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Vollering delivers masterclass to secure second Tour de France Femmes title "Dutchwoman Demi Vollering secured her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday, winning the ninth and final stage in emphatic fashion to reclaim cycling’s biggest prize." By Thomson Reuters (whtc.com) (Photo by Tim de Waele/ Getty Images / Red Bull Content Pool) |
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Longo Borghini on her first Tour de France Femmes podium after wild final day "The 34-year-old Italian said the result was a ‘highlight of her career.’" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'None of us wants beef' - Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney clear the air after heated Tour de France Femmes clash "Rivals settle Stage 8 dispute after clash over Célia Gery spiraled into online abuse and death threats." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) All systems go for Tour de France Femmes expansion but warning issued to ASO "The expansion of the Tour de France Femmes has been a topic of discussion in cycling for quite some time. UCI president David Lappartient has already announced that there will be more stages, but how many are desirable and feasible for the women’s teams?" By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit Reuters via sports.yahoo.com)) Tour de France Femmes boss rejects calls for harder route after thrilling 2026 edition "The race director praises an action-packed fifth edition won by Demi Vollering, warning that making mountain stages too difficult risks killing race suspense." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pauline Ferrand-Prévot addresses Tour exit: 'My level was nowhere near good enough' "The 2025 champion reflects on her illness-forced departure and sub-par form as Demi Vollering took overall victory in Nice." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Team Visma Lease a Bike) Demi Vollering and her team won most prize money at Tour de France Femmes, but took home 10th of winners at men's race "Entire prize pot of €260,750 dwarfed by the amount won just by Tadej Pogačar at men's Tour." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I won on Mont Ventoux, I feel like that was the biggest day of my life' - Niewiadoma-Phinney savors Tour podium "Demi Vollering took yellow after a final-day reversal, while Elisa Longo Borghini recovered from a difficult first half of the Tour to claim third in Nice." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Riejanne Markus still baffled by Elisa Longo Borghini move three days later: ‘I can’t explain it’ "Elisa Longo Borghini chased Markus down, something the Dutch rider already struggled to understand immediately after the stage. Three days later, that had not changed." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) What the 2026 Tour de France Femmes means for the rest of the season "The Tour de France Femmes often feels like the point at which the hierarchy of the women’s peloton becomes clearest. In 2026, it may also prove to be the point at which the main part of the season effectively ended for several of its biggest names." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) This is why Stefan Küng was in tears in Poland: ‘My last international race ended with a broken femur’ "At the Tour de Pologne on Sunday, where the race was decided by a final time trial and Stefan Küng won the stage. The victory brought the experienced Tudor rider to tears afterwards - for very understandable reasons." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Tour de France Femmes: Demi Vollering drops Niewiadoma-Phinney to seal overall with solo final stage victory in Nice "Elisa Longo Borghini ascends to podium as Marlen Reusser suffers early crash." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Vollering wins final stage to clinch second Tour title "Demi Vollering showed her prowess on the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes to become the race's first two-time winner.." By Ben Collins (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour Femmes 2026: Marlen Reusser crashes and loses podium spot "Marlen Reusser is going to lose her third place in the Tour de France Femmes. The Swiss rider had to drop off early in the final stage and, to make matters worse, also crashed during the descent of the Col d’Èze. She did manage to get back on her bike." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Just 8 seconds: The Tour de France Femmes comes down to the last day "After eight days of racing, it all comes down to one last stage in Nice. And boy oh boy, it’s probably going to be a doozy. It might even come down to the final sprint, given time bonuses." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Taylor Phinney defends wife Kasia Niewiadoma: "Not illegal, but dirty" "Did Célia Gery deliberately make a mistake against Kasia Niewiadoma in the eighth stage of the Tour de France Femmes? Taylor Phinney, Niewiadoma’s husband, also believes the French rider intentionally cut off the Polish rider’s line." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Célia Gery receives death threats after Kasia Niewiadoma incident at Tour de France Femmes "She is being torn apart on social media and is receiving death threats. I think that is incredibly unfortunate, but she is ready to fight again today, just as she has been doing throughout the entire week." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Maeva Squiban avoids fractures after painful Tour de France Femmes crash ends stage-winning breakaway bid in tears "Maeva Squiban has avoided any fractures or serious injuries after a painful late crash brought her Stage 8 breakaway bid to an abrupt end at the Tour de France Femmes." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Smart Tubes? ‘Clever Tech’ Looks Like Just Another eHassle "Smart tubes? clever tech, or a solution looking for a problem?" (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2026 Tour de France Femmes August 1-9, Stage 9 (Nice → Nice, 99.2km) Live
