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Pogacar against Evenepoel, Seixas, and Pidcock in Liège 2026: Schedules, Favorites, and where to watch for free "The cycling spring curtain falls this Sunday with one of those races that need no introduction. The Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 arrives with a lineup full of stars and the feeling that we are facing one of those days that can mark an era." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo: Geert Vanden Wijngaert - AP via hjnews.com Startlist Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 - Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel, Paul Seixas, Tom Pidcock... "On the weekend of the 26th of April, the riders will be on the roads of western Belgium for the fourth monument of the year, which is also the last of the Ardennes and the spring classics entirely." (Image via Getty Images) The best Liège Bastogne Liège editions of the 21st century "Ahead of Sunday's 112th edition of La Doyenne, here's a look back at five races that have stood out since 2000." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Tour de Romandie Live: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Tour de Romandie featuring Tadej Pogacar, Primoz Roglic and Oscar Onley?" By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vingegaard says ‘it’s my turn’ as he lines up Giro-Tour double "Dane eyes Giro victory first before taking aim at reclaiming the Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) In
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Wahoo & Coros Hook Up: Here’s What Happening! "Wahoo Fitness & Coros have decided to hook up, in the most literal relationship way possible. They aren’t merging (getting married), but they are swapping data and borrowing some of each other’s things. This one was definitely not on my bingo card for this year, at least, not in this way." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Ortlieb Velo-Sling Flex "Great design, performance and impressive durability - it's expensive but promises years of use." by Matt Swaine (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Friday cycling quiz: How many Liège winners can you name? "It's the oldest race on the UCI calendar with over 80 individual riders having won the race." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Injuries to eBike riders in New York are on the rise - What’s to blame? Plus record London eBike rides thanks to latest tube strikes, Kona’s new eMTB + more "Catch up with all this week’s electric bike-related goings on." by Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Blogs,
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Liège Bastogne Liège 2026 preview - A blockbuster Monument with Pogacar, Evenepoel and Seixas "The 112th edition of Liège Bastogne Liège takes place on Sunday, April 26th and marks the final race of the Ardennes Classics and the last Monument of the spring." By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot Bruyneel rates Seixas above Evenepoel for Liège - 'It would be something special if he can follow Pogačar on La Redoute' "Sunday brings the real test when Seixas lines up against Tadej Pogačar at Liège Bastogne Liège. Bruyneel's prediction: "He is the second favorite." by David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Liège Bastogne Liège Femmes 2026 preview: Can anyone stop Demi Vollering's FDJ Suez? "The women have provided some wonderful racing over the past few weeks. Liège promises more of the same." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) 'France probably hasn't had such a talent since Hinault' - Paul Seixas hype-machine continues after La Flèche Wallonne triumph "The only question left over the 19-year-old is: should he go to the Tour de France?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I took matters into my own hands' - Olympic champion Kristen Faulkner is using AI to hit her best-ever power numbers "American believes AI is going to "change women’s performance research from the bottom up." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) New bill honors memory of American teen cyclist Magnus White with automatic emergency braking requirement "The Magnus White and Safe Streets for Everyone Act would require all new passenger vehicles under ten thousand pounds to have automatic emergency braking by 2029." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Belgian team recons Montreal for the road worlds (and a place to stay) "Serge Pauwels scouts worlds course and searches for a quiet base between Quebec, Montreal and the world championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Montreal 2026/Instagram Can the new Zipp 202 NSW wheels transform an aero bike into a climber? "The impressively light hoops make a return to the wheel maker’s lineup. Here’s what they’re like to ride." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Matt Stetson Zipp unveils its lightest wheelset ever: 202 NSW returns "SRAM-owned Zipp revives its 202 NSW climbing wheelset with a claimed weight of just 1,090g." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Stiffer wheels, better rides? Not always - And here’s why "Wheel stiffness is sometimes seen as an unqualified positive, but talk to the engineers and the picture gets murkier. We spoke to Hunt and Parcours to find out whether extra rigidity can hurt grip, comfort and even speed." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Blogs,
