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video Sunday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish
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Il Lombardia: Paul Seixas puts in stunning solo ride to claim first Monument "Frenchman trailed by Enric Mas, Giulio Ciccone." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos via cyclingflash.com The Moment Il Lombardia Was Won "After a gradual, seated acceleration Paul Seixas rises up on the pedals to go clear on the Civiglio climb. This was the moment Il Lombardia was won." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) “I don’t think he really attacked” - Paul Seixas leaves Tom Pidcock stunned with relentless Il Lombardia masterclass "Tom Pidcock could do little more than acknowledge the strength of Paul Seixas after the 20-year-old rode him off the wheel on the Civiglio en route to a historic victory at Il Lombardia." (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) “In Como, next to a lake, beer in my hand. It doesn’t really get better” - Matteo Jorgenson signs off 2026 in style after lighting up Il Lombardia "Matteo Jorgenson may not have ended his 2026 season with another victory, but the American was hardly complaining." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Reddit Bauke Mollema (39) ends career in 114th place at Il Lombardia; He turned pro the year Paul Seixas was born! "It’s all over for Bauke Mollema. The Dutchman ended his career on Saturday by crossing the finish line in 114th place at the Tour of Lombardy." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Isaac Del Toro gives update on knee injury ahead of Il Lombardia "Isaac Del Toro was dealing with knee pain after the World Championships in Montréal, he said on Thursday ahead of Gran Piemonte." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Fenix Premier Tech adds Julia Borgström, Karolina Perekitko and Rebecca Gardiner to its roster "It remained quiet for a long time around Fenix Premier Tech's incoming transfers, but today the team has announced three new names." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Giro di Lombardia Live Streams "2026 Giro di Lombardia October 10th, Italy (Bergamo → Como, 239km) Live
video Saturday from 4:35am U.S. Eastern, 1:35am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
1:35am Pacific."
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Il Lombardia Preview "Almost the last chance of the season to land a big win, only now it’s also the first chance for many to win Lombardia given five-time winner Tadej Pogačar is out." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) 'It helps you to move on' - Seixas parks Worlds frustration with Lombardia in view "Two weeks on from his disappointment at the World Championships in Montreal, Paul Seixas returns to the fray for his final outing of the season at Il Lombardia." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Five riders for Il Lombardia "Here are five value picks for your Il Lombardia Men's lineup, based on insights from the Cycling Fantasy app." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Il Lombardia set to remain in Como until at least 2029 "On Saturday, Il Lombardia will start in Bergamo and finish in Como. Last year, it was the other way around, with Como hosting the start and Bergamo the finish." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Who are the riders to watch at the 2026 Il Lombardia? "With the final monument of the season almost upon us, it's time for our final article in the riders to watch series for 2026. Here are five riders to keep an eye on in Il Lombardia on Saturday." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'If I win Il Lombardia, it will be my best season yet' - Evenepoel keeps eyes on prize in Italy "The season is almost over, but there are still miles to ride and promises to keep for Remco Evenepoel before he calls time on his 2026 campaign." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “It’s
time to turn a page, filled with emotions, memories and
lessons, both positive and negative...
