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Vuelta a España: Enric Mas triumphs with overall victory "Enric Mas has won the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, ending Spain's 12-year wait for a home winner." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) |
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2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal,Canada, (Montréal → Montréal) Team
Time Trial Mixed Relay (40.6km): Live video
Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at
around 8:15am Pacific.
Junior Men Time Trial (20.3km): Live video Tuesday from 12:15pm U.S. Eastern, 9:15am Pacific - Finish at around 11:25am Pacific. Junior Women Time Trial (10.7km): Live video Tuesday from 3:15pm U.S. Eastern, 12:15pm Pacific - Finish at around 1:45pm Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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velo.outside.com)
Ryan Gal wins U23 world time trial title in Montréal "The Dutchman beat Nicolas Milesi by seven seconds, with Héctor Álvarez taking bronze." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Road World Championships: Felicity Wilson-Haffenden back in rainbows with fantastically strong women's under-23 time trial ride "Australian puts 28 seconds into runner-up Nienke Vinke, Luca Vierstraete third in Montreal." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit via pezcyclingnews.com) Ashlin Barry finishes just off the U23 time trial podium at Montreal 2026 "Ashlin Barry, who has Canadian/American dual citizenship and races for USA Cycling, came in fourth." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn Ordinary sunglasses, Worlds debut at 51 and a borrowed 2015 TT bike: 3 stories you may have missed in Montréal "Remco Evenepoel and Marlen Reusser took the headlines on the opening day of the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, but some of the most memorable stories unfolded much further down the results sheet." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image via Eurosport Not every international rider hates the roads of Montreal’s time trial route "Yeah, the roads are really crappy here,” he said in French. You might even use the word “rotten” in place of “crappy.” “That’s what is,” he continued. “It bumps a lot on the time trial bike, and it’s also quite dangerous with the high rolling speeds." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn Stop Riding Now: Cyclists’ Immediate Saddle Sore Playbook "If a saddle sore is painful, draining, or growing, stop riding and treat it immediately." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Shimano DynaLast 2.0 Gives Riders a Wider Toe Box and True Narrow & Wide Fit Options "Bicycle component giant Shimano has unveiled DynaLast 2.0. It’s the latest version of its cycling shoe design platform." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Shimano) 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships September 20-27, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, ITT (Montréal → Montréal) U23
Women Time Trial (20.3km): Live video Monday from
9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at around 7:40am
Pacific.
U23 Men Time Trial (31.3km): Live video Monday from 12:00pm U.S. Eastern, 9:00am Pacific - Finish at around 11:25am Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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velo.outside.com)
Record-breaking Remco Evenepoel makes it four in a row with blistering time trial performance in Montreal "Belgian 'aerobullet' finishes almost a minute clear, as Filippo Ganna takes silver and Paul Seixas scores stunning bronze for France." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Reusser dominates Worlds ITT yet again with thumping display "The Swiss rider produced a dominant ride over 39.2km to claim the rainbow jersey, with Zoe Bäckstedt second and Franziska Koch third." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘It’s a pretty crazy time trial to me:’ Canadian riders analyze Montreal’s TT route "The oh-so-Montreal course favors the time trial specialists." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn From Jeannie Longo to Chloé Dygert: The five women who changed World Championship time trialing "Chloé Dygert: the arrival of overwhelming power." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Tom Pidcock suffers unusual training setback ahead of World Championships - 'I had a fight' "Tom Pidcock has been left with a badly swollen lip after an unfortunate encounter during training, just one week before he targets the road race world title in Montréal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Tom Pidcock Elitewheels Drive G42 - Versatility, performance, value "The Elitewheels Drive G42 is one of the most capable and versatile gravel wheelsets we’ve tested." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 12 cool handlebar tape designs to make your road bike stand out in 2026 "Handlebar tape is one of the easiest ways to change how a road bike looks without changing anything fundamental about the bike." (procyclinguk.com) (Photo via Instagram) 2026 UCI Road World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Road World Championships LIVE September 20-27, Montréal, Quebec, Canada, ITT (Montréal → Montréal, 39.2km) Elite
Women Time Trial: Live video Sunday from 9:00am
U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish at around 8:20am
Pacific.
