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In thrilling conclusion to Montreal 2026 Brandon McNulty wins rainbow jersey "While everyone was watching riders like Remco Evenepoel, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout Van Aert and Isaac del Toro, del Toro’s trade teammate Brandon McNulty attacked with 33 km remaining a soloed into the rainbow jersey." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Nick Iwanyshyn Red Bull has the numbers at the Worlds, but Del Toro's UAE connections may matter more "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe will have the largest trade team presence in the elite men's road race at the 2026 UCI Road World Championships." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Isaac Del Toro Ben Healy aims to salvage disappointing season at World Championships: “I hope to compete for the win” "Ben Healy is having a fairly anonymous season this year. Nevertheless, the Irish outsider is starting the World Road Championships in Montreal with considerable ambition." (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 World Championships: Tadej Pogacar and other top riders missing from the road race "There is no shortage of big names at the World Championships today, but several top riders are also missing. In this article, we list the standout riders we will not see in Montréal." (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Evenepoel hopes for strong cooperation with Van Aert: "They will soon try to turn us against each other" "Evenepoel may well be the big favorite for the world title in Montréal. The dynamic Belgian already showed his absolute top form last week by riding to a fourth world title on the time trial bike." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Not quite the last dance - Quintana reveals one more race after Worlds "The Colombian revealed on Sunday that he will pin on a number again in Italy next week before hanging up his wheels." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Jonas really wanted to be there” - Vingegaard’s World Championship desire defended after claim he “doesn’t even want to be world champion” "Jonas Vingegaard’s absence from the World Championships has prompted plenty of debate in Denmark, but national coach Michael Morkov has pushed back firmly." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca The end of 30 years under the same weight and design rules: UCI prepares historic change for bicycles "The UCI is preparing a thorough review of the technical regulations that govern the design of competition bicycles." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via bikeradar.com) Mathieu van der Poel rides 13-speed Dura Ace prototype at UCI World Championships "Still without an official launch date, we are clearly moving closer to the release of the new, 13-speed, Shimano Dura Ace R9300." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal, Canada, (Brossard → Montréal) Elite
Men's Road Race 273.4m: Live video Sunday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around
12:40pm Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:00am
Pacific."
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montreal2026.org)
UCI Road World Championships: Demi Vollering outsprints Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney to first world title in women's elite road race after gripping final lap duel "Dutch rider claims first world title in Montreal from sprint á deux after coming up short from solo attack." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It sums up my entire season' - Another near miss for Niewiadoma in Worlds duel "The rainbow jersey belongs to Demi Vollering, but Kasia Niewiadoma played her part in making the elite women’s road race the most gripping spectacle of the Montreal World Championships thus far." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Elite Women - Vollering and Co. fight for the rainbow bands "She’s considered the top favorite on the hilly course, but can she live up to expectations?" By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Women's World Cycling Championships marred by severe crash, favorite Paula Blasi abandons "The Women's World Cycling Championships were marred by a serious crash on Saturday, 95 kilometers from the finish." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) "It's an extremely tough elimination race, a battle of attrition" - Lotte Kopecky thinks Demi Vollering can be beaten at World Championships "Alongside Vollering, other contenders include Marlen Reusser and Kasia Niewiadoma in an exciting battle." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: via pezcyclingnews.com Can the Dutch turn Demi Vollering's Montréal advantage into a world title? "Eight laps of Mount Royal suit the Giro and Tour winner. The harder task for the Netherlands may be deciding which attacks to chase before Vollering makes her own move." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) UAE Emirates leads Mathieu van der Poel and Demi Vollering to world titles "The annual GP Montréal is considered the blueprint for these World Championships." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Slovakia forced to start team masseur in elite Worlds road race to save UCI points "Slovakia will start one of its own support staff in Sunday’s elite men’s road race at the World Championships after injury, illness and team commitments left the nation without an available rider." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal, Canada, (Brossard → Montréal) Elite
Women's Road Race 180.42m: Live video Saturday
from 5:00am U.S. Eastern, 2:00am Pacific - Finish at around
11:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 2:00am
Pacific."
