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Tadej Pogačar undergoes successful clavicle surgery after Vuelta a España crash "The world champion will remain in The hospital for several days following the operation, UAE Team Emirates XRG announced." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) |
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2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 11 (Cartagena → Lorca, 153.2km)
Live video Wednesday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific
- Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Tronchon capitalizes from chaos to win Vuelta stage 10 "Magnus Cort second while Thibau Nys edges Wout van Aert for final spot on podium." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Groupama FDJ rider makes his mark "Enric Mas stays safe in red leader's jersey." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Wout van Aert is clear after questions about leadership: "Don't know where they come from" "Matthew Brennan won the first two sprint stages of the Vuelta a España with great conviction, but on Tuesday - in a stage that suited him well - he chose to sacrifice himself for his teammate Wout van Aert. However, the Belgian could not seal the deal, leading to questions after the finish about whether Visma | Lease a Bike had played their cards correctly." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta Stage 10 preview: A day for the breakaway or a green-jersey battle "Stage 10 brings a rolling 184.7-kilometer test after the first rest day." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Van Aert wants Vuelta sprint but admits Visma might have a problem "Wout van Aert wants Visma | Lease a Bike to turn stage 10 of the Vuelta a España into a sprint, but the Belgian knows his team may struggle to control the race without help from their rivals." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Oscar Onley grows in Vuelta after illness: "A grand tour is up for grabs" "Oscar Onley is in excellent shape after the first week of the Vuelta a España. The Scot from Netcompany Ineos is fourth, just over two minutes behind the red jersey, and also holds a big lead in the young rider classification." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: NSN continues without 'road captain' Bennett, Picnic PostNL loses Frenchman "The tenth stage of the Vuelta a España started with two riders less. NSN Cycling Team loses the experienced climber George Bennett, while Picnic PostNL must continue without the Frenchman Henri-François Renard-Haquin." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Friend and teammate Novak does not completely rule out Tadej Pogacar's worlds participation "His team UAE Emirates XRG does not want to jump the gun yet, but his good friend and teammate Domen Novak does not entirely rule out a World Championship participation for his team leader Tadej Pogacar. "He never gives up," Novak told Sporza." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) American road racing isn’t dead "The Philly Classic put on a show." By Joe Laverick (joelaverick.com)(Image credit: Brian Black Hodes/Philadelphia Cycling Classic via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 10 (Alcaraz → Elche de la Sierra, 185.1km)
Live video Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Tadej Pogacar undergoes successful surgery after Vuelta a España crash "UAE Team Emirates XRG confirm the world champion has undergone surgery on his fractured left collarbone and will remain in hospital for further monitoring." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogačar set for 'serious operation' in next two days as UAE team boss says it 'doesn't seem easy' to recover in time for World Championships "Decision on the rest of the season will be taken following collarbone surgery, which has been delayed by concussion." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “What a way to silence his critics” - Bruyneel full of praise for Enric Mas as he rises to Vuelta red jersey challenge "It looks like the red jersey gave him wings,” Bruyneel said, before stressing that we saw “a different rider” compared to earlier stages." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Given Roglic’s history at the Vuelta..." - Enric Mas names his biggest rival for La Vuelta GC "The leader of La Vuelta a España heads into the rest day confident, but not yet dwelling on overall victory." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sepp Kuss stays positive after tough day: "Crash was not ideal, but I feel okay" "After stage nine, we named Sepp Kuss the biggest loser of the day in the Vuelta a España. The American clearly had an off day, losing almost two minutes on the final climb and dropping from fourth to seventh in the standings." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alpecin Premier Tech must continue without sprinter Kaden Groves "For Kaden Groves, 2026 is a year to quickly forget. The Australian had hoped to finally find his good form again at the Vuelta a España after a (so far) disappointing season, but the sprinter had to withdraw just before the first rest day." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giant Revolt Advanced 2 review: A good value all-round gravel bike "Backed by a lineage spanning 13 years, the Giant Revolt is a well-sorted gravel bike available at a variety of price points." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) Vuelta a España: Race leader Enric Mas outsprints Oscar Onley to win stage 9 on Alto de Aitana "Primoz Roglič takes third as Felix Gall falls off the pace on final brutal climb." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I couldn't do my job properly' - Mühlberger rues early effort as Decathlon fall short on Aitana "Gregor Mühlberger was left frustrated by the timing of his effort on the Alto de Aitana after Decathlon CMA CGM helped shape the decisive phase of stage 9 of the Vuelta a España but came away without the victory they had worked for." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Down but not out? Tadej Pogačar’s road worlds hopes hang in the balance "The red jersey crashed out of La Vuelta A Espana, with a month before the Montreal road worlds ." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Full injury toll emerges after chaotic Vuelta stage 8 "What was supposed to be a relatively straightforward sprint stage became the most destructive day of the Vuelta so far." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) La Vuelta starts all over again on the brutal stage 9: Aitana opens up a new race after Pogačar’s withdrawal "The ninth stage of the Vuelta a España 2026 completely changes context after the withdrawal of Tadej Pogačar." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta a España woes not over yet for UAE Emirates XRG as young talent also abandons "The Emirati team saw top talent Pablo Torres, one of the better climbers on the roster, withdraw during Stage 9." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) "When Pogacar is no longer around, it creates incredible suspense" - Thomas Voeckler looks forward to thrilling World Championships "When Pogacar is no longer around, it creates incredible suspense" By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via velo.outside.com These 7 riders are ready to capitalize on Pogačar’s withdrawal from the Vuelta a España "Tadej Pogacar’s withdrawal from the Vuelta a España is unfortunate but it also opens the door for all the other general classification contenders in the race." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) “As soon as Pogi was out of sight, our mechanics pounced on his bike” - Patrick Lefevere reveals secret inspection of Tadej Pogacar’s bike "Patrick Lefevere has revealed how four Soudal Quick Step mechanics secretly weighed, measured and analyzed Tadej Pogacar’s bike after the Slovenian innocently left it in their care." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 9 (Villajoyosa → Alto de Aitana, 188.3km)
Live video Sunday from 6:00am U.S. Eastern, 3:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
3:00am Pacific."
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Concussion, and shoulder and cervical fractures; Tadej Pogačar's injuries confirmed by team doctor after Vuelta crash "Slovenian crashed out of the Grand Tour on stage eight and is unlikely to ride the world championships next month." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vuelta a España: Bryan Coquard edges Mads Pedersen to win crash-marred stage 8 as Tadej Pogačar abandons "Jordi Meeus is third in Xeraco as Enric Mas takes over GC lead." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE boss Matxin is waiting for doctor's diagnosis before ruling Pogačar out of World Championships: 'Then we’ll draw our conclusions' "Pogacar’s seven support riders crossed the finish line together as the very last group, and team manager Joxean Matxin spoke to Eurosport about the incident." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar abandon overshadows Coquard's excellent sprint win on crash-filled stage 8 of the Vuelta a España "The Slovenian was involved in a major crash and had to abandon the race in the red leader's jersey with injuries to his shoulder and face." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Vuelta a Espana Stage 8: Tadej Pogacar Crashes hard "Tadej Pogacar abandoned the race." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Spanish rider abandons Vuelta after crash in neutralized start "Diego Uriarte was forced to stop during the early part of Stage 8." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Wout van Aert takes on Tadej Pogačar but receives striking advice: “They must decide” "Wout van Aert is the new leader of the points classification in the Vuelta a España. The Belgian took over the green jersey from Tadej Pogačar on Friday after a monster breakaway of nearly 150 kilometers." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jarno
Widar lashes out at media after next question about his
GC-ambitions: "I don't give a damn"...