video Sunday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de France Femmes: Demi Vollering seizes maillot jaune with searing late attack "Niewiadoma-Phinney cedes race lead on unassuming climb after Ventoux triumph." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's so childish' - Niewiadoma accuses Vollering's team of blocking her in fraught Tour Femmes finale "While she expected an onslaught from FDJ United Suez in the punchy finale, she had reservations about a maneuver by Vollering's teammate Célia Gery." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulls out of Tour de France Femmes ahead of stage 8 "Frenchwoman's difficult defense of the yellow jersey ends after finishing over ten minutes down on Ventoux." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'It was stupid from both of us' - Marlen Reusser questions tactics with Demi Vollering after losing Tour de France Femmes yellow "Vollering and Reusser spent too much time marking each other as Kasia Niewiadoma rode away." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vollering and teammates fined for urinating in public at Tour de France Femmes "Vollering, Juliette Berthet and Célia Gery were each fined CHF100 after stage 7." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) “You’re the strongest. I believe in you, you’re the queen” - How Kasia Niewiadoma pulled off the greatest ride in Tour de France Femmes history on Mont Ventoux "Always keep pushing and believing, because anything is possible. This win is like I’ve paid back all of the second and third places I got in my life." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O./Gaëtan Flamme) Pogacar swaps bike for running shoes on Mont Ventoux to support Urska Zigart "Less than two weeks after claiming his fifth Tour de France title, the Slovenian returned to one of cycling’s most iconic climbs, this time to support his fiancée Urska Zigart." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) “The level is a little lower this year” - Patrick Lefevere unimpressed by Tour de France Femmes 2026 "Patrick Lefevere has been left underwhelmed by the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, despite a race that has already seen the defending champion fall out of contention and the yellow jersey change hands on Mont Ventoux." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2026 Tour de France Femmes August 1-9, Stage 8 (Sisteron → Nice, 171.9km) Live
video Saturday from 9:50am U.S. Eastern, 6:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de France Femmes: Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney launches vicious long-range solo attack to claim stage and yellow jersey atop Mont Ventoux "Demi Vollering and Marlen Reusser distanced on queen stage." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Kasia Niewiadoma: ‘I saw my father crying’ on Mont Ventoux "Polish rider takes the yellow jersey with a dominant summit finish and dedicates an emotional victory to the family, friends and teammates who stood by her." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Demi Vollering’s team sees no tactical errors: "Niewiadoma was simply stronger" "Niewiadoma seemed to benefit from the tactical game between Marlen Reusser and Vollering, but according to Lars Boom, the Dutch team director, that is not where things went wrong." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I'm expecting the worst' – Tour de France Femmes peloton braced for iconic Mont Ventoux "Climb expected to prove decisive in battle for the yellow jersey." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Disappointing Anna van der Breggen withdraws from Tour de France Femmes "Anna van der Breggen will no longer start the seventh stage of the Tour de France Femmes 2026. The 36-year-old Dutch rider is taking an early rest after a difficult week of racing, during which it quickly became clear that she could not reach her usual level." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The chance to create new myths: Why the Tour de France Femmes’ visit to Mont Ventoux is so important "20 years on from Nicole Cooke’s spectacular solo ride on the Giant of Provence, the modern peloton is ready to write its own chapter on one of cycling’s most legendary climbs." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Romain Bardet thanks rescue teams after heavy crash descending Mont Ventoux "The Ventoux climb with the whole family was unforgettable, the descent on the gravel bikes a little less so. Huge thanks to the rescue teams." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) I hit the gym and gained power across the board - Here's how many watts strength training added to my peak and endurance output "I saw significant gains after undertaking a 12-week strength training program for cyclists; you can download the training plan yourself, too." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) 2026 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2026 Tour de France Femmes August 1-9, Stage 7 (La Voulte-sur-Rhône → Mont Ventoux, 146.8km) Live
video Friday from 9:20am U.S. Eastern, 6:20am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:20am Pacific."