'The downs were too frequent' - 24-year-old retires from pro cycling after physical and mental struggles "Robin Orins had suffered exhaustion and panic attacks that had decimated his racing." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Mentally, things have become difficult' - Louic Boussemaere retires at 20 after season of setbacks "The Decathlon CMA CGM development rider had promised a cyclocross comeback in August after Covid, injury and a hospital visit. Seven weeks later he has walked away after 12 years in the sport." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit - 2026 DECATHLON CMA CGM TEAM cycling team Lotto Intermarché wants smart race schedule choices for Jarno Widar after ‘mistakes’ in 2026 "After a succession of illnesses and injuries, top talent Jarno Widar only came through very late in the cycling season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Challenge Strada Bianca Handmade Tubeless Ready Gravel All Road Tyre (50mm) review "Verdict: Impressive road speed with enough volume to take on rough lanes and dry gravel." By Nick Lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Godon claims victory with pitch-perfect sprint at Gran Piemonte "Dorian Godon becomes the first French winner of Gran Piemonte since Richard Virenque in 1996." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos “He was going to attack me again” - Finn Fisher-Black reveals tactical stand-off with Isaac Del Toro at Gran Piemonte "Finn Fisher-Black admitted that the defending champion's aggression left him wary of committing fully before the pair were eventually caught." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogačar is out, so who takes over at Il Lombardia? "Evenepoel, Del Toro, Seixas and Pidcock headline a deep field for the final Monument of 2026." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Nick Iwanyshyn il Lombardia / The history of the last monument "Il Lombardia wasn’t originally conceived as the grand autumn finale of the cycling season - it began as a localized grudge match cooked up in a Milan newspaper office." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) “He has a tendency to mess things up” - Brian Holm questions Paul Seixas’ tactical maturity ahead of Il Lombardia "Paul Seixas may already have the legs to win Il Lombardia. Brian Holm is less convinced that the 20-year-old always has the race management to match them." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) These climbs could decide the 2026 Il Lombardia "In this final Monument Classic of the season, the riders will face a series of tough climbs, but which ones could prove decisive? Wielerflits takes a closer look at the route." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Eurosport’s new owner plans streaming shake-up: What does it mean for cycling fans? "Long-term Giro d’Italia and Tour de France rights agreements are already in place as the deal closes following a settlement with 12 US states." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Image Credit not Found) Review: Pikio Si Oblik is a Canadian helmet that crushes Virginia Tech’s safety rankings "Vancouver brand has a bold new design." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Live
video Thursday from 8:50am U.S. Eastern, 5:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:35am and 5:50am Pacific."
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Heavy rain forecast to disrupt countdown to Il Lombardia "Italian summer ends with a downpour for Gran Piemonte and vital reconnaissance rides." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Never a question of if, but when' - Magnus Sheffield makes Uno-X switch with Norwegian roots "The Netcompany Ineos rider will join Uno-X Mobility from 2027 on a four-year contract, with family ties to Norway and a connection to the team dating back to his junior days." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Tommaso Pelagalli / Cor Vos Ethan Hayter finds new team after leaving Soudal Quick Step "It had been in the air for a while, but now it is official. Ethan Hayter, whose contract with Soudal Quick Step was due to expire, will continue his career with Pinarello Q36.5." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos Ezra Caudell discharged from the hospital 31 days after Philadelphia crash, making 'tremendous strides' "He will now begin an intensive phase of inpatient rehabilitation at the Magee Rehabilitation Hospital, followed by planned outpatient rehabilitation in his hometown of Atlanta, Georgia." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Movistar pulls off important transfer by signing top Ecuadorian talent "The transfer of Mateo Ramírez to Movistar had been in the works for some time but is now official." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Tour of Norway again without funding, future 'seriously at risk' "Dark clouds are still hanging over the Tour of Norway. The race was already cancelled this year due to discontinued government subsidies, but the event's future is also under serious threat." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Colnago launches G5-X race-ready gravel bike with 53mm tire clearance "Italian brand’s new platform is firmly focused on the performance-oriented side of the gravel market." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Colnago) N-1blets #4: KAV Silvo helmet, Povec C1 sunglasses, and Allen AR300 hitch rack "Lots of innovative thought here, but sometimes what you really need is a little more polish." By James Huang (nminus1bikes.substack.com) Photo via escapecollective.com No fake discounting with this Cycplus AS2 Pro - It's genuinely 28% off and at an all-time low price in the Amazon Prime Big Deal Days Sales "The Cycplus AS2 Pro blew away the competition in our group test, and with $30 off, why would anyone use a bike pump when you can get the Cycplus AS2 Pro to do the work for you?" By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Cycplus) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Evenepoel leads riders' protest at the start of the Tour of Lombardy: 'Too many incidents' "The Tour of Lombardy started a little later than expected. When the flag was waved to signal the unofficial start, the riders came to a halt." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Father of late Finlay Tarling proud of striking riders: “We hope the UCI listens” "One of the reasons for the strike was the death of Finlay Tarling during the Tour of Portugal. Tarling's father, Michael Tarling, has expressed his gratitude on social media to the riders who went on strike." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos “The organizer just did not listen at all” - Riders’ Union boss says ignored safety warning led to crashes amid Il Lombardia protest "Adam Hansen has revealed that SafeR warned organizers at the Renewi Tour not to use a dangerous section of road before two crashes later occurred there, as rider anger over safety spilled into public view at Il Lombardia on Saturday." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via escapecollective.com Thomas Silva escapes serious injury after four riders run over his legs in crash "Thomas Silva avoided serious injury in a frightening crash at Gran Piemonte on Thursday, despite four riders running over his legs in the closing meters." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) News 'One bike to rule them all' - Where's the fun in that? "A bike to cover all bases is a nice idea, but is it really that desirable?" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A Utah couple began cycling across America on their 40th wedding anniversary "A Utah couple celebrated four decades of marriage by cycling across the United States, completing an 87-day journey from Washington to New Jersey and raising approximately $23,000 for two community charities." By Dennis Romboy (deseret.com) Sawyer family photo Check out the lightest, longest-lasting sports smart glasses ever, the aerobars designed especially for Zwift, new entry-level Sidi shoes & loads more "We’ve got news on how to become world champion without leaving home, your chance to ride with Pogacar, Hunt’s aero wheels for high-volume tires, and the rest of the week’s top tech news." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Garmin Edge 550 review: A brilliant screen with awkward controls "The most obvious upgrade is the 2.7-inch color display, with a 420 by 600-pixel resolution. Garmin has made it brighter and more detailed." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via treadmtb.co.za Il Lombardia startlist is one of the deepest and most open in recent years "Without five-time defending champion Tadej Pogacar (sidelined after his Vuelta crash), Il Lombardia 2026 – the final Monument of the season - features a stacked field of pure climbers, all-rounders and young stars ready to seize the opportunity." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) 'I've made a few mistakes recently' - Pidcock ready to swap placings for victory at Il Lombardia "The Briton is one of the big favorites for the final monument of the season before he dashes to China for the Tour of Guangxi." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Evenepoel and Roglic finally share the road: Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe’s big guns unite for Il Lombardia "For the first time this season, Remco Evenepoel and Primoz Roglic will line up as teammates. The occasion is fitting: Il Lombardia, the final Monument of 2026 and the traditional curtain-closer of the professional road calendar." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Tour de France 2027 route rumors: Col du Granon and Col du Portet set to return "Official route to be announced on 22 October." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Picnic PostNL rejects reports of a drop to ProTeam level "The Dutch squad says it is preparing for 2027 at the WorldTour level in both categories, having been granted a one-year license on financial grounds." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Gvg / Cor Vos I’ve ridden the 'pea gravel' of the Gravel World Championships, and I think the best riders are going to struggle on it "Not only are the UCI Gravel World Championships being held in one of the most remote and hard-to-reach places on the planet - the terrain is like nothing else on Earth" By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘It could have avoided a situation like this’ - Hansen calls for wider GPS tracking after Tarling's death "The CPA president says the 19-year-old was riding alone without a motorbike ahead of him, and that a system already used at the World Championships could have flagged it." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Garmin Edge 1050: My Review After 1000 Miles "Despite the cost, I’d probably make the 1050 my forever bike computer (is that a thing?) if I wasn’t a globally renowned velotech reviewer." By Andrew Montgomery (sportivecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sam Welsford gets another chance at Jayco AlUla after lackluster season "After just one season, Sam Welsford is leaving Netcompany Ineos. For the first time in his professional career, the 30-year-old sprinter has chosen an adventure with a team from his home country, Jayco AlUla." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Teen who started out building flamethrowers creates AI micromobility camera; Deliveroo bans illegal eBikes; Wacky seven-seater eBike unveiled in USA + more "The latest in eBikes, including Deliveroo’s illegal eBike courier ban, AI startup’s micromobility safety system, Tenways’ digital battery passports, plus a 7-seater eBike." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Sub
