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The Moment Liège Bastogne Liège Was Won "Pogačar hit the Roche-aux-Faucons hard from the start and again Seixas looked on the limit. The Frenchman can do plenty but can’t yet hide his pain and suddenly Pogačar was away." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Liège Bastogne Liège: Tadej Pogačar drops worthy challenger Paul Seixas with searing attack on Côte de la Roche-aux-Faucons to claim fourth La Doyenne victory "Young Frenchman holds on to second place on the podium after a brave two-up battle against the World Champion, Remco Evenepoel sprints for third." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar Rules Liège Again - Seixas Shines, Evenepoel Fades "The Spring Classics always seem to pass in a blur - but Liège Bastogne Liège, the oldest Monument of them all, has a way of slowing things down just enough to reveal the truth." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogacar and Paul Seixas smash La Redoute record "Tadej Pogacar once again tried to make the difference on La Redoute, only this time he found an equal in Paul Seixas." By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Inside Pogacar’s major one-week stage race record ahead of Romandie and Suisse debuts "For the first time in his career, Tadej Pogacar has opted to ride the Tour de Romandie and Tour de Suisse in preparation for the Tour de France in the Summer." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Alpecin Premier Tech dealing with a full injury list: Updates on Groves and five more riders "A lengthy injury list has caused its fair share of problems." (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Muov Road Bike "Unique UK-made smart bike with excellent accuracy and good ride feel." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Coast, spray & long horizons: a cyclist’s guide to the Great Ocean Road "There are riding destinations that build slowly, asking for patience before they reveal their best roads. The Great Ocean Road is not like that." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via eastcoasttours.com.au Wooden rims, cork brake blocks… a rooster perching on a wheel hub? Feast your eyes on Ciclo Galmozzi’s eccentric Super Competizione from 1973 "How about a bike with wooden rims and cork brake blocks, or a cockerel balancing on a wheel hub!" By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Paul Grêlé) 2026 Liege Bastogne Liege Live Streams "2026 Liege Bastogne Liege April 26th, Belgium (Liège → Liège, 259.5km) Live
video Sunday from 6:10am U.S. Eastern, 3:10am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 3:00am Pacific."
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Liège Bastogne Liège Preview "The final hour promises a lively battle with Pogačar facing a challenge from Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas and with this the hierarchy of world cycling is on the line in Liège. Possibly." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Remco Evenepoel sees only one scenario for La Doyenne "The two-time winner expects the race to open up on the Côte de La Redoute and says he sees no other scenario for how Sunday plays out." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar's dominance meets Seixas' fearlessness in Liège showdown "Sunday sees arguably the most eagerly awaited edition of Liège Bastogne Liège in more than a quarter of a century, with Paul Seixas' dramatic rise providing a counterpoint to Tadej Pogacar's usual superiority." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lousy news for Julian Alaphilippe ahead of Liège Bastogne Liège "The 2-time world champion to skip Ardennes finale and Eschborn Frankfurt as team reshuffles lineup." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Bahrain Victorious forced into last minute Liège Bastogne Liège change as leader Lenny Martinez ruled out "Bahrain Victorious have been forced into a late change ahead of Liège Bastogne Liège, with Lenny Martinez ruled out of Sunday’s Monument." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “I don’t expect any fireworks, but hopefully no explosions” - Tom Pidcock measures expectations for final big goal before Tour de France at Liège Bastogne Liège "Tom Pidcock arrives at Liège Bastogne Liège with a clear sense of where he stands, framing Sunday’s Monument as both a key target and a test of his recovery following his recent crash." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie 2026 preview - Pogacar debuts in his first stage race of the season "The 79th edition of the Tour de Romandie kicks off on April 28th with the debut of Tadej Pogacar among the main storylines for the week of racing ahead in Switzerland." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos 'It's where I want to end up... where I want to be' - Young British rider on his taste of the WorldTour high life at this week's Tour of the Alps "Josh Golliker has stepped up from the EF Education devo team to the WorldTour squad for the week." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Can this “revolutionary” solid graphite block really lube your chain better? Plus Genesis updates popular models, bike racks with parking sensors + more "It’s time for our tech round-up, this week featuring all the hottest new stuff from Elite, Thule, Genesis, Ineos Grenadiers and more." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Blogs,