Widar pushes back at media after losing time in Vuelta: ‘You’re turning me into a GC rider’ "Jarno Widar made his position clear after stage seven of the Vuelta a España: he does not consider himself a general classification rider, regardless of what his early results may have suggested." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I didn't see a happy Pogacar" - UAE leader's Vuelta move explained after his solo attack brought back in rare moment "It's been suggested that Tadej Pogacar has turned from his smiling dominance of the race earlier this week to cut a more frustrated and unhappy figure after one decisive moment on Thursday." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Skjelmose and Carapaz go from Tour de France highs to Vuelta lows: 'It's kind of an experiment’ "Mattias Skjelmose and Richard Carapaz lost 1.20 minutes to Tadej Pogacar and about a minute to the riders they were hoping to battle for a spot on the podium." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta 2026: What a fighter! Luca Van Boven finishes stage seven with broken ribs and a collapsed lung "Van Boven was clearly in pain, but he still managed to finish. He came in last, more than 33 minutes behind the stage winner Andreas Leknessund." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 8 (Puçol → Xeraco, 171.8km)
Live video Saturday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Leknessund Drops Wout for Uno-X One-Two! "Andreas Leknessund won Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 7 at Valdelinares after spending almost the entire day on the attack, then riding away from Wout van Aert on the final climb." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta a España: Andreas Leknessund, Tobias Johannessen solo away from Wout van Aert in Uno-X Mobility 1-2 on stage 7 "Uno-X rider honors death of Norway's King Harald V with first Grand Tour stage victory." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.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) |
Quinn Simmons, Kristen Faulkner to lead Team USA at Road World Championships "Kate Courtney to make her road worlds debut in Montreal." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vuelta 2026: Netcompany Ineos faces setback as Ben Turner quits "Ben Turner won a stage in last year’s Vuelta a España, but he will not repeat that achievement. The Brit has withdrawn from the race. The strong sprinter did start the tenth stage to Elche de la Sierra on Tuesday, but he abandoned along the way." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'We'll have to adapt:' Pedersen acknowledges he has less 'ammunition' at Vuelta "Mads Pedersen says he and his team need to think carefully about how they approach stage 10 of the Vuelta a España." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘The timing is perfect’ - Why Wout van Aert is using the Vuelta to target the rainbow jersey "Wout van Aert is using the Vuelta a España as his final major build up towards the World Championships in Montréal, with Belgian coach Serge Pauwels telling Het Nieuwsblad that the timing could be ideal for him to peak." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ben Swift (38) announces retirement after long pro career "Ben Swift's cycling career is almost over. The now 38-year-old rider will hang up his bike at the end of this season. Swift can look back on an exceptionally long career, first as a team leader and later as a valued domestique and road captain." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Leadville 100 Altitude Nutrition: 3 Things Riders Often Miss "What I Wish Athletes Knew Before They Arrived." By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) JetBlack launches £599 indoor trainer frame so you can leave your outdoor bike alone "The adjustable Victory Indoor Trainer Frame removes the need to take an outdoor bike on and off a trainer - and a complete trainer-and-frame setup costs £899." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: JetBlack) “A car is also a weapon” - Calls for mandatory lifetime bans for “killer motorists” as driver charged with murder following cyclist’s death "People who ride should not have to fear for their lives every time they use the roads,” one campaigner said during a protest attended by 1,500 cyclists." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Jono Fulford) Wahoo ACE Cycling GPS In-Depth Review: The Best or Unbaked? "Wahoo simply launched this device too early, and at too high of a price relative to their competitors or the capabilities the ACE has today. It lacks significant features and integrations seen on the Wahoo ROAM V2 or BOLT V2 (their current bike computers)" By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Why some cyclists really hate eBikers? "The rise of electric bikes has transformed cycling. More people are riding than ever before - older adults, recovering athletes, cargo haulers, and everyday commuters who once relied on cars." By Cycling Today (Credits not Found) Cybersight Zenith Pro Smart Glasses Enhance Rider Safety with Live HUD Data and Radar "The product is designed to reduce the number of times a rider needs to glance at a handlebar screen or turn a wrist to check a watch." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I finally decided to tell the truth” - Floyd Landis recalls Armstrong years and Tour de France doping scandal "The former American cyclist, winner of the 2006 Tour de France before being stripped of the title for doping, is one of the central figures in a documentary by Irish Independent and Indo Sport." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Key Takeaways: Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 9 & Rest Day Reflections "Breaking down a key mountain stage & taking stock of where things stand as the Vuelta heads into its second week without Tadej Pogačar." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Richard Carapaz seems set to leave EF Education EasyPost for a new adventure' "Het Laatste Nieuws reports that the Tokyo Olympic champion wants to capitalize on his strong results from recent months and is attracting interest from three teams." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Internal competition may lead to Mattias Skjelmose leaving Lidl Trek' "Is Mattias Skjelmose entering his final months with Lidl Trek? According to Het Laatste Nieuws, the Dane is not really satisfied with his current role within the team." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) After three tough years at Lidl Trek, Andrea Bagioli opts for a new adventure "Andrea Bagioli has found a new environment. The 27-year-old Italian has not had the easiest sporting years at Lidl Trek, but he hopes for a fresh start at XDS Astana. Bagioli signs a contract for two seasons." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alexandra Volstad 2nd as Philadelphia Cycling Classic returns "Alexandra Volstad was oh-so-close to the dub on Sunday, finishing second at the revived Philadelphia Cycling Classic behind Italian Chiara Consonni." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: BRIAN HODES//PHILADELPHIA CYCLING CLASSIC Do cycling teams “spy” on each other? "In light of the suspicions about motors that have periodically accompanied the great dominators of cycling, the Belgian points out that his mechanics were able to confirm that there was none on that bike." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne Pro Sensor Pair "Does the job, but If the Pro Sensor Pair was half the price it would be a lot easier to recommend." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Philadelphia Cycling Classic men: Tim Tom Teutenberg sprints to first pro victory from late breakaway "Ronald Donaldson is second and Jonas Rutsch takes third in revived American race." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Brian Black Hodes/Philadelphia Cycling Classic via cyclingnews.com) Chiara Consonni wins resurrected Philadelphia Cycling Classic in a photo finish "After a 10-year hiatus, WorldTour racing is back in the City of Brotherly Love." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Bretagne Classic 2026: Alex Aranburu strikes inside final 2km to snatch victory in Plouay "Alex Aranburu won the 2026 Bretagne Classic after attacking inside the final two kilometres and holding off Alexander Kamp in a dramatic finish in Plouay." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paul Magnier is taken away in an ambulance at of the Bretagne Classic "With 50 kilometers to go, we were startled by a major crash in the peloton, which included top favorite Magnier among its victims." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Teammate Pavel Sivakov's statement sheds new light on Pogacar crash: “It happened so fast” "Teammate Pavel Sivakov was riding behind Pogacar when the red jersey rider crashed hard and saw him lose his balance. "I think he was drinking," the Frenchman told Domestique." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'The cruelty of cycling' - Vermaerke and UAE pick up pieces after Pogacar's Vuelta crash "It had all been going so smoothly and then, in an instant, it was all gone." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “We don’t know whether it was a GoPro or a stone” - Tadej Pogacar “in a bad way” says UAE boss Matxin, as confusion reigns over cause of Vuelta-ending crash "UAE Team Emirates - XRG's Joxean Matxin has provided an update on the condition of Tadej Pogacar, describing the Slovenian as being “in a bad way." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via YouTube 2026 Made Bike Show: Breadwinner, Donkelope, MMFG, Mosiac, Pine, Seeker, Singular "Tony Pereira helped found Breadwinner Cycles in 2013. Since then, the Portland-based framebuilder has existed in a variety of sizes. Now, it’s just Tony. He brought this lovely turquoise and pink bike with matching bags from Jack’s Sacks." By Paul Kalifatidi (theradavist.com) Photos: Paul Kalifatidi Neither walking, nor cycling, nor the gym: The best exercise for taking care of the heart and improving circulation "It is an accessible practice that can be done either in a group or alone at home. In addition, it does not require paying for a subscription or buying expensive equipment." (cronista.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 GP Ouest-France - Plouay Bretagne Classic Live Streams "2026 GP Ouest France - Plouay August 30th, (Plouay → Plouay, 228.0 km) Live
video Sunday from 9:10am U.S. Eastern, 6:10am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:10am Pacific."
