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Tour de Suisse: Jhonatan Narváez beats Xandro Meurisse to win stage 3 as pair narrowly hold off the chasing peloton "Two leaders contest the finish in Bad Ragaz after over 100km at the head of the race." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Suisse Women: Zoe Bäckstedt stuns the field with scorching long-range sprint to win stage 3 "It is the second bunch sprint victory in the pro ranks for the former Junior World Champion." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'She's a fighter' - Pogacar draws extra motivation after Zigart's Suisse crash "Tadej Pogačar has given a reassuring update on his partner Urška Žigart following her high-speed crash on stage 2 of the Tour de Suisse Women on Thursday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Out of this valley rise multiple leg-sapping climbs - Here's how to ride the best of them "Climb-addicted masochist Simon Warren tackles nine of Calderdale's most punishing ascents, grinding from the industrial valley floor to high gritstone ridges." By Simon Warren (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) SKS Speedrocker XL Fender Set "Quiet, effective fenders for gravel bikes." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2026 Tour de Suisse Stage 3, June 17-21, Switzerland (Bad Ragaz → Bad Ragaz,157.4km) Live
video Friday from 9:35am U.S. Eastern, 6:35am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:30am
Pacific."
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Articles, Opinion
Gregoire wins Tour de Suisse stage 2 as break holds off late Pogacar charge "Despite a late effort from Tadej Pogacar on the final climb of Via Consiglio Mezzano and a long-range sprint in Locarno, the break held off the world champion on stage 2 of the Tour de Suisse, with Romain Grégoire claiming the spoils." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de Suisse Women: Elisa Longo Borghini wins hilly stage 2 and takes GC lead with attack on final climb in Locarno "Sarah Van Dam solos to second as chasers Marlen Reusser and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney miss a corner with 3km to go." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) World champion leaves immediately after the podium ceremony to be with his partner, who suffered a fractured jaw in a horror Tour de Suisse crash "The men’s and women’s Tour de Suisse are running side by side this year, sharing the same roads and finish locations. That made for an anxious day for Tadej Pogačar, who began his stage just hours after fiancée Urška Žigart suffered a horrific crash." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Urška Žigart taken to the hospital after Tour de Suisse Women crash "The crash happened out of view of the television cameras, but local reports from Ticino indicate that at least four riders were involved in a fall near the start of the final kilometer. The exact cause and the full extent of any injuries have not yet been confirmed." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca Pogacar hits another huge milestone - The incredible record held only by Jalabert and Quintana that he just matched "Tadej Pogacar keeps stacking up historic milestones." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) La Route d'Occitanie: Thibaut Gruel sprints to victory on stage 1 "Frenchman gets the better of Mihkels and Zingle." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Free yourself from that burden or expectation that in order to have joy you have to be productive' - The British Adventure Mom inspiring thousands to take on bite-sized adventures "Ro Marshall will embark upon a seven-week long expedition of the country, but every day will be a mini adventure." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) 'My proud brandishing of the parasite was met with limited sympathy': what to do and what not to do when you get bitten by a tick while cycling "Call it a rite of passage, call it bad luck: I wouldn't recommend it either way." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2026 Tour de Suisse Stage 2, June 17-21, Switzerland (Locarno → Locarno, 157.8km) Live
video Thursday from 9:35am U.S. Eastern, 6:35am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:20am
Pacific."
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Tour de Suisse: Tadej Pogačar goes long with surprise 72-kilometre raid to smash opening stage "Richard Carapaz holds on for second with solo pursuit over Andrea Bagioli." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Suisse Women: Femke de Vries outsprints Lauren Dickson to claim first professional victory on hard-fought stage 1 "Dutch rider fends off Scot in Sondrio as big GC names come to the fore in opener." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'In a league of his own' - Carapaz resigned to Pogacar's Tour de Suisse dominance "Nothing to be done. Richard Carapaz was the best of the rest on stage 1 of the Tour de Suisse, but he knew that his 50km pursuit of Tadej Pogačar would be a forlorn one." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Shrinking Tour de Suisse "The Tour de Suisse starts in Italy today and there are only five stages. What was once the fourth biggest stage race on the World Tour calendar has now become the joint-shortest." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) The quiet rise of the Chinese brands "X-Lab is the consumer brand of XDS, a Chinese manufacturer that says it builds over eight million bikes a year and has spent three decades making frames for the brands you already ride." By Wade Wallace (wadewallace.substack.com) (Image credit: Future - Will Jones via cyclingnews.com) Madison Freewheel Mens Windproof Packable Jacket "Ticks almost every box and at a ridiculously low price." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Standert Erdgeschoss review: 'Alive with good vibrations,' this is a steel gravel bike for many occasions "Would we all get more from our cycling if we bought bikes such as this one?" By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) 2026 Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2026 Tour de Suisse Stage 1, June 17-21, Switzerland (Sondrio → Sondrio, 144km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:35am
Pacific."
