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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 13 (Almuñecar → Loja, 192km)
Live video Friday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
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'I knew this day would come' - Jakob Omrzel takes his first pro win in style on Vuelta a España stage 12 "The young Slovenian won with an 11km solo mountain escape." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Oscar Onley loses significant time after early crash: "Couldn’t really dig deep" "Oscar Onley will have few good memories of the twelfth stage of the Vuelta España. In the opening phase, the Netcompany INEOS rider crashed, and on the final climb, he could not keep up with his rivals in the fight for the podium." 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 12 (Vera → Calar Alto, 166.9km)
Live video Thursday from 6:40am U.S. Eastern, 3:40am Pacific -
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Vuelta a España: Matthew Brennan nets hat-trick with victory on stage 11 using lead by Wout van Aert "Bryan Coquard and Jordi Meeus earn podium spots in Lorca." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘When you have Laporte, Van Aert and Brennan, there is not much you can do’ - Coquard and Meeus outgunned by Visma "Matthew Brennan’s third victory of the Vuelta a España left Bryan Coquard and Jordi Meeus with few answers in Lorca, as Visma Lease a Bike once again delivered the Briton into a winning position." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Young American UAE star suffers nasty crash, and Jayco get one in the eye injury on stage 11 of the Vuelta a España "Jayco AlUla and UAE Emirates XRG did not emerge unscathed from the eleventh stage of the Vuelta a España." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The body says enough: Lidl Trek not surprised after Mads Pedersen withdraws "Mads Pedersen did not start the twelfth stage of the Vuelta a España. This is not really a surprise, as we didn’t see the Pedersen we know throughout the race. It also comes as no surprise to the team." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I had zero doubts:' Van Aert gets his chance as Visma switches Vuelta strategy "Van Aert praised his teammates after they committed to his chances on a chaotic stage 10." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Rafa Gomez / Cor Vos Vuelta’s much discussed influencer back around riders in water gun fight "Erola Jons has once again appeared alongside riders at the Vuelta a España, shortly after organizers tightened the conditions around her access following the controversy involving Tadej Pogacar." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Is Van Aert going too deep and why is it so quiet around Evenepoel? This is what the national coach says "Sporza expert José De Cauwer says: "With the possible withdrawal of Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel suddenly becomes the main favorite for the world title in Canada." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel reveals schedule for world championships: no Canadian races, but the Tour of Luxembourg "The Dutchman will skip the Canadian WorldTour races in Québec and Montréal and will instead choose the Tour of Luxembourg as his final preparatory race before the Worlds." By Maartenlep (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Built exclusively for top pros, this 1950s world title-winning pursuit bike was built by Raleigh's RP department "Norman Sheil's 'factory works' bike that delivered World Championship and Commonwealth pursuit golds." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Richard Butcher) Columbus launches first carbon road wheel range, with 1,249g Spirit at the top "Tubing and component specialist expands into wheels market with three new models that are assembled in Italy." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 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
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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) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
World championships 2026: Three surprises in Dutch eight-man team around Mathieu van der Poel "Dutch national coach Koos Moerenhout announced his selection for the 2026 World Cycling Championships in Montréal (Canada) on Thursday during NOS and Wielerflits." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Teravail Updraft Light and Supple "Verdict: Fast rolling rubber for hardpacked surfaces and allroad." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Seeing the Light - Twice: POVEC C1 Sunglasses Review "Photochromic cycling glasses change tint automatically, but they can take time to react. The $249 POVEC C1 takes a different approach, letting the rider switch between lighter and darker tint in about one second with a swipe of a finger." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Every part we made for him taught us something we’ll use again” - Canyon unveils custom Grizl gravel bike with 32″ wheels specially made for basketball legend LeBron James "Teased by the man himself yesterday (all 6″9 of him), this custom creation presented an engineering challenge like no other according to the German brand." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Canyon) USA name strong Montreal Worlds squad as Riley Sheehan hits out over omission: ‘Let’s not select the guys who’ve been winning’ "The United States will take a strong squad to the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montreal, led by Quinn Simmons, Matteo Jorgenson, Brandon McNulty and Neilson Powless." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "That's just not how the human body works" - American rider Keegan Swirbul denounces omnipresent doping in Portuguese cycling "CyclingUpToDate has talked to Keegan Swirbul, an American rider who's spent several years in the Portuguese peloton, and has openly spoken about some of his rivals and the widespread doping abuse that has surrounded him." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Casper Pedersen sees 'dream come true' with transfer to Uno-X Mobility "With Pedersen, Uno-X Mobility brings in a very experienced rider. The 30-year-old has competed at WorldTour level for the past eight seasons, started six times in a Grand Tour, and in recent years has worked selflessly for major champions." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon CMA CGM women’s 2027 line-up takes shape with Samara Maxwell & Océane Mahé among 11 signings "The first line-up for Decathlon CMA CGM’s new women’s team has emerged ahead of the French organization’s entry into professional women’s cycling in 2027, with 11 riders reportedly signed for its inaugural season." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo Arkéa / B&B Hôtel via francesecreteavelo.com Mikel Landa is finally free from physical issues: "Confidence returns" "From a sporting perspective, 2026 is a year Mikel Landa wants to quickly forget. The Soudal Quick-Step rider spent a long period sidelined following a serious crash in the Tour of the Basque Country." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Could Primoz Roglic return to Team Visma Lease a Bike in 2027? "Primoz Roglic’s future is back under the spotlight in the heart of the transfer market." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Looking for a bargain this Labor Day? Here are my 18 top sale picks for road and gravel riders "Take advantage of the long weekend and the Labor Day sales with huge reductions on Specialized, Pinarello, Shimano, POC and more." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / GibsonPictures) Google Pixel Watch 5 In-Depth Review: Is It Enough? "From the outside, the Pixel Watch 5 doesn’t really look any different (it’s externally identical). But to the end user, the Pixel Watch 5 brings about one of the most impressive GPS accuracy shifts we’ve seen since the start of GPS sports watches." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Rouvy adds full support for Zwift hardware, with improved training integration and 'greater visual detail' "Smart trainers with Zwift Cog and Click will now work seamlessly with the indoor cycling app, with virtual shifting and app control from the handlebars." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rouvy) BBB Cycling ARC Flux "Verdict: Excellent all round with a secure fit for smaller faces." By nick lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Magicshine HORI 1300 review: A compact, well-built front light with a strong beam "Twin lenses, a Garmin-style interface on one face and GoPro tabs on the other, 1,300 lumens. The HORI 1300 impressed on the road, with two caveats buyers need to know before ordering." By Danny Bellion (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) Pogačar’s Vuelta Crash Changes Everything "In a single moment, the Vuelta lost its global superstar, Enric Mas inherited the red jersey and what had looked like a Pogačar coronation became one of the most open Grand Tour battles in years." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 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)
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2026 Tour of Britain Live Streams "2026 Tour of Britain September 2nd - 6th, Stage 3 (Hull → Beverley, 196km) Live
video Friday from 5:20am U.S. Eastern, 2:20am Pacific - Finish
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'I take my moment' - Tim Merlier sprints to victory on stage two of the Tour of Britain Men "The Belgian secured his first Tour of Britain stage win in Skegness, after a tough wind-whipped day." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Merlier surges to Tour of Britain stage 2 victory after late Vermeersch attack neutralized "The Soudal Quick-Step sprinter wins from a reduced front group following crosswind splits in Lincolnshire. " By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour of Britain Live Streams "2026 Tour of Britain September 2nd - 6th, Stage 2 (Boston → Skegness, 180.2km) Live
video Thursday from 5:15am U.S. Eastern, 2:15am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:10am Pacifi1c.
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Tour of Britain Men: Lewis Askey powers up Michaelgate cobbled climb to win Classics-style opening stage in Lincoln "Filippo Ganna second, Tim Wellens second in thrilling finale as Askey takes his first win of the season and the leader's jersey." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Campagnolo sells minority stake to investment group with links to Pinarello "Family-owned Italian company has lost ground to its competitors in recent years, but may be about to turn a corner." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo via cyclingnews.com) All the stages, all the contenders: Your complete guide to the Tour of Britain Men 2026 "The race started Wednesday in Lincoln and features some top WorldTour talent." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Two-time British champion Swift announces retirement ahead of final Tour of Britain "Swift announced the news in a post on Instagram on Tuesday ahead of what will be his 13th Tour of Britain, 20 years after his debut in 2006." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Greg Van Avermaet defends title at Iron Man 70.3 world championship "Although former Olympic champion Greg Van Avermaet stated some time ago that he wants to gradually scale down competitive sports, there is still no sign of wear on the 41-year-old former champion." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 19-year-old American Ezra Caudell in hospital with 'multi-system trauma' after Philadelphia Classic crash "Modern Adventure Pro Cycling rider continues to receive treatment." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) Photograph: NurPhoto/Getty Images via theguardian.com 'We deserve better' - Women's elite field endures insults and 'slalom' at European Gravel Championships that felt 'more like a game of Pac-Man' "This was a major international event. It was a big deal. And once again, the regulators showed their disregard for women’s racing." By PRO. Gravel (progravelmagazine.substack.com) (Image credit: UEC Sprint Cycling Agency via cyclingnews.com) "I don’t want to take a spot away" - Florian Lipowitz return date confirmed but World Championships dilemma emerges "Florian Lipowitz will make his return to racing next week after crashing out of the Tour de France and suffering a broken collarbone." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via redbull.com Roval Rapide CLX III wheelset "Verdict: Fast, light and uncannily stable for their depth - a genuinely brilliant race wheelset." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) New Pirelli Cinturato RM and Cinturato RH Gravel Tires in Review: Off to the Racetrack! "The race update has landed. With the Cinturato RM and RH, Pirelli sharpen the fast end of their gravel range, two new tires built to chase outright speed." Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Calvin Zajac 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 -
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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) 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) |