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Paul Seixas flies La Flèche Wallonne victory on debut, becomes youngest winner "The Frenchman beat Mauro Schmid and Ben Tulett on the Mur de Huy." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) La Flèche Wallonne: Paul Seixas delivers on his promise with commanding victory "Mauro Schmid, Ben Tulett round out podium on Mur de Huy." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca “We weren’t sure if I would even start the race” - Ben Tulett delivers podium for Visma after crash-hit build-up at Flèche Wallonne "Ben Tulett produced one of the standout rides of La Flèche Wallonne 2026, finishing third on the Mur de Huy behind winner Paul Seixas after a disrupted build-up that had left his participation in doubt." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Allusions, Illusions and Delusions in the Ardennes "Every year riders say they want to target the Ardennes races, this period of racing in late April with hilly races in Belgium and beyond. It’s a trap." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'Women's cycling is every bit as good as men's cycling' - Anger over women's Amstel Gold Race TV coverage "Demi Vollering finished third, but said afterwards that viewers had been unable to watch the first part of the race. Live coverage only began with around 55 kilometers to go - and for Roxanne Knetemann, that is far too late." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar at Liège Bastogne Liège, or will Paul Seixas? "La Doyenne is tough, attritional and super punchy…a race made for the world champ, and maybe a few others" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I'd always like to do better' - Ben O'Connor and the fine art of building for the Giro "The Tour of Alps' summit finish at Val Martello didn't play out as Ben O'Connor would have liked, but the Australian was able to put the display in perspective when he spoke to Domestique on Wednesday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Giro Unveils Eight New and Updated Road, Gravel, and MTB Shoes at Sea Otter "The team at Giro has apparently been quite busy, as they showcased 8 new and updated shoes at their Sea Otter booth this year." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (photo/Jeremy Benson) Paul Seixas Targets Mur de Huy Test At La Flèche Wallonne "Paul Seixas targets Mur de Huy test at La Flèche Wallonne after dominating Itzulia Basque Country." AFP Report (flobikes.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How is Avinox going to approach the warranty of its M2S and M2 eBike motors? "We get in touch with Avinox to find out how the brand plans to honor warranty claims." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Mercer) 2026 Fleche Wallonne Live Streams "2026 La Fleche Wallonne April 22nd, Belgium (Herstal → Huy, 208.8km) Live
video Wednesday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock (US) and FloBikes
(Canada) starting at about 3:30am Pacific."
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Evenepoel absence only adds to Seixas' burden at Flèche Wallonne "Remco Evenepoel’s decision not to ride Flèche Wallonne means the spotlight will be firmly on Paul Seixas on Wednesday afternoon." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) 'Mission bionic arm successful' for Matteo Jorgenson but Visma Lease a Bike left with very few options for remaining Ardennes "American leader crashed and broke his collarbone during Amstel Gold Race." (cyclingflash.com) (Image: Screenshot via idlprocycling.com) Visma Lease a Bike regroup after Jorgenson injury and name a Norwegian-British plan B for the Flèche Wallonne "It has been a testing spring for Visma Lease a Bike. A winter plan built around four co-leaders for the Ardennes Classics - Matteo Jorgenson, Louis Barré, Ben Tulett and Simon Yates - has been systematically dismantled by injury and illness." By Pim van der Doelen (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien/Visma Visma Lease a Bike want you to help choose its Tour jersey "Barcelona-inspired design nods to Gaudí, with fans voting on which version the team will wear in July." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Visma Lease a Bike 'I get the impression that the changes made haven’t actually made the sport safer' - Tom Pidcock talks safety "I don’t think that crash will affect me or worry me ahead of the upcoming races' says Briton, who returned to racing at the Tour of the Alps." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) No more gears: Meet the new eBike drive system with no mechanical link between the pedals and rear wheel "Niche Mobility has unveiled a prototype drive unit that uses a fully automatic digital system with regenerative braking and a reverse gear, with a launch targeted for 2027." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Niche Mobility) Coospo’s radar tail light rivals Garmin, Cycplus impresses with a sub-£400 smart trainer, and Ravemen and Moon deliver standout lighting: road.cc Recommends updated with eight great cycling products "A mix of products feature in March’s Recommends, spanning cold-weather kit, lighting, training tech and more." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Lezyne’s CLIK Valve-compatible pumps make tire inflation easier than ever "Lezyne’s updated range of CLIK Valve-compatible pumps and interfaces use an innovative valve design to make putting air in your tires as easy as child’s play." By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Lezyne) Revived eBike specialist VanMoof launches the S6, its first new model since McLaren Applied takeover "VanMoof is back with what it calls the “ultimate eBike”. Visually it looks similar but inside it’s had the McLaren Applied treatment." (Image Credit: VanMoof) Blogs,
