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National No-Shows "Many national championships take place this week but often a country’s best rider is not taking part. Tadej Pogačar won’t race in Slovenia, Jonas Vingegaard won’t race in Denmark, nor Paul Seixas in France, Mathieu van der Poel in the Netherlands, Remco Evenepoel in Belgium and so on. This is causing a headache for national federations." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) National championships - Filippo Ganna wins 7th time trial title; Bäckstedt and Wiggins win in Great Britain "n Italy the result was not close. Filippo Ganna has, for the seventh time, and for the fifth consecutive, won the Italian national time trial title." By Nuno Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) National Champions 2026: Country-by-country overview "The Tour de France is on the horizon, but first is the national championships weekend to decide who will wear their national colors at La Grande Boucle." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Blame Canada? Extreme heat prompts extra measures at Belgian national championships "Organizers are adding cooling and hydration options as temperatures near 35 C, but race schedules remain unchanged for now." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Highlights: 2026 USA Cycling Pro Road National Championships "Riders competed for the prestigious Stars-and-Stripes jerseys in both the road race and criterium events, with aggressive racing, tactical attacks, and fast finishes deciding the national titles." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Carbonova brings Formula 1 carbon-ceramic brakes to cycling: discs weighing only 62 grams and nearly €600 per set "The obsessive search for saving grams and gaining performance in a road bike has just opened a new frontier. While the industry has been fine-tuning frames, wheels, drivetrains, and tires for years, a small brand called Carbonova has decided to level up the brake discs for road cycling." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via carbonova.cn Blogs,
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Opinion: 2026 Tour de France - Jonas Vingegaard has no chance against Tadej Pogacar "With the Tour de France around the corner, the duel between Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar returns. And with it, the eternal debate." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Could Remco Evenepoel be suspended for Tour de France? - Skipping Belgium National Championships comes with penalty in "no exceptions" warning "Remco Evenepoel faces quite the dilemma this week as he seeks to arrive at the Tour de France with a training-only preparation." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike's team to support Jonas Vingegaard at 2026 Tour de France "Matteo Jorgenson, Sepp Kuss and Victor Campenaerts among names in squad, Wout van Aert absent." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Richard Carapaz abandons Tour podium bid and reveals dream stage target "Richard Carapaz will head to the Tour de France chasing stage wins and the polka dot jersey after admitting EF Education EasyPost cannot provide the support needed for a serious general classification challenge." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'David has become an irritating mystery' - Gaudu's Tour de France selection in doubt "David Gaudu’s place in Groupama FDJ United’s squad for the 2026 Tour de France is in serious doubt. The 29-year-old Breton has struggled for form, while reports from Le Parisien suggest his standing within the team has deteriorated." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lance Armstrong’s Tour de France TV return confirmed - NBC brings cycling’s most controversial figure back to Peacock for 2026 "NBC is confirming Lance Armstrong’s return to its US coverage of the 2026 race through Peacock’s post-stage show The Move." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Revamped GP Montreal course gives Pogacar and rivals early World Championships preview "The Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal will offer much more than WorldTour points this September, with organizers redesigning the course to give riders an almost exact preview of the circuit that will decide the world titles two weeks later." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Innovations that showed early promise but never took off' - Cycling tech that almost changed the sport "From oval chainrings to four-spoke wheels, these are the innovations that promised revolution but ultimately faded away." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Graham Watson) All About the New Wilier Filante SLR ID2 Frame on Zwift "Zwift’s latest update includes the first-ever Wilier to arrive in Zwift. It’s the Filante SLR ID2 model, which is the company’s flagship race bike, developed hand-in-hand with the Groupama FDJ United Cycling Team." By Eric Schlange (zwiftinsider.com) Blogs,
