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Tadej Pogačar withdraws after a hard crash on the eighth stage of the Vuelta a España "He tried to get back on his bike, but couldn’t: that was the end of the race for him." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) |
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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) Astana rider punished for causing Luca Van Boven crash "The jury report of stage seven in the Vuelta a España notes a yellow card next to Alessandro Romele’s name for 'unauthorized behavior that endangers other riders.' In the case of the Astana rider, it seems clear what this involves." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘It was really really steep and shit road,’ Pogačar says of Vuelta off-road adventure "Thursday's chaotic racing could have ended very differently for the GC leader." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Google removes reviews of now-famous hail hotel "The IGESA Village Club Les Sorbiers unexpectedly became perhaps the most famous hotel in the cycling world this week. After the Vuelta peloton took shelter there on Monday during extreme bad weather, five-star reviews started pouring in." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oscar Onley learns the Pogacar lesson the hard way after costly Vuelta gamble "There is a growing list of riders who have discovered that feeling strong enough to follow Tadej Pogacar and actually surviving the attempt are two very different things." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'For some reason, my legs aren't responding as they should' - Carlos Rodríguez looking for answers to unexplained subpar form at the Vuelta a España "Netcompany Ineos racer lost 22 minutes in Andorra stage, main goal to support Oscar Onley." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) USWE Race 2.0 2L hydration pack "Verdict: Superb hydration pack with excellent comfort and a brilliantly designed central clasp closure." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 7 (Vall d'Alba - Aramón Valdelinares, 150km)
Live video Friday from 7:20am U.S. Eastern, 4:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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Pogacar survives Mas fightback and late scare to claim third Vuelta stage win after gravel showdown "Tadej Pogačar claimed his third victory of the Vuelta a España on stage 6, attacking on the gravel of the Puerto El Bartolo before surviving a fightback from Enric Mas and a scare on the descent to win in Castelló." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar stunned by Mas comeback: 'He flew past me like a rocket' "The world champion completed a hat-trick of stage victories, but it was far from straightforward as Enric Mas produced a storming ride." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Enric Mas "I couldn't do this last week" "As the closest challenger to Tadej Pogacar in the sixth stage of the Vuelta a España, we initially expected Felix Gall and Oscar Onley, but it was the experienced Enric Mas who managed to reel in Pogacar on the climb and sprinted for the stage win." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Josh Tarling out of Vuelta a España "The 22-year-old Briton abandons after about 50 km of Stage 6 following a difficult week away from racing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Wout van Aert aims to compete with wider tires in Vuelta stage: "Final is very tough" "The sixth stage of the Vuelta a España 2026 looks like a suitable day for the attackers in the peloton. Naturally, Wout van Aert comes to mind, but the finale - with a particularly tough gravel section - might not suit him perfectly. Still, he hopes to play a meaningful role." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Off-road is buzzing over 32-inch wheels - Is road cycling next? "Big wheels were everywhere at Sea Otter and MADE, but exclusively on off-road bikes. Could road racing be next? Bike builders say maybe, but not anytime soon." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: MADE) Cycplus AS2 Ultra long-term review: 12 months with the 88g ePump that makes you forget hand pumps existed "After a year of rides, tours and roadside repairs, this e-pump has proved itself as a worthy replacement for the old school hand pump. I never ride without it." By Danny Bellion (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Hot or Not? MET Trenta 3K Carbon Review "With the Trenta 3K Carbon, MET promise the ultimate trifecta of performance: ventilation, aerodynamics and impressive safety lab scores." By Christoph Staudinger (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Fock 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 6 (Alcossebre → Castelló, 177.9km)