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Taylor Knibb, Artem Shmidt win time trial titles on opening day of US Pro Road Nationals "Olympic triathlete Taylor Knibb claimed her second elite women's time trial crown in Charleston, while Artem Shmidt successfully defended his men's title." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Snowy Mountain Photography) Key Takeaways: Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes "What Isaac del Toro's dominant win at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes means for UAE's rivals at the upcoming Tour de France." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Team Rankings "A mid-summer look at the team standings now the Tour de France looms large." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Primoz Roglic returns to competition, and faces Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de Suisse "Slovenian compatriots collide as veteran leads Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe at now five-day event" By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de France hope? Onley reportedly joins Ineos camp after dramatic ravine crash "Oscar Onley (Netcompany Ineos) is reportedly back in training, according to Velo, just days after a serious crash at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes that left him with a dislocated shoulder and leg wounds." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tommaso Pelagalli / Cor Vos Tour of Britain Men 2026 route announced by British Cycling "The race will start in Lincolnshire and end in the Scottish Borders." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com) Factor expands backing of Modern Adventure with five year Tour de France target "Bike manufacturer Factor will become co-title sponsor of Modern Adventure Pro Cycling from 2027, as the American team seeks to build a development structure capable of reaching the Tour de France within five years." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Modern Adventure Pro Cycling via cyclingweekly.com) Bianchi’s updated Specialissima is its lightest ever, with aero gains designed to make it “the ultimate all-rounder” "Italian brand gives flagship model a ground-up redesign featuring a 750g frame, more aero cockpit and fork, and updated vibration-damping tech." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Bianchi) Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M High Performance gravel tires "The most versatile gravel tire out there." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Blogs,
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The Moment The Aura Tour Was Won "Isaac del Toro rides solo to the Plateau de Solaison. Third overall in the morning, he overtook Luke Tuckwell and Matteo Jorgenson to take the stage and the race overall, all with a comfortable margin." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) 'It had me on the ropes' – 66-year-old rides from Santa Monica to Chicago in 10 days for new Route 66 record "Ultra-cyclist Joe Barr finished his unrelenting journey on Friday, setting a provisional world record." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: BarrUltra) Strand Hagenes reported to take final spot in Vingegaard’s Tour de France squad "Strand Hagenes is set to make his Tour debut this July for Visma Lease a Bike, according to Het Laatste Nieuws." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) More questions than answers about Van Aert’s injury and the Tour de France "Belgian star misses Visma Lease a Bike altitude camp as team remains tight-lipped about elbow issue." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com Milo Action Communicator "Interesting tech, but range is limited and they're hard to hear at speed." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)
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World Champion Finn confirms Giro Next Gen favorite status with race win and pink jersey "The 19-year-old Italian rode everyone off his wheel on the Monte Livata and took over the lead from Visma | Lease a Bike rider Matisse Van Kerckhove, who struggled in the high mountains." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Laurence Pithie doubles up at Tour of Slovenia "Laurence Pithie remains in the overall lead of the Tour of Slovenia after he won stage 3 from a reduced bunch sprint against Ivan Cobo and Stefano Oldani." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Is the green jersey now Pogacar-proof? The changes to the Tour de France points system "The Tour de France organization has taken measures to increase the chances that the green jersey will fall to a sprinter in 2026 after Tadej Pogačar proved to be Jonathan Milan’s closest challenger last year." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Not just safe, but comfortable too - PIKIO LABS’ groundbreaking Si helmet, reviewed "This unique approach to helmet safety from a newly launched Canadian company has turned heads in the name of protecting them." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 6 (Velletri → Subiaco-Monte Livata,155km) Live
video Friday from 7:10am U.S. Eastern, 4:10am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 4:10am
Pacific."
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Live
video Friday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific - Finish
at around 5:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:00am Pacific."
