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Vuelta a España: Enric Mas triumphs with overall victory "Enric Mas has won the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, ending Spain's 12-year wait for a home winner." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) |
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2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships LIVE September 20-27, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, ITT (Montréal → Montréal, 39.2km) Elite
Women Time Trial: Live video Sunday from 9:00am
U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at around 8:20am
Pacific.
Elite Men Time Trial: Live video Sunday from 12:45pm U.S. Eastern, 9:45am Pacific - Finish at around 12:15pm Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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Piganzoli extends GC lead with statement TT win on Tour de Luxembourg stage 4 "A fine performance from Visma's rising Italian star extends his GC lead ahead of Sunday's finale." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Tim Van Wichelen / Cor Vos What does this say about his World Championship chances? Mathieu van der Poel plays minor role in queen stage of Luxembourg " MVDP was nowhere to be seen in Friday’s queen stage." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) No Pogacar but plenty of intrigue as World Championships return to Montreal "The World Championships were last held in Canada in Hamilton in 2003, but this week marks a return to the first non-European city to host the event." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Alessandro Perrone / Cor Vos Paula Blasi cuts short UAE deal after months of speculation but keeps new team secret "After months of speculation, Paula Blasi has confirmed that she will depart UAE Team L’IMAD at the end of the 2026 season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lars Boom believes Fem van Empel will fit FDJ Suez well: “Treat her in a relaxed way” "We will see Fem van Empel back in cyclocross again before too long. Lars Boom, Van Empel’s team manager at her brand-new team FDJ United Suez, confirmed this during the WielerFlits podcast." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo Trackr Radar Review: A strong Garmin Varia alternative for Wahoo users? "Several reviewers have found the radar accurate and dependable enough to compete directly with Garmin, while others have reported slightly later detection or occasional gaps on winding roads." (procyclingstats.com) (Photo via bikeradar.com) Want to bling your Brompton? Hope has you covered with unreleased products for G-Line bikes "Hope teases unreleased products for G-Line bikes." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Tadej Pogacar’s Tour de France bike now worth thousands - UAE 2023 Tour bike headed for an unexpected fate "The money raised by the auction will be used to help those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 4 ITT (Ettelbruck → Ettelbruck, 20.4km) Live
video Saturday
from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:30am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Tour de Luxembourg 2026 Stage 3 - Pepijn Reinderink goes solo and holds off heroic Davide Piganzoli in breathtaking stage "Pepijn Reinderink goes solo from a 19-rider strong breakaway and hold off a remarkable Davide Piganzoli ride behind." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) From Olano to Alejandro Valverde and even a record-holder - Spain's luxurious palmarès at the World Championships "Spain has amassed 44 medals at the World Championships, split between 11 golds, 14 silvers, and 19 bronzes." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com 2026 elite world ITT championships preview: Evenepoel goes for 4, Reusser to repeat? "The Belgian is chasing his fourth consecutive world title in the individual time trial, something no rider has managed before. Rogers and Martin each put together three consecutive TT world TT dubs, but a fourth has remained out of reach." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) 2026 Worlds ITT's startlist: Evenepoel and Reusser lead the fields in Montréal "The elite individual time trials open the 2026 World Championships on Sunday, with the men’s and women’s fields taking on the same 39.2 kilometer course." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Demi Vollering take note: Elite debutant Zoe Bäckstedt's previous World Championship results show why she's a contender "Zoe Bäckstedt is one of the clear favorites for the time trial on Sunday, and is a dark horse for the elite women's road race." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "There is interest from us as well" - How Tom Pidcock adds leverage to Pinarello's attempt to sign Paul Seixas "Paul Seixas's current contract ends in 2027 and the speculation over his future sees no end in sight." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) From Alpe d'Huez to world titles - The 5 most incredible victories of Tom Pidcock’s career "Tom Pidcock has built a career matched by very few riders of his generation. His ability to compete and win on the road, in cyclocross, and in mountain bike has made him one of the peloton’s most distinctive cyclists." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Paula Blasi reportedly set to join Movistar through 2029 as long-running transfer saga nears conclusion "Paula Blasi is reportedly set to leave UAE Team L’IMAD at the end of the 2026 season and join Movistar Team on a three-year contract running through 2029." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 32-inch gravel tires officially enter Schwalbe’s range with two models and two widths "Schwalbe’s 32-inch gravel rubber is here, and the brand reckons that this is just the tip of the iceberg." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Schwalbe) South Park takes on eBikes, new models from Royal Dutch Gazelle and Thok + more "You know everyone’s talking about it when South Park gets involved." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 3 (Wiltz → Diekirch, 180.2km) Live
