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2026 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Romandie April 28-May 3, Switzerland, Stage 1, (Martigny → Martigny, 171.2km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting at
about 6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de Romandie: Dorian Godon wins prologue as Tadej Pogačar falls short "Ivo Oliveira, Jakob Søderqvist power to second and third." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie stage 1 favorites - The world champion may have to do it the Pogačar way "Now it is time for the first road stage - and like the rest of the week, it is packed with climbing." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie Prologue - Pogacar’s new bike, rain hit the late starters, watch out for Godon ahead of the Tour de France "One of the headline names before the start was Tadej Pogacar, widely considered the main contender for overall success this week. The Slovenian could not match the fastest specialists on the day, but his sixth-place finish ensured he emerged as the best-placed general classification rider." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pidcock adds Eschborn Frankfurt to schedule as focus shifts to Tour "After a puncture compromised his Liège Bastogne Liège challenge, Tom Pidcock will now line out at Eschborn Frankfurt on Friday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Liv AlUla Jayco back Monica Trinca Colonel for La Vuelta Femenina GC challenge "Liv AlUla Jayco will head into La Vuelta Femenina with Monica Trinca Colonel leading their general classification ambitions, as the Italian returns to the Spanish Grand Tour after finishing 7th overall in 2025." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (velo.outside.com Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images) Hincapie and Bruyneel defend Evenepoel's 3rd place at Liège, explain why he got dropped " Remco Evenepoel, the third favorite, simply did not have the legs to match his rivals." by David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Carbon frame and electronic shifting - Polygon’s new Strattos promises a “sharper price point” for all-road bikes "The new Polygon Strattos comes in four builds, with mechanical and electronic shifting options and 34mm tire clearance, and weighing from 8.7kg." (Image Credit: Polygon) Detailing the Scott Addict Gravel with which Alberto Barroso won the 2026 Gravel Championship of Spain "Alberto Barroso became the Champion of Spain in Gravel 2026 last weekend. Under his feet, he rode this Scott Addict Gravel 10, which debuted new colors and features a very particular setup." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via velomotion.net 2026 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Romandie April 28-May 3, Switzerland, Prologue, (Villars-sur-Glâne → Villars-sur-Glâne, 3.2km) Live
video Tuesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting at
about 6:30am Pacific."
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Blogs,
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Tour de Romandie 2026 prologue preview, profiles, favorites & predictions - Is Tadej Pogacar winning the explosive prologue? "The Swiss race provides the final big test ahead of the Giro d'Italia while also following the spring classics, a period where many are looking to save their campaign." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Tadej Pogacar's five biggest rivals at Tour de Romandie 2026 "The spring Classics campaign ended in style for Tadej Pogacar, who powered to victory at Liège Bastogne Liège to claim the 13th Monument of his career. There is no pause." by Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Tadej Pogačar UCI rainbow jersey fine mystery solved (and canceled) "Nothing like a strange and costly clothing infraction - and a quick UCI reversal - after Liège Bastogne Liège" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Bunga 'I just won’t quite be ready in time' - João Almeida out of Giro d'Italia with illness, Mikel Landa also not racing "UAE Team Emirates XRG to head to Italy with changed team." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Women are unstoppable and can do anything' - Meet the rider who broke the Women's Double Everesting World Record in secret "Millie Gibbons took the title after lapping the Sant Martí Sacalm 30 times." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aleix Ferrer @aleixferrerr) In
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What Men’s Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 means for the season "The clearest meaning of Men’s Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 is that Pogačar remains the defining force of the sport’s biggest one-day races." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar is still numero uno but Seixas is coming "What Pogačar and Seixas did on the Côte de la Redoute on Sunday was, officially, the most extraordinary four-minute effort ever recorded in a bike race - an estimated 575 watts of extraordinary." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) Pogacar vows to keep going until Seixas 'destroys' him "Tadej Pogacar fully expects the 19-year-old to keep improving and one day blitz everyone in the field in much the same way as he has in recent years." By Barnaby Chesterman (sports.yahoo.com) ( Photo: Maarten Straetemans/Belga/AFP) 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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Blogs,
Articles
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,
Articles
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)  |
Podcasts,