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Visma's Van Kerckhove shows racing instinct to win Giro Next Gen stage 5 and pink jersey "Matisse Van Kerckhove won the fifth stage of the Giro Next Gen. The Belgian rider from Visma | Lease a Bike demonstrated his tactical racing acumen on a hilly course." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Rajovic lands sprint win following neutralization on Tour of Slovenia stage 2 "The former five-time Serbian Champion scored Solution Tech Nippo Rali's sixteenth victory of the season with a strong sprint in Slovenia." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tommaso Pelagalli / Cor Vos 11 broken bones and a collapsed lung - Back racing again just 2.5 months later! "Timo Roosen is currently racing the Baloise Belgium Tour, and that in itself deserves a mention." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Image: Social Media Time and cycling are intrinsically intertwined: The world's finest watches worn by some of the world's fastest riders "It would be amiss not to discuss the connection between cycling, time, and the home of watch making, Switzerland, as the riders roll out for the 89th edition of the Tour de Suisse." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele) After espresso machines, Zwift now wants to sell you a $1,195 limited-edition watch "It runs on a Swiss Sellita SW200-2 automatic movement, delivering the kind of precision and reliability cyclists appreciate - which is more than can be said for some of the dubious performance data occasionally produced on Zwift." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Standert Kreissäge RS Review - Crit Race King? "Looking for a hand-built crit racer, which will also look great on your Instagram feed? It’s hard to overlook the Standert Kreissäge RS." By Calvin Zajac (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Fock GripGrab PACR InsideGrip Full Finger Summer Gloves "Lightweight and comfortable summer gloves with cleverly hidden grip that genuinely works well." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Matt Page) The road focused bike taillight "Outbound Lighting has built a reputation for their engineering-focused bike headlights that optimize performance and optics over extraneous features." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Image Credit not Found) eBike motor king Bosch launches its first hub motor for electric bicycles "This is arguably one of the most interesting Bosch launches in years. Or perhaps the most consequential due to its ability to impact far more eBikes." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 5 (Velletri → Subiaco-Monte Livata,155km) Live
video Thursday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:30am
Pacific."
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Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovenia June 17-21, Stage 2 (Radlje ob Dravi → Ormož, 181.8km) Live
video Thursday from 7:10am U.S. Eastern, 4:10am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:30am Pacific."
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Tour of Slovenia: Laurence Pithie wins by a country mile in Red Bull 1-2 on stage 1 "Arne Marit produces such a good lead-out that he takes second place for himself." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Late breakaway nearly wins the day at Giro Next Gen stage 4, but well-timed move provides upset "The fourth stage of the Giro Next Gen was won by Matteo Fiorin." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Promising 16-year-old cyclist Shane O'Brien dies in training incident "The Irishman was part of the British junior team Camsmajaco." (Image credit: Camsmajaco) Eddy Merckx launches 525R road bike, claiming “geometry revolution” delivers speed gains without sacrificing comfort " Belgian brand says new model focuses on the rider as much as the bike, using progressive geometry, longer reach and steeper seat angles to help you hold faster, more aerodynamic positions." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Eddy Merckx Cycles) New York police officer drives into bike lane and hits cyclist… before claiming rider “came out of nowhere” "I asked him to apologize and he said, ‘I would, but I don’t like your attitude’,” the cyclist recalled." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Department of Transportation) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 4 (Matera → Corato (Molino Casillo),152km) Live
video Wednesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:30am
Pacific."
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Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovenia June 17-21, Stage 1 (Velenje → Rogaška Slatina, 141.3km) Live
video Wednesday from 7:15am U.S. Eastern, 4:15am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:30am Pacific."
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Jasper Schoofs of Soudal Quick Step holds off peloton to win Giro Next Gen stage 3 and pink jersey "The Belgian rider from the Soudal Quick-Step development team won the sprint among his fellow breakaway riders after a day out front." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Tom Pidcock's Tour de France warm-up plans shifted, no Tour de Suisse after contracting viral infection "No update from Pinarello Q36.5 on Briton's Tour de France plans." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mads Pedersen changes Tour de France preparation plans "Mads Pedersen will not race the Tour of Belgium as part of his final preparations for the Tour de France." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) One to Watch: 15-year-old Mic Willy stuns with fourth at Dolomiten Radrundfahrt "Switzerland’s Mic Willy finished fourth overall, crossing the line with the lead group less than a second shy of the podium." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Varia RearVue 820 Radar "In February, Garmin released its newest radar, the Varia RearVue 820, and it’s a game changer." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) BBB CoreCaps Valve Caps (2pcs) "Can increase airflow for tubeless set ups, but only being Schrader compatible is a big downside." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 3 (Sibari → Villa d'Agri di Marsicovetere, 166km) Live
video Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:30am
Pacific."