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Netcompany Ineos suffers another setback before Tour de France: 'Difficult decision, but health comes first' "The virus that sidelined some riders during the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes last week has also claimed victims in the week following the stage race." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Anne-Christine POUJOULAT / AFP via cyclingnews.com) ‘I feel like myself again’ - Vingegaard leaves setbacks behind as Visma targets renewed Pogacar Tour battle "Vingegaard will arrive in Barcelona having already completed his collection of Grand Tour victories at the Giro d’Italia. After wins at Paris Nice and the Volta a Catalunya earlier in the season, the Dane’s assured performance in Italy offered the clearest indication yet that he is ready to challenge Tadej Pogačar again in July." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Rasmussen believes Pogacar can decide Tour battle with Vingegaard on the Tourmalet in first week "Michael Rasmussen believes the battle for the Tour de France could take a decisive turn as early as stage six, with Tadej Pogacar potentially putting significant time into Jonas Vingegaard in the Pyrenees." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal course revamped to mirror world championships route "Riders will get a near-identical preview of the elite world championships circuit as organizers tweak the 2026 Montreal race ahead of cycling's biggest event." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Jake Williams Belgian Cycling mandatory start rule under spotlight as Evenepoel and Wellens set to miss championships "Remco Evenepoel and reigning Belgian champion Tim Wellens are among those expected to miss Sunday's Belgian National Road Race Championships in Brasschaat, despite Belgian Cycling regulations requiring all Belgian professional riders to take part." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Detraining - What Happens When Life Gets In the Way? "If you’ve got a small kid in daycare, you already know how this story goes. They come home on Monday afternoon with a runny nose. By Thursday, you’re the one sniffling on the couch with a tissue box, watching your carefully-planned training week fall apart." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) She designed the only 32" bike built for everyone: Why it took a woman to figure it out "Allison Schmitz is a design engineer at Salsa Cycles. Standing tall at 5’2”, she rides a size small bike, which is exactly why the Fargo 32” wheel bike fits everyone. A frame I could actually stand over. When I asked the rep at Salsa how this was possible, the answer was simple." By Lisa Charlebois (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Lisa Charlebois/Future) Canyon's new eBike can communicate with cars - But is it bikes that need to change? "The 'Vehicle 2 Everything' tech is fitted to the Roadlite:On, displayed at Eurobike." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Canyon) Vittoria bets on big tires with new 50c and 55c gravel range "High volume tires get gravel specific." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Joe Harper Blogs,
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Pogacar’s Tour de Suisse triumph marks 58th win since 2024 as win rate hits staggering 44.3% "Courtesy of journalist Jonas Creteur, since the start of 2024, Tadej Pogačar has scored 58 wins (including GCs but excluding other classifications) out of 131 races (including GCs)." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Peter De Voecht / Cor Vos "I wasn’t going to ask him to let me..." - Lenny Martínez disappointed but forced to settle behind Tadej Pogacar on Suisse queen stage "Lenny Martínez has shown at the Tour de Suisse that he is ready for the Tour de France, but the results he obtained were not what he hoped for." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I consider him on a par with Vingegaard at the Giro' - Matxin hails Seixas before Tour de France "UAE Team Emirates XRG sports manager Joxean Matxin Fernández has named Paul Seixas as one of the main obstacles to Tadej Pogačar's bid for a fifth Tour de France title." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Go and do your job” - UCI slammed over “laughable” 500CHF fine for shirtless Mathieu van der Poel at Tour de Suisse "Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de Suisse time-trial near miss has been followed by a UCI row after the Dutchman was fined 500CHF for sitting bare-chested in the hot seat." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Let’s not lie to ourselves” - Former Tour de France stage winner says Tadej Pogacar holds genetic advantage over Maillot Jaune rivals "Tadej Pogacar’s Tour de France rivals have been handed a blunt reality check by Pierre Rolland, with the two-time Tour stage winner arguing that mentality cannot turn a rider into a yellow jersey contender if the physical engine is not already there." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Could Visma surprise - New climbing weapon might be used to replace Wout Van Aert at the Tour de France "Team Visma Lease a Bike is currently finalizing their plans for the 2026 Giro d'Italia and there are questions still left to be answered." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via roadcycling.cz 'Katie Archibald and Laura Kenny got me into cycling' - Meet Madison world champion Maddie Leech "Great Britain's newest track star takes on Cycling Weekly's Q&A as she plots her route to the LA Olympics." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix) 31.5mph for 100 miles… with a loose cleat: 41-year-old double Paralympic tandem gold medalist smashes 100-mile time trial record "Adam Duggleby - fueled by just one caffeine gel - covered the Cambridgeshire course in three hours, 10 minutes, and 48 seconds, over two minutes faster than John Archibald’s previous 100-mile record." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) Photo via addform performance coaching Wahoo’s Expanded Sensor Connectivity Goes Live - Hands-On "A few weeks back Wahoo announced a slate of new and expanded sensor connectivity options. Specifically, they greatly expanded the CORE temperature sensor integration to include far more data fields, and then they added support for FLOWBIO and hDrop hydration sensors, as well as Tymewear breathing sensors." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Tour de Suisse: Tadej Pogačar conquers stage 8 to seal commanding overall victor "Caught by world champion in final kilometer, Lenny Martinez takes second in Villars-sur-Ollon." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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British rider Oscar Onley out of the Tour de France with a shoulder injury "Onley crashed this month during the Tour Auvergne-Rhone-Alpes." By Associated Press (sports.yahoo.com) (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy) 5 favorites for the 2026 Tour de France green jersey "The battle for the green jersey is always one of the most fascinating battles of the Tour de France. Here are five riders we think have the potential to take charge of the green jersey." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How Alex Stieda caught the Tour de France peloton off guard and snagged yellow, 40 years ago "The rider from Coquitlam, B.C., made history as the first North American to wear le maillot jaune." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: John Pierce/PhotoSport International Ranking the Last 10 Tours "How would you rank the last ten Tours de France?" By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Healy compares Pogacar with Armstrong: ‘Tadej can transcend the sport in the same way Lance did’ "The Irishman believes the 27-year-old Slovenian is helping cycling reach a wider audience, even if his dominance does not always produce the most unpredictable racing." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot PRO Sirin Sport Saddle "Affordable short saddle if you prefer a central channel to a full cutout, though not the lightest or prettiest." By emma silversides44 (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Zwift Just Released a $1,200 Watch Collaboration, and It’s Not Even Smart "Here’s some timely news…ha! It appears that Zwift has partnered with Swedish watchmaker Bravur to give us the Bravur X Zwift Limited Edition. Bravur is a watch brand that was started by cyclists." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Bravurs) 2026 RAAM: Kaider rolls into West Virginia with massive 500km lead - And 1,000km remaining to glory "Eight days into the 2026 Race Across America (RAAM), defending champion Philipp Kaider has opened a commanding lead as he closes in on a second consecutive victory." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pinarello hits the runway with Louis Vuitton and it’s weird "Dogma on the catwalk?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Perfect Magazine / Instagram Mike Teunissen thinks Tour de France could be dominated by Slovenian "Tadej Pogacar could win as many as ten stages in the 2026 Tour de France, that's according to fellow WorldTour rider Mike Teunissen." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 'I didn't feel like a cyclist' - Izagirre on the 2025 collapse that drove him to retire "Ion Izagirre will retire at the end of the 2026 season. The 37-year-old Cofidis rider, the only active Spanish rider to have won stages in all three Grand Tours." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "The extra year has been a positive thing for me" - Giro U23 champion Lorenzo Finn intends to catch up to Seixas next year "Unlike his peers, the still 19-year-old is yet to make his professional, however his talent has anything but disappeared. In the under-23 category, Finn has claimed eight victories, including world title in Kigali and most recently the Giro Next Gen." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport via cyclingnews.com) How do bonus seconds work at the Tour de France? "Bonus seconds are one of the Tour de France’s simplest rules, but they can have a far bigger effect than they first appear to." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cycling in Italy: 9 Days with Hotel Dory (Full Review & Travelogue) "If you’re considering a cycling vacation in Italy, Hotel Dory should be at the top of your list." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Chuck Peña Barry Morphew used fake name, lived with woman until arrest in wife’s murder: Police "Suzanne Morphew, 49, went missing after leaving her Colorado home for a bike ride on May 10, 2020. Her remains were later discovered." By Adam Sabes , Stepheny Price (foxnews.com) Photo: Chaffee County Sheriff's Office and Pool via KRDO Sunpeed Invincible Expert "A pretty inexpensive 'all road' bike, but with naff iire clearance and a pretty harsh ride." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) New Prologo MIG aerodynamic gloves with more grip, new fabrics, and improved CPC technology "Prologo has presented the new generation of its MIG AIR CPC and MIG CPC road gloves, two models developed to offer a more advanced combination of aerodynamics, control over the handlebars, and comfort on long distances." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via BiciDaStrada Podcasts,