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'Our plan was to make the race as hard as possible for everyone else, from the first kilometer' - Otto van Zanden edges tight CiCLE Classic "Young Dutchman takes out the 20th edition of the Rutland–Melton CiCLE Classic by half a wheel in 3-way sprint." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) 'I can see him on the podium in Paris at the end of the three weeks' - The case for sending Paul Seixas to the Tour de France "On current form, there’s only one rider in the world capable of getting close to Tadej Pogačar, but he’s not even 20, yet." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Scribe’s new Gravel Ultra wheelset “improves performance in every area” and gets built-in pressure sensor "String spokes, aero gains and widths to support fat tires. Scribe’s new wheelsets are destined for modern gravel." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Scribe) MET Trenta 3K Carbon Helmet Review: Pogačar’s Lid, Real-World Tested "This latest iteration of the Trenta is actually a bit heavier than previous versions - but that even WorldTour riders agreed that 15 grams (aka .03 lbs) is well worth the beefed-up safety that MET has designed into this model. I, for one, certainly never noticed any extra weight!" By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) Giro d’Italia heads to Fortnite in a strange but awesome crossover "8-stage map, virtual jerseys and even bikes land in the popular game." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Giro d’Italia Race day glossary: Key women’s cycling terms explained "If you are new to women’s cycling, the hardest part is not always understanding who is winning. It is understanding what everyone is talking about while the race is happening." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo by Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The uncomfortable reality behind Rivian’s new ‘billion-dollar’ eBike brand "A billion-dollar valuation is a headline that’s hard to ignore. And when it’s attached to a new e-bike brand spun out of a company like Rivian, it’s even harder not to get swept up in the excitement." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon profits up 16% "Retailer confident financial results “demonstrate the resilience of proprietary business model,” with revenue up to €16.8 billion in 2025." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: CC BY-SA 4.0/wikimedia commons) Gordie Howe Bridge will have bike lanes to and from U.S. "Windsor–Detroit crossing to feature dedicated active-transport lane linking major trail networks on both sides of the border." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano Settles Crankset Case for $11.5 Million Over Defect Claims "Shimano manufactured and sold the cranksets between 2012 and 2023, even after receiving at least 4,519 reports of separation and six injury reports, including bone fractures, joint displacements, and lacerations, according to the CPSC." By Charles Pekow (cyclingwest.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Maynard Hershon Releases New Book: The Dysfunctional Cycling Club "Cycling West contributor and longtime cycling world commentator Maynard Hershon presents a new selection of stories, inspired by his years of riding both bicycles and motorcycles." By Cycling West (cyclingwest.com) Photo via Adobe Portfolio Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Tour of Turkey: Tom Crabbe avoids nasty crash on stage 2 to take back-to-back sprint victories "Sente Sentjens seconds, César Macías third in Marmaris." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar tops spring earnings, Van Aert lands biggest payday "After another dominant classics campaign, Tadej Pogačar once again leads the spring prize money standings." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Danilo Di Luca without filters - "I didn’t kill anyone. A lifetime ban is disproportionate" "Danilo Di Luca, winner of the Giro d'Italia and Liège Bastogne Liège in 2007, has spoken openly once again about his career, modern cycling and the lifetime suspension for doping." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Bettini Photo via cyclingnews.com) “It’s embarrassing” - Trek has invested $300k matching unequal prize money so their female cyclists earn same as men "Lizzie Deignan calls the support “in every sense of the word transformative” but points to ongoing gaps such as TV coverage." By Megan Huws (road.cc) (Image Credit: Cor_Vos SWPix.com) The Monuments: Cycling’s five biggest one-day races "A guide to the five single-day pro bike races that make up cycling's Monuments." By Nigel Wynn (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo by Tim de Waele/Getty Images) British cyclist takes KOM on San Francisco's steepest street with 41% gradient "Harry MacFarlane matches mind-bending time on Bradford Street that's stood since 2020." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogačar’s Scicon sunglasses, a self-cleaning water bottle from Sans plus more cool things from Castelli, Le Col and Halfords "Summer-ready cycling kit, pro-level eyewear, and a bottle that cleans itself – here’s what’s currently in for review." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) TI-Raleigh team history - How one British-backed empire took over the peloton "TI-Raleigh was one of those teams that became bigger than a sponsor title. It started as a British-backed project, was registered in the Netherlands, and under Peter Post grew into something far more formidable than a normal trade team." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via en.wikipedia.org Ravemen K1400 Smart Bike Headlight "Versatile, powerful and well focused on everyday riding (if not all-night epics)." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cycling in Liège and Spa: Routes, Road Surfaces and the Atmosphere of Liège Bastogne Liège "Few regions in cycling earn their reputation as quickly as the Ardennes. Around Liège and Spa, the roads feel as if they were designed for the sport: short climbs that hide sharper pitches than you expect, long rural stretches where you can settle into a rhythm, and villages that seem built for a coffee stop and a conversation about how the last hill really felt." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Podcasts,
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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) |