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Pink jersey wrong turn provides drama at Giro Next Gen stage 2 "Stage two of the Giro Next Gen was won on Monday by Davide Donati. The Italian from Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Rookies proved the strongest in the sprint." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Canadian gravel championships descend into chaos after mid-race cancellation "The event attracted elite and amateur gravel racers from across Canada for what was expected to be the country’s premier off-road national championship weekend." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano saves the cable, upgrades Deore mechanical group "New brakes, new design and three derailleurs including one option with a clutch rear derailleur." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 2 (Tropea → Crotone, 154km) Live
video Monday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:30am
Pacific."
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Thriller at Giro Next Gen "The opening stage of the Giro NextGen was won on Sunday by Kasper Haugland of Decathlon CMA CGM’s development team." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Tour Féminin des Pyrénées: Paula Blasi claims overall victory as unstoppable breakaway rider Eline Jansen crashes and goes on to take stage 3 win "Breakaway succeeds in Jurançon." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) |
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Baloise Belgium Tour 2026 Stage 3: Alex Aranburu wins chaotic Durbuy finale ahead of Brit Lewis Askey "Lewis Askey launched the sprint for NSN Cycling Team, but Aranburu had the final answer and crossed the line first, with Askey taking second place." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) 6,042km in under two weeks: Sarah Ruggins sets record time for riding across Europe "John o’Groats to Land’s End and back record holder battled extreme temperatures on three hours sleep a day." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: James Busby Images) Opinion: The Golden Age of cycling tech is here. Stop fighting it "You may be doing yourself a disservice when skipping the gadgets." By Greg Kaplan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tadej Pogacar opens up about his struggles ahead of the Tour de France: 'A lot of disadvantages' "There are plenty of advantages to being the best rider in the world, because everyone goes the extra mile for you. But there is also a downside to being a star." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more "Bosch’s first-ever hub-based motor, Voi crit, and eBike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida feature in this week’s round-up " By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Live Streams "2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Belgium, June 17-21, Stage 3 (Durbuy → Durbuy, 173km) Live
video Friday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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Baloise Belgium Tour: Tim Merlier wins stage 2 to claim race lead "Belgian out-sprints Kooij, Philipsen in Knokke-Heist." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Nine yellow cards handed out during Baloise Belgium Tour opener "Girmay’s teammate Guillaume Boivin (NSN) and Sports Director Sam Bewley were both handed yellow cards for a sticky bottle during the stage, two of nine yellow cards in total dished out." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tomas Sisk / Cor Vos Mads Pedersen takes an unusual build-up to the Tour de France: 'We have no guarantees' "Mads Pedersen had the Baloise Belgium Tour in his original plans, but ultimately decided to drop the Tour de France warm-up race." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Powered by AI with 360-degree sensors, is Canyon's new Predict prototype the future of bike safety? "The futuristic machine will be on show at Eurobike next week." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Canyon) Coros Watch Bricking After Latest Updates: What’s the Deal? "Over the past several days, but really more the past several weeks, there’s been an uptick of Coros watches dying (bricking) after being updated to the latest Coros watch firmware that was released in mid-May." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Polished to perfection, this patriotic bike flew the flag at the 1964 Tokyo Olympics "National champion Karl Barton and his bikes were dominant on UK tracks throughout the 1960s." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Richard Butcher) Vittoria Corsa Pro Tubeless Tires "Fast, supple and confidence inspiring - a superbly rounded race tire package." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Silca Ultimate Tubeless Valves 70mm "Effective and very nicely made, assuming you like black and don't want a high-flow design." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Live Streams "2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Belgium, June 17-21, Stage 2 (Merelbeke-Melle → Knokke-Heist, 197.6km)) Live