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Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 6: Kim Le Court-Pienaar wins from eight-rider sprint in Tournon-sur-Rhône "Kim Le Court-Pienaar won stage 6 of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, sprinting to victory from an eight-rider group in Tournon-sur-Rhône after a tense late pursuit between the attackers and the yellow jersey group." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Does she remind you of someone else? International media compare Vollering to Pogacar "After two editions in which she came up short, Demi Vollering has once again secured the overall victory in the Tour de France Femmes. A win that impressed the international media. An overview." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) After winning all grand tours, Demi Vollering wants more: "I'm not done yet" "Demi Vollering’s palmarès is becoming increasingly complete. She has now ticked off two Vueltas, two Tours, and since this spring also the Giro, but what could be the next step?" By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mentally and physically, Demi Vollering has shown why she is arguably the most complete rider we’ve ever seen at the Tour de France Femmes "Demi Vollering’s second Tour de France Femmes victory was built on undeniable physical strength, but her ability to respond to setbacks may have been just as important." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) Tadej Pogačar goes full-on super fan at Tour de France Femmes "The men’s world champ winner sported a special shirt on the final day in Nice and made a video while watching" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Etienne Garnier / L'Equipe via domestiquecycling.com Roxane Knetemann apologizes after harsh Célia Gery criticism: ‘We share responsibility for that’ "The former Dutch professional had described Gery’s move on Kasia Niewiadoma in the closing stages of stage 8 - when the Frenchwoman cut across Niewiadoma going into a corner - as “very, very ugly” and “deliberate." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) Tour de France Femmes winner hits out at public attack and online abuse "First of all, we are riders, but next to that, we are human beings, we’re a real person. And if you say someone’s name or really attack somebody like this, it really hurts somebody." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O/Billy Ceusters) Tour de France Femmes rider sent the wrong way in bizarre time limit drama "A bizarre organizational error nearly had major consequences in the final stage of the Tour de France Femmes." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I was nearly two minutes faster' - Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney answers mystery around Mont Ventoux Strava QOM at Tour de France Femmes "Canyon Sram rider confirms she took the segment, and will update her Strava file." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘It was really difficult to deal with’ - Célia Gery opens up after Tour Femmes online abuse "The 20-year-old French champion became the target of hateful messages and, according to members of FDJ United Suez, death threats after Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accused her of deliberately blocking her against the barriers." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mosaic GT i55 Ti Gravel Bikes Get Bigger Tire Clearance Again, Plus All-New Carbon Fork "Gravel racing tracks keep getting tougher, but the speed isn’t going down, so Mosaic updates its flagship titanium gravel bike with a bigger clearance GT i55 series." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Double
victory for Tudor: Brenner takes overall win at Tour of
Poland, Küng wins final time trial...
Tour de Pologne: Stefan Küng takes a first win of the year while Marco Brenner wins the general classification with stunning time trail performance "Küng and Brenner make it a double day for Tudor Pro Cycling." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France Femmes 2026 results: Final GC, jersey winners and stage winners "Demi Vollering won the 2026 Tour de France Femmes, sealing her second overall victory with a dominant final-stage performance in Nice." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) An AirTag to the rescue: The bizarre story behind Unibet Rose Rockets’ bike theft "While traveling through France on their way to Spain, twelve of the team’s bikes were stolen. For a while, it was unclear whether the squad would even be able to race." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Primoz Roglic's bid for historic fifth Vuelta thrown into serious doubt as chances of starting down to '50-50' "Primoz Roglic's bid to become the first five-time winner of the Vuelta a Espana has been plunged into serious doubt." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Tadej Pogacar changes the equation for Cian Uijtdebroeks as Movistar face major Vuelta dilemma "The 2026 Vuelta a Espana gives Cian Uijtdebroeks an opportunity to change the direction of his first season with Movistar Team." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pablo Torres’ opportunity at the Vuelta a España and the role he can play alongside Pogacar "The 2026 Vuelta a España will mark a turning point in Pablo Torres’s career. The young rider from Madrid, one of Spanish cycling’s brightest prospects, will start his first Grand Tour on the 22nd of August in near-ideal conditions." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Colorado bicyclist rescued after using memorial shelter honoring another cyclist who died on same trail "On a day with record-setting heat, a mountain biker suffered a mechanical failure on the Palisade Plunge Trail, which claimed the life of a Colorado Springs cyclist four years earlier. " By Logan Smith (cbsnews.com) Photo: Mesa County Search & Rescue/Facebook 2026 Tour de Pologne Live Streams "2026 Tour de Pologne August 3-9th, Stage 7 ITT (Wieliczka → Wieliczka, 12.5km) Live
video Sunday
from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific - Finish at around
7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:25am Pacific."