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Pogacar against Evenepoel, Seixas, and Pidcock in Liège 2026: Schedules, Favorites, and where to watch for free "The cycling spring curtain falls this Sunday with one of those races that need no introduction. The Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 arrives with a lineup full of stars and the feeling that we are facing one of those days that can mark an era." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo: Geert Vanden Wijngaert - AP via hjnews.com Startlist Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 - Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Paul Seixas, Tom Pidcock... "On the weekend of the 26th of April, the riders will be on the roads of western Belgium for the fourth monument of the year, which is also the last of the Ardennes and the spring classics entirely." (Image via Getty Images) The best Liège Bastogne Liège editions of the 21st century "Ahead of Sunday's 112th edition of La Doyenne, here's a look back at five races that have stood out since 2000." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Tour de Romandie Live: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Tour de Romandie featuring Tadej Pogacar, Primoz Roglic and Oscar Onley?" By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vingegaard says ‘it’s my turn’ as he lines up Giro-Tour double "Dane eyes Giro victory first before taking aim at reclaiming the Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Wahoo & Coros Hook Up: Here’s What Happening! "Wahoo Fitness & Coros have decided to hook up, in the most literal relationship way possible. They aren’t merging (getting married), but they are swapping data and borrowing some of each other’s things. This one was definitely not on my bingo card for this year, at least, not in this way." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Ortlieb Velo-Sling Flex "Great design, performance and impressive durability - it's expensive but promises years of use." by Matt Swaine (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Friday cycling quiz: How many Liège winners can you name? "It's the oldest race on the UCI calendar with over 80 individual riders having won the race." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Injuries to eBike riders in New York are on the rise - What’s to blame? Plus record London eBike rides thanks to latest tube strikes, Kona’s new eMTB + more "Catch up with all this week’s electric bike-related goings on." by Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Blogs,
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Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 preview - A blockbuster Monument with Pogacar, Evenepoel and Seixas "The 112th edition of Liège Bastogne Liège takes place on Sunday, April 26th and marks the final race of the Ardennes Classics and the last Monument of the spring." By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot Bruyneel rates Seixas above Evenepoel for Liège - 'It would be something special if he can follow Pogačar on La Redoute' "Sunday brings the real test when Seixas lines up against Tadej Pogačar at Liège Bastogne Liège. Bruyneel's prediction: "He is the second favorite." by David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes 2026 preview: Can anyone stop Demi Vollering's FDJ Suez? "The women have provided some wonderful racing over the past few weeks. Liège promises more of the same." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) 'France probably hasn't had such a talent since Hinault' - Paul Seixas hype-machine continues after La Flèche Wallonne triumph "The only question left over the 19-year-old is: should he go to the Tour de France?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I took matters into my own hands' - Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner is using AI to hit her best-ever power numbers "American believes AI is going to "change women’s performance research from the bottom up." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) New bill honors memory of American teen cyclist Magnus White with automatic emergency braking requirement "The Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act would require all new passenger vehicles under ten thousand pounds to have automatic emergency braking by 2029." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Belgian team recons Montreal for the road worlds (and a place to stay) "Serge Pauwels scouts worlds course and searches for a quiet base between Quebec, Montreal and the world championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Montreal 2026/Instagram Can the new Zipp 202 NSW wheels transform an aero bike into a climber? "The impressively light hoops make a return to the wheel maker’s lineup. Here’s what they’re like to ride." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Matt Stetson Zipp unveils its lightest wheelset ever: 202 NSW returns "SRAM-owned Zipp revives its 202 NSW climbing wheelset with a claimed weight of just 1,090g." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Stiffer wheels, better rides? Not always - And here’s why "Wheel stiffness is sometimes seen as an unqualified positive, but talk to the engineers and the picture gets murkier. We spoke to Hunt and Parcours to find out whether extra rigidity can hurt grip, comfort and even speed." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Blogs,
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Paul Seixas flies La Flèche Wallonne victory on debut, becomes youngest winner "The Frenchman beat Mauro Schmid and Ben Tulett on the Mur de Huy." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)  |