video Friday
from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:30am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Tour de Luxembourg: Marijn van den Berg claims stage 2 with long sprint "EF Education EasyPost rider holds off late charge from Van der Poel to move into race lead." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mathieu van der Poel lowers expectations for World Championships: “A touch too difficult for me” "After the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, Remco Evenepoel already said that the upcoming World Championships road race in Montréal, Canada, could prove too tough for riders weighing more than 70 kilograms, and Mathieu van der Poel agrees." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fem van Empel makes comeback with FDJ United Suez "It is not clear whether the former cyclocross world champion will compete in multiple disciplines again." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel becomes Adidas ambassador "Mathieu van der Poel is entering into a partnership with Adidas. The Dutch Alpecin Premier Tech rider will become an ambassador for the sports brand. MVDP will wear shoes and leisurewear from the German brand, among other products." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Chris Froome, Alberto Contador, Rigoberto Uran and more to reunite for Nairo Quintana’s star-studded farewell celebration "Nairo Quintana is preparing to bring one of the most important chapters of his life to a close with a major gathering in Cartagena de Indias." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Graham Watson via cyclingweekly.com) 'Surprised' Wellens responds to Philippe Gilbert criticism "Tim Wellens says he was taken aback by Philippe Gilbert’s remarks about his absence from the Montréal Worlds and intends to speak with him directly." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) POC’s radical new Sonal TT helmet comes in two shell sizes for different shoulder widths, we've been putting it to the test "Fitting the helmet to the rider’s shoulders rather than their head is a novel concept, developed by the Swedish brand with EF Pro Cycling and delivering claimed savings of 15-20 watts." By Aaron Borrill, Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: POC) Minnesota machining, Enve engineering: inside Wolf Tooth’s first hubs "‘We’re not necessarily looking to be a DT Swiss’: Enve explains why it’s licensing its hub technology to Wolf Tooth, and where its ambitions end." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) Image credit via theradavist.com 'Make sure you carry all the tools, and a pannierful of patience' - Disc brakes are great, aren't they? Except when they're not "Forget the puncture fairy - the disc brake fairy is here, and he's one mean bastard." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 2 (Differdange → Junglinster, 167km) Live
video Thursday
from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:30am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Tour de Luxembourg: Mathieu van der Poel attacks from 11km out, gets caught and still powers to opening victory "The Alpecin Premier Tech leader eventually headed Pierre Gautherat and Marijn van den Berg across the line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Tour de Luxembourg is Mathieu van der Poel’s final tune-up for his road worlds bid "The Dutch star heads to Luxembourg for 5 days of racing before turning his attention to the world championships in Montreal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) ‘I earn my own peanuts’ - Zigart fires back after Pogacar comparison "Urska Zigart has responded to an Instagram comment questioning why she continues to race professionally while fiancé Tadej Pogacar earns millions." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) World Championships Montréal women's elite road race 2026 preview, profile, favorites & predictions - Will Demi Vollering finally win the rainbow jersey? "Magdeleine Vallières surprised to win in 2025 and now races at home, against several strong contenders such as Demi Vollering, Katarzyna Niewiadoma and Kim Le Court." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Red Bull) ‘No one can take that role from me yet:’ Skjelmose lays claim to Lidl Trek's Grand Tour leadership "Mattias Skjelmose believes sixth place at the Tour de France has earned him a position in Lidl Trek’s Grand Tour hierarchy." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Derek Gee-West’s crash at the Montreal GP is now having serious repercussions "Further monitoring reveals injuries that will keep him out of two world championship events." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn USA celebrity fitness coach positive for 3 banned substances gets suspended 5 years "Erin Oprea, the Nashville-based celebrity fitness trainer known for coaching country music superstars including Carrie Underwood and Kelsea Ballerini, has received a five-year ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Today.com, @erinoprea Vistella Firefly Plus "Verdict: A good way to boost visibility, but not the best for more serious cycling." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Lezyne Enters the Growing Electric Inflator Market with the New E-Drive "Lezyne is arriving a tad late to the electric inflator party, but the brand’s new E-Drive sets itself apart with some unique design features." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos / Lezyne unless otherwise noted) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 1 (Luxembourg → Luxembourg, 157.7km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:20am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Mathieu van der Poel prepares for World Championships in Luxembourg: “I could use some race rhythm” "Mathieu van der Poel hopes to be able to compete for the world title in just under two weeks." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 5 (Mersch → Luxembourg, 177km) Live
video Sunday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around
7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Tour of Slovakia: Breakaway stuns peloton as Erik Fetter wins in high-drama finale "Paul Magnier sprints from the peloton but break holds on by a whisker." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Gran Premio del Lazio: Dorian Godon wins resurrected Italian one-day race "Netcompany Ineos rider sprints to victory after a chaotic finale." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel checks out time trial course: "It will be closer than last year" "The pre-race favorite will defend his title on a predominantly flat course. "Perhaps they could have made it a little longer," he said critically to the Sporza camera." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I can stay pretty close' - Ganna ready for Evenepoel showdown ahead of Worlds time trial "In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Filippo Ganna previewed the upcoming Worlds time trial in Montréal where he will have to overcome Remco Evenepoel if he wants to win a third rainbow jersey in the event." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Auto / Cor Vos Demi Vollering surprised after World Championship time trial recon in Montreal: ''That didn't go well' "The road surface is pretty bad in some places, and the course has a lot of turns. I'm glad we've already done the course reconnaissance, so we have a mental picture of what to expect." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo via Facebook Richard Carapaz makes late withdrawal from World Championships "Former Olympic champion will not represent Ecuador, citing 'health complications" (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 World Championships: Vuelta revelation Jakob Omrzel skips road race "The young Slovenian had been selected for the road race but has withdrawn. It is another setback for the Slovenian selection after Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart were also forced to pull out earlier." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Britain kid joins Visma partner team five years after unforgettable bidon moment "Xander Graham, the Scottish teenager who famously raced alongside the Tour of Britain breakaway as a 12-year-old, has taken a significant step towards the professional ranks." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 4 (Tvrdošín → Dohňany, 196km) Live
video Saturday
from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific - Finish at around
8:15am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Tour of Slovakia: Lennert Van Eetvelt wins hilly stage 3 and takes over race lead "Lennart van Eetvelt won stage 3 of the 2026 Tour of Slovakia on Friday after attacking on the final climb of the day and just about holding off a number of riders who followed him on the descent and a surging peloton." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tim Merlier fastest in Koolskamp "Tim Merlier racked up his 11th victory of the season after showing a fantastic turn of legs in the final 200 meters of the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen." (soudal-quickstepteam.com) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com USA forced into late Worlds change after Neilson Powless withdrawal "Neilson Powless has been ruled out of the USA team for the World Championships road race in Montreal due to illness." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar wants to ride the European Championships in Slovenia at all costs, new rumor says "Italian journalist Beppe Conti, known for his cycling and transfers insights, is among those who fuel again speculation that Tadej Pogacar would line up at the 2026 European Championships on home soil in Slovenia." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Evenepoel tests his time trial legs on F1 circuit: “I set the bar high for myself” "Remco Evenepoel gave his preparation for the World Time Trial Championships a striking final boost." By (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)Maartenlep Garmin Fenix 9 Series In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade? "The Fenix 9 feels in many ways like what the Fenix 8 Pro launch should have been: A cohesive story of all the models getting updates with satellite connectivity, new sport features, and plenty more." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Italy have a dark horse contender for the Montreal World Championships, and he thinks he’s got Evenepoel figured out "There are a few top favorites, but beyond them, there are some very dangerous dark horses. And Italy might just be the most dangerous of them all." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What does a pro cyclist FTP look like? "Tadej Pogačar’s performances on Passo di Ganda provide a useful comparison. The Lanterne Rouge estimated his output at 6.34 W/kg during the 2023 Il Lombardia ascent, completed in 23 minutes 8 seconds. In 2025, its estimate was 7.22 W/kg over 21 minutes 22 seconds." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gear Break: Worlds Week - Shimano SPD-SLR, Enve Melee v2, Wolf Tooth Hubs, Hutchinson Bike Care, Santini Montréal Kit, Wahoo x Apple Watch "First in the queue, Shimano just dropped its biggest road pedal update in years. Enve went against the grain with a race bike that fits smaller tires." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne Strip Drive Front "Verdict: A bright light with a good battery, but an odd form factor." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Latest from Litespeed is the Rumpus, a $1,000 Handmade Titanium Balance Bike "This is a titanium balance bike built for the smallest, well-heeled riders to learn to ride in style." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos / Litespeed) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 3 (Tvrdošín → Dohňany, 196km) Live
video Friday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around
8:15am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Tour of Slovakia: Paul Magnier wins again by country mile on stage 2 "French sprinter extends race lead." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Brandon McNulty can win the World Championship road race: This is why the American team has a great chance in Montréal "Team USA is, without a doubt, one of the strongest teams in the race." By Zach Nehr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 World Championships ITT preview: Evenepoel targets history on fast Montréal course "On Sunday in Montréal, Remco Evenepoel can take the next step and become the first rider to win four consecutive elite men's world time trial titles." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paul Seixas skips European Championships to prepare fully for Il Lombardia "Paul Seixas will not take part in the European Road Championships in Ljubljana on 4 October. After the World Championships, the 19-year-old French talent is opting for a different approach, HLN reports." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel reportedly eyes 2027 Giro d’Italia return four years after leaving in pink "The Belgian has reportedly shown interest in returning to the Giro d’Italia for the first time since 2023, with Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe set to wait for the Grand Tour routes before making a decision." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Startlist World Championships 2026 Elite Women's Road Race - Riders: Demi Vollering, Lotte Kopecky, Elisa Longo Borghini, Kasia Niewiadoma, Marlen Reusser and more "The elite women's road race at the 2026 World Championships takes place in Montreal on Saturday, 26 September, with another high-class field heading to Mount Royal in pursuit of the rainbow jersey." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Guillaume Martin returns to Lotto Intermarché: "Still targeting top 10 in Grand Tours" "Lotto Intermarché wanted French involvement in 2027, and that is exactly what they are getting. After signing Clement Venturini, the Belgian WorldTeam has now also brought in 33-year-old French climber Guillaume Martin." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Home rider Derek Gee skips the World Championship Mixed Relay and time trial, but still hopes to race the road race "Derek Gee-West had set himself a major goal at the World Championships in ‘his’ Canada, but the climber did not come through the Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal, his final preparation race for the world title battle, unscathed." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Canyon Grail CFR Di2 gravel bike "Verdict: A fast, capable gravel race bike with excellent handling and tire clearance, but the specification leaves room for improvement." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) I tried Shimano’s new Dura-Ace SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, and they’re mostly great… yet also a bit annoying "The non-compatible cat is out of the bag… but how’s the ride with Shimano’s all new SPD-SLR pedals and cleats, mounted to some fresh RC910 shoes?" By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 2 (Levoča → Liptovský Mikuláš, 187km) Live
video Thursday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Grand Prix de Wallonie: 20-year-old Aubin Sparfel takes a career best victory catching a late break on the line "Romain Grégoire was second and Milan Fretin third as the French dominate in Belgium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames: Karlijn Swinkels launches a long-range sprint to take victory on the Citadelle de Namur "The fifth edition of the women’s Grand Prix de Wallonie was won by Karlijn Swinkels. The Dutch rider from UAE Team ADQ proved the strongest in a long sprint on the Citadel of Namur, beating Elisa Balsamo and Célia Gery. " By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The full schedule for the 2026 UCI Road World Championships "The 2026 UCI Road World Championships return to Montréal, Canada, with 13 rainbow jerseys up for grabs across road races, individual time trials and the mixed relay." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can Belgium make Evenepoel work for Van Aert at the Worlds? "National coach Serge Pauwels has deliberately avoided a strict hierarchy, giving both riders clear but flexible “mandates” so they do not cancel each other out." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) More Mas Vuelta, Montreal Worlds and Lessons From Bigger Sports "With the World Road Championships set for Montréal next weekend, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and Montréal offered the clearest preview yet of who is ready to fight for the rainbow jersey." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Philippe Gilbert tears into Tim Wellens over Worlds withdrawal: ‘He is completely detached from reality’ "Philippe Gilbert has delivered a scathing verdict on Tim Wellens’ decision to miss the World Championships in Montréal, arguing that loyalty to Belgium should have come before his commitments to UAE Team Emirates XRG." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) An unusual move: Blanka Vas leaves SD Worx Protime under contract and signs with Lidl Trek "At just 25 years old, Vas remains one of the great multidisciplinary talents in current cycling. Road and cyclocross have focused almost all her competitive activity for several seasons." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: X.com/categorycafe) UCI WorldTour Riders Ranking Update: Pogacar concedes defeat, Tom Pidcock drops a spot, Matthew Brennan makes huge jump into top 25 and Enric Mas joins the elite "The conclusion of the Vuelta a España and a week packed with major races have triggered a genuine shake-up in the individual UCI Ranking." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Colombia adds two more cyclists to anti-doping sanctions list "César Nicolás Paredes Avellaneda, 34, has been banned for three years. Yeny Lorena Colmenares, 35, has received a 24-month ban from Colombia’s national anti-doping organization." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Hino Cycling Team, Federación Colombiana de Ciclismo Even better than the pro "Overall, we found the Magicshine EVO 1700 UT to be a bright headlight with an impressive amount of connectivity options." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Grand Prix de Wallonie Live Streams "2026 Grand Prix de Wallonie LIVE September 16, Belgium (Seraing → Citadelle de Namur, 195.5) Live
video Wednesday from 8:40am U.S. Eastern, 5:40am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:25am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 6:00am Pacific."
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cyclinguptodate.com)
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2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 5 (Sliač → Kráľová hoľa, 147.3km) Live
video Sunday
from 5:45am U.S. Eastern, 2:45am Pacific - Finish at around
5:15am Pacific."
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Flandrien 0.0 Classic: Henrik Pedersen denies the sprinters as 20-year-old out-sprints several attackers in big Uno-X victory "Henrik Pedersen took a surprise victory ahead of the big name sprinters on Saturday as the Uno-X Mobility rider won the Flandrien 0.0 Classic." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Guillermo Thomas Silva caps breakthrough year with gold at South American Games "Guillermo Thomas Silva has won the road race at the South American Games. The Uruguayan rider from XDS Astana beat Venezuela’s Francisco Joel Peñuela." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Leon Kaiser wins Sea Otter UCI Gravel race on unreleased 32-inch wheels and bike " It’s a big day for big wheels and tires." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Patrick Lefevere sees mistake by successor Jurgen Foré: “He should blame himself for it” "According to Lefevere, his successor Jurgen Foré has put himself in a difficult position by already signing 30 riders for 2027, meaning he cannot promote talented Brazilian Henrique Bravo to the WorldTour team." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Swiss Federal Tribunal rejects Miguel Ángel López appeal as four-year doping ban stands "Miguel Ángel López has lost his final appeal against the four-year anti-doping suspension imposed over the use and possession of menotropin." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘You’re destroying the Wolfpack’ - Lefevere reveals heated Remco Evenepoel clash during Visma merger saga "Patrick Lefevere has revealed that Mauri Vansevenant confronted Remco Evenepoel during the proposed Quick Step and Jumbo Visma merger." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Kathrin Schweinberger extends with Human Powered Health through 2027 "The 29-year-old Austrian has become a regular part of the team’s sprint and Classics groups since joining from Ceratizit WNT ahead of 2025." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Team boss Ralph Denk challenges Remco Evenepoel to a bet: “Tattoo if he wins the World Championship” "If the Belgian all-rounder wins the road race at the World Championships next Sunday, the German team boss of Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe is prepared to have Evenepoel’s initials tattooed on his body." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Redshift Sports Mousetrap Pedal Adapters "Verdict: Brilliant, fast, easy, tool-free conversion enables you to ride SPDs in normal shoes." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Flandrien 0.0 Classic Live Streams "2026 Flandrien 0.0 Classic September 19, Belgium (Nederbrakel (Brakel) → Boortmeerbeek/Wespelaar (Haacht), 200.82km) Live
video Saturday
from 9:50am U.S. Eastern, 6:50am Pacific - Finish at around
8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:15am Pacific."
