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Pogačar joins pantheon of five-time Tour de France champions
"Tadej Pogačar joined the pantheon of Tour de France giants on Sunday, winning his fifth yellow jersey to put him in the company of Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) |
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Tour of Denmark: Wout van Aert deemed stage 2 winner after reversal of fortunes for Jensen Plowright in sprint photo finish "Jensen Plowright thought he had denied race leader Wout van Aert a second straight victory on the Tour of Denmark when he delivered an expertly timed bike throw at the finish of stage 2 in Skive." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour of Denmark: Jensen Plowright threads a needle in photo finish against Wout van Aert to grab sprint victory on stage 2 from race leader "Toon Aerts takes third in bunch sprint in flat finish into Skive." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image via idlprocycling.com) "Only when I saw the photo did I start to have doubts" - Wout van Aert thought he had lost Tour of Denmark stage before dramatic photo finish result reversal "After leading the sprint, it appeared he was beaten to the line by Jensen Plowright in a late surge as the victory was initially handed to the Australian." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo Henning Bagger via lavenir.net Evenepoel chases history at Clásica San Sebastián "The Belgian can become the race's outright record holder, but there are plenty of other challengers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Vuelta organizers now hint at Tadej Pogacar's participation "Will Tadej Pogacar start in the Vuelta a España or not? This is a topic that is currently speculated about daily, and the Spanish organization has now added fuel to the fire with a striking social media post." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pogacar reaches out to Vingegaard after Tour crash as rivalry softens "Jonas Vingegaard has revealed that Tadej Pogacar contacted him privately after his crash on stage 15 of the Tour de France, another sign of the warmer relationship between the race’s two dominant riders." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 2 Live Stats "PostNord Tour of Denmark July 29-August 2, Stage 2 (Glyngøre → Skive, 182.9km) Live video Thursday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 8:45am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:45am Pacific."
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Tour of Denmark: Wout van Aert wins comeback race on stage 1 with powerful sprint from small group "Belgian star attacked across to small group in final 5km, before being led out by Christophe Laporte to third win of 2026." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wout van Aert: I am looking for answers in the Tour of Denmark "Wout van Aert makes his comeback to racing at the Tour of Denmark. In an interview with VTM Nieuws, the Visma Lease a Bike rider says he is not starting without ambition." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “The best I’ve ever seen” - Sean Kelly stunned by Mathieu van der Poel and Tadej Pogacar’s epic Tour de France finale "Sean Kelly described Mathieu van der Poel’s victory on the Champs Élysées as the best finish he had ever seen after a spectacular conclusion to the 2026 Tour de France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Heavy duty' sachets could see cyclists close to maximum recommended intake without having consumed a meal - Are electrolyte drinks worth their salt? "With heatwaves becoming ever more common, the importance of hydration creeps up the priorities list. But does this mean we need to add electrolytes, asks India Paine." By India Paine (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Decathlon CMA CGM announces the launch of its women's cycling team "The squad will start its journey with a roster of 12 cyclists and will have a complete technical structure consisting of a sports director, coach, two sports assistants, two mechanics, team doctor, physiotherapist, nutritionist, and specialists in physical preparation and mental performance." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image via RMC Sport - BFM estarli e28.X 3-speed "A low-maintenance urban commuter that's enjoyable, practical and exceptionally easy to live with." By Tony Tompkins (road.cc) (Image Credit: Tony Tompkins) UAE squads ‘unaware’ of ex-pro cyclist’s drug links after 20-year ban for doping Italian junior team "Former Lampre sprinter Danilo Napolitano, who has spent the past few months working at the women’s UAE Team L’Imad service course, has been suspended until 2046 by the Italian anti-doping authorities." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 1 Live Stats "PostNord Tour of Denmark July 29-August 2, Stage 1 (Aalborg → Aalborg, 197.2km) Live video Wednesday from 9:45am U.S. Eastern, 6:45am Pacific - Finish at around 8:45am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:45am Pacific."