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montreal2026.org)
UCI Road World Championships: Ashlin Barry powers to under-23 men's title with 30-kilometer solo attack "Birthday present for American-Canadian as Alvaraz gives Spain silver, Stiansen takes bronze for Norway." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Road World Championships: Alejandra Neira takes junior women's road race title from five-rider escape "Spaniard out-paces Rossignoli, Grossmann in final meters" By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Niels Driesen (5th) frustrated after Barry’s impressive win: “I have my doubts” "I find it strange that the five of us were taking turns at the front and that we did not get any closer for a single second. Some people will say that I am a sore loser, but I do have my doubts about it." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos "The two stand-outs are Del Toro and Seixas" - Tom Pidcock knows who to look at during Montréal World Championships "Tom Pidcock enters the Montréal World Championships fresh off an altitude camp in Colorado, and aims to take the rainbow jersey on the road." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Healy's Montréal performance data offers clues ahead of Worlds "TrainingPeaks figures from the Irishman's performance at the GP Montréal less than two weeks ago give an indication of what is required for Healy to be in the mix at the upcoming Worlds road race." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Brian Hodes / Cor Vos Favorite Demi Vollering expects tough World Championships: “Can make the difference anywhere” "Demi Vollering is the overwhelming favorite for the women's road race. Since her victory in the Tour de France, she had not raced until last Sunday's time trial." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Two-time world champion Benjamin Noval follows Evenepoel’s footsteps: “That means a lot” "Benjamin Noval completed an impressive double by winning the junior road race world title. Earlier this week, he had already been crowned world time trial champion among riders under 19." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Five fantasy picks for the World Championships men's road race "Looking to round out your UCI World Championship Road Race - Men's fantasy team beyond the obvious favorites?" By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Zwift launches 2026/27 virtual race series. It was a real disaster "The 2026/27 Zwift Racing League (ZRL) series has started in complete chaos, with Zwift and organizer World Tactical Racing Leagues annulling every Race 1 result because of technical errors." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) Photo: Zwift Gianni Vermeersch is far from done: “I’d love to open a chip shop after my career” "Gianni Vermeersch is not thinking about retiring just yet, but he already knows where he sees himself after his cycling career." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) Photo: Raymond Kerckhoffs Having learned his trade with Ugo de Rosa, Yoshiaki Nagasawa quickly became Japan's preeminant frame builder "Frame design and choice of components may be limited by the sport's governing body, Nihon Jitensha Shinkōkai (NJS), but keirin bikes are still a thing of beauty." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Richard Butcher) 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal, Canada, (Montréal → Montréal) U23
Men Road Race 174k.2m: Live video Friday from 9:00am U.S.
Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at around 10:20am Pacific.
Junior Women Road Race 80.4km: Live video Friday from 2:15pm U.S. Eastern, 11:15am Pacific - Finish at around 1:35pm Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
montreal2026.org)
UCI Road World Championships: Benjamín Noval makes up for 2025 heartbreak with dominant gold in junior men's road race "Second title for Spaniard, Defrance claims silver for France, Wandel gives Sweden bronze." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: SWPix.com via cyclingnews.com) UCI Road World Championships: Viktória Chladoňová beats Isabella Holmgren to wins under-23 women's title "Fleur Moors rounds out podium in Montreal." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos via cyclingflash.com Benjamín Noval goes for another rainbow jersey: Junior Road World Championships preview "Benjamín Noval has already made history in Montreal, but his World Championship is not over yet." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: X.com/From elcorreo.com) 2026 World Championships elite men's road race preview: Who will seize Pogacar's throne? "With the unexpected absence of two-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar, the door stands wide open for a hotly contested race for the rainbow jersey." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: GVG / Cor Vos “Maybe I’ve gone a little over the line and overtrained” - Primoz Roglic raises late fitness concern as Slovenia turn to veteran leader for Montreal Worlds "Primoz Roglic will carry much of Slovenia's hopes into Sunday's World Championship road race in Montreal." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Dark horses for the 2026 World Championships road race "Sixteen laps of Mount Royal and 4,304 meters of climbing will wear the field down long before the favorites start racing each other. These five could still be there when they do." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Filippo Ganna responds to Remco Evenepoel’s Worlds jibe: ‘I can show him the numbers’ "The rivalry between Filippo Ganna and Remco Evenepoel has rarely been short on mutual respect." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) David Lappartient deliberately chooses World Championships in the Netherlands: “No risk for the UCI” "Securing the hosting rights for a World Championships eight years in advance had never happened before." (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) UCI president David Lappartient: “The World Championships in India offer huge opportunities for cycling” "The city of Pune, home to around 7.9 million people, will host the global road cycling championships in six years’ time." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) foto: Raymond Kerckhoffs 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal, Canada, (Montréal → Montréal) U23
Women Road Race 134km: Live video Thursday from
9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at around 9:45am
Pacific.