Live video Thursday from 8:40am U.S. Eastern, 5:40am 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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Brennan bosses the bunch as Visma lock down Vuelta stage 5 "Expected crosswinds and the Puerto de Paüls threatened to upset the apple cart for the fast men, but Brennan was not to be denied." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Rafa Gomez / Cor Vos Matthew Brennan knows who to thank after his second Vuelta a España stage win: 'To be honest, it went pretty smoothly' "The Brit from Visma Lease a Bike, still only 20 years old, thanked his experienced lead-out riders Christophe Laporte and Wout van Aert after his formidable repeat performance in Spain." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Cian Uijtdebroeks out of Vuelta a España "The Movistar rider will not start Stage 5 following issues after a crash days ago." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via domestiquecycling.com / Cor Vos Lotto Intermarché tempers expectations for Jarno Widar: "No conclusions from Vuelta" "At the first real opportunity in the Vuelta a España, Jarno Widar showed on Tuesday that he is rightly counted among the biggest talents of his generation." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'We just feel relaxed because we have such a good leader' - Almeida at ease working with Pogacar "The Portuguese lost contact early on stage 4 and finished in a large group, racing against the time limit but spoke about working for Tadej Pogacar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can someone please get Wout van Aert his sunnies back? "The Belgian lost a brand-new pair of sunglasses during the Vuelta stage - but still found plenty to smile about after another big day for his team." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Are shorter cranks worth the hype? What science says about power production, fit, and comfort "Reduced crank lengths have been a hot topic in recent years, with Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel leading the way, but is it right for you?" By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images) Experimental Drug Makes Obese Mice Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle - Or Eating Less "Most weight-loss drugs work largely by reducing appetite and food intake. But an experimental compound appears to work differently: In mice, it helps the body use more of the energy it takes in." By Esra Öz (sciencealert.com) (Love Employee/iStock/Getty Images Plus) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 5 (Falset → Roquetes, 173.9km)
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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Vuelta a España: Tadej Pogačar twists the knife with solo raid in Andorra to win stage 4 "World champion extends his race lead on mountain stage." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.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) |
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) Vuelta organizers refuse to give bottle to Tadej Pogacar "The red jersey holder ran out of water in the hot finale and requested water from the commissaires and the organizers fifteen kilometers from the finish. But, he was turned down." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Family comes first' - Josh Tarling "We are immensely proud of him, and he now returns home to be with his family with the full love and support of everyone at Netcompany Ineos. Family comes first. Always." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bretagne Classic 2026 preview - Rouleurs in top form should have the edge over the sprinters "The Bretagne Classic, a grueling and thrilling WorldTour race, lies ahead this weekend." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Wait, Seriously, a Cycling Shoe Company Perfume? Golden Hour by Quoc & Raer "So, Quoc + Raer Golden Hour perfume just popped up in my email inbox. And of course, my immediate response was, WTF?" By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Magnus Cort questions Denmark selection call after missing out on final World Championships "Cort was among the riders considered for the eight rider Danish team but ultimately missed the cut, with Jonas Vingegaard also absent as national coach Michael Mørkøv opted for a squad led by Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Gear Break: Fall’s nigh - Cybersight Zenith, Garmin CIRQA, VAN Rysel Gravel, POC Cytal Mags, Pinarello F-Series, Wilier Urta Ultimate "Pez Fans, feel that? It’s Michigan “Fake Fall.” The air is crisp and it’s teasing something new…at Gear Break we know Fall’s nigh." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) From speed skating to SD Worx, Eline Jansen follows a proven path into the WorldTour "The 24-year-old Dutch rider has signed through 2028 after turning victories in Brittany and Tour de France Femmes top-10 finishes into a move to the Women's WorldTour team." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Crowdfunder for cyclist knocked off bike in “horrifying unprovoked incident” reaches almost £3,000 "Locals were horrified by the footage of popular local cyclist being attacked by a youth riding a mountain bike as another cyclist filmed the incident." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Facebook) GripGrab PACR Emergency Jacket "Verdict: Packable and waterproof, but not the most breathable out there." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Scandal of pro cyclists’ lives being repeatedly put at risk "There was a poignant moment at the start of stage two of the Vuelta a España last weekend when Tadej Pogacar, the outstanding rider in the world, presented Britain's Josh Tarling with a signed race leader's jersey." By Tom Cary (sports.yahoo.com) Is Movistar’s culture too tough on their riders when injured or ill? "Movistar’s record contains several leaders who continued after crashes or illness, alongside blunt public assessments from Eusebio Unzué. The documented evidence, however, stops short of showing that he ordered them to race." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I'm not going to create any false mystery' - Thomas Voeckler names Paul Seixas, 19, as France's leader for Montréal Worlds "France will build its road race squad around the Tour de France revelation, although Voeckler accepts that the climbing-heavy course may not be an ideal fit." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tacks reportedly found on final fast descent of Vuelta a España stage, sparking safety concerns "An image of a tack piercing an amateur cyclist’s tyre was posted on social media before the stage, though it is not clear if they were placed on the road deliberately." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Laura Meseguer/X) “I’ve heard stupider questions from real journalists” - Brian Holm questions Erola Jons Vuelta backlash as he urges cycling to embrace change for a new generation "The Vuelta a Espana’s attempt to reach a younger audience produced one of the first major controversies of the 2026 race when influencer Erola Jons was given privileged access to riders during the opening stage in Monaco." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via X.com) Edoardo Affini races at least three more years for Visma Lease a Bike "Visma Lease a Bike can also count on Edoardo Affini for the upcoming seasons. The Italian rider has extended his contract until the end of 2029. The loyal domestique will therefore remain part of the Dutch WorldTeam for the years to come." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'This is completely unknown' - Tour de France sportive winner set for grueling 500km challenge "British amateur Victoria Stansfield will climb more than 18,000m this weekend in her cycling and trail running crossover." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: A.S.O/Bastien Seon) Human Powered Health signs another Dutch rider with Sofie van Rooijen "The Human Powered Health roster next season will include not four, but at least five Dutch riders. After previously signing Yara Kastelijn, Quinty Ton, and Fee Knaven, the ambitious American team has now also confirmed the arrival of Sofie van Rooijen." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Challenge Elite Pro - Handmade TLR 700×30 "Verdict: Supple and good value, but tubeless setup was a... Challenge." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Outer Line: Fin Tarling, TdFF Growth and Pogačar’s Vuelta "Fin Tarling’s death should force professional cycling to move beyond condolences and confront persistent race-safety failures." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I would rather finish a fighting second and be asked what on earth we are doing" - Evenepoel's Tour de France ambitions blasted as Van Hooydonck criticizes Red Bull "Nathan van Hooydonck questioned why both Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe and the rider himself didn't attempt to challenge Tadej Pogacar's grip on the yellow jersey." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) British Cycling has finally embraced gravel but is it too late? "Last weekend British Cycling held its first Gravel National Championships but with so many big events already on the calendar, is BC too late to the party?" By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Nia Page) Magdeleine Vallières Mill has a new world champion POC helmet "The EF Education Oatly rider has worked with POC on a limited-edition version of the Cytal helmet, with the design drawing on her roots." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel skips short track race at mountain bike world championships "The decision will not affect Van der Poel’s starting position in the Cross Country race on Sunday. In a World Cup race, finishing among the top 24 in the Short Track would have secured him a spot in the first three starting rows, but the rules for the upcoming World Championships are different. " By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 5 Reasons To Watch The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships "Fans in the USA & Canada can watch the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships on FloBikes & the FloSports app (Aug. 27, 29 and 30). Here's why to watch." By Matt Cannizzaro (flobikes.com) (Image credit: Billy Ceusters) Uno-X Mobility step into transfer market as they sign Danish time trial champion who made breakthrough this season "Uno-X Mobility have taken their first step into the transfer market ahead of the 2027 season, signing 22-year-old Danish time trial national champion Kristian Egholm." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via tour-magazin.de 'Sometimes you have to ride into the nearest air raid shelter:' The realities of being a cyclist in Kyiv "Cyclist Nathan* moved to Ukraine in July and is targeting a number of mass participation, endurance rides." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Nathan) California bike store shuts down after 101-year run "In his farewell message, Owner Frank Dryer shared that his life’s mission has been to “help people experience the freedom, confidence, connection, and joy that a bicycle can bring." By Reda Wigle (nypost.com) Photo: Google Maps Specialized S-Level Tarmac SL9 Gives Pro-Level Build at $4,000 Less "Specialized has filled out the Tarmac SL9 family, and the most interesting addition is the new Tarmac SL9 S-Level." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photo/Specialized) 'Unambiguous:' Ketamine Is an Opioid, New Molecular Evidence Shows "Ketamine is a weird chimera of a drug. It does so many different things. It acts as an anesthetic, painkiller, dissociative drug, hallucinogen, and unusually fast-acting antidepressant." By Michelle Starr (sciencealert.com) (Darwin Brandis/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus)
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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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From Polka Dots to Rainbows: Puck Pieterse's Chasing Second Mountain Bike World Title "Pieterse has fond memories of Val di Sole. She has won races there both on the cyclocross bike (World Cup late 2022) and on the mountain bike. In 2025, during the mountain bike World Cup weekend, she even managed to win both the short track and the cross-country." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'It's been a steep learning curve' - Kate Courtney on her move from mountain biking to road racing "US champion set for Road Worlds debut in Canada next month." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Meet Adrien Boichis, Mathieu van der Poel’s main rival at the mountain bike world championships "Mathieu van der Poel will make a bid for his first world title in mountain biking on Sunday. His recent participation's have not been very successful, and now there is an additional challenging factor: the French top talent Adrien Boichis. Does that name ring a bell?" By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Two-time Grand Tour stage winner currently racing La Vuelta 2026 confirms retirement, ending one of Asian cycling's great modern careers "Alexey Lutsenko has confirmed that he will retire from professional cycling at the end of the 2026 season, bringing one of the most successful careers in modern Kazakh and Asian cycling towards its conclusion." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Picnic PostNL women’s team loses key member "Pfeiffer Georgi will join UAE Team L’IMAD from 2027. The 25-year-old British rider has signed a three-year contract and will leave her current team for the first time in her eight-year professional career. " By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bart Lemmen with Visma Lease a Bike until the end of 2029: "He has not reached his ceiling yet" "The 30-year-old Dutch rider is now signed with the Dutch WorldTour team until the end of 2029, as was already reported during the 2026 Tour de France by Wielerflits." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Johannessen honors King Harald V at Vuelta after his death: ‘We will ride for him’ "The Norwegian rider says he and his compatriots will honor the late king with mourning bands and a minute’s silence before the stage." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Why Maxxis is betting big on the future of 32″ tires well beyond XC "And why 29" isn't going anywhere any time soon." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Made Roundup: The Weird, The Wild, & The Wonderful "As always, the Made Show never fails to bring us some of the most beautiful bikes, the weirdest bits, and some pretty random sights." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Adrien Boichis is crowned XCC World Champion after a frantic final lap "The Frenchman has been crowned World Champion XCC Elite after surpassing Charlie Aldridge in an intense final sprint." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Laura Stigger is the 2026 Short Track World Champion after a photo finish "Laura Stigger has been crowned World Champion XCC in Val di Sole after a lightning-fast race that ended with a spectacular sprint against Evie Richards." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via sport.ORF.at - ORF Anja Grossmann and Connor Wright are crowned 2026 Junior XCO World Champions "The 2026 MTB World Championship in Val di Sole has new Junior XCO champions. The Swiss Anja Grossmann and the Australian Connor Wright dominated the two races held on Thursday morning in Daolasa, securing their respective titles with wide margins over their pursuers." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via MTB-VCO.com Tour de l'Avenir winner Finn set for elite World Championships debut "The 19-year-old is set to make his elite World Championships debut in Montréal after a remarkable under-23 season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can the Philly Classic ignite another golden age of US road cycling? "After a decade-long absence, the beloved Philadelphia International Cycling Classic is set to return this weekend, with some of the world's best bike-racing teams taking to the famous circuit around the city's leafy Art Museum, Manayunk, and Roxborough areas on Sunday." By Michael Venutolo-Mantovani (sports.yahoo.com) Photograph: Chris Boswell/Alamy Lotto Intermarché signs Juan Sebastián Molano as sprint leader "Juan Sebastian Molano will wear the colors of Lotto Intermarché starting next season. After eight seasons with UAE Emirates XRG, the Colombian sprinter is joining the Belgian team. Molano is set to replace Arnaud De Lie, who is moving to Tudor, as the team's sprinter." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alleged driver in crash that killed two Milligan University cyclists rearrested after failing drug test "He is now being held on a $3 million bond, a sharp increase from the $300,000 bond he posted the day after the crash." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Made Bike Show Picks: Jammer, Neuhaus, Rare Earth, Rodriguez, Ron’s Bikes, Sim Works, and Tonic "I know, you might be tired of 32ers. And so, Neuhaus Metalworks brings you the show’s only 750d…er. We’re going to have to figure out what to call these, eventually." By Paul Kalidatidi & John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson, Paul Kalifatidi 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Val di Sole, Italy, August 26 - 30 Cross
Country Short Track - Thursday, August 27
U23
Women at 15:30 CET, 9:30am US Eastern
U23
Men at 16:30 CET, 10:30m US
Eastern
Elite
Women at 17:45 CET, 11:45am US Eastern
Elite
Men at 18:30 CET, 12:30pm US Eastern
The races will be shown on
FloBikes starting at about 8:30am Pacific."
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Lorenzo Finn seals dominant Tour de l'Avenir with stage and overall win "Lorenzo Finn once again made his mark in the U23 category. The Italian super talent impressively won the Tour de l'Avenir 2026 on Wednesday. In the final stage finishing at Lake Serrù, Finn put the finishing touches on his victory with his second stage win." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Updated women’s cycling season form guide after Tour of Britain Women 2026 "The Tour of Britain Women has provided one of the last substantial form checks before the 2026 season moves towards its biggest remaining target: the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: SWPix via cyclingnews.com) Existing Garmin Watches Will Get Fenix 9 Features: Here’s the Full Details! "The changes to the Fenix 9 series are most easily grouped into two buckets: Hardware changes and Software changes." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Justinas Leveika conquers one of cycling’s hardest challenges, winning 2,052km Silk Road Mountain Race by a day "The 2,052km race crossed Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan mountains in temperatures approaching 40°C(104°F), but its decisive move came during a nonstop ride between two checkpoints." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) I’ve been hit too many times, but I still don’t want to ride dressed like a Christmas tree - This is the cycling safety gear I actually use "From tasteful apparel to cameras and light-up pedals, these are the products that help me feel seen." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Lab Test: Are Carbon Rims Really Stronger than Aluminum Ones? "I’ve recently started testing carbon rims on my touring bike. Incredibly, they’re over 40% lighter than my previous aluminium rims, despite still being designed for expedition bike travel." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) The perfect bag for top shelf handlebars "As a part of Redshift’s Top Shelf handlebar product line, they also developed the Top Shelf Handlebar Bag. It’s a medium sized bag that is designed to stash keys, wallet and food conveniently right off the handlebars." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 'Game-Changing' New Sunscreen Ingredient Blocks One of The Most Elusive Types of Solar Radiation "Though the Sun bathes us in life-giving light, it is a scorching nuclear orb that dwarfs all the planets combined and blasts its children with gene-mutating radiation. " By Ivan Farkas (sciencealert.com) (Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty Images) 2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 7 (Strambino → Ceresole Reale, 129.8km) Live
video Wednesday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am
Pacific - Finish at around 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Kasper Borremans wins after finale full of twists in queen stage of Tour de l'Avenir "Kasper Borremans has claimed victory in the queen stage of the 2026 Tour de l'Avenir. The 20-year-old rider from Finland reached the summit of the mythical Col d'Iseran first after a thrilling battle." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The White Line: Ending Vulnerable Road User Deaths by 2035 "The impact our work is having on families, communities, and the future of our streets. We’ve proven that when we come together, change happens. Help us take this fight further." (www.thewhiteline.org) |
