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2026 Eneco Tour Live Streams "2026 Eneco Tour October 13-18, Netherlands, Stage 3 (Sittard → Watersley, 113.5km) Women's
Stage 3: Live video Friday from 4:25am U.S. Eastern, 1:25am
Pacific - Finish at around 3:00am Pacific.
Men's Stage 3: Live video Friday from 8:50am U.S. Eastern, 5:20am Pacific - Finish at around 7:00am Pacific. The
races will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
1:25am and 5:20am Pacific."
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Jakob Söderqvist strikes again in Eneco Tour time trial, Pepijn Reinderink fourth "Jakob Söderqvist has won again in the Eneco Tour after his prologue victory." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Lieke Nooijen retakes the Eneco Tour lead after a stunning time trial "Lieke Nooijen has taken the lead in the Eneco Tour 2026 once again. The Dutch rider lived up to her status as the favorite in the 13.6-kilometer time trial in Tilburg. Nienke Vinke finished second at a respectable distance, ahead of Sandrine Tas." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Fem van Empel returns at HG Cross Meulebeke this weekend "Fem van Empel will return to cyclocross this Saturday after a break of almost a year." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Montmartre to remain in Tour de France finale in 2027 despite reports of removal "According to Le Parisien, rumors of Montmartre's removal from the final stage of the 2027 Tour de France have been exaggerated." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lachlan Morton Pony Express: Breaks Record Pace "After six days, 21 hours and 15 minutes and 3,217 kilometers on the trail, Lachlan Morton rode into Sacramento, California, at 11:19 p.m. local time, 19 hours and 45 minutes ahead of the record pace set on horseback by the riders who delivered Abraham Lincoln’s inaugural address from Missouri to California on the route of the Pony Express back in 1861." (socalcycling.com) (Image credit: EF Education EasyPost / @kartermachen via cyclingnews.com) Moots County Line Splits the Difference Between Road and Gravel With 42mm Tire Clearance "The new Moots County Line is Steamboat Springs’ answer for riders who spend most of their time on pavement but don’t turn around when the road turns to dirt." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com). (Photo: Moots via outsideonline.com) 'The slower you go, the easier it is to crash' - Learning from the pros at a gravel masterclass in Tuscany "With three days to overhaul our gravel riding skills, CW heads to Tuscany to learn from the experts." By Emma Magnus (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Michele Ghisoni/ExtraGiro) 2026 Eneco Tour Live Streams "2026 Eneco Tour October 13-18, Netherlands, Stage 2 ITT (Tilburg → Tilburg, 13.6km) Women's
Stage 2: Live video Thursday from 4:35am U.S. Eastern, 1:35am
Pacific - Finish at around 3:00am Pacific.
Men's Stage 2: Live video Thursday from 10:50am U.S. Eastern, 4:20am Pacific - Finish at around 6:00am Pacific. The
races will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
1:35am and 4:20am Pacific."
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Merlier dominates again with victory on Eneco Tour stage 1 "The Belgian took his 79th career victory in Ede, beating Dylan Groenewegen and Gerben Thijssen to the line. Jakob Söderqvist remains the overall winner." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Eneco Tour Women: Sandrine Tas storms to stage 1 victory as runner-up Charlotte Kool fumes after being hampered in sprint "Two-rider breakaway survives into final 250 meters before being caught by charging bunch in Ede." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Second place Charlotte Kool fumes at 'unsportsmanlike' sprint, and Eneco Tour prize money controversy: 'It's about the principle' "Charlotte Kool was furious as she stood by the podium at the Eneco Tour on Wednesday afternoon." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vehicle enters Eneco Tour course days after Il Lombardia safety protest "An unauthorized vehicle appeared to enter the course on stage 1 of the Eneco Tour, just days after the peloton staged a demonstration at Il Lombardia in protest at repeated safety shortcomings in professional cycling." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image: Screenshot via cyclinguptodate.com) 'This year was just a disaster' - Neilson Powless turns the page after frustrating season "Knee surgery and a complicated recovery ruined the first half of Neilson Powless' season, while crashes and illness complicated the second." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How Paul Seixas almost missed his Tour de France debut as father tells all - “We kept it quiet so as not to alert the competition, but it was a very difficult situation" "Paul Seixas’s Tour de France debut nearly went awry before the race had even begun. The young French rider crashed while reconnoitering the route in Barcelona on the eve of the opening time trial." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Matteo Jorgenson doesn't think he'll repeat his 2026 training schedule next season: 'Things didn't go to plan' "I think it’s been a good season; I can’t be too negative about it. When I compare it to my expectations for the season, things didn’t go entirely according to plan, and I didn’t win a race." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Hunt 5AM Gravel Limitless: Durable Aero Anyone? "The new Hunt 5AM Gravel Limitless wheelset brings a radical approach to aerodynamic efficiency. Even if aero isn’t your everything, these hoops have some tricks up their sleeve for pinch flat protection." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Andrew L’Esperance and Faction team up to re-invent the water bottle cage "First gravel specific water bottle cage? A creative answer to a real problem? Could be both." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Eneco Tour Live Streams "2026 Eneco Tour October 13-18, Netherlands, Stage 1 (Ede → Ede, 120km) Women's
Stage 1: Live video Wednesday from 4:35am U.S. Eastern, 1:35am
Pacific - Finish at around 3:00am Pacific.