Junior Men Road Race 134km: Live video Thursday from 1:30pm U.S. Eastern, 10:30am Pacific - Finish at around 2:00pm Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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montreal2026.org)
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Van der Poel not focused on grandfather Poulidor’s past in Montréal: “Great story, but no extra motivation” "Poupou finished second at the 1974 World Championships in Montréal, behind Eddy Merckx." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Brutal, dramatic, thrilling - The women's world road race & the triple crown queen "Some days you watch a bike race. Last night I watched a bike fight." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) 'Your greatest competitors are also your greatest motivation' - the Kasia-Demi rivalry continues "In the final 50 meters up the Avenue du Parc, Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney was empty, her leg had cramped, and she could not finish her sprint as she had wanted." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vollering sees mental growth as key to world championship gold: “I feel a world of difference” "At the post-race press conference, she spoke about her mental preparation, the sacrifices made by her teammates and how she has learned to cope better with the pressure." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Relief after scary Worlds crash as Andersson escapes with broken collarbone and concussion "The 25-year-old was taken to hospital in a neck brace after remaining motionless on the road following the high-speed incident with around 94 kilometers remaining." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) UCI hits Demi Vollering with hefty fine and yellow card for position on the bike after World Championships triumph in Montreal "Using a non-compliant position or point of support on the bicycle' also sees Dutch rider docked 25 UCI points." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Maybe I shouldn't even have been racing' - Olivia Baril retires after Montréal Worlds with herniated disc "The Canadian rider started her final road race before a packed home crowd but did not finish. After a year of back trouble, she plans to stay in cycling as a riders agent." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) Links to Lance Armstrong and an anti-doping investigation at age 15 - How Ineos' teenage world champion bounced back to Rainbow Jersey glory in Montreal "Benjamín Noval left Montreal with two Rainbow Jerseys, a place alongside Remco Evenepoel in junior cycling history and his reputation as one of the brightest teenage talents in the sport strengthened further still." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo Nick Iwanyshyn via cyclingmagazine.ca Three Pre-Race Thoughts: 2026 Men's World Road Race Championship "A data-driven preview of Sunday's World Championship Road Race in Montreal." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘We will miss Tadej’ - Del Toro admits he would rather have raced Pogacar in Montréal "Isaac del Toro heads into Sunday’s World Championship road race in Montréal as one of the riders who could benefit most from the absence of Tadej Pogačar." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Belgium plans to pass race messages on riders’ bottles at radio-free Worlds "Belgium has tested messages on bottles with younger riders. Van Aert hopes they will help him follow Sunday’s race, but says he has never used the method himself." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel ahead of Montréal Worlds: "Being the top favorite doesn't make it easier" "In many previews, he is regarded as the top favorite to win the World Championships." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Evenepoel says Van der Poel could destroy the Worlds field, puts the pressure on France "The Belgian accepts that he is a favorite for Sunday’s road race, but says Seixas’s chances depend on France making the Montréal course hard." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wout van Aert on the Montréal World Championships: "My best races came when I could take the initiative" "At 32, Wout van Aert is still searching for his first rainbow jersey, and on Sunday in Montréal he sees another opportunity for himself." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Tadej Pogacar completes first training ride since injury "Almost a month after his crash in the Vuelta, Tadej Pogacar is able to train outdoors again, having previously been spotted back on the rollers." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Castelli Espresso 18 Sock "Verdict: Slightly more substantial than a summer sock with a load of different colors options." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Life-threatening: Spanish team manager races at high speed on World Championships course "Remarkable footage emerged online showing a car from the Spanish team speeding around the course at extremely high speed." (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit: @borrdrou/Instagram via road.cc) Mathieu van der Poel on the Montréal World Championships: “The harder the race, the better it will be for me” "Mathieu van der Poel will not start Sunday’s road race as the top favorite. The World Championship course in Montréal is just a little too demanding for that." (cyclingflash.com) photo: Fotopersburo Cor Vos "Anything other than gold would certainly be a disappointment" - Paul Seixas sets sights on rainbow jersey at World Championships "20-year-old will be France's sole leader on Sunday, and a serious rainbow jersey contender." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Montréal Worlds could open early, and leave the favorites arguing over the chase "The first road races show how quickly Montréal’s circuit can split a field, but offer different lessons on timing. An early move’s chances on Sunday may depend as much on cooperation behind as strength in front." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Vaughn Ridley/SWpix.com Valverde called Noval 'the new Valverde' back in 2025 and says Ayuso and Mas need to be in the medal conversation "When Alejandro Valverde was asked last December who could become his successor in Spanish cycling, the 2018 world champion did not hold back." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Crédit photo Patrick Pichon / FFC / directvelo.com Gear Break: Fall’s here - Zwift Ride Sale, POC Sonal TT, Ritchey Road Logic, Castelli Aircore Jackets, Q36.5 Hybrid Range, Vision SC45, Assos Rain Jackets "Fall’s Here and Gear Break continues to keep pace with the industry." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sandrine Tas extends Lotto Intermarché contract after successful career switch "The 31-year-old Belgian was still active as a speed skater at the start of this year, but after the Winter Olympics, she decided to focus fully on cycling." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos The State 8-Speed Road Bike is $650 w/ Integrated Shifters! Plus New All Road Flatbar & Exclusive SRAM Aero Cranks "State Bicycle Co. is heading into Fall with some new players to the game, some updates, new colors, and a brand new 4130 8-Speed. This refresh shows that State continues to make really great products at really great prices." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit Reddit) Sungod Velans 2 "Verdict: A super clear lens, but somewhat delicate and in a flimsy frame." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Avinox killer? Gobao’s innovative gearbox motor system is here, Honda enters eMTB market with retro model, Citi Bike capitalizes on slower speeds + more "An eMTB from Honda and a buzzy new motor system head up this week’s compilation, plus a new roadside test to identify illegal bikes from Germany." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Steel Is Still Real: Ritchey’s Road Logic Returns with Tom’s Autograph, Right on the Top Tube "Some cool news out of San Carlos, California. It seems that Ritchey Design is bringing back the Road Logic Frameset. This time, it’s the Signature Edition." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) Photo via theradavist.com Wahoo Elemnt Bolt 3 review: compact GPS with a much better screen "The Wahoo Elemnt Bolt 3 keeps the basic idea that made the BOLT popular: a small cycling computer controlled by physical buttons, with enough navigation and training functionality for serious road riding without turning the handlebars into a dashboard." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via Canyon Fabio Jakobsen impresses in Belgian kermesse race and wins the bunch sprint "Even though it is 'just' a national 'criterium race' in Belgium, Jakobsen still managed to win the final sprint on his own." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Team Visma | Lease a Bike ‘He destroys us in training’ - Paul Seixas earns Pogacar comparison before Montreal Worlds "Paul Seixas will arrive at Sunday’s World Championships in Montreal carrying a very different level of expectation from twelve months ago." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Former Vuelta winner Horner questions Evenepoel's road race favorite status, and blames his time trial "The Belgian team has a rock-solid lineup at the World Cycling Championships in Montreal and, with Wout van Aert and Remco Evenepoel, two strong contenders for the world title." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Eddy Merckx optimistic about Belgium’s World Championship chances: “50 percent chance” "Eddy Merckx is optimistic about Belgium's chances at the World Championships in Montréal." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Evenepoel, Van Aert and Belgium’s Worlds balancing act "With Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert, Belgium have two viable contenders to win the rainbow jersey at the Montreal World Championships - but how will coach Serge Pauwels deploy them on Sunday?" By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “He’s doing well” - Jonas Vingegaard’s mother-in-law gives fresh health update two months after season-ending Tour de France crash "Jonas Vingegaard is said to be doing well as he continues rebuilding towards 2027 following the Tour de France crash that brought his season to an early end." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) No Pogacar, a circuit finale and a team presentation - What's new at Il Lombardia in 2026 "The route of the 2026 edition of Il Lombardia has been unveiled, with the climb of San Fermo della Battaglia featuring twice in the finale around Como." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) PEZ Goes to the Worlds - Arrival! "The Adventure Begins." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Moots Has Redesigned the Routt for Modern Gravel "Steamboat Springs-based Moots, the Masters of Metal, has been building the Routt since 2013, and the all-new version, announced today, reflects how much gravel has changed since then." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Pinarello brings new colors to its gravel racing bike "Pinarello has just updated the image of its gravel racing bike. The Dogma GR debuts two new colorways, Lavanda Drift and Jade Vortex, which join the catalog alongside the already known Interstellar Grey Matt." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo: Trevor Raab via bicycling.com Best gravel bikes 2026: Our top picks for race, adventure, and everything in between "Our top picks to help make buying your first - or next - gravel bike simple." 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Davide Donati beats Magnier in CRO Race finale, Tobias Svarre secures overall victory "Paul Magnier failed to win his second consecutive stage on the final day of the CRO Race. After a flat stage towards Zagreb, Davide Donati proved to have the fastest legs." (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Matteo Malucelli sprints to victory in Tour de Langkawi opener "Matteo Malucelli has won the opening stage of the Tour de Langkawi (2.Pro). The Italian from XDS Astana was the fastest in a mass sprint." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Le Tour de Langkawi via cyclingnews.com) Gabriela Guerra wins 2026 Mirabelle Classic with long-range solo attack "Gabriela Guerra completed one of the more unusual breakthrough stories of the 2026 women’s road season with a solo victory at the Mirabelle Classic, holding off a concerted chase to win by more than a minute in Bouxières-aux-Chênes." (procyclinguk.com) (Screenshot via velo-club.net) 'We said I shouldn't start a Grand Tour:' Omrzel explains remarkable Vuelta debut and Worlds withdrawal "The 20-year-old won on Calar Alto and finished seventh overall in his first Grand Tour, a race Bahrain-Victorious had decided he would not ride." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos 2026 Southern California Road Races: Calendar and Race Day Checklist "Southern California road races cover the full spectrum of paved bicycle racing in the region: criteriums, one-day road races, stage races, and gran fondos." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Look 795 Blade RS 3 Dura Ace Di2 "Verdict: Fast, efficient, comfortable and one of the best handling bikes on the market." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Guillaume Boivin announces retirement "When asked if the race marked one of the final races of his career - he’s racing in Germany next weekend - Boivin confirmed that his career is coming to an end." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Nick Iwanyshyn 2026 CRO Race Live Streams "2026 Cro Race September 22-27, Croatia, Stage 6 (Samobor → Zagreb, 159.1km) Live
video Sunday
from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific - Finish at around
5:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:00am
Pacific."
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Paul Magnier finally hits the mark in stage five of CRO Race "After the Soudal Quick Step rider had to acknowledge Sebastián Molano's superiority in the opening stage, the Frenchman won the sprint from a reduced peloton in the fifth stage." (cyclingflash.com) Image via soudal-quickstepteam.com 'Just because I'm a big guy doesn't mean I can't climb' - Ashlin Barry’s U23 title boosts Van Aert and Van der Poel hopes "Ashlin Barry won the U23 world title on his 19th birthday after more than 120 kilometres in the breakaway, adding another chapter to his family’s history in Montréal and offering fresh hope to bigger classics riders ahead of Sunday’s elite race." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Chris Auld / Cor Vos The most outstanding characteristic of the ride-leader is being bad at navigation "Dr Hutch recently went out riding with a new group of people, in the end, he more-or-less enjoyed it." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Nano Banana) Cycling Market: UAE solidify Pogacar's block; Ineos in contract disputes; Visma 'lose' new rider to Pidcock's Pinarello "UAE Team Emirates XRG, Netcompany Ineos, Team Visma Lease a Bike; Lidl Trek and Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team are all involved in important market moves." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Italy's new generation look to restore lost Worlds magic in Montreal "Italy won the mixed relay team time trial and claimed three silver medals across the Worlds so far, but the success of their expedition will be judged on whether their elite men can make an impact in Sunday's road race." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mørkøv rejects theory that Vingegaard has no interest in the rainbow jersey "Michael Mørkøv, the Danish coach, says his absence from Montréal comes down to a season built around two Grand Tours, not a lack of desire." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Apple Watch Ultra 4 vs Apple Watch Series 12: Every Difference Detailed! "The Apple Watch Ultra 4 and Series 12 watches are both incredibly similar, and surprisingly different – depending on your perspective." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 2026 CRO Race Live Streams "2026 Cro Race September 22-27, Croatia, Stage 5 (Karlovac → Sveta Nedelja, 164.5km) Live
video Saturday
from 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific - Finish at around
5:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:00am
Pacific."