Elite Men Time Trial: Live video Sunday from 12:45pm U.S. Eastern, 9:45am Pacific - Finish at around 12:15pm Pacific. The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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velo.outside.com)
Piganzoli extends GC lead with statement TT win on Tour de Luxembourg stage 4 "A fine performance from Visma's rising Italian star extends his GC lead ahead of Sunday's finale." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Tim Van Wichelen / Cor Vos What does this say about his World Championship chances? Mathieu van der Poel plays minor role in queen stage of Luxembourg " MVDP was nowhere to be seen in Friday’s queen stage." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) No Pogacar but plenty of intrigue as World Championships return to Montreal "The World Championships were last held in Canada in Hamilton in 2003, but this week marks a return to the first non-European city to host the event." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Alessandro Perrone / Cor Vos Paula Blasi cuts short UAE deal after months of speculation but keeps new team secret "After months of speculation, Paula Blasi has confirmed that she will depart UAE Team L’IMAD at the end of the 2026 season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lars Boom believes Fem van Empel will fit FDJ Suez well: “Treat her in a relaxed way” "We will see Fem van Empel back in cyclocross again before too long. Lars Boom, Van Empel’s team manager at her brand-new team FDJ United Suez, confirmed this during the WielerFlits podcast." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo Trackr Radar Review: A strong Garmin Varia alternative for Wahoo users? "Several reviewers have found the radar accurate and dependable enough to compete directly with Garmin, while others have reported slightly later detection or occasional gaps on winding roads." (procyclingstats.com) (Photo via bikeradar.com) Want to bling your Brompton? Hope has you covered with unreleased products for G-Line bikes "Hope teases unreleased products for G-Line bikes." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Tadej Pogacar’s Tour de France bike now worth thousands - UAE 2023 Tour bike headed for an unexpected fate "The money raised by the auction will be used to help those affected by the Kumamoto earthquake through the Japanese Red Cross." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 4 ITT (Ettelbruck → Ettelbruck, 20.4km) Live
video Saturday
from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Tour de Luxembourg 2026 Stage 3 - Pepijn Reinderink goes solo and holds off heroic Davide Piganzoli in breathtaking stage "Pepijn Reinderink goes solo from a 19-rider strong breakaway and hold off a remarkable Davide Piganzoli ride behind." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) From Olano to Alejandro Valverde and even a record-holder - Spain's luxurious palmarès at the World Championships "Spain has amassed 44 medals at the World Championships, split between 11 golds, 14 silvers, and 19 bronzes." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com 2026 elite world ITT championships preview: Evenepoel goes for 4, Reusser to repeat? "The Belgian is chasing his fourth consecutive world title in the individual time trial, something no rider has managed before. Rogers and Martin each put together three consecutive TT world TT dubs, but a fourth has remained out of reach." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) 2026 Worlds ITT's startlist: Evenepoel and Reusser lead the fields in Montréal "The elite individual time trials open the 2026 World Championships on Sunday, with the men’s and women’s fields taking on the same 39.2 kilometer course." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Demi Vollering take note: Elite debutant Zoe Bäckstedt's previous World Championship results show why she's a contender "Zoe Bäckstedt is one of the clear favorites for the time trial on Sunday, and is a dark horse for the elite women's road race." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "There is interest from us as well" - How Tom Pidcock adds leverage to Pinarello's attempt to sign Paul Seixas "Paul Seixas's current contract ends in 2027 and the speculation over his future sees no end in sight." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) From Alpe d'Huez to world titles - The 5 most incredible victories of Tom Pidcock’s career "Tom Pidcock has built a career matched by very few riders of his generation. His ability to compete and win on the road, in cyclocross, and in mountain bike has made him one of the peloton’s most distinctive cyclists." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Paula Blasi reportedly set to join Movistar through 2029 as long-running transfer saga nears conclusion "Paula Blasi is reportedly set to leave UAE Team L’IMAD at the end of the 2026 season and join Movistar Team on a three-year contract running through 2029." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 32-inch gravel tires officially enter Schwalbe’s range with two models and two widths "Schwalbe’s 32-inch gravel rubber is here, and the brand reckons that this is just the tip of the iceberg." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Schwalbe) South Park takes on eBikes, new models from Royal Dutch Gazelle and Thok + more "You know everyone’s talking about it when South Park gets involved." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 3 (Wiltz → Diekirch, 180.2km) Live