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Huge Amazon Prime Days 2026 Sports Tech Deals Tracker! "It’s back again - Amazon Prime Days. That means that most Amazon country/regional properties are doing pretty substantial deals across the board on all sorts of products for now through Friday. As usual, deals last till they last." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 2026 Canadian gravel nationals women’s race: Kaitlyn Rauwerda and the championships that wasn’t "At this point, you’ve likely heard that gravel nationals was canceled mid race. And you’ve probably heard that Cycling Canada won’t be naming champions in 10 categories." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) "He wanted me to win some races for him before he left the team" - Simmons dedicates USA National Championships win to Guercilena "Quinn Simmons has plenty to be happy about after securing his third United States national champion's jersey last Sunday." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via velo.outside.com) Narváez commits long-term future to UAE following Ineos links "After speculation surrounding his future in recent months, the former three-time Ecuadorian Champion has committed to the Emirati team." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos Alison Jackson to defend her crown at the 2026 road nationals "The St Michel Preference Home Auber93 rider returns to Saint-Georges to try for her fourth national title." Alison Jackson/Instagram screenshot This 4,200-mile cycling trail across the U.S. is paved with kindness "I’ve met so many people, people who I never would have met, places I never would have been to if it hadn’t been for this trip,” Milich shared as he sat in a library in Chester, Illinois, three weeks into his journey. “People are awesome." By Hannah Morse (news.northeastern.edu) Photo Courtesy of Tim Milich You can now build a 9-speed Shimano CUES road or gravel bike with hydraulic disc brakes "With the launch of 9-speed CUES shift levers, it’s finally possible to have a fully CUES-branded 9-speed drop bar bike. Does this have wider significance for the continued existence of Shimano’s entry-level road groupsets? As we’ve come to expect from Shimano recently, that’s not exactly clear." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The internet’s favorite mountain bike race just happened again "If your social feeds are suddenly full of FPV footage of riders tomahawking down a glacier, here's why." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Driver charged with assault with a weapon after striking cyclist "Police allege the motorist hit a cyclist with his vehicle following an altercation that began after the driver failed to leave the required passing distance." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Podcasts,
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US Pro Nats: Kate Courtney and Quinn Simmons claim road titles "For Courtney, the win caps a remarkable transition to road racing; while for Simmons, the victory marks a third elite road race title." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: USA Cycling/SnowyMountain Photography) Kate Courtney is crowned U.S. Road Champion "Grace Arlandson takes third from chase group in Charleston." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography via cyclingnews.com) Pro Log: Pogačar, Lipowitz, Reusser and Blasi take pre-Tour de France victories; Lorenzo Finn wins Giro NextGen "The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including Tadej Pogačar's Swiss romp and the Giro NextGen's first Italian victor for 15 years." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “I think the shape is pretty okay, but I just couldn’t show it this week” - Thibau Nys shrugs off a quiet Tour de Suisse as he builds back from knee surgery "Thibau Nys endured a frustrating Tour de Suisse, failing to make an impact on the stages that had been marked as his main opportunities." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “In the end, Tom was the strongest” - Sepp Kuss' extra family motivation helps fire Visma leader to podium in Andorra "Sepp Kuss lit up the final climb of the Andorra MoraBanc Classica, but the Team Visma Lease a Bike leader had no issue admitting Tom Pidcock was the strongest rider in the finale." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Parcours Strade GT wheelset review: a lightweight wheelset with the smoothest ride quality around "Thanks to reclaimed carbon fiber and vibration-damping technology, the Strade GT wheels provide a notable boost in ride quality and overall performance - they’re faultless." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Skratch Labs Launches Four Seasonal Flavors for Super High-Carb, Hydration Sport Drink Mix, and Energy Chews Review "It’s always nice to mix it up with different flavors that aren’t overly sweet on long endurance rides. Skratch Labs released four new summer limited-edition seasonal flavors of its popular Sport Hydration Drink Mix, Super High Carb Drink Mix, and Energy Chews." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Should I Race Nationals Next Week with AFib? "I don’t expect you to be able to hear this and follow this advice. I doubt I would have been able to do so when I was first diagnosed." By Lennard Zinn (lennardzinn.substack.com) (Image credit: Weldon Weaver) (Image credit: Weldon Weaver via cyclingnews.com) Sure, Canyon Lux Era XC Concept Bike is 32,” But Its Aero Wing Handlebar Is The Real Story "Canyon is teasing us with a new Lux Era cross-country bike this week at Eurobike that combines all manner of new tech. 32″ wheels, an upside down fork, an aero-optimized full-suspension race bike frame, and a next-level integrated aero ‘biplane’ cockpit." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (All photos/Canyon) Lael Wilcox abandons Around the World attempt amid health concerns - 'It's kind of a miracle I haven't just passed out' "The ultra-endurance cyclist ended her bid to break Mark Beaumont's around-the-world record after suffering heat exhaustion during a European heat wave." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rugile Kaladyte for SRAM) "We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) |
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The men’s Tour de France still offers cycling’s biggest payday in 2026 "A deep dive by Danish outlet shows more than $4 million CAD in prize money is up for grabs during this year’s Tour." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Affini's Tour de France at risk after heavy Italian championships crash "A key figure in Jonas Vingegaard's supporting cast at Visma risks missing the Tour de France after he suffered a heavy crash in the individual time trial at the Italian Championships on Thursday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar’s biggest Tour de France weapon is no longer just his power, says UAE sports manager Matxín "Ten days before the Tour de France begins in Barcelona, UAE Team Emirates XRG sports manager Joxean Fernández Matxín believes Tadej Pogacar’s greatest strength is no longer his raw power, but his ability to read and control a race." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Wilier Turns 120 with the Filante Ultimate, Its Most Exclusive Road Bike Yet "Wilier Triestina is celebrating 120 years, and instead of doing the usual anniversary thing. The Italian brand is going full Italian superbike." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Photo/Wilier via bikeradar.com) Top eyewear for gravel and mountain biking 2026 "Top eyewear choices to keep your vision clear and your eyes protected." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The New Halfbike Pro is Part Elliptical, Part Folding Bike, All Weird "If you haven’t come across a Halfbike before, let me help. It’s a stand-up bike with no seat. You stand and pedal, while steering is accomplished by leaning your body weight into turns rather than just moving the handlebars." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Halfbike) Wizard Works Snagla Hip-Pack and Bar Bag "Waterproof, comfortable, very versatile and really nice made in the UK, if a little expensive." by James Blackwell (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Visma confirmed among teams in anti-doping power data passport trial "The International Testing Agency has confirmed that four WorldTour teams and one ProTeam have been part of its feasibility study to develop a power data passport as par of anti-doping efforts professional cycling." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Key Takeaways: Tour de Suisse 2026 "What Tadej Pogačar and his UAE team's all-conquering performance at the Tour de Suisse means for the rest of the sport at July's Tour de France." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “He had plenty of time to put a jersey on” - Philippe Gilbert criticizes Van der Poel over hot seat controversy in Switzerland "Former world champion Philippe Gilbert argued that Van der Poel had sufficient time to avoid the situation." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I don't know if disillusionment is the right word" - Pogacar's dominance explained by two WorldTour riders in grim assessment "Sam Oomen and Koen Bouwman have offered a grim assessment of the peloton's level compared to Tadej Pogacar." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Isaac del Toro knows that he doesn’t stand a chance against Tadej Pogacar" - David Millar understands UAE loyalty of Mexican superstar "Isaac del Toro will arrive at his first Tour de France with a profile far beyond that of a standard mountain helper." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Movistar setback: Romeo and Ferguson both miss their Tour de France's "The Movistar Team will be without Iván Romeo and Cat Ferguson at the 2026 Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes. The Spanish-British couple will miss their respective races, with Romeo still recovering from illness and Ferguson sidelined by two ankle fractures." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "It will still take some time before he’s back to his old self" - Wout van Aert on the mend as Visma Lease a Bike issue update "Wout van Aert might have already had the chance to jump back on his bike as he recovers from an infection of an elbow wound. But the Tour de France will definitely come soon as his team warned that it may be a while until we see the Belgian back to his best." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Huge Amazon Prime Days 2026 Sports Tech Deals Tracker! "It’s back again - Amazon Prime Days. That means that most Amazon country/regional properties are doing pretty substantial deals across the board on all sorts of products for now through Friday. As usual, deals last till they last." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Image credit: Simon Smythe/Cycling Weekly) Trek at Fifty: A Documentary Looks Back at the Red Barn Where It All Began "A new film revisits the unlikely partnership between Dick Burke and Bevil Hogg that turned a bold idea into one of cycling’s defining brands." By Cycling West (cyclingwest.com) Image courtesy of Trek Bicycle Videos