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Tour of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari solos to queen stage triumph to seal first career GC title "Italian wins with 21km solo ride as Ineos duo Egan Bernal and Thymen Arensman round out podium in Bolzano." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Evenepoel warns Seixas for length of Liége Bastogne Liége: 'We shouldn’t be surprised if he struggles in the final hour' "A week after his victory at the Amstel Gold Race, the Belgian believes he is better equipped than a year ago to contend for a third title in one of cycling’s oldest and most demanding races." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ferrand-Prévot urges Seixas to seize his moment as Tour expectations build in France "As excitement around Paul Seixas continues to grow, Pauline Ferrand-Prévot has offered a simple piece of advice to her 19-year-old compatriot: don’t overthink it, just ride." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma Lease a Bike team boss on what's next for Wout van Aert "It went against him so many times - he had to swallow setback after setback - but Wout van Aert finally has his cobbled Monument." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) 2026 Holy Week Photo Gallery Part 1 "We are right in the middle of the Classics season and John Thomson, our man with his camera, has sent us through his first batch of top photos from the roadside of Flanders and Roubaix." By John Thomson (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: John Thomson Felt’s all-new Breed gravel bike weighs just 7kg "Updated Breed platform targets outright speed with a 950g frame and aero tweaks along with clearance for tires up to 54mm," By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Felt) Sports Tech Tidbits: Coros Black Crystal, Garmin Strength Dashboards, Zwift Levels Rollout "A few quick Tech Tidbits from the last day or two, with a super interesting one slated to drop tomorrow morning. That one is coming strongly out of left field, and I can promise it is on nobody’s Bingo Card for 2026." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) The Reactor Aero V2 Super Bike by No22 is Finally Ready for Production. Really "You guys know that jaw-dropping, crazy titanium aero bike by New York’s No.22? You know, the one we’ve been shooting photos of and talking about for a few years?" By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Ron Frazelle) Tour of the Alps Stage 5 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 5 (Trento → Bozen/Bolzano, 128.6km) Live
video Friday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:230am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
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Tour of the Alps: Lennart Jasch pulls off first pro victory on stage 4 from breakaway "Matteo Sobrero second and local rider Federico Iacomoni third." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) From bonking to winning, 'you can see how far I've come,' says surprise winner of Tour of the Alps stage 4 "German former speed skater takes the biggest win of a very short career." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Tour of the Alps stage 5 Preview: Bernal and Arensman vs Pellizzari and Vlasov in final showdown "The queen stage is done - but the Tour of the Alps is far from decided. Quite the opposite." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo via sport365.fr Not just Liège: Why Tour of the Alps is key to Tom Pidcock's Tour de France build-up "As things stand, Tom Pidcock will go directly from the Tour of the Alps to Liège Bastogne Liège on Sunday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lorenzo Finn injury update after mass crash at Tour of the Alps "The under-23 world champ went down with several others during Stage 3." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'An unprecedented commitment' - Remco Evenepoel signs with Specialized for life "Olympic Champion will never race on a bike from any other brand." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I got really lucky' - German racer left with 20inch piece of wood lodged in hip after track crash "'Only a few centimeters could have meant a career-ending injury' says 18-year-old Moritz Mauss." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Moritz Mauss Instagram via cyclingnews.com) Kostüme #EDIT006 Men’s Windproof Cargo Gilet "Exceptional windproof that's breathable, soft and stretchy - though choice is seriously limited." by VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour of the Alps Stage 4 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 3 (Arco → Trento, 167.8km) Live
video Thursday from 7:25am U.S. Eastern, 4:25am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