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Tour de Pologne: Louis Barré takes first pro win in stage 6, taking a second win for Visma Lease a Bike "The French rider hangs on after riding the final 12km alone." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Four broken ribs discovered after Dorian Godon completed Tour de France "Dorian Godon (Netcompany Ineos) has revealed that he suffered four fractured ribs in the mass crash during the sprint finish on stage 12 of the Tour de France." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mathieu van der Poel switches to mountain bike two weeks after Tour de France victory in Paris "The versatile Dutchman has now traveled to Italy, where he is completing a training camp in Livigno." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) Paula Blasi struggles with controversy over team role: "Lost a lot of confidence" "I think in the first few days I really struggled with my position and lost a lot of confidence." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) This derailleur cage has almost zero friction (but will cost you) - Plus, SpongeBob goes aero, new shoes from Sidi and Giant, and loads more from Bianchi, 3T, Silca "Kogel claims its latest oversized pulley system is its fastest ever, while elsewhere there’s a new way to battle your mates for cycling territory, Silca upgrades its lube game, Bianchi gets colorful and SpongeBob lands in the pro peloton." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Bike Rumors Hint Shimano GRX Will Go 13-Speed On New MicroSpline Road Freehub "Remember the patent story I wrote a year and a half ago that predicted all the latest wireless Di2 derailleurs, or the one more than two years back that teased 13-speed Shimano cassettes?" By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Peaty’s Holeshot Fast Flow Tubeless Valves "Superb valves that offer greatly improved airflow and serviceability." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cane Creek introduces Premium, Lightweight GXC Seatpost "The GXC Seatpost is meant to be the perfect match to Cane Creek’s popular GXC stem, which debuted last year." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de Pologne Live Streams "2026 Tour de Pologne August 3-9th, Stage 6 (Bukovina Resort → Bukowina Tatrzańska, 125.5km) Live
video Saturday
from 7:10am U.S. Eastern, 4:10am Pacific - Finish at around
7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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Tour de Pologne: Jan Christen overcomes late acceleration by Marco Brenner to win stage 5 to Kocierz Resort summit "Louis Barré takes final podium spot in massive march of riders closing behind Swiss Champion." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Disastrous final stop before Vuelta: Joao Almeida forced to leave Tour of Poland after crash "Will Joao Almeida still recover this year? The Portuguese climber from UAE Emirates XRG had hoped to regain his best form at the Tour of Poland, but after a severe crash in stage four, he cannot continue." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Women's cycling is kind of punk rock' - The designer and story behind the Tour de France Femmes’ coolest kits "Apparel designer Mckenzie Sampson reveals how ideas, fabrics, rider fittings and dozens of individual pieces become one unmistakable WorldTour kit." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Canyon SRAM) Gear Break: Shortening days - Mosaic GT i55, Liv Rev Pro Mips, DMT Pogi’s Superlight TdF the 5th, Adidas Sport sunglasses, Bianchi Officina, Look 785 Huez RS "With sunset ever earlier each day, now, Gear Break recognizes that the shortening days of the late summer turn are here. But less daylight just means making every ride count." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) I tested the worst bike saddle ever, and it was even stranger than I expected "What happens if you fit an office chair to your bike? Time to get testing." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Andrew Sykes) Canadian gravel cyclists ignore safety officials, race head-on into parade "A livestream video of the parade captured riders weaving through the parade, past performers and with a few feet spectators along the route." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Single Best Case for an Electric Mini Pump "Somewhere over the last couple years, mini electric pumps completely blew up. It seemed like every major brand rolled one out, and the market flooded with cheap versions too." Words by Dave Malwitz (gravelstoke.com) Photo via road.cc/Farrelly Atkinson New Jersey’s draconian eBike laws begin + more "A round-up of eBike news, including Swytch’s efforts to get things right, recommendations for NYC’s mayor and some new hire bikes in Ealing and Stowmarket." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de Pologne Live Streams "2026 Tour de Pologne August 3-9th, Stage 5 (Opole → Kocierz Resort, 218.9km) Live
video Friday from 5:30am U.S. Eastern, 2:30am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:35am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
2:10am Pacific."