Men's Stage 1: Live video Wednesday from 11:50am U.S. Eastern, 5:20am Pacific - Finish at around 7:00am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
1:35am and 5:20am Pacific. "
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Eneco Tour Women: Lieke Nooijen dominates prologue for first race leader's jersey "Dutch riders sweep podium with Charlotte Kool and Lonneke Uneken behind Visma Lease a Bike winner." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Results Eneco Tour 2026 Prologue: Jakob Söderqvist redeems himself after the European Championships with a narrow victory "Wessel Mouris and Christophe Laporte round out podium in tight evening race against the clock." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Piganzoli will desperately need Vingegaard for major plans at Visma: 'A source of inspiration' "Davide Piganzoli has more than earned his spot on the Visma Lease a Bike team in 2026." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Seff Van Kerckhove on his striking move to Visma Lease a Bike: “I felt a connection from the very first talks” "The 18-year-old Belgian talent will move from Decathlon CMA CGM U19 to the Dutch team." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: fotopersburo Cor Vos No funeral mood at Flanders Baloise in final race on Belgian soil: “End the project on a high note” "After more than three decades, the curtain will come down this afternoon on Flanders Baloise on Belgian soil at the Sluitingsprijs Putte-Kapellen." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Coast Optics Echo Review - A good looking set of glasses for slightly smaller heads "Verdict: Nice, high quality, good looking set of glasses for slightly smaller heads." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Canyon enters its Avinox era with new Spectral:ON CF "Full power, light weight and an unrestrained 1,500W of power in any riding mode." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Eneco Tour Live Streams "2026 Eneco Tour October 13-18, Netherlands, Prologue (Den Haag → Den Haag. 3.1km) Women's
Prologue: Live video Tuesday from 11:50am U.S. Eastern, 8:50am
Pacific - Finish at around 12:00pm Pacific.
Men's Prologue: Live video Tuesday from 11:50am U.S. Eastern, 8:50am Pacific - Finish at around 12:00pm Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
8:50am Pacific. "
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Western Australia delivers what off-road riders have been waiting for: 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships recap "Nannup was the home of gravel for 2026’s Gravel World Championships, and it looks like it has set the benchmark for future world championship events." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Copyright SWPix.com) Middaugh and Patiès Win XTERRA Worlds 30th Anniversary "Alizée Patiès and Sullivan Middaugh earn their first Full Distance world titles as XTERRA’s 30th World Championship brings athletes, families and friends to New Mexico, continuing a journey that began in Maui in 1996." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Strava rejects eight segments from Paul Seixas' Il Lombardia victory as he breaks Pogacar's climbing record "Paul Seixas beat Tadej Pogacar's previous Civiglio benchmark by 38 seconds during his historic Il Lombardia victory." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "To do it for six hours... and to still be like 50th" - Il Lombardia rider stunned that highest average power of his career not close to victory "New Zealand national champion George Bennett drove the best six-hour power of his career at Il Lombardia on Saturday." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vincenzo Nibali criticizes UAE Team Emirates' preparation of Isaac del Toro for Il Lombardia "Two-time Il Lombardia winner Vincenzo Nibali has questioned UAE Team Emirates XRG's decision to race Isaac del Toro at Gran Piemonte just two days before Il Lombardia." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tommaso Pelagalli / Cor Vos The Tour, Giro and Vuelta reject plans to cut the Grand Tours to 16 days "The possibility of shortening the Grand Tours to just over two weeks has already found a strong response." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour of Guangxi start list: Last year's headliners return alongside exciting debutants "The 2026 edition of the Tour of Guangxi sees the return of both Paul Double and Paul Magnier, who claimed all the stages and GC between themselves last year, as well as the debut of Tom Pidcock." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) American time trial champion Knibb claims dramatic Ironman World Championship in Hawaii: 'I thought: I’m done. This is awful’ "Taylor Knibb, who finished 13th at the World Time Trial Championships in Montreal just last month, became the Ironman world champion in Hawaii last weekend in a bizarre turn of events." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Cycling training plans: 10-Week plans for beginners, endurance riders and racers "Get into cycling, get fitter, or ride faster with our cycling training plans." By Hannah Reynolds (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Paris Tours: Per Strand Hagenes wins with late solo move "Jasper Stuyven, Christophe Laporte round out podium." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Thursday Shorts "Did you notice the rider protest and eloquent speech calling for improved rider safety and expressing the fear of the risks involved?" (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) 'We didn't plan for anyone to give a speech' - Michael Matthews reveals Evenepoel's Il Lombardia protest speech was spontaneous "Remco Evenepoel's passionate speech ahead of Il Lombardia became one of the defining moments of the peloton's protest over rider safety." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How cycling legends were born: Sagan three-peats at the Worlds "In 2017 Peter Sagan became the first man to record three World Championships Road Race wins in succession." By Giles Belbin (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images/CN via cyclingnews.com) Montmartre reportedly staying in 2027 Tour de France finale despite claims of removal "A new report says the climb will feature for a third consecutive year, contradicting earlier claims of a return to a sprint-oriented Paris finale. The official route is unveiled on October 22." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cover image credit: Maxime Delobel The next Evenepoel? Danish football talent switches to cycling "Remco Evenepoel was once a highly talented footballer, but ultimately made the remarkably successful switch to cycling." (cyclingflash.com) Screenshot: Tiktok Jeppe Corfitzen After a tumultuous qualifying run-up, here’s how I conquered the brutal 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships in Australia "It was a rocky journey to qualify for the UCI Gravel World Championships, but Matt Page finally got to line up last weekend in Nannup, a far-flung part of Western Australia. Here’s how his race went." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Parcours Strade GT wheels review - Do they justify the price tag? "Verdict: Clever tech and great design just about justify the price tag - the wheels your bike fitter will recommend." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) I watched the video shown to rule-breaking cyclists by the police in London, and I’ll never ride through a red light again "City Police announce ‘Sin Bin’ for red-light jumping cyclists, and actually, it's a really good idea." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Courtesy of City of London Police) 2 arrested as Toronto bike lane protests continue "Demonstrators clash with removal work on Bloor Street West as Ontario pushes ahead with its plan to eliminate sections of the city’s protected cycling network." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Frits Biesterbos beats Paul Magnier and Olav Kooij in the Tour of Guangxi "Frits Biesterbos has secured his first professional win. The Dutchman from Picnic PostNL won the second stage of the Tour of Guangxi in China today. He beat Paul Magnier and Olav Kooij in a mass sprint." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Lorena Wiebes secures hairsbreadth win to defend title at Track World Championships "Netherlands win men's team sprint yet again while China strikes gold in women's team sprint." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Taylor Phinney's comeback is on after 16 year hiatus: 'I’m actually part of the program now' "Now 36, the formerly-retired cyclist is back at the World Championships in Shanghai, even if his teammates barely remember his former glory." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Picnic PostNL nearing agreement with Gaia Realini "Last Monday, the 25-year-old Italian and her current team, Lidl Trek, announced that they would part ways at the end of this season following constructive discussions." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Netcompany Ineos signs major talent who has barely raced this season "Netcompany Ineos announced more than just the signing of Clément Champoussin on Wednesday. The British team also presented Joseph Blackmore and James Shaw as new signings." (cyclingflash.com) Joe Blackmore op archiefbeeld - foto: Fotopersburo Cor Vos UCI rankings: UAE dominate as Picnic face license deadline and Pinarello Q36.5 eye WorldTour spot "UAE Team Emirates XRG remain firmly in control of the 2026 UCI team rankings but the biggest battles are unfolding further down the standings." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Big problems at Netcompany Ineos as the British team lose Filippo Ganna and Sam Welsford. What is the plan for 2027? "The once great team are in what can only be called a chaotic situation heading towards 2027. Two climbers are coming in, but the holes being left behind are much harder to fill." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) France’s anti-doping agency bans recreational cyclist for corticosteroid violation "A French recreational cyclist has been banned for two years after testing positive for a prohibited corticosteroid, the French Anti-Doping Agency (AFLD) has announced." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Bizarre scenes unfold at gravel world championships as leaders weave through age group racers "Obviously not during the men's race." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image: Screenshot) Looking to take your riding indoors? Here’s our selection of the best turbo trainers plus everything you need to know before buying "Make some great bang-for-buck fitness gains this winter with one of the best turbo trainers on the market." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Gravel-specific suspension forks from DT Swiss are now available to buy separately "Previously found on only select bikes DT Swiss unleashes its gravel bounce to the masses with two models available, including the top-end F 132 One." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: DT Swiss) Six wins in seven stages: Paul Magnier's remarkable Tour of Guangxi streak continues in 2026 opener "Paul Magnier made an immediate statement at the 2026 Tour of Guangxi, sprinting to victory on the opening stage in China." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) No top result for Jakobsen and Visma in Guangxi: “But it builds confidence for the sprints ahead” "Visma Lease a Bike put all their cards on Fabio Jakobsen in the opening stage of the Tour of Guangxi, but the Dutchman ultimately could not get involved in the sprint." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) AIOCC responds to Il Lombardia rider protest and calls for standardized safety protocols "The International Association of Cycling Race Organizers (AIOCC) has called on the UCI and safety body SafeR to introduce standardized safety protocols across the professional peloton, following a united protest by riders at Il Lombardia last weekend." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Axel Merckx lashes out at constant criticism of Remco Evenepoel: 'It’s a kind of jealousy' "Axel Merckx is getting a little fed up with the criticism coming from Belgium directed at the country’s top cyclists." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cyclocross legend shrugs off Van der Poel's possible absence: 'Van Aert is the big man and will save cyclocross' "The road season is slowly coming to an end, but the early birds are already out in the fields." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Matthew Richardson promises to co-operate “properly” with British Cycling misconduct investigation with “contrition for the feelings of anyone who might be affected” "The British sprinter was withdrawn from this week’s world track championships following allegations of “discriminatory” behavior" By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com) No. 22 Drifter Review: Uncompromised Speed "At the core of my Race Metal series, the goal has always been pretty simple: find the fastest metal bikes on the market." By John Watson/Miguel (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson The brighter and smarter TR taillights "Verdict: Overall, we found the Ravemen TR400 and TR600 taillights to be bright and well designed smart bike taillights." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) Moose Jaw seeks resident feedback on proposed on-street cycling network "The City of Moose Jaw is asking residents to share their cycling habits and views on potential street changes through a survey that will help shape an on-street cycling network plan." City of Moose Jaw PSA (moosejawtoday.com) Photo by Brett Sayles/Pexels "Respect must never be forgotten" - Rider explains how just hours after she lost her mother she was subjected to a home anti-doping test "Valentina Cavallar has shared one of the most difficult experiences of her personal life in an Instagram post." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Eneco Tour preview: Laporte returns to defend as race takes a new name "The 2026 Eneco Tour opens with a prologue in Den Haag and closing in Arnhem, with a time trial and one 'summit' finish in between." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lora Roglic hopes Primoz will continue racing: 'He's not ready to go home yet' "With his future still uncertain, she admitted she is not ready for the day when she and their two sons will no longer be following him at races." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Should he stay or should he go? The case for Paul Seixas staying at Decathlon or joining Tadej Pogacar at UAE "Paul Seixas stood alone at the finish of Il Lombardia on Saturday. Where he stands in relation to Tadej Pogacar over the coming years could prove a much harder question." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A lot of lessons' - Oscar Onley reflects on stop-start first season at Ineos "It was a season of two halves for Oscar Onley." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Fitbit Edge Announced: Everything You Need to Know! "Fitbit has decided there will be no Fitbit Charge 7. Instead the device will now be known as the Fitbit Edge, and with that it follows more closely inline with the user interface of the Google Pixel Watch 5, alongside technology stashed inside the recent screenless Fitbit Air." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) The benefits of indoor cycling and how it can deliver effective, efficient fitness results "Not sold on indoor riding yet? Here’s how turbo training can give you a fast and focused fitness boost while being (almost) enjoyable." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Newmen unveils the Streem G.62, a 1,670g, 32-inch aero wheelset - But you can’t buy it yet "Available with carbon or steel spokes, the 62mm deep Streem G.62 is Newmen’s new flagship gravel wheelset." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Newmen) Matthew Richardson out of world championships over ‘serious misconduct’ "27-year-old reportedly under investigation for misconduct." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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Milan Fretin wins Tour of Guangxi stage 3 as Magnier unclips in sprint "The Cofidis sprinter took his ninth career victory, in Bama, with Frits Biesterbos second and Jordi Meeus third." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Fabio Jakobsen scores a 'small victory' in Guangxi: "He exudes confidence" "No, he did not cross the finish line first in the Tour of Guangxi, but on Wednesday Fabio Jakobsen did genuinely compete in a top-level sprint again for the first time in a long while." (cyclingflash.com) Image via Visma Lease a Bike “Everyone’s got the belief they’re going to win” - Did Tadej Pogačar’s absence really change how his rivals raced this autumn? "Unpredictable, open racing made a comeback at the world championships and the Italian one-day races. But thanks to Paul Seixas, we shouldn’t get used too used to it." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Photo by Marco Alpozzi/LaPresse) (Image Credit: Marco Alpozzi/Lapresse) 'I thought I'd give it a shot' - Inside Taylor Phinney's comeback, 16 years after his last Track World Championships "In an exclusive interview, the American tells Cycling Weekly how he's closing a loop on his career, with his sights on the LA Olympics in 2028." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix) Suunto Race 3S In-Depth Review: A Pricey Upgrade "Suunto has just announced the new Suunto Race 3S, a small-form-factor watch that believes it needs a big-form-factor price increase." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Picnic PostNL commission investigation into team culture after accusations it had become a 'dictatorship' "We do not recognize ourselves in the overall picture presented' team says in response to NOS and In De Waaier investigation." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) British Cycling still suffering from “toxic” culture, new rider and staff survey reveals "Following the morale problems outlined in the independent survey, British Cycling has drawn up an action plan focusing on improving “psychological safety,” despite insisting that the “majority of staff love their jobs." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Unbeatable Harrie Lavreysen races to 22nd (!) world title "Harrie Lavreysen continues to add world titles to his impressive palmarès. The Lightning Flash from Luyksgestel was clearly the strongest rider in Thursday’s keirin final." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Man shot and killed while riding bicycle in a parking lot "Rochester Police say they’re looking for whoever shot and killed a man in his 30s as he rode his bicycle in a parking lot on Wednesday night." Hunter Wright (whec.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giro del Veneto: Alessandro Covi pulls off first win of 2026 with well-timed sprint "Jayco AlUla rider tops Charmig, Cosnefroy in ProSeries race." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Veneto Women: Liane Lippert rounds out 2026 season with solo summit victory in Italy "Adegeest second, Longo Borghini third in last one-day Classic of 2026." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Anti-doping
agency says “no concerns or requests to postpone the control
were raised at the time”...
ITA apologizes to Valentina Cavallar for anti-doping test carried out just hours after her mother's death "The anti-doping agency has admitted that the test 'added to her distress experienced at an extraordinarily painful time." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paul Seixas is close to deciding his future: Decathlon prepares a mega-offer to keep him "The Frenchman, who has a contract with Decathlon CMA CGM until the end of 2027, could decide in the coming weeks whether to renew with the French team or accept one of the offers from the big teams." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Essential Biomarkers for Cyclists: What to Track and Why It Matters "Some of the most important numbers are not on the head unit, and one of them tracks a risk the sport is notorious for but riders rarely see coming." By Lakshan Weeraratne (mensfitness.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri / Staff via cyclingnews.com) 9 stupid bike lane comments, debunked "From the old ‘cyclists don't pay taxes’ chestnut to the claim that bike lanes cause traffic jams, here are 9 arguments that don't hold up." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit: Navan Cycling Initiative via road.cc) Geerike Schreurs speaks out after nasty Gravel World Championship crash: 'I knew right away that something was wrong' "I had back surgery yesterday, and thankfully it went well. I'll be staying in Perth for a few weeks to recover before flying back to the Netherlands to continue my rehabilitation." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) The (hopefully not) terrible twos "Lest you think I’m only doing reviews these days, I’ve also got a Magic Tricks feature on deck with the all three mechanics from the Giant Factory Off-Road Team, and I’m working on a very deep dive on cycling clothing." By James Huang (nminus1bikes.substack.com) (Photo via Instagram) Rapha Mens Brevet Wind Gilet III review - Light, packable, comfortable and effective and priced accordingly "Verdict: Light, comfortable and effective, plus great Brevet-line looks. Complete your Rapha wardrobe!" By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 6:15am