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'I've been struggling... so it feels nicer than normal to win' - Tom Pidcock sprints to victory on Tour of the Alps stage 2, less than a month after ravine crash "Pinarello Q36.5 rider takes third win of the season in Italy." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour of the Alps Stage 3: Tom Pidcock back from injury with a bang! Brit wins after late catch as crash-hit stage explodes in final kilometers "Tom Pidcock timed his move to perfection on Stage 3 of the Tour of the Alps 2026, sprinting to victory after a dramatic late catch of the breakaway." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of the Alpes temporarily neutralized after heavy crash "The third stage of the Tour of the Alps was neutralized just two kilometres after the peloton set off." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) AIRmail: Evenepoel’s Amstel Win, Riccitello Rising & Cycling’s Shifting Power Base "This week in racing - Remco Evenepoel reminded everyone of his one-day pedigree at the Amstel Gold Race, while young American Matthew Riccitello quietly built momentum as a legitimate Grand Tour prospect." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Boy Who Retraced His Father’s 14,000km Journey & Copied Every Single Photo His Dad Took "Jamie Hargreaves’ journey was both a physical and emotional reconstruction of his father’s past. At just 22, he set out to follow the exact route his father Phil had cycled decades earlier, in 1984, from the UK to Australia over 14,000km, effectively tracing his father’s tire tracks from 40 years ago." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) 'No-one covers this sport like we do' - Warner Bros. Discovery and TNT Sports renew rights for Giro d'Italia until at least 2029 "RCS races to stay on WBD platforms across Europe and USA for next four seasons." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "He didn't do everything he could" - Chris Horner criticizes Mattias Skjelmose's passiveness against Remco Evenepoel at Amstel Gold Race "At the Tour of Flanders there was a lot of criticism towards Mathieu van der Poel for willfully collaborating equally with Tadej Pogacar despite that harming his chances of taking the win." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Assos Mille GT Summer’26 Collection Reviewed "Assos summer kit." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: AHamilton New state law could legalize grey area e-bikes but complicates other electric bike rules "A new bill in Minnesota is taking aim at one of the fastest-growing gray areas in micromobility: High-powered electric two-wheelers that blur the line between eBikes and motorcycles." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of the Alps Stage 3 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 3 (Latsch/Laces → Arco, 174.5km) Live
video Wednesday from 6:35am U.S. Eastern, 3:35am Pacific -
Finish at around 5:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 3:35am
Pacific."
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Tour of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari shoots to victory and seizes race lead atop stage 2 mountain finish "Italian celebrates first win on home ground at Val Martello as Thymen Arensman and Mattia Gaffuri round out podium." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock must learn to suffer and accept defeat on his road back to Liège "Tom Pidcock is not built to simply ride along, get dropped and lose. But at his comeback race in the Tour of the Alps, that is exactly what the Pinarello Q36.5 rider is going to have to learn to accept." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Stage 3 Tour of the Alps Preview: A chance for the attackers as the race rolls into Arco? "The Tour of the Alps only really got going with Tuesday's summit finish on stage two. From here the climbing will be near-constant until the final stage on Friday." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What Amstel Gold Race Women 2026 means for the season "Amstel Gold Race Women 2026 gave the season one of its most revealing results so far. Paula Blasi did not simply win from a late move. She changed the reading of the Ardennes week." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar misses out on prestigious Laureus award for second year running "Professional cycling ultimately left empty-handed at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, often informally referred to as the “Oscars of sport”, despite a strong presence on this year’s shortlist." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New Products From The Sea Otter Classic and Other Shows Part 1 "With March and April each year, come some big bike shows, such as the Sea Otter Classic, which takes place in Monterey, California and the Taipei Show in Taiwan." By Jim Langley (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to choose the right bike for cycling to work - What’s the best bike for commuting duties? "Don’t let a the countless bike options put you off switching to cycling. We’ve gone through various types of bikes designed with commuting in mind so you can decide which one is ideal for you." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour of the Alps Stage 2 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 2 (Telfs → Martell/Val Martello, 147.5km) Live
video Tuesday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:35am
Pacific."