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Tour de Pologne: Bart Lemmen holds off Christian Scaroni for victory on shortened stage 4 clouded by major crash "Visma Lease a Bike rider grabs GC lead on unpredictable day to Karpacz." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Alessandro Perrone / Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com)
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When does the Vuelta a España 2026 Start: Dates, Favorites, Route, and How to Watch "A huge focus on southern Spain shapes route of Vuelta a España 2026, with seven summit finishes and final uphill stage in Granada." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Lavuelta.es via cyclingnews.com) ‘We were right next to each other, fighting for wheels’ - Tim Shoreman outsprints Olympian Ollie Wood to win the Beaumont Trophy "Mere millimeters separate the top two, with John Bardsley taking third in the historic race." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com (t/a Photography Hub Ltd)) Sprinters party in the Renewi Tour: stage race attracts many top sprinters "Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, and Jonathan Milan... Many top sprinters will line up next week at the start of the Renewi Tour. The Belgian stage race promises to be a true sprinters' festival with fast riders skipping the Vuelta." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Is it time we rethink our kit choices to help combat skin cancer? "Sunscreen can protect your skin, but as temperatures rise, should we look to European approaches to stay safer during the sunny season?" By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) Steven Kruijswijk retires at the end of 2026 "Steven Kruijswijk had been considering retiring from racing at the end of this season for some time, but he has now also confirmed on the NOS program De Avondetappe that he has made a final decision." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Santiago Buitrago changes teams for the first time in his career "Since his pro debut with Bahrain Victorious in 2020, Santiago Buitrago has spent his entire career with the same team. But that will change from 2027: the Colombian is moving to NSN." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pinarello Q36.5 make another major signing as rising sprint star Pavel Bittner joins "Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team has continued to strengthen their 2027 roster with the signing of Czech sprinter Pavel Bittner on a two year deal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “This obviously wasn't a lucky shot” - Bas Tietema suspects organized crime after €200,000 Unibet Rose Rockets bike heist "Twelve race bikes worth close to €200,000 had disappeared, less than two days later French police found the bikes virtually intact inside an apartment on the twelfth floor of a building in Poitiers." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Oquo RA57LTD wheels "Fast, effective yet slightly unremarkable wheels which don't quite justify their price." By Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Wheels MFG SRAM 8-Bolt Gravel Chainrings "These SRAM 8-Bolt Gravel Chainrings, a new direct-mount option for gravel riders looking for low weight, dependable durability, secure chain retention, and more ways to personalize their bike." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Tour de France Femmes 2026 review: Vollering wins a race that never stopped changing "The 2026 Tour de France Femmes never settled for long enough to belong comfortably to anyone." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wout van Aert already beat Tadej Pogacar once in 2026 - Now he can challenge him for the Vuelta spotlight "The Team Visma Lease a Bike rider returns to the final Grand Tour of the season two years after his first appearance, and although his ambitions will be very different to those of Tadej Pogacar, he has every chance of becoming one of the race’s defining figures." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) I’ve tried saddle after saddle, and never managed to find one that doesn't feel like I'm sitting on a razor blade "How the Doc’s quest for comfort ended in flame." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Image edited using Gemini AI) Louis Barré finally delivers for Visma Lease a Bike: ‘Our week can’t go wrong anymore’ "Visma Lease a Bike had another reason to celebrate at the Tour de Pologne. After Bart Lemmen won stage 4, two days later it was Louis Barré’s turn, as the Frenchman claimed the first professional victory of his career." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Noëlle Rüetschi wins final race before retiring from professional cycling "Noëlle Rüetschi could hardly have chosen a better way to finish her racing career. The 22-year-old Swiss rider won Cycling.Race Basel, part of the Swiss Cycling Road Series, in what was her final race as a professional cyclist." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo via Instagram) Schwalbe says hookless safety standards need tightening, while Cadex argues tire beads are the real issue - We speak to the brands shaping the future of wheel and tire technology "We sat down with the people behind DT Swiss, Enve, Zipp, Cadex, Scope and Schwalbe to discover what’s shaping the next generation of road wheels and tires, and to get their take on cycling’s ongoing hookless debate." By Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) ThinkRider XXPRO Direct Drive Smart Bike Trainer "Excellent smart trainer that's accurate and stellar value for money." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 5Dev puts $25,000 bounty on Leadville win with “Shredville Challenge” "Keegan Swenson may be out but you could win a hefty cash purse, if you can win. " By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: 5Dev How to watch Vuelta a España 2026 "The 2026 Vuelta a España begins on Saturday 22 August and runs until Sunday 13 September, with all 21 stages available live on FloBikes and HBO Max." (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a Burgos: Felix Gall seals overall victory as Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe take out final stage "Giulio Pellizzari takes narrow win on Lagunas de Neila." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “I gained a lot of confidence this week” - Felix Gall takes first GC win of his career in Burgos to land pre-Vuelta a Espana statement "Felix Gall will head towards the 2026 Vuelta a Espana with the first general classification victory of his professional career after sealing overall honors at the Vuelta a Burgos." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE boss warns against making Del Toro the condition for Vuelta a México comeback "UAE Team Emirates XRG manager Joxean Fernández Matxín says the revival of Mexico’s national stage race should not depend on whether the Emirati team can send its home superstar." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Romain Bardet taken to a hospital after gravel crash on Mont Ventoux "Former rider Romain Bardet was taken to the hospital after a crash on Mont Ventoux. The Frenchman fell along with his six-year-old son during a gravel ride." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 16-year-old Visma-linked rider seriously injured in traffic accident, long-term consequences unclear "The young rider collided with the rear of a car and suffered serious injuries, with the exact long-term consequences still unclear." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) I bought this old steel racer on eBay, and this is how much time and money it cost me to restore it "The short answer is 'not much', and the feeling of riding a bike you've poured so much love and devotion into is one money can't buy." By Pete van der Woude (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Pete van der Woude) More features, less battery life "The Garmin Edge 850 is the latest GPS in Garmin’s 800 series lineup and offers many of the features of the flagship 1050 in a smaller and more affordable package." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) Driver rams cycling group twice near Turin, two riders airlifted "A training group ride near Turin turned into a horrific scene on Saturday morning August 8th after a driver allegedly attacked a group of six amateur cyclists twice with his car, seriously injuring two of them." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) NYC declares war on fast eBikes, sends cease-and-desist letters to Amazon and Walmart "Micromobility regulation continues to tighten in New York City, and now the Mayor is taking aim at the online retailers that have become a major source of high-speed electric bikes and scooters." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Vuelta a Burgos Live Streams "Vuelta a Burgos August 4-8, Spain, Stage 5 (Caleruega → Lagunas de Neila, 137km) Live
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Vuelta a Burgos: Matthew Brennan doubles up with stunning late sprint to narrowly win stage 4 "Young British rider pips Laurence Pithie to the line in Briviesca photo finish for seventh victory in 2026." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gianni Moscon expelled from Vuelta a Burgos for inappropriate behavior, also receives yellow card "Gianni Moscon completed the third stage of the Tour of Burgos, but he is not included in the results. The much-discussed Italian has been disqualified." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mattias Skjelmose reveals Jonas Vingegaard's stark Pogačar verdict: 'I can't give any more than this' "Mattias Skjelmose has stressed on a Danish podcast that Jonas Vingegaard really was riding at his absolute best during the Tour de France." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘My heart broke in two’ - Pogacar reflects on mixed emotions after Roglic’s shock 2020 Tour defeat "Tadej Pogacar has opened up that he struggled to celebrate his first Tour de France victory after dramatically taking the yellow jersey from fellow Slovenian Primoz Roglic in 2020. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'You don’t often see someone biking around with a football' - Meet the endurance cyclist attempting a 10,000-mile all-American odyssey "Double world record–holder Bond Almand is riding between every NFL stadium before the new season kicks off… carrying a ball." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of Bond Almand and Extreme) Deda Superzero RS Carbon Bars - 42cm "Combining a classic Italian shape with good comfort and stiffness." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Beyond the Bike: NoNormal Squeeze Tube Instant Coffee is Perfect for 'Coffee Outside' "Today I wanted to introduce you to a unique and, I think, really neat instant coffee product." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Ron Frazelle) Spilled oil on your brakes? Here’s how to revive your contaminated brakes, rid the squeal and restore their power "Contaminated brakes are an eventuality for all mountain bikers, but here’s how to bring back the performance before shelling out for new pads and rotors." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Vuelta a Burgos Live Streams "Vuelta a Burgos August 4-8, Spain, Stage 4 (Palazuelos de Muñó → Briviesca, 178km)" (procyclingstats.com)
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