video Thursday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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In a stacked sprinters’ field, Girmay overcomes Merlier at Baloise Belgium Tour stage 1 "The Eritrean rider from NSN Cycling was the strongest after a superb opening stage." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Wout van Aert ruled out of 2026 Tour de France after elbow injury setback "The decision is a major blow for the team’s Tour plans, removing one of Jonas Vingegaard’s most important support riders and one of the most versatile stage-winning threats in the peloton." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wout van Aert’s infection was far worse than we knew "Visma Lease a Bike rider spent time in the hospital after a bacterial elbow infection threatened to become a medical emergency, ending his Tour de France hopes." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit: James Startt/InGambavia road.cc) After 91 of 154 riders finished a Tour de France warm-up race, will the risk of crashing reduce racing calendars further still? "The biggest bike race in the world is coming, and everyone wants to be at their peak." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) California Cycling Route Examples for Every Terrain "California is the most terrain-diverse cycling state in the country, offering California cycling route examples that range from 22-mile flat coastal paths to 102-mile mountain endurance races." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Roval Terra CLX III wheelset "Exceptional wheelset with superb comfort and class-leading low weight that offers a refreshing alternative to the aero arms race." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) JetBlack Adds USB-C Connection to Zwift for Victory Trainer "Jetblack and Zwift announced USB-C support for the JetBlack Victory a week or two ago, but I finally got around to updating my trainer, and thought it was interesting enough for a quick post, especially given some of the inside baseball backstory." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Live Streams "2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Belgium, June 17-21, Stage 1 (Scherpenheuvel-Zichem → Scherpenheuvel-Zichem, 188.3km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de Suisse preview: Tadej Pogačar headlines compact 5-day showdown "The traditional Tour de France warm-up has been shortened dramatically for 2026 but still has some pretty tough days ahead" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Michael Storer is convinced: ‘Vingegaard will beat Pogacar at the Tour this year’ "After spending three weeks watching Jonas Vingegaard dominate the Giro d’Italia at close range, Michael Storer has backed the Dane to carry that form into the Tour de France and overcome Tadej Pogacar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Hot Enough for You? Who is Most Affected by Heat? "What are the main factors that predispose someone to be most affected by heat?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The World’s Heaviest 20 Grams "The UCI does not weigh every bike at the end of a pro road race. Instead, commissaires typically target the stage winner, the race leader (e.g., the wearer of a leader’s jersey), and a few other random riders." By Lennard Zinn (lennardzinn.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bruyneel fears Van Aert's elbow problem could be more serious than it looks "Following examination, an infection was discovered in the wound on his elbow, potentially putting his Tour de France participation at risk. Johan Bruyneel thinks there might be even more to it, as he explains on his podcast." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) A personalized Look 795 for Donald Trump and the other G7 leaders "Donald Trump and the other leaders attending the G7 summit in France are set to leave Évian les Bains with an unusual diplomatic gift: a personalized bicycle. " By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (domestiquecycling.com) Photo via UCI / David Lappartient '16 watts faster' - Bianchi's Specialissima gets a refresh and it's lighter too "The Italian brand's premium all-rounder is offered in three models, with the RC frame weighing just 750 grams." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bianchi) The Cannondale x Team Dream CAAD14 collaboration is wild - And limited to just 100 framesets worldwide "Just 100 numbered framesets will be available worldwide, with soft goods to match." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Cannondale) L-Bow Mk-2 rear bike light "Takes a different approach, but won't quite hit the mark for most people." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
'It feels a bit silly but I’m just incredibly happy' – Belgian rider crashes over finish line and still wins "Liam Slock won the GP Gippingen in unusual circumstances." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 Tour de Beauce, another overall win for Colombia "Yellow jersey holder Wilmar Paredes caps off a dominant week with a stage win in downtown Saint-Georges." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Velo Images Elderly fan causes heavy crash by driving mobility scooter into peloton during Dutch junior race "Sunday was a day of crashes. What happened at the Saarland Trofeo Juniors was bizarre." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo: StickyBottle.com Can Magene’s top-end bike computer as used by Astana compete with the best? Plus Specialized’s 3D-printed Mirror saddle and more from Rapha, Joe Blow and Gaciron "We have smart bike tech, comfort upgrades and clever bike storage in for review this week. Here are the previews with the full reviews landing on the site soon." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Landa returns to racing at Tour de Suisse after pelvic fracture "Mikel Landa (Soudal Quick-Step) is set to make a return to racing at the Tour de Suisse, following a pelvic fracture." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "BicyclingArt.com
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