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After winning Liège Bastogne Liége, Tadej Pogacar receives very large fine after podium award ceremony mishap "After a mishap during the race's podium award ceremonies, the Slovenian was fined 5000CHF." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar joins Valverde and Argentin on four Liège Bastogne Liège titles "World champion dedicates victory to deceased ex-teammate." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Rope-a-dope: Tadej Pogačar’s chaotic classics campaign proves even bad luck (and exciting new rivals) can’t stop cycling’s greatest landing the knockout blow "The world champion was on the ropes more than ever this spring, but still managed to dominate at the classics. Could that all be set to change with the emergence of a new heavyweight contender in Paul Seixas?" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) Jorgenson back on bike days after surgery as Visma pins Liège hopes on Tulett "The American, who broke his collarbone in the incident and has since undergone surgery, was seen riding on the rollers at his team hotel this week." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Who paid €95,100 for Pogacar’s skinsuit? Meet the collector who forgot he even bid "When Tadej Pogacar powered to victory at Milan San Remo earlier this spring, few would have predicted that his torn, crash marked skinsuit would go on to become one of the most valuable pieces of cycling memorabilia ever sold." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cycling world in mourning again: Belgian talent Milan Bral (21) dies after being struck by car "The Belgian talent raced for Dovy Keukens FCC Cycling Team and was also the nephew of former professional Sep Vanmarcke." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Dovy Keukens Lisa Brennauer - Power, precision and one of Germany’s great modern careers "She was a world-class time trialist, a rider with the power to shape team pursuits and team time trials, a dependable one-day racer, and an athlete who could move between disciplines without ever looking like she was visiting them temporarily." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Sprint Cycling Agency via cyclingnews.com) "I’m starting to get nervous" - Van der Poel's wink that points to The Traka "The Dutchman has started training intensively again in Girona and has left a message that has sparked speculation about his possible presence at The Traka, the major gravel event taking place next weekend." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via ESMTB.com Lab Test Shows More Seatpost Compliance Makes Road Bikes Faster "Aero bikes have improved in leaps and bounds in recent years. Once criticized for their unforgiving ride and narrow focus, some models are now offering good seatpost compliance and far greater tire clearance, making them surprisingly comfortable to ride." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Bespoked UK Selects 02: Clandestine, Hex Components, Pashley, Sentient Works, Stayer, Tailfin, TJ Cycles "Watching the speed at which small makers began to experiment with the 32er wheel platform has been invigorating." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson Podcasts,
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"At 19, he is the strongest I've seen" - David Moncoutié breaks down the rapid rise of Paul Seixas "Paul Seixas is taking the cycling world by storm, and he is set to challenge Tadej Pogacar and Remco Evenepoel at Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hinault explains why he believes Seixas should ride the Giro in 2026 "Bernard Hinault has stated that if he were in Paul Seixas’ current position, he would choose to ride the Giro d’Italia this season over the Tour de France." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Everyone says he should ride the Tour de France... I’m not convinced” - Bernard Hinault warns Paul Seixas over trying three-week fight with Tadej Pogacar too early "With Paul Seixas continuing his rapid rise, the debate around a potential Tour de France debut has intensified, particularly in the build-up to Liège Bastogne Liège." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I think we can fight for Giro d'Italia podium' says DS after Giulio Pellizzari's final stage and GC victory at the Tour of the Alps "Boost for young Italian ahead of the Giro d'Italia." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo via La Gazzetta dello Sport) 'We've always kept the belief' - Spirited Egan Bernal looking ready to fight for high placing at the Giro d'Italia "Following a knee injury, a sharp-looking Bernal looks match fit for the Italian tour." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Five picks for your Liège Bastogne Liège fantasy team "Looking for key riders and smart picks for your Liège Bastogne Liège fantasy team? We’ve got you covered. " By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “We always joke with each other during the race” - Demi Vollering lifts lid on ‘playful’ rivalry with Puck Pieterse ahead of Liège showdown "Demi Vollering heads into Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes looking to close out what she describes as a “really successful” spring, but her focus is not just on results." (Photo via X.com) Tasted at Sea Otter: Lachlan Morton’s Pretty Great Instant Coffee "What many people may not know is that Morton is the CEO of a small company called Pretty Great Instant, which makes and sells instant coffee." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (photo/Jeremy Benson) Pakbrite Fender XL "Comprehensive and stable rear-wheel coverage as part of a clever modular system but very pricey." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Bespoked UK: Singular Cycles Pterodactyl Ti Drop-Bar 32er "Earlier this year, Singular teased its 32er mountain bike, the Albatross, and yesterday at Bespoked, I caught up with Sam to go over this new special project, the Pterodactyl." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Podcasts,