'I would say I'm stronger' - What does Tadej Pogačar's Tour de Suisse onslaught signal for the Tour de France? "A record-equaling fifth Tour victory seems more of an inevitability than ever." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Kopecky confirmed for Tour de France Femmes as supertalent Blasi downplays her own role "Lotte Kopecky will ride this year’s Tour de France Femmes after SD Worx Protime confirmed the Belgian’s participation and outlined her immediate race program." Photo: Specialized - SD Worx Protime Cat Ferguson injury setback - Recovery to be more complex as British rider ruled out of Tour de France Femmes "New tests delivered a decisive diagnosis: two fractures in the ankle, an injury that explained her stalled clinical progress and will force a reassessment of her schedule in the short term." 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By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 'I'd have no issue personally rating it with a flawless score' - The Garmin Varia RCT715 is matching its best-ever price in this Amazon Prime Day deal "I love the Garmin RCT715; it's a really impressive unit capable of filming, providing a rear light and incorporating a radar, now with $100 off, it's also tremendous value for money." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Paul Brett) Lezyne KTV Drive "Solidly made safety light with some nice touches but faces stiff competition." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Panaracer GravelKing ZX "Superb tire if fast, dry gravel is your thing." By nick lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Paris Roubaix landmark damaged in major fire "A major fire has broken out at L’Arbre, the well known restaurant beside one of the most famous sectors of the Paris Roubaix route." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) From Rotterdam to Barcelona: A snapshot of the last 10 foreign Tour Grand Départs "The first foreign Grand Départ at the Tour de France was hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1954. The 2026 start in Barcelona, Spain, will mark the 27th foreign start of La Grande Boucle." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'Pogacar could win ten stages if he wants to' - Former yellow jersey holder considered skipping the 2026 Tour "Mike Teunissen is preparing for a seventh appearance at the Tour de France, although returning to cycling’s biggest race was not initially high on his wish list." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Europe is sweltering. How will the Tour de France deal with extreme heat? "Large parts of Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures, with heat warnings in place across several countries." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot Domestique Debate: The Tour de France should modify its start and finish times to avoid the heat "With daytime temperatures approaching 104°F in parts of the south and the Tour de France only weeks away, the question of how the race handles extreme heat is back on the table." By Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) Lazer Sphere KinetiCore Helmet "Comfortable, well-ventilated and generally impressive, if a tad smaller than claimed." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Esker Cycles’ 2026 Lorax 32 is Here… As Long as There Are Enough Pre-orders "Esker Cycles cares a whole lot about the 32″ wheel movement and has officially opened the order process for their new Lorax 32." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Esker Cycles) The “world’s first AI solar eBike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range "17 miles of extra range that is, with a claimed range of up to 120 miles a day utilizing the Samsung battery cells and solar power - reservations for the Phosgo City or Hybrid will start from $1,499 on Kickstarter in late July." By Jack Sexty (road.cc)(Image Credit: Phosgo) Alaphilippe targets Tour de France stage win after rebuild from spring illness "The two-time world champion lost most of April to illness and abandoned four classics in a row before a three-week Sierra Nevada training block." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Rabbit Hole Curiosity: Coros Dura vs Garmin Edge 1040 Solar Battery Burn? "It’s time for another rabbit hole post. Or at least, a small rabbit hole post." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) "BicyclingArt.com
is the site for vintage cycling posters and prints. They are
the number one source for vintage cycling posters and fine
art prints."
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