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Remco Evenepoel accidentally breaks Strava KOM during Specialized photoshoot "Remco Evenepoel may have finished his racing season, but the Belgian is evidently still in a hurry." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'There should be stricter standards' - Seixas reiterates peloton's call for improved safety "Paul Seixas has reiterated the peloton’s call for improved safety standards in the aftermath of the death of Finlay Tarling at the Volta a Portugal in August." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Alessandro Perrone / Cor Vos 2026 European Cyclocross Championships Preview - Europe's best cyclocross stars battle it out in the Dutch mud "On the second weekend of November, riders will compete in the Achterhoek for the white jersey with blue stars." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo: UEC Matt White makes surprise return to EF after 15 years: 'Like coming full circle' "The Australian spent the 2026 season as head of racing at Movistar, but he now makes an unexpected return to EF Education EasyPost, having been fired by the squad in January 2011." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Canyon SRAM confirms Scalable Capital as title sponsor for 2027 and 2028 "Canyon SRAM has formally confirmed Scalable Capital as its third title partner for the 2027 and 2028 seasons." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via facebook.com 'My fear is that the teams will not have riders' - Vuelta Femenina ambassador opposes October move "The former rider would have kept the race in May. She says women's squads have not grown with the calendar and could be stretched thin after the Classics, Giro, Tour and Worlds." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Angel Camarena Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe reward homegrown talent with WorldTour promotion as 23-year-old Austrian earns place in 2027 squad "The 23-year-old Austrian will now have the opportunity to continue his progression within a setup committed to developing young talent and promoting riders through its own ranks." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Sebastian Marko Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe backs cyclocross and opens the door to a multidisciplinary project "The initiative, led by former Belgian national coach Sven Vanthourenhout, starts with four young talents but is part of a more ambitious strategy to find and develop future references in professional cycling by leveraging the advantages of combining different disciplines." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via redbullborahansgrohe.com Mavic Comete 50 wheelset review: swish looks and impressively stiff - But versatile too "Verdict: Performance focused wheels, with enough versatility to work whether you're riding on the flat or in the hills." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Eve Buczkowski just had every cyclist’s dream new kit day "The junior points world champion debuted her rainbow jersey and it’s a beaut." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Martin Honsberger Out with lightweight, in with aero? How riders fought wind and gravity at the 2026 British National Hill Climb Championships "Aero helmets, aero and TT bikes, disc wheels, narrow handlebars as well as the usual weight-saving tricks in our mega bike gallery." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mark James) '90% of races are not making money' - Former pro Fabian Wegmann warns the costs of improving race safety could see races disappear "German works for ASO at the Deutschland Tour and sees both sides of the safety debate in interview with road.cc." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I believe we can win a Grand Tour and a Monument" - Red Bull DS makes bold 2027 claim as Remco Evenepoel targets Tour de France glory "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Chief of Sports Zak Dempster believes his team can win both a Grand Tour and a Monument in 2027." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) "It's not an anti-Pogacar route, but it's certainly not one that's built for him" "The time trial-heavy 2027 Tour de France course raised questions on who would be benefitted from it." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Netcompany, Visma and Red Bull bet on cycling's next generation: 10 riders to watch in 2027 "A double junior world champion is heading straight into the WorldTour, Red Bull have a potential Grand Tour leader in the making, and cycling's biggest teams are investing heavily in young talent. These are ten riders worth watching in 2027." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) TotalEnergies moves closer to 2027 survival with Pardus deal "TotalEnergies has strengthened its bid to retain its ProTeam license for 2027 by announcing Pardus as its new equipment sponsor from next season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos ‘Just because you weren't the victim of something it doesn't mean that everyone else is lying' - Molly Weaver hits back at Picnic PostNL defenders "The former Liv Plantur and Sunweb rider says speaking out about the team cost her any future in the women's peloton. She now stands with those who described a culture of fear." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com Netcompany Ineos confident Egan Bernal will return in 2027 "It remains unclear when the 29-year-old climber will return to racing." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Review: Liv Tesca 1 "A do-it-all shoe for gravel, XC and cyclocross performance with true women's-specific fit." By Canadian Cycling Magazine (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) To cross or not to cross? Mathieu van der Poel keeps cyclocross world guessing "The cyclocross season is underway, but its biggest question remains unanswered: will eight-time world champion Mathieu van der Poel return to defend his rainbow jersey, or will the Dutchman sit out the winter altogether?" By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Pogacar is something I’ve never seen before' - Ion Izagirre on cycling's changing eras "In an interview with Diario Sport, the recently retired Ion Izagirre reflected on competing across multiple eras in the sport and how Pogacar made such an impression." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Inaki Azanza / Cor Vos Tour Down Under dreams of Tadej Pogačar’s participation: "We are doing everything we can" "The organizers of the Tour Down Under (19-24 January) are making no secret of their ambition to bring Tadej Pogacar to Australia next year." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos In Seixas' shadow: These 5 riders had a major breakthrough in 2026 "There were other riders who - perhaps a bit more in the background - also had their breakthroughs." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Still on the transfer market? - Five surprising riders currently without a contract for the 2027 cycling season "We take a look at the biggest names in the peloton who haven't yet announced their plans for next season." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puck Pieterse learned of Fem van Empel's comeback via Snapchat "Because Van Empel had taken an enforced break from cycling, it remained uncertain for a long time whether she would return to cyclocross, but Pieterse learned about the comeback in a rather unusual way." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos How do teams prepare for the Spring Classics? "A Spring Classics campaign is planned long before the first cobbled race. By the time riders reach Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, much of the work has already been done." (procyclinguk.com)(Image credit: Lotto via cyclingnews.com) Cyclist fights off muggers with her Winnie the Pooh Stanley cup: ‘I was always a fighter’ "A New York woman fought off three men who tried to rob her while she was cycling in Central Park. She says her helmet, bag and Winnie the Pooh-themed Stanley cup helped her survive the attack." (ky3.com) (Image: WABC via CNN) Michael Vanthourenhout prevails in the first round of the Superprestige series "Pauwels Sauzen rider has claimed four out of his first five races of the season." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Lucinda Brand dominates in Superprestige Overijse "World champion Lucinda Brand soloed to a convincing victory in the Superprestige opener in Overijse, riding away from the competition after just over three laps." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Michael Vanthourenhout storms to fourth win in five starts as Lucinda Brand defies back trouble in series opener "Michael Vanthourenhout has won the Superprestige season opener in Overijse, claiming his fourth victory in five starts after escaping on the seventh of nine laps. Lucinda Brand also delivered a commanding solo win." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Europe’s big three cyclocross series return with a bang "Lucinda Brand chalks up third victory of the 2026-2027 campaign" By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 26/27 Cyclocross season overview - Schedule and results "The 26/27 cyclocross season is underway. With series including the UCI World Cup, Superprestige, X2O Trofee, and HG Cross on the menu, here is a full overview of the schedule and winners of each race in each series." By Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Evenepoel and Vollering take a quick peek at Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Olympics "The road season has been over for a while now. Most riders are enjoying a vacation or are gradually returning to the cyclocross season." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) Marion Norbert-Riberolle reacts to heart problems: “Life had other plans” "Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert-Riberolle has undergone a procedure to treat a heart rhythm disorder diagnosed after disappointing performances." (cyclingflash.com) Image via A695-e1739713198716 Célia Gery forced to end cyclocross season after European Championships "Célia Gery has been dealing with a narrowing of an iliac artery for some time, a condition that requires surgery and will have major consequences for the rest of her cyclocross season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Tofik Beshir leaves intensive care after serious training crash "Hopeful news has emerged about Tofik Beshir. The 19-year-old Ethiopian cyclist, regarded as a major cyclocross talent, has left intensive care and is responding to his surroundings." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Instagram Tofik Beshir Live Cyclocross: Superprestige Overijse Druivencross - Sunday October 25th 2026 - Livestream, TV Info, Results, Course Map, Start Lists and more "The Telenet Superprestige kicks off this Sunday with round 1 at the legendary Druivencross in Overijse. Schedule
(Sunday,
October 25th):
Elite Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 5:40am Pacific.
Elite Men at 15:10 CET, 9:00am ET, 7:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:37am and
7:07am Pacific."