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Tour of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari solos to queen stage triumph to seal first career GC title "Italian wins with 21km solo ride as Ineos duo Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman round out podium in Bolzano." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Evenepoel warns Seixas for length of Liége Bastogne Liége: 'We shouldn’t be surprised if he struggles in the final hour' "A week after his victory at the Amstel Gold Race, the Belgian believes he is better equipped than a year ago to contend for a third title in one of cycling’s oldest and most demanding races." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ferrand-Prévot urges Seixas to seize his moment as Tour expectations build in France "As excitement around Paul Seixas continues to grow, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has offered a simple piece of advice to her 19-year-old compatriot: don’t overthink it, just ride." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma Lease a Bike team boss on what's next for Wout van Aert "It went against him so many times - he had to swallow setback after setback - but Wout van Aert finally has his cobbled Monument." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) 2026 Holy Week Photo Gallery Part 1 "We are right in the middle of the Classics season and John Thomson, our man with his camera, has sent us through his first batch of top photos from the roadside of Flanders and Roubaix." By John Thomson (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: John Thomson Felt’s all-new Breed gravel bike weighs just 7kg "Updated Breed platform targets outright speed with a 950g frame and aero tweaks along with clearance for tires up to 54mm," By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Felt) Sports Tech Tidbits: Coros Black Crystal, Garmin Strength Dashboards, Zwift Levels Rollout "A few quick Tech Tidbits from the last day or two, with a super interesting one slated to drop tomorrow morning. That one is coming strongly out of left field, and I can promise it is on nobody’s Bingo Card for 2026." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) The Reactor Aero V2 Super Bike by No22 is Finally Ready for Production. Really "You guys know that jaw-dropping, crazy titanium aero bike by New York’s No.22? You know, the one we’ve been shooting photos of and talking about for a few years?" By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Ron Frazelle) Tour of the Alps Stage 5 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 5 (Trento → Bozen/Bolzano, 128.6km) Live
video Friday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:230am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
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Tour of the Alps: Lennart Jasch pulls off first pro victory on stage 4 from breakaway "Matteo Sobrero second and local rider Federico Iacomoni third." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) From bonking to winning, 'you can see how far I've come,' says surprise winner of Tour of the Alps stage 4 "German former speed skater takes the biggest win of a very short career." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Tour of the Alps stage 5 Preview: Bernal and Arensman vs Pellizzari and Vlasov in final showdown "The queen stage is done - but the Tour of the Alps is far from decided. Quite the opposite." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo via sport365.fr Not just Liège: Why Tour of the Alps is key to Tom Pidcock's Tour de France build-up "As things stand, Tom Pidcock will go directly from the Tour of the Alps to Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lorenzo Finn injury update after mass crash at Tour of the Alps "The under-23 world champ went down with several others during Stage 3." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'An unprecedented commitment' - Remco Evenepoel signs with Specialized for life "Olympic Champion will never race on a bike from any other brand." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I got really lucky' - German racer left with 20inch piece of wood lodged in hip after track crash "'Only a few centimeters could have meant a career-ending injury' says 18-year-old Moritz Mauss." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Moritz Mauss Instagram via cyclingnews.com) Kostüme #EDIT006 Men’s Windproof Cargo Gilet "Exceptional windproof that's breathable, soft and stretchy - though choice is seriously limited." by VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour of the Alps Stage 4 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 3 (Arco → Trento, 167.8km) Live
video Thursday from 7:25am U.S. Eastern, 4:25am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