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Tour of Turkey: Iván Sosa climbs to stage 3 victory and into the race lead on first summit finish "Colombian beats Sebastian Berwick into second, with Nicolas Breuillard third on the Kiran climbs." by Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Winners, Losers, and 'What-ifs' - A statistical review of the Spring Monuments "The 2026 Spring Classics have been among the most memorable in recent seasons, with so many different storylines." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Nico Vereecken / Cor Vos Netcompany Ineos Cycling Team reveal their new name and a five-year sponsor partnership "The announcement has been highly anticipated." By Adam Becket, James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Netcompany Ineos Cycling Team) Alpecin Deceuninck issue medical update on Groves, Sénéchal and other sidelined riders "Alpecin Deceuninck has issued a wider medical update on six riders currently absent from racing, with Kaden Groves expected to be ready for the Giro d’Italia after missing the Classics through a knee issue." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Greg van Avermaert recommends for Remco Evenepoel to "adapt and reinvent yourself" following Liege fiasco "Remco Evenepoel’s third place at Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 has not silenced critical analysis after one of the Ardennes’ marquee races." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van Rysel RCR-F MIPS Helmet review: Pro tour performance without the accompanying price tag "The Van Rysel RCR-F MIPS Helmet may well be the cheapest in the pro peloton, but it still offers aero gains, comfort and ventilation." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Kim Russon) Avoid Bonking on the Bike "There’s a moment every cyclist dreads - the legs go empty, the brain fogs, and the ride is suddenly over." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) Image: PhotoGomez Sport Galibier Izoard Insulated Reversible Gilet "Warm, comfortable and versatile, though not all of its features are truly reversible." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Exploring America's Overlooked Cycling Paradise "There's something special about discovery. Finding a new place to explore, surrounded by nature I’m experiencing for the first time. Waterfalls, forests, mountains, vistas, gravel." Words by Dave Malwitz (gravelstoke.com) Photo via bikepacking.com Hot or Not? EVOC Road Bike Bag Pro in Review "Flying with your road or gravel bike usually means wrenching stress, compromises on protection, and a quiet hope that nothing goes wrong in the cargo hold." by Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Seixas, Paris Roubaix Puncture Data, Mur de Huy in the Big Ring, 11s/12s Compatibility, Chain Measurement "I use the Pedro’s Chain Checker Plus II chain gauge on my Flattop chain." By Lennard Zinn (lennardzinn.substack.com) Photo: Zinn and the Art of Road Bike Maintenance Videos
“Women’s sport deserves so much more” says Demi Vollering after Liège win "Demi Vollering wins a lot. But when FDJ Suez’s star spoke to T.V. camera’s after Sunday’s Liège Bastogne Liège solo win, it was immediately clear this one meant just a little bit more." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) What Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes 2026 means for the season "The biggest meaning of Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes 2026 is that Vollering remains the rider the season still bends around on this terrain." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Isabella Holmgren on Liège Bastogne Liège: ‘I don’t think I’ve ever suffered like that before’ "Holmgren digs deep in a brutal finale as she and Magdeleine Vallières Mill land two Canadians in the top 10." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Bunga USADA suspends promising young rider Evan Boyle for repeated anti-doping whereabouts violations "The U.S. Anti-Doping Agency announced on Thursday 24 April 2026 that American cyclist Evan Boyle has accepted a 16-month suspension for accumulating three Whereabouts Failures within a 12-month period." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Stelvio / Cycling’s Cathedral in the Clouds "Before a single cyclist ever turned a pedal on its slopes, the Passo dello Stelvio was already a monument to human ambition." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) Zipp 202 is Back as <1100g Ultralight, Ultra-Expensive $4200 NSW Climbing Wheelset "What more do you need to know than the fact that the new carbon Zipp 202 NSW wheelset weighs just 1090g, is 23mm hookless tubeless, and is semi-aero at 35mm deep? Oh yeah, the fact that they are also shockingly expensive!" By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photos/Zipp) Garmin Varia RearVue 820 review: Is the premium cycling radar worth it? "At $300, this is not just a rear light with a clever extra feature. It is a premium cycling radar aimed at riders who already see traffic awareness as part of their everyday safety set-up." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo Garmin via bikeradar.com 2026 Bespoked UK: Drust Cycles Pinion Cargo Bikes Showcase - Room on the Broom and Klunkargo Safari "One standout detail for me is the routing. The non-drive side is super neat and tidy, and in areas where you’ll be removing the attached components, the cables can slide out of the double open-ended hooks, allowing for zero plastic zip tie waste, too." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson Another US state wants to force registration for all eBikes "Requiring registration for all eBikes, like in this proposed Hawaii law, is a notable shift that likely will create a heavier burden on riders." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Amazfit Active 3 Premium review: A great budget smartwatch for beginners "Lightweight, durable and easy to use, the Amazfit Active 3 Premium is one of the best entry-level watches we have tested." By Anna Gora (livescience.com) (Image credit: © Anna Gora) Videos
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
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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) |