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Tour de l'Ain 2026 Stage 1: Noah Hobbs sprints to second career win as EF rider holds off Alberto Dainese and Matteo Milan "Noah Hobbs has picked up his second win of his career as the 22-year-old continued his growing form." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Eddy Merckx predicts new absurd goal for Pogacar: "I think he's capable of it" "The Cannibal does not believe anyone will be able to challenge Pogacar in the coming years. "It is an honor to see Pogacar next to me in that list, but that will not last long. He will probably surpass it next year, and I think he will be unbeatable in time trials until the Olympics." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'If anyone can do it, it's Pogacar' - Matxin on quest for sixth Tour victory "Speaking to AS, Matxin reflected on Pogačar joining Eddy Merckx, Jacques Anquetil, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain on five victories, and has backed the 27-year-old to continue rewriting the history books." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France 2026 Debrief: Breaking Down Exactly Where/How Tadej Pogačar Won the Race "Breaking down what yet another dominant Tour de France performance from Tadej Pogačar tells us about why defeating him is only getting harder." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (AP Photo/Mosa'ab Elshamy via sports.yahoo.com) Van Aert weighs in on Vingegaard’s 2 a.m. doping test at Tour "The Belgian had some strong words about Vingegaard being woke in the middle of the night at the Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via bicycling.nl) New LAP Project 001 clothing promises integrated crash protection without sacrificing speed "LAP has unveiled cycle clothing that integrates D3O impact protection while aiming to retain low weight, aerodynamics and freedom of movement. The company says the launch addresses one of cycling’s last remaining trade-offs: choosing between speed and protection" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: LAP) Former pro Danilo Napolitano banned for 20 years "The Italian was working as a team director at SALUS Ciclistica Seregno, one of the top development teams in his home country." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Silca Claims Greater Efficiency and Longevity From New Super Secret 2.0 Drip Wax Formula "Super Secret 2.0 builds on the low-friction performance of the original, with an updated formula that Silca says makes it the “closest thing to hot wax ever put in a bottle." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Silca) Live
video Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Cycling is strong and healthy thanks to Pogacar and testing "Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race." By Matt Warwick (bbc.com) "The way it was done has damaged our team's image and the integrity of our sport" - Visma boss Plugge on night-time testing at the Tour de France "The 2026 Tour de France had many highlights and one such was the night-time doping tests that were done on several riders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Jonas Vingegaard to feature at Tour of Denmark - Visma leader will make first appearance since breaking collarbone at Tour de France as guest "The Visma Lease a Bike rider won't be in Lycra and cleats, but rather as part of the starting ceremony of a stage at Tour of Denmark." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via Instagram) Martinez, Artz, Schmid... 5 Breakthrough Riders Who Shaped the 2026 Tour de France "After a thrilling final stage in Paris with Mathieu van der Poel as the winner, the Tour de France 2026 is officially over. Let’s take one last look back at the French stage race with a list of revelations." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Adrie van der Poel proud of son Mathieu van der Poel: enjoys him and Tadej Pogacar immensely "Mathieu van der Poel once again pulled off a masterpiece on Sunday afternoon with his victory on the Champs Élysées during the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Evenepoel, Del Toro and now Van der Poel as well" - Zonneveld claims Pogacar "gifted" the Champs Élysées victory to his rival "Tadej Pogacar equaled the historical milestone of five overall victories at the 2026 Tour de France." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: Facebook Pedersen and Skjelmose confirm Vuelta plans after Tour success "Lidl Trek’s Danish duo, Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose, have both indicated to TV2 Sport that they will ride the upcoming Vuelta a España following their Tour de France exploits." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Best cheap cycling computers 2026 - Get GPS on the bike for less and record speed, distance + more on a budget "Want some on-bike data without breaking the bank? There are loads of good quality, affordable bike computers out there nowadays, some even with GPS and Strava-sharing capabilities." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) US set to make peptide access easy, anti-doping agencies ready to ban cyclists using them "Last week, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to recommend broader access to several unapproved peptides. " Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Empower. Educate. Elevate. "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com)