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Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes: Demi Vollering unmatched on Côte de la Redoute in 35km solo move to claim record third victory "Puck Pieterse claims second place in a three-way sprint ahead of Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Anna van der Breggen." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vollering completes Liège hat-trick with La Redoute demonstration "There was no stopping the European champion from winning La Doyenne for the third time in her career after victories in 2021 and 2023." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Rafa Gomez / Cor Vos Pieterse witnesses a Vollering in a class of her own: 'Towards the Roche-aux-Faucons she hit the turbo' "After finishing second at La Flèche Wallonne, Puck Pieterse had to settle for the same result at Liège Bastogne Liège, again unable to match Demi Vollering." by Wilbert van der Velde (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Gaetan Flamme) Tour of Turkey: Tom Crabbe storms to third win of the season in messy stage 1 sprint "Belgian 20-year-old beats Simon Dehairs and Davide Persico to the line in Selçuk." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a Asturias 2026 stage 4 Results: Nairo Quintana takes first GC win in 4 years; Mexican Edgar Cadena takes second consecutive stage win "Nairo Quintana seals overall victory at the 2026 Vuelta a Asturias ahead of Adrià Pericas and his Movistar Team teammate Diego Pescador." by Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Pieterse confident she can beat Vollering on Sunday: 'I don't need to be afraid to wait for a sprint' "Can she improve on her runner-up finish at Liège Bastogne Liège? She spoke about her Monument debut on the Dutch language podcast In de Waaier." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) Beginner’s guide to Giro d’Italia Women 2026 "Giro d’Italia Women 2026 takes place from Saturday May 30th to Sunday 7th June and, for the first time in the race’s history, runs over nine stages rather than eight." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A recent exhibition shows the “future of performance wear” doesn’t have to mean worse-performing cycling kit in a post-PFAs world "The Performance Without Toxicity exhibition is showing how innovators are proving that high-performance clothing can still deliver comfort, protection, and durability while reducing toxic exposure and supporting human health." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Liege Bastogne Liege Femmes Live Streams "2026 Liege Bastogne Liege Femmes April 26th, Belgium (Bastogne → Liège, 156km) Live
video Sunday from 10:40am U.S. Eastern, 7:40am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
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Weekend Preview: Liège Bastogne Liège "Previewing an upcoming superstar clash at Sunday's final Spring Classic & what Paul Seixas' dominant mid-week performance tells us about his chances of truly challenging Tadej Pogačar." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image: Screenshot via cyclingnews.com) There are few sensations in cycling more pleasurable than rounding a perfect hairpin, says Dr Hutch "The Doc’s Spanish sojourn leaves him with glowing surface impressions." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock) 'If you don't nurture it, it will just die' - Is grassroots racing really on its knees in the UK? "Entries are falling and races vanishing across Britain. Tom Davidson investigates whether the grassroots scene is in terminal decline." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) Jonas Vingegaard’s property portfolio grows again as wife shuts down questions after latest investments "Jonas Vingegaard’s growing property story has taken another step, this time with a sharper edge." Photo via Ouest-France Frankie Hall turning pro at 30 and why derny racing was such a high risk sport "We delve a little deeper into some of the biggest stories of the week." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Graham Watson via cyclingweekly.com) Demi Vollering says women's cycling isn't getting the attention it deserves: 'Even taking a step back' "She has noticed a troubling pattern in her sport, one that will play out again this Sunday at Liège Bastogne Liège." (Photo via Instagram/Demi Vollering) Sarah van Dam already delivering at Visma - Dutch ties aside "Van Dam is making waves on the WorldTour powerhouse squad, and something big is on the horizon" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Watts in your ears: Could vagus nerve stimulation make you faster? "Could tickling your ears with electricity really boost your V02 max? Simon Fellows investigates the strange but promising potential of vagus nerve stimulation." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future via cyclingweekly.com) Lance Armstrong says he was one of the first victims of cancel culture: ‘Yesterday a hero, today a zero’ "Lance Armstrong has opened up about life after his public downfall in a revealing episode of the Frodeno Going Mental podcast, hosted by German triathlon icon Jan Frodeno." (Image credit: Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) Videos
