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Red Bull promotes Paul Magnier conqueror and Paris Roubaix Espoirs winner to WorldTour "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe's investment in young talent continues to pay off, with Davide Donati and Alessio Magagnotti earning promotion from the Rookies to the WorldTour for 2027." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Giro, Tour or Vuelta? The early Grand Tour plans for 2027's GC contenders "Who will race where in 2027? Tadej Pogacar is eyeing a historic sixth Tour de France victory and a first Vuelta title, Paul Seixas faces a major decision between the Giro and Tour, while Jonas Vingegaard could return to Italy to defend his crown." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Marie Schreiber criticizes attitude of jury president following disqualification: "It’s disrespectful" "Marie Schreiber has hit out at jury president Ernesto Maggioni after being relegated following an illegal sprint at the elite women's European Cyclocross Championships, without being given room to defend herself." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Laurens Sweeck puzzled by poor form: "We keep looking for a solution" "Laurens Sweeck is still searching for answers to his unexplained struggles this cyclocross season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Aubin Sparfel after U23 European title: 'That's why I love cyclocross' "After previous struggles in title races, 20-year-old Frenchman Aubin Sparfel was overjoyed to finally claim the European title last weekend in Zeddam, the Dutch village that hosted the European Championships." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano reports 4.6% growth in bike division revenue "Shimano’s bike division recorded revenue growth of 4.6% in the first nine months of 2026, according to Nieuwsfiets.nu, a Dutch cycling industry news website. Overall, the Japanese component manufacturer remained in positive territory." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Thibau Nys delivers in final surge "Thibau Nys duly delivered at the Cyclocross European Championships on Sunday, with a surging final lap seeing him best Joran Wyseure in an exciting elite men's race in Zeddam." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos via cyclingflash.com Célia Gery leads French clean sweep at U23 Euros "Célia Gery fulfilled her favorite status by winning the women’s U23 European cyclocross title in Zeddam. The French supertalent beat fellow French riders Lison Desprez and Amandine Muller, who completed an all-French podium." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Lars Peers wins U19 European title after comeback at Zedda "The Belgian started the European Championships in Zeddam as the top favorite, but was forced into a dramatic recovery after his fall." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos "I threw it all away" - British rider walks away from Cyclocross Europeans empty-handed despite setting the fastest lap in race "Great Britain's Cameron Mason put in one of the strongest performances in Sunday's Cyclocross European Championships on Sunday but walked away with only a sixth place finish." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) National coach calls Pim Ronhaar's disappointing home European Championship race 'just a total disaster' "While Nys was shining in his European champion’s jersey, Ronhaar was slumped over his handlebars, dejected after finishing 24th on home soil. What had gone wrong?" By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Everyone in cycling saw what happened" - Johan Bruyneel baffled by UCI's decision to relegate Marie Schreiber at cyclocross European Championships "The controversy surrounding the women’s European Cyclocross Championships continues to provoke reactions." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Live Cyclocross: European Championships - Zeddam, Netherlands - November 7th & 8th 2026 "The 2026 European Cyclocross Championships head to Zeddam in the Netherlands this weekend, on a course largely based on the 2006 World Championships circuit and featuring a staircase of around 100 steps. Timetable
– Sunday November 8th 2026
Junior Men – 11:00 Europe. 5:00am ET U23
Women – 13:00 Europe, 7:00am ET
Elite
Men – 15:00 Europe, 9:00am ET, 6:00:am Pacific"