video Friday
from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Tour de Luxembourg: Marijn van den Berg claims stage 2 with long sprint "EF Education EasyPost rider holds off late charge from Van der Poel to move into race lead." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Belgian junior star hit by driver in Montreal and sent to hospital "Seff Van Kerckhove was preparing for his world time trial when a motorist pulled into a driveway and left him unable to race in Montreal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Peloton marvels at Mathieu van der Poel: "Truly out of this world" "There are impressive cycling feats, and then there is Mathieu van der Poel’s performance in the final stage of the Tour de Luxembourg." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bred for success - Why Backstedt can hit cycling's peaks "The beaming smile fits the remarkable achievement. The words offer up the tinge of regret from a potential cycling great in the making." By Steve James (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Bruno Armirail questions French federation’s skinsuit after poor time trial: “I don’t understand it” "We know Bruno Armirail as a strong time trialist, but that was far from evident at the World Championships in Canada on Sunday afternoon." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) No need for superlatives, Evenepoel's place in time trial history will take care of itself "Remco Evenepoel's fourth straight World Championships time trial victory has triggered a conversation on his place in history, but comparisons with past eras are never straightforward." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Filippo Ganna cannot explain World Championship defeat after “best performance ever” "Helplessness, that is how Filippo Ganna felt after another defeat in the World Time Trial Championships." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Canyon’s unreleased TT bike rolls to a 1-2 finish at the road worlds "Marlen Reusser took the women’s time trial world title in Montreal aboard what appears to be Canyon’s next-generation Speedmax CFR TT, with Zoe Bäckstedt taking silver." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Canyon 'Riding my old long-sleeved jersey was like riding in a dressing gown - But in a good way' "Tired of punching himself in the face when trying to pull on arm-warmers, Dr Hutch dug out an old jersey, only to be surprised by the fit." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ai generated / Gemini) 1974 Montréal Worlds: How Eddy Merckx Made Cycling History On Mount Royal "He beat Raymond Poulidor and Mariano Martínez after a punishing 262.5-kilometer championship in which only 18 of 70 starters finished." By Joe Harrington (sports.yahoo.com) (Image Credit not Found) Oakley reinvents prescription cycling glasses with this new technology "Oakley has just introduced an important innovation for cyclists who need prescription glasses. For the first time in 30 years, the brand has managed to integrate optical correction directly into its Shield-type lenses, the large wraparound screens that characterize models like the Sutro." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Oakley Media Hub - Prezly Thule InLock Universal Panel "Verdict: Decent stab at a quiet, light, secure luggage system." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour de Luxembourg: Extraordinary scenes as Mathieu van der Poel wins final stage with jaw-dropping solo from start to finish "Davide Piganzoli seals the overall title but Van der Poel steals the show on the final day." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Olav Kooij strikes in GP d’Isbergues, Arvid de Kleijn third "Olav Kooij has won the Grand Prix d'Isbergues. The Dutchman won the French one-day race in a bunch sprint, beating Italy's Matteo Moschetti." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel sending a Rainbow Jersey message! Launches astonishing 170km solo raid in Luxembourg "Mathieu van der Poel has launched one of the most eye-catching attacks of his final World Championships preparation." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cancellara sees his Worlds record falling to Evenepoel: ‘It is not a question of if, but when’ "The Swiss legend believes Remco Evenepoel will surpass both him and Tony Martin, pointing to the Belgian's relentless pursuit of records and a sport that increasingly allows riders to excel across disciplines." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mas, Roglic, Gall, Onley, Almeida... Which Vuelta a España climbers can shine in Montréal? "Enric Mas, Primoz Roglic, Felix Gall, Oscar Onley, João Almeida, Santiago Buitrago and Tobias Halland Johannessen are all due to line up in Montréal next Sunday." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rivendell Brooks B17 Special "Rivendell was approached by Brooks England to design a collaboration saddle. The Walnut Creek, California-based company knew exactly what they wanted." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Muc-Off Dark Energy Chain Wax review: Fast in the dry, but how does it cope with the weather? "Rather than asking riders to remove a chain, melt wax and run a full immersion system, it is designed to be applied from a bottle like a conventional lube, then left to cure into a dry film." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via capovelo.com 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 5 (Mersch → Luxembourg, 177km) Live