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Tour of the Alps: Tommaso Dati beats Tom Pidcock to the line in opening stage sprint finish "Continental squad Team UKYO rider surprises bigger teams to win as Florian Stork rounds out podium in Innsbruck." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pidcock makes strong return, beaten by Tommaso Dati "Tommaso Dati of Japanese continental team UKYO won the opening stage of the 2026 Tour of the Alps in Innsbruck on Monday." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) |
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'I want to dedicate it with all my heart to the memory of our beloved compatriot Camilo Muñoz' - Nairo Quintana takes first victory in four years at the Vuelta Asturias "Colombian solos to stage 2 win and race lead following duel with 19-year-old Adrià Pericas." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Vuelta Asturias Julio Alvarez Mendo via cyclingnews.com) La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026 in historical context "La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026 did not produce a historic shock, but it did produce a result that fits neatly into the race’s longer story." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Roubaix win has 'boosted' Visma Lease a Bike title sponsor search "The Dutch team's CEO, Richard Plugge, says negotiations with 'very nice parties' are well advanced, with a possible announcement at the Tour de France Grand Départ in Barcelona." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Dion Kerckhoffs / Cor Vos "Two organizations with a shared approach to performance" - Ineos Grenadiers announce new multi-year partnership "The British team has announced its partnership with WTW, with a deal that will be lasting for three years." (Photo: X.com/@IneosGrenadiers) Gear Break: Full Swing - iGPSPORT VeRun, Zipp 202 NSW, Q36.5 Wind System, Colnago C72, Ursus Arya G, COROS-Wahoo "Here at Gear Break, the season is in full swing. Sea Otter wrapped up last week, and the deluge of new tech and gear is ramping up." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon confirms Liège Bastogne Liège squad as Seixas' debut looms "One of the major storylines ahead of La Doyenne is the debut of Paul Seixas, and Decathlon CMA CGM have named the team that will support the 19-year-old." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Peter De Voecht / Cor Vos Former UAE Team Emirates rider Cristian Camilo Muñoz dies six days after Tour du Jura crash "The Colombian, who rode for UAE Team Emirates between 2019 and 2021 and most recently represented NU Colombia, initially sustained the injury in the incident in France." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via en.wikipedia.org Which is the hardest endurance sport? Double-Olympic triathlon champ Alistair Brownlee has crunched the stats to find out "Alistair Brownlee has dug into thousands of athlete sessions to find out which sport is the hardest, so where does cycling rank in his standings? The results might surprise you." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O./Billy Ceusters) Found: Ergon’s TF1 Saddle Position Tool Is Prime For Travel "Have you ever tried to set up a demo or loaner bike to your fit specs and had a terrible time doing so? Even the most experienced riders have trouble dialing in the perfect fit on a new bike." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/Jordan Villella) Videos
'Of course he’s a threat' - UAE on alert after Seixas breakthrough "At just 19, Paul Seixas is no longer a surprise. After his landmark victory at La Flèche Wallonne, the conversation has shifted turned from promise to expectation, not just within his own team, but across the peloton." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Niewiadoma-Phinney was stuck in big chain ring on the entire Mur de Huy "Polish champion powered all the way up the brutal finale and was force to settle for fourth at La Flèche Wallonne." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Taylor Phinney/Instagram 'It's my turn this year' - Vingegaard eyes Giro-Tour double and third Tour de France title "The Dane says he has 'a good feeling' heading into his Giro d'Italia debut in May, with a return to the top step of the Tour de France podium in July also firmly in his sights." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can budget carbon race wheels compete with premium offerings on the road? We assessed a range of price points in a real-world speed test to find out "We put some of the best wheelsets to the test, using Favero’s Assioma Pro RS pedals to measure real-world performance and see how much speed your money really buys." by road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Bleak start to 2026 for Shimano as sales drop and operating income slashed by half "The component giant’s net income is down 55.5 per cent compared to 2025 thanks to weak retail sales across the world, though the company’s fishing business saw a 20 per cent boost in sales." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) A two wheeled sculpture that proves aesthetics have always been a key factor in bike design "A bike made for collector Dave Marsh that remains in mint condition fifty years on." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Bespoked London "Bespoked, the world’s biggest handmade bicycle show, is back in London and for 2026 it’s taking over Copeland Park in Peckham from April 24th to the 26th." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gravel cyclist suffers traumatic brain injury after alleged drunk driver runs red light "Kristyn Wade, a Golden, Colorado resident, gravel racer, and prominent figure in the grassroots cycling community, remains in hospital after being struck by an alleged drunk driver on Tuesday 25 March 2026." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Pam Hatcher 'For some reason we keep making it harder than it needs to be' - Inside an attempt to cycle from Land’s End to John o’ Groats… while towing two wheelie bins "Two men towing two bins the length of Britain, and dragging them to the highest peaks en route - is this the most rubbish LeJog expedition ever?" By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jamie Hargreaves and Alfie Cookson) Alé & DMT Open U.S. HQ in Portland: FZ Distribution Targets North American Growth "Italian performance brands Alé and DMT are stepping up their North American ambitions with a new U.S. headquarters in Portland." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
