining target: the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: SWPix via cyclingnews.com) Existing Garmin Watches Will Get Fenix 9 Features: Here’s the Full Details! "The changes to the Fenix 9 series are most easily grouped into two buckets: Hardware changes and Software changes." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Justinas Leveika conquers one of cycling’s hardest challenges, winning 2,052km Silk Road Mountain Race by a day "The 2,052km race crossed Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan mountains in temperatures approaching 40°C(104°F), but its decisive move came during a nonstop ride between two checkpoints." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) I’ve been hit too many times, but I still don’t want to ride dressed like a Christmas tree - This is the cycling safety gear I actually use "From tasteful apparel to cameras and light-up pedals, these are the products that help me feel seen." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Lab Test: Are Carbon Rims Really Stronger than Aluminum Ones? "I’ve recently started testing carbon rims on my touring bike. Incredibly, they’re over 40% lighter than my previous aluminium rims, despite still being designed for expedition bike travel." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) The perfect bag for top shelf handlebars "As a part of Redshift’s Top Shelf handlebar product line, they also developed the Top Shelf Handlebar Bag. It’s a medium sized bag that is designed to stash keys, wallet and food conveniently right off the handlebars." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 'Game-Changing' New Sunscreen Ingredient Blocks One of The Most Elusive Types of Solar Radiation "Though the Sun bathes us in life-giving light, it is a scorching nuclear orb that dwarfs all the planets combined and blasts its children with gene-mutating radiation. " By Ivan Farkas (sciencealert.com) (Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty Images) 2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 7 (Strambino → Ceresole Reale, 129.8km) Live
video Wednesday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am
Pacific - Finish at around 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via cyclingflash.com)
Kasper Borremans wins after finale full of twists in queen stage of Tour de l'Avenir "Kasper Borremans has claimed victory in the queen stage of the 2026 Tour de l'Avenir. The 20-year-old rider from Finland reached the summit of the mythical Col d'Iseran first after a thrilling battle." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mind-blowing Tour de l'Avenir power data of 19-year-old Lorenzo Finn proves he's a top talent to watch "With a grueling mountain stage still to come on Tuesday, the Tour de l'Avenir looks set to fall into Lorenzo Finn’s hands. " By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Indoor vs Outdoor FTP: Why Your Power May Be Lower Inside "Indoor racing season is just around the corner, & a lot of us are about to spend the next several months doing a big chunk of our structured training indoors. Which brings up a question I’ve been meaning to dig into for a while." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Britain Women viewership rises fivefold in 2026 "The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women gained popularity in the UK, with viewership on its official YouTube channel reaching about 250,000, five times higher than the 2025 edition." By Simon Yuen (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) UCI Teams Ranking: Picnic out of the fight for World Tour whilst Pinarello and Tudor threaten promotion "The fight for the leading places in the UCI ranking by teams brings few changes this week, with the spotlight on the Renewi Tour and the Deutschland Tour." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via The Boston Globe Danish worlds team announced: ‘The main task is to beat Pogačar, which is difficult’ "Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose are leading Denmark’s bid for the rainbow jersey." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Florida court records show history of DUI/DWI for man charged in Milligan cycling crash "The man charged in a deadly crash involving the Milligan University cycling team was found guilty of a DUI in Florida in 1990, according to records obtained by News 5 Tuesday. That's in addition to a 30-year pattern of driving infractions in North Carolina." By Caleb Perhne (wcyb.com) (WCYB Photo) Deputies arrest man accused of opening fire on cyclists in Cutler Bay "Jail records show Raimiero Rios is facing one count each of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm from a vehicle." By Roy Ramos (local10.com) (Image Credit not Found) “The second fastest bike ever made” - Specialized expands Tarmac SL9 range "Specialized has introduced a new S-Level tier that pairs flagship SRAM and Shimano groupsets with a more affordable frame, while expanding the Tarmac SL9 range with Expert and Comp models." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Specialized) Gravel bike vs MTB: The bike genre lines are more blurred than ever, so which one is actually best for cycling on gravel? "You might as well just get a mountain bike”…. really? We put a gravel rig up against a custom MTB to see if a gravel-specific bike is really needed to ride gravel." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Andrew Sykes) 'We've got an opportunity' - Lapierre Cycles boss hails court decision that offers a post-Accell lifeline "The enduring French brand begins the search for a new investor." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Stan’s launches Rolled Gold: “The fastest, lightest sealant” for road and gravel "Stan’s claims its new natural-latex sealant can seal punctures up to 7.8mm at 100 psi while using as little as 35ml per 28mm tire, reducing weight without sacrificing protection." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Stan's) 2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 6 (Châtillon-sur-Cluses → Val-d'Isère, 149.0km) Live
video Tuesday
from 8:55am U.S. Eastern, 5:55am
Pacific - Finish at around 7:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:00am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via cyclingflash.com)
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) |