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Kévin Vauquelin claims stage and overall victory in Giro d'Abruzzo "After a thrilling finale, the Frenchman got the better of his breakaway companions Mathys Rondel and Nicola Conci, which proved enough to snatch the leader's jersey from Alessandro Fancellu." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) From van der Poel's newest rival to Pogacar's potential new teammate - The French diamond developing under the spotlight "At a moment in time where riders' contracts don't unquestionably bind them to their teams, UAE Team Emirates XRG is said to have bought out the contract of one French rider who is rather under the radar." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots ‘We’re not looking at the opposition:’ Evenepoel shuts out rivals before world title bid "Remco Evenepoel is keeping his focus firmly on himself ahead of Sunday’s World Championship time trial, with the Belgian camp insisting rivals are barely part of the conversation as he targets a fourth consecutive rainbow jersey." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogačar's 2027 schedule is shaping up and it is mega: Tour de France #6, 'Super Worlds', and unfinished business in Spain "UAE Emirates XRG boss Mauro Gianetti has confirmed that Paris Roubaix will remain a goal, as well as a record-breaking sixth Tour de France, the brutally mountainous Super World Championships in Sallanches, and a return to the Vuelta." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Giro d’Italia is considering a date change to move further away from the Tour de France "There is another reason much more related to the race. Moving the Giro to slightly later dates could reduce the risk of encountering snow and adverse weather conditions in the major mountain passes." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I want to have a lot of fun', Fem van Empel returns to cycling with FDJ United Suez "Nine months after pausing her career, the three-time cyclocross world champion has joined a new team that says rediscovering enjoyment will come first. Her race program remains unconfirmed." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cover image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com UCI hands out a 10-year ban to former Head of Performance for several infringements including "psychological abuse" of a rider "Ladislav Demko handed lengthy ban by UCI Ethics Commission over numerous breaches of UCI Code of Ethics." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Apple Watch Ultra 4 In-Depth Review: Does it Match the Hype? "The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is arguably the biggest internal update the Apple Watch has seen in a number of years, and certainly the biggest Apple Watch Ultra series update since launch." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) XDS Astana have found a UCI points goldmine - And they’re heading back for more "Unlike last year, XDS Astana Team's situation in the UCI ranking is no longer alarming. In fact, the Kazakh-Chinese formation is thriving in the same manner it miraculously rescued its WorldTour status twelve months ago." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2 Milligan cyclists take stand after their teammates were killed in crash "A preliminary hearing was held Friday for the man charged in a deadly crash involving the Milligan cycling team." (wcyb.com) (WCYB photo) Il Giro d'Abruzzo Stage 4 Live Stats "2026 Il Giro d'Abruzzo September 15th to September 18th, Italy, Stage 4 (Silvi → Controguerra, 183km)." Live video Friday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 6:15am Pacific. The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific. (procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Giro d'Abruzzo 2026: Sprinters denied as Filippo D'Aiuto sensationally holds off peloton as lone survivor from early breakaway "Filippo D'Aiuto has won stage 3 of the Giro d'Abruzzo 2026." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Chrono de Gatineau: World champ Marlene Reusser crushes "Some of the best international women are in Gatineau for a few days, with several of them using the TT and road race as prep for the upcoming world championships in Montreal in a week." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Startlist World Championships 2026 Elite Men's Road Race - Riders: Remco Evenepoel, Wout van Aert, Mathieu van der Poel, Isaac del Toro, Tom Pidcock, Paul Seixas and more "The elite men's road race at the 2026 World Championships takes place in Montreal on Sunday, 27 September, with a huge field set to battle for the rainbow jersey over one of the hardest one-day courses of the season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: SWPix.com via cyclingweekly.com) Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe wins race for barely 16-year-old Belgian talent "He is only 16, but several WorldTeams have been chasing Lars Peers’ signature in recent months. It has now emerged that the Belgian prodigy has chosen Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe over, among others, Alpecin Premier Tech." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ultra-riding star and community figurehead Max Riese dies in cycling accident "The Austrian rider won the recent Hellenic Mountain Race and presided over the GravGrav community." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Markéta Bělíková) Hot or Not? Testing Giro’s Imperial All-Season Road Shoes "Giro delivers an exceptionally high-quality race shoe with excellent hold, convincing comfort and a well-judged set of features. The technology lives up to the high-end positioning, as does the clean, premium look." By Benedikt Ueberholz (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Fock Shimano introduces SPD-SLR clipless pedal system for the road, with a completely redesigned pedal platform and cleat "Component giant promises a lower stack height, faster engagement, lighter weight and simplified adjustments on updated Dura-Ace and Ultegra pedals, and there are new S-Phyre road shoes too." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Shimano) Cycle to work mythbusting: From worrying about the weather to safety and security "We asked road.cc readers for their best tips to overcome these barriers to cycling to work, and their advice might just get you swapping the bus for a bike." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Built for Athletes Black Cycling Backpack "Verdict: Robust bag with good protection from the elements, but does it justify its price?" By Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Il Giro d'Abruzzo Stage 3 Live Stats "2026 Il Giro d'Abruzzo September 15th to September 18th, Italy, Stage 3 (Oricola → San Benedetto dei Marsi, 158.2km)." Live video Thursday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 6:15am Pacific. The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific. (procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Former speed skater Lennart Jasch surprises peloton in Giro d'Abruzzo "Lennart Jasch has once again made his mark among the professionals. The 25-year-old German, who switched from speed skating to cycling just two years ago, stayed clear of the peloton in the second stage of the Giro d'Abruzzo." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Slovakia: Paul Magnier wins by a country mile in stage 1 sprint "After winning four stages last year, the Soudal Quick Step sprinter is at it again." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Grand Tour review 2026: Visma edge UAE, Red Bull lead the GC charge and Picnic hit new lows "With all three Grand Tours completed, the numbers reveal three very different ways to have a successful season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ben Turner leaves Netcompany Ineos as worrying exodus continues "With only one incoming signing announced so far, Netcompany Ineos has experience and potential to replace." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogacar back riding after serious Vuelta crash - UAE insist there will be “no unnecessary pressure” "Tadej Pogacar is back on the bike after the crash that ended his 2026 Vuelta a Espana, with the Slovenian beginning a gradual return to training as he starts building towards next season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: via velo.outside.com Italian ultracyclist and RAAM champion Giovanni Prosper fights for life after New York car collision "Italian ultracyclist Giovanni Prosperi is in critical condition in Rochester, New York, after being struck by a car while riding in a self-supported endurance event in the United States." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: iamgosolo.com Andreas Seewald first to win world championships on 32″ bike "A monster-sized rainbow in Italy." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Newspower.it Trek is teasing “Something big” at this weekend’s Soldier Hollow World Cup "The World Cup cross country gang is returning to North America for the final two stops of the 2026 season, starting in Soldier Hollow, Utah this weekend." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Trek / Ross Bell Challenge Chicane Pro Tubular Goes 38mm Wide "Just in time for the “official” kickoff of cyclocross and the USCX cyclocross series, Challenge is introducing its fast Chicane tread in a 38mm tubular." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos: Challenge) Il Giro d'Abruzzo Stage 2 Live Stats "2026 Il Giro d'Abruzzo September 15th to September 18th, Italy, Stage 2 (Popoli Terme› → Caramanico Terme, 143km)." Live video Wednesday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 6:15am Pacific. The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific. (procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
'Solid day out' - Paige Onweller and Cobe Freeburn win 2026 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships "Trek Driftless doubles up in Minnesota as Cobe Freeburn attacks late for solo victory and Paige Onweller wins a two-rider sprint." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) 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) |