La Flèche Wallonne Femmes: Demi Vollering holds on for dramatic win ahead of Puck Pieterse "Demi Vollering timed her effort to perfection on the Mur de Huy, launching a long-range acceleration to win La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026 ahead of Puck Pieterse and Paula Blasi after a relentlessly aggressive race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) “I looked behind me and thought, ‘Oh my God, I might have to sprint’" - Demi Vollering survives epic Puck Pieterse fightback on the Mur de Huy "Demi Vollering held her nerve on the Mur de Huy to win La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026, resisting a late surge from Puck Pieterse in a dramatic uphill finish that was decided in the final meters." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Olympic speedskater to make pro debut at La Flèche Wallonne "Belgian Winter Olympian Sandrine Tas has raced before, but Wednesday is her first day as a professional cyclist." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Lotto Intermarché "I don’t have the level to beat him" - Paul Seixas does not want to be put side-by-side with Tadej Pogacar at Liège "At 19 years old, the potential and excitement for the development of Paul Seixas is something that has rarely ever been seen in pro cycling." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Van Aert back in Belgium and back on the bike: 'I've never recovered from a classic so quickly' "Wout van Aert got some time off after his historic victory at Paris Roubaix. Now the Visma Lease a Bike rider has been spotted back in the saddle." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pidcock cautious on Liège prospects despite comeback Alps win: 'It will be difficult' "His triumph beneath the sheer cliffs that overlook Arco on stage 3 of the Tour of the Alps will feel no less valuable given the road traveled to get here. " By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos UAE and Pogacar rethink Tour de France line-up "In the pursuit of a fifth victory for Tadej Pogacar, there is a growing sense within UAE Team Emirates XRG that plans for the upcoming Tour de France may be evolving, with Florian Vermeersch increasingly likely to secure a place alongside the Slovenian this summer." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Reach for a Better Bottle: Elite Refines Its Race-Proven Bottles and Cages "The Italian masters of effective and elegant design improve two critical yet overlooked accessories that remain favored WorldTour fixtures." Sponsored Post (bikerumor.com) (Photo/Elite Cycling) Lazer VeloVox On-Bike Communication Device "Interesting helmet-based comms, but doesn't bring enough to be a must-have for the average rider." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Five things we learned about the future of 32″ (and other wheelsize) bikes at Sea Otter "Staring into the giant crystal ball that is Laguna Seca Speedway." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) 2026 Fleche Wallonne Femmes Live Streams "2026 La Fleche Wallonne Femmes April 22nd, Belgium (Huy → Mur de Huy, 148.2km) Live
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'I’ve never ridden the Mur' - Seixas embraces the unknown at Flèche Wallonne "At just 19, Paul Seixas arrives in the Ardennes with a growing reputation and very little experience to match it." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pieterse aims to defend her Flèche Wallonne title against a stacked field: 'It won't be easy' "After a superb Tour of Flanders, Puck Pieterse did not have the legs to make the difference at the Amstel Gold Race. But she heads to the Flèche Wallonne with the added motivation of being defending champion." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) Men’s Flèche Wallonne 2026 contenders preview: Who can master the Mur de Huy? "The men’s Flèche Wallonne 2026 arrives with a very different feel to some recent editions. With Tadej Pogačar not expected to start, the Mur de Huy is less of a coronation climb and more of a tactical examination." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Bas CzerwinskiGetty Images via cyclingnews.com) Men’s La Flèche Wallonne 2026 team-by-team guide "Men’s La Flèche Wallonne 2026 takes place on Wednesday 22nd April, with the race once again narrowing towards the Mur de Huy. The 2026 start list has a slightly different feel from a full-strength Ardennes showdown because Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, Matteo Jorgenson, Juan Ayuso and Ben Healy are all absent." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How to watch the 2026 Liège Bastogne Liège Live: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Liège Bastogne Liège featuring Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas?" By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Zero tolerance' softened as Tour de Hongrie reinstates MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort after doping case "The organizers of the Tour de Hongrie have reversed their earlier decision to exclude MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort following a doping case involving one of the team’s riders." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) In
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