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Elisa Balsamo denies Mischa Bredewold fourth consecutive win in Classic Lorient Agglomération "Elisa Balsamo has won the Classic Lorient Agglomération. Balsamo beat the Dutch rider Mischa Bredewold in the sprint, preventing the Dutchwoman from achieving a fourth consecutive victory. Franziska Koch sprinted to third place." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bretagne Classic 2026 preview: Can the puncheurs beat the sprinters on a harder Plouay circuit? "The 90th Bretagne Classic takes place around Plouay on Sunday, with a shorter route but a tougher finale that could tilt the balance away from the sprinters." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic "After a 10-year hiatus, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back, with top international riders returning to the infamous Manayunk Wall." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Michael Woods on world championships: "Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel have a chance against Tadej Pogacar" "The nearly 40-year-old Canadian will return just once from his cycling retirement for the 2026 World Championships on home soil (Montréal)." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “The last lock you’ll ever need” - Check out the U-lock that’ll survive 10 angle grinder discs - Plus the gravel bike that fits in a suitcase, the bike shoe brand now selling scent and loads more "Feedback unveils “the world’s first lightweight and portable air lift bike repair stand”, the fastest gravel wheelset on the market, and more from Ridley, Exposure, Quirk, Assos, Shokz." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Belgian champion Herregodts set for new chapter after two seasons at UAE "The 28-year-old is reportedly set to join Movistar after attracting interest from several teams following his Belgian title win." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) UAE set to lose one of its classics specialist and domestique to Movistar "After several years with UAE Team Emirates - XRG, the Belgian national champion could become his compatriot's right-hand man." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Castelli Espresso 2 Cap Unisex "Verdict: Summer cap provides UV protection with impressive wicking and breathability." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "Without Tadej Pogacar's points and victories, UAE Team Emirates would be the best team" - Matxin insists UAE aren't over-reliant on Pogacar "Less shy, obviously, but he still always says "please" and "thank you." So I think that in that respect, it seems we have to value normality as something extraordinary, and I think normality remains with him." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Attaquer ALL DAY Cycling Kit Review: Perfect for Tall People "The Attaquer ALL DAY line got a complete refresh in May, and this is the second iteration I’ve tested. The first remains in my rotation, and this latest edit is an excellent refinement worthy of the “all day” label." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Create your own custom taillight pattern "The new Ravemen NT401 is a smart taillight that combines a bright grid COB LED grid with the Ravemen app for user customization. Unlike other emoji lights which typically limit you to predefined designs, the NT401 has free-form drawing modes and various display options to create light modes." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) Kask Utopia Y Cycling Helmet Review "The Utopia Y is one of Kask's high end, pro level helmets with an aero focus. It balances aerodynamics, ventilation and comfort. If you follow pro cycling, you have seen the Utopia Y (and Elemento) on the heads of riders from Ineos Grenadiers, Team Polti and Unibet." By Jeff Valliere (roadtrailrun.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2026 Tour of Britain Live Streams "2026 Tour of Britain September 2-6th, Stage 1 (Lincoln → Lincoln, 182.5km) Live
video Wednesday from 5:20am U.S. Eastern, 2:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:20am Pacifi1c.
The
race will be shown on YouTube starting at about 2:20am
Pacific."