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The Moment The Tour de France Was Won "Tadej Pogačar attacked on the Tourmalet with 5km to go before summit and 43km left in Stage 6. In the picture above Jonas Vingegaard is out of the picture but only just, some 30 seconds behind at the top of the pass." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) This year's Tour de France was faster than ever, but let's not jump to suspicious conclusions "Cycling fans have been burned often enough, but let's keep the faith on this one." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “I’d hope our daughter inherits from you” - Roxanne Bertels shares emotional message to Mathieu van der Poel after Tour de France heroics "Roxanne Bertels has shared an emotional message to Mathieu van der Poel after his spectacular end to the Tour de France, revealing the quality she most hopes their daughter inherits from the Dutchman." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via DHnet Outer Line: Tour de France Analysis, ASO & AI in Cycling "The 2026 Tour de France may be over, but the biggest conversations in professional cycling are only just beginning." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “We might have seen Jonas Vingegaard on the Tour podium for the last time” - Michael Rasmussen casts doubt on Dane’s future after crash "Speaking as an analyst for Viaplay Sports News, Rasmussen questioned whether Vingegaard will be able to compete with Tadej Pogacar and an emerging generation of Grand Tour contenders in the years ahead." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) New Shimano Dura-Ace wheels are up to 220g lighter and gain replaceable bearing cups with improved waterproofing "Japanese brand has widened the internal rim for modern road tires and claims a small aero improvement over its predecessor." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shimano) Specialized S-Works Evade 4 Review: BOA FS2 Delivers Speed Without the Vise "The BOA FS2 system is the true star here." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Carbon spokes are changing the road wheelset game: Here’s how you can benefit "We take a look at the latest tech development in the world of wheels, and why - thanks to brands like Superteam - it’s not as expensive to buy as you might think." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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How much prize money did Tadej Pogačar and his team win at the Tour de France? "UAE Team Emirates XRG netted more than a third of the total prize pot." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pogacar might win 7 Tours de France according to Greg Lemond, who bashes Armstrong's legacy - "Lance didn't have his talent; he 'found' it at 28" "The American rider believes Pogacar is set to win more, and even overtake Lance Armstrong's unofficial record." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon will begin talks with Paul Seixas about future soon: "Building confidence" "The future of Paul Seixas has actually been a hot topic in the cycling world throughout the season. Several teams are reportedly competing for his signature, with astronomical salaries being mentioned." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Everyone is raving about Tour de France sensation Seixas, but Patrick Lefevere has doubts: 'Can’t skip any steps' "Many believed Paul Seixas should never have ridden the Tour de France at such a young age, but with a fourth-place finish in the overall standings, he confirmed his status as a rising star." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) UAE dominate, EF surge and Picnic slide further in the post-Tour UCI rankings "Six months into the 2026–2028 UCI team cycle, and with four Monuments, the Giro d’Italia and the Tour de France completed, the rankings are beginning to take shape." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Gvg/Cor Vos “I’m winning races, and I believe you’ve got to be as clean and transparent as you possibly can” - Victor Bosoni on how he won the Tour Divide… and The Traka controversy "Just a few weeks back the ultra-fast French racer Victor Bosoni stormed home to victory in the Tour Divide, one of the greatest offroad endurance races around. Steve caught up with him to hear about how he won the race, and his controversial Traka." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: Factor Bicycles) Free-for-all brawl erupts at Argentine amateur race "Somewhere in Argentina this past weekend, a perfectly normal race turned into a bidon-fueled brawl and, in the finest tradition of sport imitating slapstick, nobody thought to stop the racing while it happened." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) How Many Carbs Per Hour Do Cyclists Really Need? "What the Science Actually Says About Carb-Loading Past 90 g/hr." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Podcasts,
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Tour de l’Ain 2026 Stage 2: Markel Beloki solos to second professional victory after late attack "Markel Beloki claimed the second professional victory of his career with a commanding solo performance on Stage 2 of the 2026 Tour de l’Ain." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wildfire threat prompts alternative route plan for Tour de France Femmes queen stage "Organizers have been asked to prepare an alternative route for stage seven because of the wildfire risk in southern France, although the summit finish on Mont Ventoux is expected to remain unchanged." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingmagazine.ca) When the voice inside your head finally says; "You can make this all go away" you know you're about to get dropped "Losing the wheel in front looks simple on the TV, but for the rider there's a million and one things going round their head." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) Riding felt 'like a punishment' - 24-year-old pro ends career "Women’s WorldTour pro Kim Cadzow said she won’t be returning." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Castelli Espresso 2 W Jersey "Fantastically cool and comfy summer jersey with an excellent fit, though the zip pull tabs fell off in the wash." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Should GLP-1 drugs be banned? Cycling’s latest anti-doping debate "The potential advantage athletes seek from GLP-1 medications is rapid weight loss and appetite suppression." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de l'Ain Stage 2 Live Stats "Tour de l'Ain July 28-30, France, Stage 2 (Saint-Vulbas → Lagnieu, 161.9km) Live
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