'I want to dedicate it with all my heart to the memory of our beloved compatriot Camilo Muñoz' - Nairo Quintana takes first victory in four years at the Vuelta Asturias "Colombian solos to stage 2 win and race lead following duel with 19-year-old Adrià Pericas." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo via cyclingnews.com) La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026 in historical context "La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026 did not produce a historic shock, but it did produce a result that fits neatly into the race’s longer story." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Roubaix win has 'boosted' Visma Lease a Bike title sponsor search "The Dutch team's CEO, Richard Plugge, says negotiations with 'very nice parties' are well advanced, with a possible announcement at the Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Dion Kerckhoffs / Cor Vos "Two organizations with a shared approach to performance" - Ineos Grenadiers announce new multi-year partnership "The British team has announced its partnership with WTW, with a deal that will be lasting for three years." (Photo: X.com/@IneosGrenadiers) Gear Break: Full Swing - iGPSPORT VeRun, Zipp 202 NSW, Q36.5 Wind System, Colnago C72, Ursus Arya G, COROS-Wahoo "Here at Gear Break, the season is in full swing. Sea Otter wrapped up last week, and the deluge of new tech and gear is ramping up." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon confirms Liège Bastogne Liège squad as Seixas' debut looms "One of the major storylines ahead of La Doyenne is the debut of Paul Seixas, and Decathlon CMA CGM have named the team that will support the 19-year-old." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Peter De Voecht / Cor Vos Former UAE Team Emirates rider Cristian Camilo Muñoz dies six days after Tour du Jura crash "The Colombian, who rode for UAE Team Emirates between 2019 and 2021 and most recently represented NU Colombia, initially sustained the injury in the incident in France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via en.wikipedia.org Which is the hardest endurance sport? Double-Olympic triathlon champ Alistair Brownlee has crunched the stats to find out "Alistair Brownlee has dug into thousands of athlete sessions to find out which sport is the hardest, so where does cycling rank in his standings? The results might surprise you." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O./Billy Ceusters) Found: Ergon’s TF1 Saddle Position Tool Is Prime For Travel "Have you ever tried to set up a demo or loaner bike to your fit specs and had a terrible time doing so? Even the most experienced riders have trouble dialing in the perfect fit on a new bike." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/Jordan Villella) Videos
'Of course he’s a threat' - UAE on alert after Seixas breakthrough "At just 19, Paul Seixas is no longer a surprise. After his landmark victory at La Flèche Wallonne, the conversation has shifted turned from promise to expectation, not just within his own team, but across the peloton." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Niewiadoma-Phinney was stuck in big chain ring on the entire Mur de Huy "Polish champion powered all the way up the brutal finale and was force to settle for fourth at La Flèche Wallonne." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Taylor Phinney/Instagram 'It's my turn this year' - Vingegaard eyes Giro-Tour double and third Tour de France title "The Dane says he has 'a good feeling' heading into his Giro d'Italia debut in May, with a return to the top step of the Tour de France podium in July also firmly in his sights." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can budget carbon race wheels compete with premium offerings on the road? We assessed a range of price points in a real-world speed test to find out "We put some of the best wheelsets to the test, using Favero’s Assioma Pro RS pedals to measure real-world performance and see how much speed your money really buys." by road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Bleak start to 2026 for Shimano as sales drop and operating income slashed by half "The component giant’s net income is down 55.5 per cent compared to 2025 thanks to weak retail sales across the world, though the company’s fishing business saw a 20 per cent boost in sales." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) A two wheeled sculpture that proves aesthetics have always been a key factor in bike design "A bike made for collector Dave Marsh that remains in mint condition fifty years on." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Bespoked London "Bespoked, the world’s biggest handmade bicycle show, is back in London and for 2026 it’s taking over Copeland Park in Peckham from April 24th to the 26th." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gravel cyclist suffers traumatic brain injury after alleged drunk driver runs red light "Kristyn Wade, a Golden, Colorado resident, gravel racer, and prominent figure in the grassroots cycling community, remains in hospital after being struck by an alleged drunk driver on Tuesday 25 March 2026." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Pam Hatcher 'For some reason we keep making it harder than it needs to be' - Inside an attempt to cycle from Land’s End to John o’ Groats… while towing two wheelie bins "Two men towing two bins the length of Britain, and dragging them to the highest peaks en route - is this the most rubbish LeJog expedition ever?" By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jamie Hargreaves and Alfie Cookson) Alé & DMT Open U.S. HQ in Portland: FZ Distribution Targets North American Growth "Italian performance brands Alé and DMT are stepping up their North American ambitions with a new U.S. headquarters in Portland." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
La Flèche Wallonne Femmes: Demi Vollering holds on for dramatic win ahead of Puck Pieterse "Demi Vollering timed her effort to perfection on the Mur de Huy, launching a long-range acceleration to win La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026 ahead of Puck Pieterse and Paula Blasi after a relentlessly aggressive race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) |