Pacific. "
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(Image via cyclingflash.com)
The Outer Line: Seixas Shines, Cycling’s Calendar Stumbles "Paul Seixas lit up Il Lombardia with a climbing performance that raises big questions for 2027. But beyond the Frenchman’s breakthrough, cycling faces familiar challenges." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Nairo Quintana lifted onto shoulders as Froome, Contador and thousands celebrate emotional farewell "The Colombian cycling legend was given a remarkable send-off in Colombia on Sunday, with former Tour de France rivals Chris Froome and Alberto Contador joining thousands of fans in Cartagena to celebrate the end of his professional career." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Filippo Ganna confirms blockbuster switch to Lidl Trek after eight years at Netcompany Ineos "Lidl Trek strengthen Classics and time trial group as Filippo Ganna makes the switch from Netcompany Ineos on a three-year deal. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Cycling Market - Ineos loses two leaders who break their contract; Ciccone exits Lidl; Visma make a bid for the future "On this week's Cycling Market, Giulio Ciccone's departure from Lidl-Trek is also addressed; with two major teams making multiple moves in the market." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Marq Gen3 In-Depth Review: Worth $3,100? "The first thing to understand about Fight Club…err…Marq Club, is that it’s oddly not about the price. But more importantly, the second thing to understand about Marq Club is that for the first time ever, the Marq actually has a slate of new features and additional hardware that the Fenix doesn’t." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Ezra Caudell: "I don't remember anything about the crash" "The young American crashed at high speed in the Philadelphia Cycling Classic, suffering severe injuries and spending some time in critical condition in hospital." (cyclingflash.com) Screenshot: Instagram Ezra Caudell Castelli returns to the Tour de France yellow jersey 33 years later "The scorpion from Castelli will once again shine on the yellow jersey of the Tour de France starting in 2027." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock left stunned by Paul Seixas at Il Lombardia: 'I don't think he really attacked' "Tom Pidcock was one of the very few riders who could stay close to Paul Seixas when the Frenchman lifted the pace on the Civiglio at Il Lombardia." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Alaphilippe, Quintana and Mollema bow out as cycling bids farewell to 10 big names in 2026 "The end of the 2026 season marks the departure of some of cycling's biggest names and most familiar faces. From Grand Tour triumphs to heartbreaking near misses, we look back at the moments that defined ten careers coming to an end." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Giulio Ciccone joins Tom Pidcock at Pinarello Q36.5 after surprise Lidl Trek exit "Pinarello Q36.5 has confirmed the signing of Giulio Ciccone on a three-year deal, bringing the Italian's eight-season spell at Lidl Trek to an end as he joins forces with Tom Pidcock in 2027." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Ivan Benedetto / Cor Vos One of Netcompany Ineos' climbing domestiques reported to sign a new deal into 2027 season "The signings of Markel Beloki and Benjamín Noval are exciting, while Carlos Rodríguez’s continued presence gives the team a strong Spanish core." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via El Diario Vasco Michael Vanthourenhout and Lucinda Brand win as the Belgian cyclocross season gets underway "Michael Vanthourenhout and Lucinda Brand have been the winners of the Mosselcross in Dendermonde, the event that kicked off the Belgian cyclocross season this Sunday." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sven Nys calls out cyclocross organizers for treatment of van der Poel and van Aert: 'Guys are going to turn their backs on the sport' "Sven Nys isn’t too happy that the cyclocross calendar is getting extra packed toward the end of the year to accommodate Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Kuota K-A1 K8S review: Looks like an aero bike, rides like an all-rounder "A refined and capable race bike worthy of challenging the segment’s best." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Quoc M Pro Lace review - Pro-level vibes but with laces "Verdict: Premium year-round racing shoe with very little to fault, at a reasonable price." By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Garmin Varia Vue Review: A camera light with a crucial weakness "Garmin’s Varia Vue combines a front-facing incident camera with a powerful bicycle headlight." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: © Future: Immy Sykes via cyclingnews.com) “One of the best handling bikes on the market,” and a genius solution for using your SPDs with normal shoes: road.cc Recommends updated with another superb 7 cycling products "A French fancy road racer, a very sweet helmet, and Redshift’s handy Mousetrap adapters make our latest Recommends list, along with four more excellent products." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 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) |