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Joran Wyseure beats Joris Nieuwenhuis to win in Heerde "Joran Wyseure claimed victory at the HG Cross in Heerde, beating defending champion Joris Nieuwenhuis after a thrilling final lap. Niels Vandeputte finished third." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Fotopersburo Cor Vos (archief) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
“That’s probably the one thing we’re missing” - USA Cycling boss pushes for American WorldTour return after Brandon McNulty’s world title "American cycling may be enjoying its greatest generation in history, but USA Cycling Road Director Tanner Putt believes one crucial ingredient is still missing." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Alison Jackson sprints to Gravel Burn Stage 4 win "The Canadian got the win she came to South Africa for, beating a group of 12 after a late mechanical setback." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Alison Jackson/Instagram Cyclist’s way-too-early Tour de France Femmes predictions "Can Demi Vollering make it a TdFF hat-trick or will Kasia Niewidaoma-Phinney spoil the show?" (Image credit: ASO/Gaetan Flamme via idlprocycling.com) Over 500 wins leave the peloton as cycling's stars retire in 2026 "46 riders from the men's and women's WorldTour and ProTeam ranks have confirmed their retirements from the peloton this year, including Grand Tour champions, Monument winners and some of the sport's most respected riders." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Auto / BettiniPhoto / Cor Vos List of All WorldTour and ProTeam Cyclists Seeking New 2027 Contracts "The 2026 cycling season is over, and the new season is approaching faster than you might think. Primož Roglič and Taco van der Hoorn are among the riders whose future is not yet certain." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Visma Lease a Bike passes on Primož Roglič "Visma | Lease a Bike has decided against a reunion with former team leader Primož Roglič, despite recently exploring the future of the nearly 37-year-old Slovenian." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: fotopersburo Cor Vos 'Purito' Rodríguez, Iban Mayo... - Five Spanish Grand Tour specialists who never managed to win one "Spanish cycling has written much of its history through great climbers capable of challenging the world’s best on the roads of the Giro d’Italia, the Tour de France and the Vuelta a España." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com The Zwift Ride: One Size Fits…All? "Zwift Ride with KICKR Core 2: A Bike for the Whole Household - but for the Masses?" By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) Image: Mike Fee SKS EMP vs Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini: Which electric bike pump is better? "The SKS EMP and Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini are two ways of solving the same roadside problem: getting a tire back to a useful pressure without spending several minutes working a small hand pump." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via lecyclo.com How Often Should Cyclists Lift Weights? New Research Explains How to Build Strength Without Unwanted Muscle Gain "New research examines strength training for cyclists, recommending weekly gym sessions that improve power while limiting unwanted muscle gain and fatigue." By Laura Ruiz (todomountainbike.net) Image: rydecruz.com Caruso raises concerns over rider happiness amid growing pressure on young talent "In an interview with Bici.pro, the recently retired Damiano Caruso reflected on the balance of happiness and burnout in the peloton, as he prepares to take on a new role in 2027." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Not everyone will be happy' - Lidl Trek admit tough choices ahead with star-studded squad "Lidl Trek have assembled one of the strongest squads in the peloton for 2027, but keeping everyone happy could prove just as challenging as winning races." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Yana Seel returns to XDS Astana: “Not to fight Aleksandr Vinokourov” "Yana Seel is back at XDS Astana as the WorldTour team's general manager, but she insists she is not returning to revive her past conflict with Aleksandr Vinokourov." (cyclingflash.com) foto: UAE Team ADQ 'He's an intense guy, he prioritizes winning' - What Red Bull learned from Evenepoel's debut season "Remco Evenepoel's move from Soudal Quick Step to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe was the biggest transfer of the year, and the Belgian broadly delivered in his first season." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “ASO has acknowledged that Vingegaard is no longer Pogacar’s number one challenger” - Michael Rasmussen claims Tour de France organizers now see Evenepoel and Seixas as bigger Maillot Jaune threats "Michael Rasmussen has again raised questions over Jonas Vingegaard’s position heading into 2027." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Paul Seixas could skip 2027 Tour de France as bigger ambition takes priority "Paul Seixas has admitted he could skip the 2027 Tour de France, with the Giro d’Italia emerging as a serious alternative as the Frenchman looks to build his season around the World Championships on home roads." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Unit 1 Aura Review: Definitely the “Smartest,” Arguably the Safest Helmet I’ve Worn "All of Unit 1’s helmets include techy features, but the Aura goes all-in on integrated technology and safety features to create the ultimate “smart helmet” for the modern commuter." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image: Bike Shop Girl) 'Riders need safe alternative routes' "Mainstream media shows some riders still using the newly revamped road." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Nine indoor mistakes I've made, so you don't have to "And yes, the surprising extent to which human sweat can corrode a headset is there at number six." By Sam Gupta (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) From Ganna to Carapaz: 10 transfers that could change the balance of power in 2027 "From a Grand Tour winner released a year early to a former Tour de France Femmes champion seeking a fresh start, these are the moves that could have the biggest impact next season." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'He'll be back' - Egan Bernal expected to race in 2027 as Netcompany target return to Tour de France glory "Egan Bernal is expected to return to racing with Netcompany Ineos in 2027, according to Dario Cioni, despite the Colombian recently expressing doubts about his future in professional cycling." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Sixteen-year-old fastest at British hill climb championships, but denied overall title "Sixteen-year-old Ezra Bateman rolled up to Porlock Toll Road yesterday, set the fastest time of the day at the British Hill Climb Championships, and went home without the overall title jersey." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: Jon Bateman) Tom Dumoulin sees time trials as weapon against Pogačar: "2027 Tour route suits Evenepoel well" "He believes the abundance of time trialing could give Remco Evenepoel a weapon against Tadej Pogačar. The route was presented in Paris on Thursday." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Superprestige cyclocross history, previous winners and how the series works "Michael Vanthourenhout and Lucinda Brand won the opening men’s and women’s races at Overijse, but one victory does not settle the title." (procyclinguk.com) Image via Cyclingnews (@cyclingnews_feed)/Threads Alexys Brunel runs a 2:26:50 marathon, faster than Dumoulin "Alexys Brunel produced a remarkable performance at the Lille Marathon on Sunday." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Smith Defy review - Superb clarity and contrast and you get two sets of lenses "Verdict: Excellent lenses and stylish and versatile for more than just cycling." By Becky Dowds (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) P2R Sports A20 MIPS helmet review "A top safety pick and an incredible bargain, but lacking in some other key performance metrics." By James Huang (nminus1bikes.substack.com) Image via blocket.se From €25,000 to €600,000: Paula Blasi transfer reveals huge shift in women’s cycling "Nine years can make an extraordinary difference in professional cycling. Few examples illustrate that better than the financial gulf between the contracts negotiated for Mavi García in 2018 and Paula Blasi ahead of the 2027 season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I feel guilty about the fact I don’t ride gravel races, I don’t even own a gravel bike' "Gravel riders taking on epic challenges are giving the Doc a large dose of Fear of Missing Out, so he's come up with a name for them." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Google Gemini) False start or not, Joran Wyseure moves from 32nd to 1st at HG cyclocross: 'I was out for revenge' "It was a spectacular event in the Veluwe. The HG Cross in Heerde was a thrilling race from start to finish, but it was Joran Wyseure who came away with the victory." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Five breakout riders who exceeded expectations in 2026 "From unexpected Grand Tour stage wins to a breakthrough in the race against the clock, the 2026 season produced several riders who surpassed expectations." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Auto / Cor Vos “I'm certainly open to it” - Tim Merlier welcomes Tour de France partnership with Paul Magnier despite growing Soudal selection dilemma "Tim Merlier has welcomed the possibility of racing alongside Paul Magnier at the 2027 Tour de France, despite acknowledging that Soudal Quick Step could ultimately decide against selecting both of their star sprinters." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com “He won’t earn more than Tadej” - Pogačar’s agent sets a limit on Seixas’s future mega-contract "It is impossible to know the real offers on the table, beyond the amounts published in the media. But considering what he has achieved in 2026, from the Strade Bianche and Liège Bastogne Liège to his victory in the Fleche Wallonne, his performance in the Tour, and his triumph in Lombardia, it is clear that he is worth millions." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) ( Image via thetimes.com) Red Bull, Netcompany and Soudal begin work for 2027 season with off-season team days "The 2026 season is over but planning and preparation is already underway with teams gathering for medicals, bike fits and meetings." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Maximilian Fries / Red Bull Content Pool Alleged drunk driver crashes into large group of cyclists in Montclair, killing 2 "A Halloween-themed group bicycle ride in Montclair ended in tragedy Saturday night after an allegedly drunk driver plowed into several riders, killing two, authorities said." By Austin Turner (cbsnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Your ultimate guide to bike lights for road cycling - See and be seen with our selection of the best for your bike "A set of quality bike lights will help you see and be seen at the front and rear. Browse our selection to decide which lights are ideal for you and your riding." 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Giro d'Italia 2027 - 20km mountain time trial in the Apennines confirmed for first week "Local media in central Italy have revealed details of the first of two time trials that could tempt Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas to ride the Corsa Rosa." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) From Pogacar Tour victory to McNulty's rainbow jersey... - UAE Team Emirates XRG's 78 victories in 2026 listed "UAE Team Emirates XRG's 97 victories in 2025 made history in professional cycling, by far beating the previous victories one team would achieve in a year." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Season in Review: Deciphering the UCI Promotion/Relegation Rankings "How the final 2026 UCI team rankings could reshape the WorldTour landscape & how Picnic PostNL’s season has seriously endangered their future." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) . (Photo: Markus Spiske/Unsplash via outsideonline.com) Lidl Trek launches women's development team "Well-funded and ambitious Lidl Trek continues to expand, launching its own women's development team on Wednesday." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Lidl Trek via cyclingnews.com) "I feel both vindicated and angry" - British rider recalls old wounds and reaffirms 'destroyed careers' at Picnic PostNL "The extended reports of severe pressure and intimidation within Team Picnic PostNL have led to a lot of feedback from past and present riders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Consonni explains why Ganna and Pedersen can both benefit from Lidl Trek partnership "In an interview with Bici.Pro, Simone Consonni stated that Filippo Ganna’s arrival at Lidl Trek in 2027 will shift the balance for the German team in a positive manner." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos WTB Course 52 gravel tire "Verdict: Novel aero technology combines with a fast, durable casing, but best for the driest conditions." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: wtb.com) 'He was blocking my way, so I had to move him' - Road rage driver who attacked cyclist and fractured his skull escapes prison "Joseph Hedley, who admitted violently assaulting the bike rider and leaving the scene, received a supervision order." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit: Twitter/@TaraBull808) Best road bikes under $1200 "Buying a road bike for under $1,200 is a competitive market segment, with numerous companies offering several models each." by tejvan (cyclinguphill.com) (Image Credit via cyclingweekly.com) "I think Brennan is simply better at that" - Visma's Tour de France dilemma as analysts debate over if Vingegaard could miss race and Van Aert-Brennan dynamic "Visma Lease a Bike's 2027 Tour de France plans are already beginning to line up, providing the Dutch team with a selection headache as they balance Jonas Vingegaard's general classification hopes, Wout van Aert's Tour return and a rampant Matthew Brennan's potential debut on home roads." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) How Durable Is a World-Class Road Racer? "This September, I did something I’d somehow never done before: watched a professional bike race in person." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) A fading rider, a doctor and a secret: Hollywood’s new cycling thriller begins filming "The film follows an ageing professional chasing one last shot at the Tour de France, and the doctor who helps him get there." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jay Vine extends UAE Team Emirates XRG contract through 2029 "The 30-year-old Australian has developed into an important climbing domestique and stage winner for the squad." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Lucinda Brand signs with Canyon/SRAM through 2028 with big plans beyond racing "Some more big, big news in transfer season. The Dutch veteran will finish her road career at Paris Roubaix Femmes before helping develop the next generation." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Colombian junior Nicolás Orozco Castañeda, 15, killed in bus collision during training ride "Orozco was riding with his father, Ricael Orozco, a former professional cyclist who now competes in Masters categories." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: Team PoliBikes) Paul Seixas reminds Decathlon he holds all the cards in contract talks "Decathlon CMA CGM may still express confidence in retaining his services, but Seixas holds all the leverage." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Once you've seen it, you're never going back' - The journey from old-school turbo training to virtual worlds "Few genres in cycling have seen as much change as indoor riding in the past two decades, James Shrubsall takes us all for a ride down memory lane." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Best Meta Smart A.I. Glasses, Ranked Based on Whether I’d Actually Be Caught Dead Wearing Them "It’s about more than the cameras, speakers, and built-in artificial intelligence." By Amber Joglar (popularmechanics.com) Photo via amazon.com Seixas shuts down Visma Lease a Bike transfer rumors: 'That bores me' "The Frenchman’s contract with Decathlon CMA CGM still has a year to run, but several teams are already trying to court him for 2028." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Mads Pedersen among 12 Danish athletes suing HBO Nordic over alleged image misuse "The lawsuit centers around claims that HBO Nordic used images of the athletes for commercial purposes without permission." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) A mountain time trial, the Mortirolo twice and a return to the Zoncolan - What we know ahead of the 2027 Giro d'Italia route presentation "Reports and leaks in Italy have revealed details of the 21 stages of the 2027 Corsa Rosa. The official presentation will be on Tuesday, November 3rd in Rome." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pauline Ferrand-Prévot and Dylan van Baarle have married: "The best day of my life" "Van Baarle and Ferrand-Prévot have been in a relationship for several years, and are now officially married." (cyclingflash.com) Screenshot: Instagram Pauline Ferrand-Prévot "Two years of hard work lie ahead" - Has XDS Astana found a hidden gem in young three-in-a-row national champion signing? "XDS Astana have announced the signing of Greek champion Nikiforos Arvanitou in an under-the-radar signing." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via teamunitedshipping.hu 2027 Belgian Waffle Ride Calendar Announces Five Gravel Cycling Events "Five destinations, distinctive Unroad adventures and a possible Colorado addition bring another year of waffles, wicked sectors and well-earned celebration." (socalcycling.com) Photo courtesy Belgian Waffle Ride Fitbit Edge In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade? "For a sub-$180 device targeted more at wellness than hardcore athletes, it largely fits the bill for tracking and analyzing your daily workouts." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Specialized Crux 5 S-Level review - An absolute rocket ship, but a steep price for a second tier frame "Verdict: Brilliant, efficient gravel racer let down by an overly stiff handlebar set up and an expensive groupset." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Hushovd opens door to Vingegaard at Uno-X but sets one major condition "Uno-X Mobility general manager Thor Hushovd has outlined how Jonas Vingegaard could one day join the Scandinavian team." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I don't think there's any intention to stop Tadej Pogacar from winning” - Former Tour de France stage winner weighs in on hotly debated 2027 route "Has the Tour de France deliberately tried to make Tadej Pogacar's pursuit of a sixth yellow jersey more difficult in 2027?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Why Netcompany Ineos let Filippo Ganna leave early "Geraint Thomas explains why the team agreed to release the Italian star from his contract, with Josh Tarling also in the picture." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn Belgian analysts assume Mathieu van der Poel "is very likely to skip World Championships," prioritizing family time "It's quite possible that eight-time world champion Mathieu van der Poel will not compete this winter at all." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Johan Bruyneel questions the Picnic PostNL whistleblowers: ‘Isn't that a conflict of interest?’ "The toxic work environment? Johan Bruyneel has read all about it, and he has his doubts - particularly regarding the roles of Thijs Zonneveld and Martijn Tusveld." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Lidl Trek's new teenage sensation has huge goals for the future - Sends Tadej Pogacar warning amid ambitious plans "Héctor Álvarez is already setting his sights on the biggest stages in professional cycling." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via outsideonline.com) Ten Dam Responds to Criticism Over Bomba Join’s Cyclocross Women’s Squad "Laurens ten Dam responds to Manon Bakker’s criticism that Team Bomba Join has no active female cyclocross rider in its selection." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Pidcock breaks into the UCI’s top five riders as Pinarello Q36.5 overtakes six WorldTour teams "The Pinarello Q36.5 team has finished the season climbing seven positions in the UCI ranking and ends 2026 as the twelfth best team in the world, ahead of six WorldTour teams." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New UCI track ranking points worth more than a Tour de France stage victory - A simulation reveals the impact of 2027 rule change "Tim Torn Teutenberg scored over 500 points at the Shanghai track World Championships, more than Richard Carapaz scored for two stage victories in the Tour." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Fear Opportunity by Victoria Pendleton review - A guide to embracing your fears "Verdict: A book that everyone can take something away from on some level." By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The White Line: Ending Vulnerable Road User Deaths by 2035 "The impact our work is having on families, communities, and the future of our streets. We’ve proven that when we come together, change happens. Help us take this fight further." (www.thewhiteline.org) |