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Tour of Britain promises excitement with stars like Pidcock, Merlier, Ganna and Kooij "Several top riders will be preparing for the upcoming World Championships in Canada, but the five-day stage race is much more than just a warm-up race." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sprint revelation Tom Crabbe will not race again this season "Tom Crabbe has already ridden his last road race of 2026. The 21-year-old Belgian sprinter - who made his breakthrough at the highest level this year - has to end his season early due to a persistent knee injury." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jonathan Milan set to delay racing return after Renewi Tour crash "The Italian champion is set to miss the ZLM Tour after failing to fully recover from injuries sustained in Belgium." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tim Van Wichelen / Cor Vos New blow for Picnic PostNL as experienced team director Matt Winston departs "Picnic PostNL loses another key figure with team director Matt Winston. The Brit is leaving the Dutch team after eight years. Winston held a leading role in the team's sporting management. Roy Curvers will succeed him in that position." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Visma bids farewell to Grischa Niermann as Lidl Trek chapter begins "Grischa Niermann officially starts as Lidl Trek’s Chief Sporting Officer on September 1st, bringing an end to an association with the Visma organization that stretches back almost three decades." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mountainbiker Chiara Teocchi in a wheelchair after hour-long cardiac arrest "Before my surgery I was given anesthesia, but unfortunately I had an allergic reaction to it. Afterward, I experienced cardiac arrest for an hour. So I was basically dead for an hour." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Repeat offense earns Russian TT champion Natalia Frolova a four-year ban "Russian cyclist Natalia Frolova has been declared ineligible for four years after a whereabouts failure was ruled to be her second anti-doping rule violation." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Tour of Vietnam 32″ Mega Roundup Part 2: All the Drop Bar Builds We Found at Made "Mosaic had a number of these beautifully finished bikes in different colors around the show. This orange really popped, and the build was impressively light with the new Sparrow50 Gold wheels from Berd." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) Ratio converts SRAM T-Type mechanical for drop bar bikes "Gravel riders and even roadies can now use SRAM’s T-Type mechanical drivetrains thanks to Ratio’s new conversion kit." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Ratio) Stan’s gets into wax with new Polar Drip lube "Can you get the benefits of waxing without (most of) the annoyance of waxing?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photos: Travis Engel, Brian Vernor Lusso Women's Paragon Signature CB Bib Shorts "Verdict: Good compression, good comfort and a superb easy-pee design." By Emma Silversides (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Sidney Swierenga seals Giro della Toscana overall victory "19-year-old Canadian finishes sixth on the final stage to claim her first major stage-race GC win." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) photo Dion Kerckhoffs/SprintCyclingAgency©2026 Vuelta leader Mas and Ayuso reportedly set for co leadership at 2026 Worlds "The Vuelta leader is reportedly set to lead the Spanish team in Montréal alongside Juan Ayuso, according to reports from AS." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Javier Romo could leave Movistar: Ineos negotiating his signing "The cycling market could see one of the most unexpected moves for the upcoming season. Javier Romo is reportedly negotiating his incorporation into Netcompany Ineos, according to the journalist specializing in transfers Daniel Benson." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Visma Lease a Bike officially says goodbye to Grischa Niermann: "Incredibly grateful" "The former professional rider - who, as a team director and later Head of Racing, helped lay the foundation for the current successful squad - will start at Lidl Trek on September 1st." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pidcock dedicates world’s win to Fin Tarling and family: ‘This one is for them’ "Tom Pidcock fights back from the 5th row to win the rainbow jersey at Val di Sole and gives emotional interview after." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Getty Images/Pinarello-Q36.5 Mathieu van der Poel shifts focus to road worlds, schedule ahead still unclear "The mountain bike World Championship ended in disappointment for Mathieu van der Poel, but the Dutchman has more goals for 2026. After the title race, he confirmed his participation in the Road World Championships." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The revolution and evolution of XC: How cross-country racing has changed "Global, cross-country racing has evolved to become something far from its ragged beginnings. We take a look at the evolution in XC over the last 40 years." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: credit unknown) Magnus Cort questions Danish team after missing world championship selection "Earlier this month, the Danish squad for the upcoming World Championships in Canada was announced. A notable absence is Magnus Cort." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tom Pidcock wins his 2nd Elite XCO Mountain Bike World Championships title as Van der Poel fails to feature "Pidcock made his way to the front to claim the Elite XCO world title in spectacular fashion." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Superb Sina Frei solos to mountain bike world title "The Swiss rider took control of the cross-country race early on, quickly distancing herself from Jenny Rissveds and soloed impressively to the world title." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) “It’s the same story as last year... I don’t have an explanation” - Mathieu van der Poel baffled as another MTB Worlds disappointment dashes Rainbow Jersey dream "Mathieu van der Poel was left searching for answers after another Mountain Bike World Championships ended in disappointment." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago European Gravel Racing Championships: Mads Würtz Schmidt defends his European gravel title, Belgium takes silver and bronze "Mads Würtz Schmidt can call himself European gravel racing champion for another year. The Dane proved to be in a class of his own in Houffalize: after a long solo, he crossed the finish line as the winner. Wout Alleman and Niels Vandeputte secured silver and bronze medals for host nation Belgium." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Red Bull make move for Paul Magnier as French star makes future clear "According to L'Équipe, Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe have explored the possibility of signing Paul Magnier, but the French sprinter has made clear that he sees his future at Soudal Quick Step." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain route: Stage-by-stage guide "From the start in Lincoln to the finish in Earlston, here is everything you need to know about the full route and five stages of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Many crashes, but the Vuelta a España jury remains lenient with fines and time penalties on stage 8 "In a Grand Tour, the limits of what is physically possible are pushed, and to achieve that, riders and teams naturally push those limits as well." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Scicon Backpack Pro 35L with Camera Insert "With its rigid panels and clean layout, it’s the kind of pack you throw into the truck before a Methow Valley ride or carry through Sea‑Tac on the way to a shoot." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Val di Sole, Italy, August 26 - 30 U23 Women at 9:00 CET, 3:00am US Eastern U23 Men at 11:00 CET, 5:00am US Eastern Elite Women at 13:00 CET, 7:00am US Eastern Elite Men at 15:15 CET, 9:15am US Eastern The races will be shown on
FloBikes starting at about 3:50am Pacific."