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CRO Race: Colombian Dani Martínez ends two-year drought on wins with small group victory on stage 4 "2026 Paris Nice runner-up outpowers four other riders on streets of Rijeka." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Three world titles, two heart surgeries, and one last U23 chance: The Rogers family story behind Cameron's World Championship heartbreak "Cameron Rogers' mechanical failure during the U23 time trial at the 2026 World Championships in Montréal was the kind of incident that could ruin any rider's day." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Fabio Jakobsen cherishes victory in Flemish criterium: “Hopefully the start of something beautiful” "It may not have the allure of a Tour stage or the Scheldeprijs, but Fabio Jakobsen was no less delighted with his victory in the GP Dokter Roggeman." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Il Lombardia delivers punchy finale on its return to Como "The finish of Il Lombardia has undergone a major overhaul this year compared with previous editions." (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Max Walscheid announces retirement to begin new career in performance and medicine "Max Walscheid will retire from racing at the end of the 2026 season but will remain with Lidl Trek as he transitions into a role within the German team, combining his experience in the peloton with his ongoing medical studies." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma rider Louis Barré may race again this season "Louis Barré had been in top form in recent weeks and was national coach Thomas Voeckler’s designated second leader for the World Championships in Montréal, but a crash the day before the GP Québec derailed his plans." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Pauline Ferrand-Prévot’s half-sister signs with SD Worx Protime "SD Worx Protime have secured the services of Axelle Dubau-Prévot. The 30-year-old Frenchwoman, the half-sister of world-class rider Pauline Ferrand-Prévot." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Sarah Crawford / EF Pro Cycling via cyclingnews.com) "I would ask teams that are reluctant to sign an African rider to give us a chance” - The Worlds standout seeking a future in Europe "The Montréal 2026 World Championships could become much more than a race for Amaniel Desta." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com Lucía Ruiz joins Laboral Kutxa Euskadi for 2027 after three seasons with Movistar "Lucía Ruiz will leave Movistar Team at the end of the 2026 season and join Laboral Kutxa Euskadi for 2027, giving the Basque squad another young Spanish rider with several seasons of Women’s WorldTour experience." (Photo via movistarteam.com) Transfer windows & drones among ideas to boost cycling "Transfer windows, team budget caps and drones replacing convoy vehicles at races are three of the ideas to boost cycling in a new report from the sport's global governing body." By Kieran Fox (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Specialized Crux 5 gravel bike review "It may have been aeroified for better race performance, but that speed thankfully hasn’t come at the expense of most of the other stuff you care about." By James Huang (nminus1bikes.substack.com) (Image Credit via bikeradar.com) 2026 CRO Race Live Streams "2026 Cro Race September 22-27, Croatia, Stage 4 (Pula → Rijeka, 159.8km) Live
video Friday from 7:50am U.S. Eastern, 4:50am Pacific - Finish
at around 6:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:00am
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CRO Race: Uno-X Mobility win again on queen stage 3 as Tobias Svarre vaults into race lead "22-year-old Dane takes debut pro win, outpacing Antonio Tiberi and Tim Wellens in Labin." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI promises to bring in GPS rider trackers “as quickly as possible,” as new equipment framework set up to “avoid excesses compromising safety and fairness” amid ongoing crash study "The UCI’s management committee said there was a “pressing need to ensure the widespread deployment” of GPS trackers, though failed to provide a timeline for their implementation." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com) UAE secures six more riders after Pogacar and Del Toro extensions "UAE Team Emirates XRG have confirmed new contracts for six riders, with Vegard Stake Laengen, Felix Großschartner, Julius Johansen, Rui Oliveira, Ivo Oliveira and Domen Novak all extending their stays with the team." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Picnic PostNL snatches Daan Depuydt from under Belgian teams’ noses "Daan Depuydt will make his professional debut with Picnic PostNL next year. Multiple sources have confirmed this to Wielerflits." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Dutch gravel racer ends career after heart attack at race, with initial ambulance request refused "The 35-year-old suffered chest pressure after taking Dutch gravel bronze. Event staff stopped a passing ambulance after the emergency control center decided one was unnecessary." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Unibet Rose Rockets to contest fourth Monument of the year as Bas Tietema’s team debuts at Il Lombardia "Unibet Rose Rockets will be allowed to take part in the Tour of Lombardy on Saturday, October 10. The French team of Bas Tietema, Josse Wester and Devin van der Wiel announced today that it has received a wildcard for the final Monument of the season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Fatal fall kills Japanese keirin racer Megumu Morohashi "Japanese keirin racer Megumu Morohashi has died at the age of 49 after suffering a severe spinal injury in a crash at Nara Velodrome, the Japan Keirin Autorace Foundation announced." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) Photo: Sports Niche Annex JF Frankel Comics: Major Taylor "Marshall Walter “Major” Taylor was one of the greatest American athletes of the early 20th century, setting records in regional bike races as a teen and winning his first world championship by the age of twenty." By JF Frankel (theradavist.com) Image: JF Frankel Gewiss-Ballan team history: Dominance, suspicion and one of cycling’s most loaded stories "Few teams compress as much of 1990s professional cycling into such a short lifespan as Gewiss-Ballan." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via VeloNews - Outside Magazine Live
video Thursday from 7:50am U.S. Eastern, 4:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:00am
Pacific."
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