video Sunday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around
7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Tour of Slovakia: Breakaway stuns peloton as Erik Fetter wins in high-drama finale "Paul Magnier sprints from the peloton but break holds on by a whisker." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Gran Premio del Lazio: Dorian Godon wins resurrected Italian one-day race "Netcompany Ineos rider sprints to victory after a chaotic finale." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Remco Evenepoel checks out time trial course: "It will be closer than last year" "The pre-race favorite will defend his title on a predominantly flat course. "Perhaps they could have made it a little longer," he said critically to the Sporza camera." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I can stay pretty close' - Ganna ready for Evenepoel showdown ahead of Worlds time trial "In an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport, Filippo Ganna previewed the upcoming Worlds time trial in Montréal where he will have to overcome Remco Evenepoel if he wants to win a third rainbow jersey in the event." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Auto / Cor Vos Demi Vollering surprised after World Championship time trial recon in Montreal: ''That didn't go well' "The road surface is pretty bad in some places, and the course has a lot of turns. I'm glad we've already done the course reconnaissance, so we have a mental picture of what to expect." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo via Facebook Richard Carapaz makes late withdrawal from World Championships "Former Olympic champion will not represent Ecuador, citing 'health complications" (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 World Championships: Vuelta revelation Jakob Omrzel skips road race "The young Slovenian had been selected for the road race but has withdrawn. It is another setback for the Slovenian selection after Tadej Pogačar and Urška Žigart were also forced to pull out earlier." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Britain kid joins Visma partner team five years after unforgettable bidon moment "Xander Graham, the Scottish teenager who famously raced alongside the Tour of Britain breakaway as a 12-year-old, has taken a significant step towards the professional ranks." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 4 (Tvrdošín → Dohňany, 196km) Live
video Saturday
from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific - Finish at around
8:15am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
Tour of Slovakia: Lennert Van Eetvelt wins hilly stage 3 and takes over race lead "Lennart van Eetvelt won stage 3 of the 2026 Tour of Slovakia on Friday after attacking on the final climb of the day and just about holding off a number of riders who followed him on the descent and a surging peloton." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tim Merlier fastest in Koolskamp "Tim Merlier racked up his 11th victory of the season after showing a fantastic turn of legs in the final 200 meters of the Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen." (soudal-quickstepteam.com) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com USA forced into late Worlds change after Neilson Powless withdrawal "Neilson Powless has been ruled out of the USA team for the World Championships road race in Montreal due to illness." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar wants to ride the European Championships in Slovenia at all costs, new rumor says "Italian journalist Beppe Conti, known for his cycling and transfers insights, is among those who fuel again speculation that Tadej Pogacar would line up at the 2026 European Championships on home soil in Slovenia." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Evenepoel tests his time trial legs on F1 circuit: “I set the bar high for myself” "Remco Evenepoel gave his preparation for the World Time Trial Championships a striking final boost." By (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)Maartenlep Garmin Fenix 9 Series In-Depth Review: Worth the Upgrade? "The Fenix 9 feels in many ways like what the Fenix 8 Pro launch should have been: A cohesive story of all the models getting updates with satellite connectivity, new sport features, and plenty more." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Italy have a dark horse contender for the Montreal World Championships, and he thinks he’s got Evenepoel figured out "There are a few top favorites, but beyond them, there are some very dangerous dark horses. And Italy might just be the most dangerous of them all." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What does a pro cyclist FTP look like? "Tadej Pogačar’s performances on Passo di Ganda provide a useful comparison. The Lanterne Rouge estimated his output at 6.34 W/kg during the 2023 Il Lombardia ascent, completed in 23 minutes 8 seconds. In 2025, its estimate was 7.22 W/kg over 21 minutes 22 seconds." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gear Break: Worlds Week - Shimano SPD-SLR, Enve Melee v2, Wolf Tooth Hubs, Hutchinson Bike Care, Santini Montréal Kit, Wahoo x Apple Watch "First in the queue, Shimano just dropped its biggest road pedal update in years. Enve went against the grain with a race bike that fits smaller tires." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne Strip Drive Front "Verdict: A bright light with a good battery, but an odd form factor." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Latest from Litespeed is the Rumpus, a $1,000 Handmade Titanium Balance Bike "This is a titanium balance bike built for the smallest, well-heeled riders to learn to ride in style." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos / Litespeed) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 3 (Tvrdošín → Dohňany, 196km) Live
video Friday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around
8:15am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
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2026 CRO Race Live Streams "2026 Cro Race September 22-27, Croatia, Stage 1 (Split → Seget, 167.6km) Live
video Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:00am
Pacific."
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NSN launches scholarship in memory of Finlay Tarling "The annual award will give one young Welsh rider a year access to the team's development program, beginning in February." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Never too late: Alyssa Burgess makes Worlds debut at the age of 51 "In a remarkable display of perseverance and passion, Alyssa Burgess of the Cayman Islands made her debut at the elite level of international road cycling at the 2026 Road World Championships in Montreal at the age of 51." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Igor Arrieta leaves UAE Team Emirates XRG for Lidl Trek "The Spaniard has signed a three-year deal that will keep him at Lidl Trek until the end of 2029." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma set for another senior sport management change "Visma Lease a Bike will lose senior sport staff member Jacco Verhaeren at the end of the 2026 season, with the former swimming coach and current Head of the Sport Management Team set to leave the organization on December 31." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Dust-Up: Is Europe the (New) Home of Cycling Innovation? "My thesis is that because the bicycle is more than just a recreational toy in Europe, European builders are more open to experimentation, creating innovative, creative designs that just don’t have a market in the United States because of our country’s reliance on the automobile." By John Watson (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Should You Consider a 1X Drivetrain on Your Next Road Bike? "There aren’t that many to select from yet, but 1X road bikes are starting to become a thing." By Jim Langley (roadbikerider.com) (Image credit: SRAM via cyclingnews.com) “Nobody wants to wear a mask but they can help”- Scientist tells cyclists they should cover nose and face when riding in high-polluting heavy traffic "The suggestion was made as Cycling Scotland published data showing cycling’s popularity was continuing to grow in several urban areas, and has even overtaken cars on one street in Edinburgh." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Boost power and maintain feel: Get the best out of your hydraulic brakes with these handy tips "Brake maintenance should mean more than an annual bleed. Here’s how to get the very best out of your hydraulic brakes." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) New FSA KFX i30 Carbon XC Race Wheels Go Wide & Light "The new wheelset brings major updates to the FSA wheel line, making them more competitive but also more expensive." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/FSA via /X.com) I don't want to be filmed on your Meta Oakleys, AI glasses don’t belong on group rides "The latest must-have gadget raises questions around consent." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Oakley) Lennert van Eetvelt nails down overall victory with statement win on brutal mountain finish "Lennert van Eetvelt defended his Tour of Slovakia lead from the front, winning stage of the race and the overall classification after enduring repeated attacks from rivals on a Sunday mountain-top finish." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Image via Facebook Frits Biesterbos narrowly misses first pro win in Gooikse Pijl, Max Kanter takes victory "Max Kanter has won the Gooikse Pijl. Kanter beat Dutchman Frits Biesterbos in the sprint finish. Jordi Meeus had to settle for third place." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Matthew Brennan hits out at cycling safety after Finlay Tarling death: ‘Nothing has changed’ "Matthew Brennan has delivered a fierce criticism of cycling’s response to the death of Finlay Tarling, saying he finds it “disgraceful." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Unibet Rose Rockets sign French breakout star "A new addition to Unibet Rose Rockets. The French team with Dutch roots has announced the arrival of Axel Mariault." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "11 years. Amazing memories. Amazing friendships" - Trusted Pogacar-Roglic ally and long-time Jayco AlUla servant rides final race for team before retirement "Eleven years after joining the Australian WorldTour setup, Luka Mezgec is riding for Team Jayco AlUla for the final time." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Second ruling keeps Canadian women’s pursuit team out of track worlds "Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario declines to order Cycling Canada to enter a squad in Shanghai after the team’s appeal was rejected by the SDRCC last month" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Kevin MacKinnon 2026 Made Bike Show: Moots Unreleased Routt Gravel Bike "In an industry where many frame manufacturers are still playing catch-up, spotting this unreleased Moots Routt at Made 2026 seems like a perfect match for how we view modern gravel." (silca.cc) (Credits not Found) Bickerton Portable: The folding bike built in a stable and heat-treated in an Aga (cast-iron heat-storage cooker) "Before Brompton there was the Bickerton Portable - an aluminium folding bike that was part ingenious engineering, part kitchen creation." By Mat Brett (road.cc)(Image Credit: Bickerton Portables) 2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 5 (Sliač → Kráľová hoľa, 147.3km) Live
video Sunday
from 5:45am U.S. Eastern, 2:45am Pacific - Finish at around
5:15am Pacific."
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Flandrien 0.0 Classic: Henrik Pedersen denies the sprinters as 20-year-old out-sprints several attackers in big Uno-X victory "Henrik Pedersen took a surprise victory ahead of the big name sprinters on Saturday as the Uno-X Mobility rider won the Flandrien 0.0 Classic." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Guillermo Thomas Silva caps breakthrough year with gold at South American Games "Guillermo Thomas Silva has won the road race at the South American Games. The Uruguayan rider from XDS Astana beat Venezuela’s Francisco Joel Peñuela." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Leon Kaiser wins Sea Otter UCI Gravel race on unreleased 32-inch wheels and bike " It’s a big day for big wheels and tires." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Patrick Lefevere sees mistake by successor Jurgen Foré: “He should blame himself for it” "According to Lefevere, his successor Jurgen Foré has put himself in a difficult position by already signing 30 riders for 2027, meaning he cannot promote talented Brazilian Henrique Bravo to the WorldTour team." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Swiss Federal Tribunal rejects Miguel Ángel López appeal as four-year doping ban stands "Miguel Ángel López has lost his final appeal against the four-year anti-doping suspension imposed over the use and possession of menotropin." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘You’re destroying the Wolfpack’ - Lefevere reveals heated Remco Evenepoel clash during Visma merger saga "Patrick Lefevere has revealed that Mauri Vansevenant confronted Remco Evenepoel during the proposed Quick Step and Jumbo Visma merger." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Kathrin Schweinberger extends with Human Powered Health through 2027 "The 29-year-old Austrian has become a regular part of the team’s sprint and Classics groups since joining from Ceratizit WNT ahead of 2025." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Team boss Ralph Denk challenges Remco Evenepoel to a bet: “Tattoo if he wins the World Championship” "If the Belgian all-rounder wins the road race at the World Championships next Sunday, the German team boss of Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe is prepared to have Evenepoel’s initials tattooed on his body." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Redshift Sports Mousetrap Pedal Adapters "Verdict: Brilliant, fast, easy, tool-free conversion enables you to ride SPDs in normal shoes." By Mike Stead (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Flandrien 0.0 Classic Live Streams "2026 Flandrien 0.0 Classic September 19, Belgium (Nederbrakel (Brakel) → Boortmeerbeek/Wespelaar (Haacht), 200.82km) Live
video Saturday
from 9:50am U.S. Eastern, 6:50am Pacific - Finish at around
8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:15am Pacific."