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Jackson Goldstone and Valentina Höll conquer the 2026 Downhill World Championship in Val di Sole "Jackson Goldstone and Valentina Höll have fulfilled their status as favorites and have been crowned World Champions of Downhill 2026 in Val di Sole." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Hatherly? Boichis? Van der Poel? Pidcock? The crowded favorites list for 2026 XCO worlds "Cross country world championships are back and the event’s dragged some big stars back from the road and onto dirt. While all eyes are on Mathieu van der Poel, he is, arguably, the dark horse of the trio returning from tarmac." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photos: Michele Mondini / Alice Russolo Specific coach to help Mathieu van der Poel and Puck Pieterse chase world championship title "If Mathieu van der Poel and Puck Pieterse return this weekend with a medal or even the world title from the 2026 Mountain Bike World Championships in Val di Sole, team owners Christoph and Philip Roodhooft will definitely be very happy." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Human Powered Health wants Yara Kastelijn to change their racing style "The American squad is clearly bringing Kastelijn in as a GC contender. She is already the fourth (!) Dutch signing for 2027." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Anthony Turgis moves from TotalEnergies to XDS Astana "The 32-year-old Frenchman has signed a two-year contract with XDS Astana, making 2027 the first year in his career that he will ride for a foreign team." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lotto Intermarché extends contracts for Baptiste Veistroffer and Simone Gualdi "Both the 26-year-old Frenchman and the Italian talent, five years his junior, have committed their futures to the Belgian WorldTeam until the end of 2028." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Egan Bernal involved in road traffic crash as taxi driver reportedly blames him for the collision "A traffic incident in the early hours of last Saturday in northern Bogotá has placed Egan Bernal at the center of a controversy." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A true puncture entails an element of misfortune, and a legitimate feeling of being hard-done by "Despite what some might thing, not all punctures are equal; here's why." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Bruyneel is stunned after seeing Tadej Pogačar's sleep data and bed temperature "The Slovenian general classification leader actually slept nearly 10 hours a night, which, according to Bruyneel, may explain why Pogacar performs so exceptionally well, day after day." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo via sportklub.si “It’s the only proposal that made me reconsider retirement" - Tour and Giro stage winner almost made retirement u-turn as he prepares to step away "Jesús Herrada will bring down the curtain on his career at the Spanish Grand Tour itself, while Ion Izagirre and Pello Bilbao will extend their goodbyes until October, when they line up at Il Lombardia." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Former Ukrainian cycling champion Roman Buzyle killed in combat at 33 "Buzyle served with Ukraine’s 80th Separate Air Assault Galician Brigade. His death was announced by the Kharkiv State Academy of Physical Culture, his alma mater, which described him as a talented athlete and brave defender of Ukraine." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Ukraine Ministry of Youth and Sports 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Val di Sole, Italy, August 26 - 30 Junior Women Final at 8:45 CET, 2:45am US Eastern Junior Men Final at 9:30 CET, 3:30am US Eastern Elite Women Final at 13:10 CET, 7:10am US Eastern Elite Men Final at 15:00 CET, 9:00am US Eastern The races will be shown on
FloBikes starting at about 4:05am Pacific."
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