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) Altitude Training for Cycling: Protocols, Tents and Safe Acclimatization "Altitude training can raise a cyclist’s oxygen-carrying capacity, but only when the dose is right: roughly 2,000 to 3,000 m (about 6,500 to 9,800 ft) of sleeping or living altitude, for 12 or more hours a day, for at least three weeks." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Dramatic relegation, podium no-show and subdued Lucinda Brand interview - Controversial jury decision as Marie Schreiber's European Championships victory overturned "The elite women's race at the 2026 Cyclocross European Championships served up a dramatic finale as Marie Schreiber crossed the line first ahead of Lucinda Brand." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Marie Schreiber: 'It is not fair' after European relegation "Marie Schreiber won the sprint against Lucinda Brand for the European cyclocross title in Zeddam, but the jury relegated her to second place for allegedly deviating from her line." Cyclingflash TV (cyclingflash.com) Lucinda Brand crowned elite women's European cyclocross champion after Marie Schreiber relegated for sprint deviation "The SD Worx rider won the sprint but closed Brand near the barriers and was punished by race officials." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lucinda Brand and Marie Schreiber's disputed sprint: Five questions "What exactly happened, and how did the main protagonists deal with it? Wielerflits provides the answers." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos European Championships U23 men: Sparfel takes impressive win "French star powers to victory in close battle on tough Zeddam course." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lentel Huys wins junior cyclocross European title "Belgian first-year junior Lentel Huys won the European title at the 2026 European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: fotopersburo Cor Vos Thibau Nys ready for cyclocross Euros after unusual preparation "Thibau Nys heads into Sunday's European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam, the Dutch village hosting the event, full of confidence after winning the Koppenbergcross on his comeback last weekend." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Michael Vanthourenhout apologizes to Cameron Mason after incident "The Belgian confronted Mason on Thursday evening after the cyclocross race, but now regrets his behavior." (cyclingflash.com) (Image: Screenshot via idlprocycling.com) Live Cyclocross: European Championships - Zeddam, Netherlands - November 7th & 8th 2026 "The 2026 European Cyclocross Championships head to Zeddam in the Netherlands this weekend, on a course largely based on the 2006 World Championships circuit and featuring a staircase of around 100 steps. Timetable
– Saturday November 7th 2026
Junior Women – 11:00 Europe, 5:00am ET U23 Men – 13:00 Europe, 7:00am ET Elite Women – 15:00 Europe, 9:00am ET, 6:00am Pacific Timetable
– Sunday November 8th 2026
Junior Men – 11:00 Europe. 5:00am ET U23
Women – 13:00 Europe, 7:00am ET
Elite
Men – 15:00 Europe, 9:00am ET, 6:00:am Pacific"
(cyclocross.social) (Image Credit not Found) Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas face off again as rivalry moves to Singapore "The Grand Tour contenders are in Asia for a lucrative exhibition event with Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay also racing." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lars Boom outlines Demi Vollering’s 2027 goals "Demi Vollering is targeting another Tour de France victory and a defense of her world title in 2027, according to her team manager Lars Boom." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Vanthourenhout confronts Cameron Mason after costly Middelkerke crash and receives UCI fine "Michael Vanthourenhout's pursuit of another cyclocross victory ended in frustration at the Superprestige in Middelkerke, where a fierce battle for position with Cameron Mason triggered a crash." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "So close to the end of his cycling career... He could have been paralyzed" - Tadej Pogacar's parents reflect on frightening uncertainty ahead of 2027 "The Slovenian has already returned to training, but the discovery of two additional spinal fractures has given his parents fresh cause for concern ahead of 2027." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 28, 30.5, or 32-inch? Newmen’s STREEM G.38 wheelset comes in three sizes to offer ‘the right size for everyone’ "Need yet another wheel size option? Newmen’s got you covered." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Newmen) Wout van Aert's 2027 Calendar - There is one big title missing from his list of wins "The 32-year-old Belgian from Visma Lease a Bike had a fantastic 2026, with a breakthrough in the spring and old-school peak form in a Grand Tour." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Movistar Team signs Belgian national champion from Tadej Pogacar's UAE squad on three-year deal "The Movistar Team has secured the signing of reigning Belgian national champion Rune Herregodts from UAE Team Emirates XRG, with the 28-year-old agreeing a three-year contract through to the end of 2029." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo © BELGA via nieuwsblad.be Road star Paula Blasi will be at the start line of a... cyclocross race "La Vuelta Femenina and Amstel Gold Race winner Paula Blasi is set to make her cyclocross return next week." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos POC Ultra Frame Bag 3L review - Robust, waterproof and… translucent "Verdict: Quirky looking, roomy frame pack that is as tough as old boots." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 99 steps await the European Cyclocross Championship competitors: 'There’s no hill quite like it' "The undisputed highlight of the upcoming European Cyclocross Championships in Zeddam, the Netherlands, is definitely going to be the staircase." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Superprestige Middelkerke: Joran Wysure steals the win as Michael Vanthourenhout has heated run-in with Cameron Mason "Kevin Kuhn rounds out podium behind Vanthourenhout." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Superprestige Middelkerke: Aniek van Alphen puts in dominant performance ahead of European Championships "Defending European champion Van der Heijden misses the attack, takes second over Betsema." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos via cyclingflash.com "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
'It's gigantic' - Warbasse on McNulty's rainbow and the future of US cycling "Larry Warbasse was part of the supporting cast as Brandon McNulty soloed to victory at the World Championships in Montreal. We caught up with the Tudor rider to discuss what McNulty's rainbow jersey means for American cycling." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Del Toro surprises Seixas at the Tour de France Singapore Criterium: 'Suffering to the line' "Isaac del Toro beat his young rival Seixas at the Singapore Criterium exhibition event at the weekend." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I really like the cobbles' - Paul Seixas reveals Classics ambitions while keeping Worlds firmly in focus "The French sensation has his sights set on the cobbled Classics in the future, but a home World Championships remains his biggest priority for 2027." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Ilario Biondi / Cor Vos National coach Gerben de Knegt reflects on Dutch defeat to Belgium at Europeans "While the Netherlands often dominates the cyclocross World Championships, Belgium nearly doubled the Dutch medal haul at the European Championships." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) Former cyclist Giovanni Visconti gets key role at Movistar "Giovanni Visconti will return to Movistar in 2027, taking on the roles of team director and talent scout." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos A high-fiber diet may clear away plastic in the gut "Researchers have long known that fiber can improve our health, in part by lowering cholesterol, keeping blood sugar levels in check and easing food through the gut. But now, Zeng says, his team’s results suggest an additional benefit." By Meghan Rosen (sciencenews.org) Joe Image: Raedle/Getty Images News Bookman Volume 1500 review - Likeable flashlight-style front light but not without its shortcomings "Verdict: Nice beam shape and great controls, but lens flare lets it down." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "It was much harder than I imagined" - Isaac del Toro got more than he bargained for in exciting Singapore duel with Paul Seixas "Isaac del Toro may have taken victory over Paul Seixas in Sunday's Singapore Criterium, but the UAE Team Emirates XRG rider got more than he bargained for in the heat of racing - the humidity of South East Asia." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marie Schreiber camp considers legal action after disqualification "Marie Schreiber's camp is considering legal action after her disqualification at the UEC Cyclocross European Championships, while team manager Sanne Cant has expressed her anger over the decision." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) “I leave the rest up to my intuition” - Van der Poel explains why he never makes a plan before a race "Mathieu van der Poel has a way of competing that doesn't always fit with the tactical logic of professional cycling." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via nu.nl ‘I'm probably not the one who trains the most’ - Pogacar explains his approach to staying on top "Tadej Pogacar has dominated cycling in recent years, winning races in a way that has often left his rivals with little hope of keeping up. But the Slovenian does not believe he necessarily works harder than the rest of the peloton." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paris Roubaix, Vuelta a España and 17 more: What’s left on Tadej Pogacar’s WorldTour scratchcard "With 130 professional victories, including six Grand Tours, 13 Monuments and 105 WorldTour wins, Tadej Pogacar has already mastered 17 out of 36 WorldTour events. Here's a look at the remaining gaps in the Slovenian's WorldTour collection ahead of the 2027 season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) From concussion to backing Pogacar’s Tour de France win in two months - UAE’s veteran Briton continues to deliver "When Tadej Pogacar broke the Alpe d’Huez record in yellow, Yates was one of the riders he thanked afterwards. The Briton had spent the previous days barely able to eat or finish stages." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Ventum NS1 Force AXS review - A road bike primed for fast, aggressive riding on smooth roads "Verdict: Fun, fast and nimble, but lacks the ride quality of much of the competition." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Driver plows into club group ride in North Carolina, 1 dead, 20 injured "The driver, a 76-year-old man from Apex, was taken into custody, and authorities say charges are pending. Impairment is suspected." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: WRAL) “Why can’t a Mexican win the Tour de France?” - Isaac del Toro unsure what his 2027 role will be as he discusses Tadej Pogacar "After a 2026 season full of experiences, lessons and new challenges, the Mexican looks ahead with ambition, but also with the calm that comes from knowing each step is part of a process." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Anatomy of a G.O.A.T. review: Pogačar's unseen Whoop data fascinates, but the rest is Pogimania "Eurosport and TNT Sports' new documentary has previously unpublished Whoop data and some of the clearest sports-science graphics cycling has seen. Beyond the numbers, it is 45 minutes of admiration." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: A.S.O./Thomas Maheux Sprint review 2026: Magnier comes out on top as Milan rules the WorldTour and Brennan owns the Vuelta "Paul Magnier won more races than any other sprinter in 2026, along with three Giro stages, the points jersey and the Hamburg Cyclassics." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Scary stuff: Toon Aerts worried about losing his leg after serious knee infection "The Belgian has had a brutal year of highs and lows, from winning the European title to a devastating crash that left his 'cross return in doubt." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Netcompany Ineos look stuck in the same old story "How bad is it really and how quickly can they start to turn things around after years of drift?" By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Fatal accidents could have been prevented” - UCI medical chief delivers stark warning as cycling continues to delay mandatory GPS trackers "In the wake of Muriel Furrer's passing, Dr. Matthias Baumann strongly argued that GPS trackers could've had a role in preventing the tragedy that rocked the cycling world." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: Matthias Baumann TotalEnergies secure last minute sponsorship to survive into 2027 "French team expected to announce a new title sponsor on Tuesday to secure UCI ProTeam status and probable Tour de France wild card." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Bas Tietema chats with Wout Poels about why he's staying with Unibet Rose Rockets for one more year "Bas Tietema and Wout Poels met up for a video for the Unibet Rose Rockets to discuss the veteran Dutch rider’s contract extension through 2027." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) Photo via instagram.com Decathlon CMA CGM set to sign French talent Victor Devos from Soudal Quick Step "Seventeen-year-old French all-rounder Victor Devos is reportedly set to move from the junior team of Soudal Quick-Step to the U19 squad of Decathlon CMA CGM." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Cyclists Can Soon Roll Through Stop Signs Under New Idaho Rule "The Norman ordinance does not grant cyclists unrestricted permission to travel through intersections without stopping or yielding when necessary, according to the seed report." By Amelia Claire Grant (hoodline.com) Image: Google Street View Contador believes Vingegaard helped create the Pogacar he now struggles to beat "Alberto Contador believes Jonas Vingegaard deserves some of the credit for Tadej Pogacar's remarkable rise." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I’ve never seen myself as a role model" - Inside Mathieu van der Poel's mind as he opens up on the thought process behind his racing style "What's the secret to his success? the Alpecin Premier Tech rider has given an insight into his racing approach." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via pezcyclingnews.com Wout van Aert suffers same problem almost every amateur cyclist has experienced in off-season spin "Wout van Aert, like all amateur cyclists, is not immune to things going wrong while on the bike." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A positive perfect storm' - Inside Marcel Kittel's first year at Unibet Rose Rockets "Marcel Kittel made a welcome return to the pro peloton in 2026 as sprint coach at Unibet Rose Rockets." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Joren Benjamins/Unibet Rose Rockets Gear Break: Pivot Pravia, Fidlock PINCLIP Bag, Redshift Mousetrap Road, Castelli Sorpasso, MET Trenta 2, Exposure Strada SB 13 "Pivot just launched its first road bike, the Pravia. Fidlock has a saddle bag that clips on and stays put. Redshift brings its flat pedal adapters to road pedals. Castelli has a new bibtight for the cold, dark miles. MET reworked its Trenta helmet." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel's 2027 Calendar - What will the path to 2028 Olympics look like? "The 31-year-old Dutch rider from Alpecin Premier Tech has ambitions on the road and in mountain biking - so what role will the cyclocross bike play?" By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) "She was still quite nervous" - FDJ boss reveals striking change in Demi Vollering between Giro and Tour triumphs "Demi Vollering may have completed a remarkable Giro-Tour double in 2026, but according to FDJ United SUEZ sports director Lars Boom, the Dutchwoman was still struggling with nerves during her first Grand Tour triumph of the summer." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) BMC takes another run at women’s pro cycling with Laboral Kutxa Fundación Euskadi "The Swiss brand has signed on as technical partner of Laboral Kutxa Fundación Euskadi for 2027, supplying bikes, wheels and components" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Matt Stetson American Cyclist Gavin Hlady Earns EF Education EasyPost WorldTour Promotion "A two-time US national road champion at U23 level, Gavin has enjoyed a super-consistent season in 2026." (socalcycling.com) Photo - Frank Sarat Lynskey family losses lead to titanium frame business reorganization "When asked if there's light at the end of the tunnel, Mark Lynskey said, "It may be a pin flashlight at the end of the tunnel right now, but it is a light. There's a lot to be done." By Dean Yobbi (bikebiz.com) "He has the qualities even though he’s still super young" - EF Education EasyPost promote top Italian prospect to WorldTour squad for 2027 "The 19-year-old Italian is set to join the WorldTour squad following his first season with the team's development program." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via efprocycling.com Shimano EP 810 adds torque, expands third-gen Auto Shift and Auto Assist "Full power meets light weight." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UAE manager Matxin: ‘Pogačar will be even better in 2027’ "Joxean Matxin Fernández, the sporting manager of UAE Emirates XRG, expects Tadej Pogacar to return stronger in 2027 after suffering three fractured vertebrae in his crash in the Vuelta." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found)
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'It's better to have two spirited riders than one' - Pinarello Q36.5 play down risk of Ciccone-Pidcock rivalry in 2027 "Giulio Ciccone joins Tom Pidcock as the leader of the Swiss ProTeam for 2027, and sports director Gabriele Missaglia is looking forward to the challenge. " By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Story of Fariba Hashimi: The Afghan Cyclist Who Trained in Disguise "One of the most remarkable stories in the women’s peloton right now is that of Fariba Hashimi. The 23-year-old cyclist is from Afghanistan, where she had to dress as a man from a young age just to be able to ride a bike outside." By Julian Dubbeld (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Trainer Apps Roundup Coming: Which Apps to Include? "It’s been a hot minute since I’ve done an indoor trainer app roundup, and in some ways the landscape has changed, and in others it’s kinda still same-same." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 'We are all in shock' - Cyclist killed, over 20 injured after driver crashes into club ride "Suspected impaired driver arrested after tragedy in North Carolina." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: nypost.com) 'I have no regrets whatsoever' - How a double leg amputation opened up this cyclist's horizons "A rare condition made Tom Staniford's legs so painful he chose to get rid of them. After learning how to walk again, he's now eyeing a bike racing return." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tom Staniford. Illustration: Mike Rawley) Hunt 40 Carbon Gravel Race wheelset: Comfortable and responsive but not without some durability qualms "Verdict: Strong, comfortable and well priced but need attention." By Ty Rutherford (road.cc) (Image Credit: Ty Rutherford) Del Toro embraces rivalry with Seixas: 'One day he will win, and another one maybe it’s myself' "Speaking after the Tour de France EFGH Singapore Criterium, where the duo went head to head but with the stakes less significant than usual, the Mexican champion reflected on his growing rivalry with the 20-year-old Frenchman." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘Not a single question has been answered’ – Zonneveld fires back at Picnic PostNL boss with seven-point rebuttal "Dutch journalist Thijs Zonneveld has hit back at Picnic PostNL boss Iwan Spekenbrink following his criticism of the investigation into an alleged culture of fear within the Dutch WorldTour team, revealing that nearly 100 people have now shared their experiences." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paul Seixas has better things to do than talk contracts in Singapore "The 20-year-old is (trying) to some post-season downtime in Asia, with his future beyond 2027 still very much up in the air." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Most friends would rather die than tell me the price they paid for a bike "It's amazing how many people have friends in the industry and then mutter about the deal they got on their bikes." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Google Gemini) “You don’t get the feeling that feedback makes a big difference” - Slovenian sprinter calls for public rider protests to drive improvements in cycling safety "Matevz Govekar believes professional cycling may need more visible demonstrations from riders to push safety concerns higher up the agenda." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar’s father believes documentary overlooks crucial part of his son’s success "Tadej Pogacar's extraordinary physical abilities are at the center of a new documentary, but his father Mirko believes something equally important has received too little attention: his son's mentality." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Key Ineos rider has been misfiring over the past two seasons - One thing needs to change in bid to solve major issue "Carlos Rodríguez needs a change of direction. The Spanish rider has endured two seasons well below expectations and faces the challenge of rediscovering the form that once made him one of Spanish cycling’s brightest prospects in 2027." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mark Cavendish makes racing return ...as a special guest at Singapore Criterium "Traditionally, the biggest stars of that year's Tour edition travel to Singapore to participate in a light-hearted competition alongside local amateurs, sign a lot of autographs, and have fun during their off-season." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) 'Will I stay? Won't I stay? Right now, there's no certainty' - Paul Seixas again delays any decision to stay at Decathlon CMA CGM "French super talent pushes back against questions from L'Equipe on his future at the Singapore for Tour de France criterium." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Ilario Biondi / Cor Vos “If he races, he’ll win” - Johan Bruyneel has a clear name in mind to conquer the Giro d'Italia in 2027 "For Bruyneel the biggest uncertainty lies not so much in the route as in the riders who will line up at the start." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "They're a little different" - Tadej Pogacar explains why his zone two differs from other riders with training insight "Tadej Pogacar may well boast perhaps one of the highest zone two numbers in cycling, but according to the Tour de France champion, numbers aren't everything when it comes to racing." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Max your recovery with the first cyclist specific compression boots, tool up for Christmas with Halfords’ ‘not chocolate’ Advent calendar, flat pedals for roadies + more " Fabric returns with a £300 saddle, Pivot pivots onto tarmac with their first road bike, Met reworks the Trenta helmet, Castelli’s winter accessories for super-cold rides, plus it’s beginning to look a lot like you’ll need some Christmas gift suggestions so we’ve got them too in this week’s roundup of bike tech news." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 'Only the tip of the iceberg' - Dutch federation renews misconduct appeal as Spekenbrink questions Picnic PostNL investigation "The KNWU has received 20 misconduct reports from across cycling in 2026, double last year's total, but believes many more cases go unreported. Team CEO Iwan Spekenbrink says the investigation into his team was not independent." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com Iwan Spekenbrink: ‘Fear culture’ image at Picnic PostNL is misleading "The team manager rejects the portrayal of his team presented by NOS Sport, the sports news division of Dutch public broadcaster NOS." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Movistar signs Belgian champion Rune Herregodts, who leaves UAE to take on a bigger role in the Classics "Movistar Team continues to complete its roster for 2027 with the addition of Rune Herregodts, the current champion of Belgium in road cycling." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via www.sudinfo.be POC Cytal helmet review: brilliant all-round performance with a top safety rating "A benchmark, versatile helmet with only one minor flaw." By Oscar Huckle (bikeradar.com) Image: Andy Lloyd / Kelsey Media Korean YouTuber 'Jin's Travel' dies in hit-and-run during Bolivia cycling trip "South Korean travel YouTuber Cho Jin-woo, known as "Jin's Travel," died Wednesday in a hit-and-run accident in Bolivia. He was 33." By Choi Jae-hee (koreaherald.com) (Photo @JinsTravel, YouTube) ‘When races are stopped, there is a bigger impact’ - Matevz Govekar questions effectiveness of rider feedback on safety "The Bahrain Victorious sprinter believes airbags could follow the same path as helmets, but says the cost of making races safer is tied to how the sport makes its money." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) A resting heart rate of 38 bpm and an HRV of 100, but Pogačar’s best asset is that he “sleeps like a log” "Pogačar's 'astonishing' powers of recovery highlighted in 'Anatomy of a G.O.A.T' film on HBO Max." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bahrain warn Tiberi after disappointing season: ‘He can't afford many more missteps’ "Antonio Tiberi is under growing pressure at Bahrain Victorious after sports director Franco Pellizotti publicly criticized his performances in 2026." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It's as if Paul Seixas senses that every unnecessary French word further fuels the sky-high expectations' "It has now been 41 years since Bernard Hinault won his fifth and final Tour de France in 1985. Since then, no Frenchman has managed to win the home Tour. That has placed extraordinary pressure on 20-year-old Paul Seixas." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) foto: James Startt / GPCQM Visma completes 2027 roster with 20-year-old Scottish talent Elliot Rowe "Dutch WorldTour team opts for development option after talks with Primoz Roglic ended." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘It would be my main motivation for next season’ - Govekar on a Slovenian Giro start and Pogacar’s choice "The Bahrain Victorious sprinter says a Grande Partenza close to home would shape his 2027 season, and believes it could also appeal to Tadej Pogačar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New patent enables driverless taxis to brake or swerve if a cyclist crashes, months after autonomous vehicle firm Waymo warned avoiding cycle lanes was “too high a bar” "The patent would also allow the car to stop and call for help from a “remote assistant” and can adapt to road users wearing helmets, though it’s unclear if the measure would improve perceptions of safety among cycling campaigners." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Waymo) Cycling behind paywalls: Belgian fans need subscriptions for half the cyclocross World Cup "Middelkerke was the second paywalled race of the winter, and ten more follow, including six World Cup rounds. Sporza keeps the highlights. Across the border, NOS is showing those same World Cup races live for free." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Cor Vos/SWpix.com "Characters less suited for professional cycling are more easily hurt" - Three-time world champion disagrees with Picnic allegations "The storm aimed at Picnic PostNL's management in the recent weeks has weakened somewhat as the road cycling world stepped aside to make room for cyclocross over the winter." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via racing.trekbikes.com 'I'm in pain- I'm dying' - The horror story of medical mistreatment in Oman hospital from recovering Cofidis rider "Damien Touzé shared new details in L'Equipe about a harrowing experience at a hospital in Oman following a crash in the Tour of Oman in February of this year." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bestselling US eBike Lectric XP4 relaunched in limited-edition with new colors and gear "The Lectric XP series has become something of an institution in the American electric bicycle market." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Review: HandUp Original Not Boring/ Most Days Gloves "It is essential that cycling gloves function over fashion. Any little movement in gloves, especially for disciplines requiring hand repositioning like cyclocross, create torsion which leads to irritation." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit not Found) The White Line: Ending Vulnerable Road User Deaths by 2035 "The impact our work is having on families, communities, and the future of our streets. We’ve proven that when we come together, change happens. Help us take this fight further." (www.thewhiteline.org) |