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Kévin Vauquelin claims stage and overall victory in Giro d'Abruzzo "After a thrilling finale, the Frenchman got the better of his breakaway companions Mathys Rondel and Nicola Conci, which proved enough to snatch the leader's jersey from Alessandro Fancellu." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) From van der Poel's newest rival to Pogacar's potential new teammate - The French diamond developing under the spotlight "At a moment in time where riders' contracts don't unquestionably bind them to their teams, UAE Team Emirates XRG is said to have bought out the contract of one French rider who is rather under the radar." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots ‘We’re not looking at the opposition:’ Evenepoel shuts out rivals before world title bid "Remco Evenepoel is keeping his focus firmly on himself ahead of Sunday’s World Championship time trial, with the Belgian camp insisting rivals are barely part of the conversation as he targets a fourth consecutive rainbow jersey." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogačar's 2027 schedule is shaping up and it is mega: Tour de France #6, 'Super Worlds', and unfinished business in Spain "UAE Emirates XRG boss Mauro Gianetti has confirmed that Paris Roubaix will remain a goal, as well as a record-breaking sixth Tour de France, the brutally mountainous Super World Championships in Sallanches, and a return to the Vuelta." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Giro d’Italia is considering a date change to move further away from the Tour de France "There is another reason much more related to the race. Moving the Giro to slightly later dates could reduce the risk of encountering snow and adverse weather conditions in the major mountain passes." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I want to have a lot of fun', Fem van Empel returns to cycling with FDJ United Suez "Nine months after pausing her career, the three-time cyclocross world champion has joined a new team that says rediscovering enjoyment will come first. Her race program remains unconfirmed." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cover image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com UCI hands out a 10-year ban to former Head of Performance for several infringements including "psychological abuse" of a rider "Ladislav Demko handed lengthy ban by UCI Ethics Commission over numerous breaches of UCI Code of Ethics." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Apple Watch Ultra 4 In-Depth Review: Does it Match the Hype? "The Apple Watch Ultra 4 is arguably the biggest internal update the Apple Watch has seen in a number of years, and certainly the biggest Apple Watch Ultra series update since launch." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) XDS Astana have found a UCI points goldmine - And they’re heading back for more "Unlike last year, XDS Astana Team's situation in the UCI ranking is no longer alarming. In fact, the Kazakh-Chinese formation is thriving in the same manner it miraculously rescued its WorldTour status twelve months ago." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2 Milligan cyclists take stand after their teammates were killed in crash "A preliminary hearing was held Friday for the man charged in a deadly crash involving the Milligan cycling team." (wcyb.com) (WCYB photo) Il Giro d'Abruzzo Stage 4 Live Stats "2026 Il Giro d'Abruzzo September 15th to September 18th, Italy, Stage 4 (Silvi → Controguerra, 183km)." Live video Friday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 6:15am Pacific. The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific. (procyclingstats.com) (Image via
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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) |