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'The helmet definitely saved his life' - Dylan van Baarle injured in incident days before his wedding "The Soudal Quick Step rider sustained a serious head impact and suffered a broken wrist in the crash, which involved a car." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Lotto Intermarché still in the running for Primoz Roglic, Tudor out of the picture' "Daniel Benson wrote last week that Tudor Pro Cycling was in pole position to sign the Slovenian, but the cycling journalist now reports on his Substack that it is between Pinarello-Q36.5 and Lotto Intermarché." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos (archief) 'It's special to race' - World champion McNulty extends season until Veneto Classic "Brandon McNulty's Italian swing in the rainbow jersey will continue beyond Il Lombardia, with the world champion confirming to Domestique that he will line up at both the Giro del Veneto and the Veneto Classic." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ethan Hayter joins familiar faces at Pinarello Q36.5 as major 2027 rebuild continue "Ethan Hayter agrees two-year deal with the Swiss ProTeam after two seasons with Soudal Quick Step." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ineos loses key American rider in latest transfer exit - But questions over rider's move to Uno-X answered despite team's transfer policy "Ineos has lost yet another rider in the transfer market as American Magnus Sheffield has signed a four-year deal with Uno-X Mobility." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A climbing masterpiece: A first ride review of the all new Ridley Falcn RS 2.0 lightweight climbing bike "One ride is all it takes to fall in love with how the new Falcn RS 2.0 climbs." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) A British-built track bike from the 1940s that appears tailor-made for a pioneering American "This track bike is a racing riddle but clearly built for an American rider - perhaps the Yankee Clipper?" By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) New lightweight gearbox/motor combo unit could re-shape eMTB design "Eight-speed drivetrain ditches derailleurs for combined design debuts today at Roc d'Azur." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) The Day Our Van Exploded: How We Cycled Home From the Dolomites With a 3 and 5 Year Old "When the family campervan breaks down in the Italian Dolomites and school starts again in ten days, most of us would be booking the quickest flight home. Not Cycle Sprog review panel member Dan and his family." (cyclesprog.co.uk) (Credits not Found) The Lab: Pneuma CC Floor Pump Review - Compressor Floor Pump for Tubeless Tires "Thanks to its integrated compressor function, the Feedback Sports floor pump promises to make the whole tire installation process a breeze." By Sarah Baumert (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo: Jan Fock European Championships 2026: Primoz Roglic creates Slovenian cycling fairytale with time trial win "Primoz Roglic has done it: on Wednesday, the Slovenian raced to the European time trial title in front of his home crowd. After an exciting duel, the 36-year-old Roglic proved just a little faster than Bruno Armirail. Youngster Maxim Decomble completed the podium for France." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) European Championships 2026: Unstoppable Marlen Reusser races to another time trial title, silver for Vollering "Marlen Reusser has been crowned European time trial champion for the fifth time in her career." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos European Championships 2026: Héctor Álvaraez completes double "After winning the road race, Héctor Alvarez also claimed the time trial at the European Championships for under-23 riders." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos European Championships 2026: Benjamin Noval beats Visma talent by three hundredths "Benjamin Noval has been crowned European time trial champion. The Spanish top talent was three hundredths of a second faster than Denmark’s Malthe Risbjerg." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos What the hell is going on at Picnic PostNL? "€19.5m in losses, an exodus of talent, and management that blames everyone but itself." By Joe Laverick (joelaverick.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Quinn Simmons doesn't hold back after his coach leaves Lidl Trek: 'Lost one of the good ones' "It was certainly surprising news - for us, and probably Quinn Simmons, too. Steven de Jongh, for years was one of the key architects of a successful Lidl Trek team, is leaving the German squad." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Strava Outlier Pendulum Pedal Review: “What The F Are Those?” "While the bike industry is in a phase of mostly micro-refinements, Outlier started fresh and totally rethought the flat pedal with the Pendulum." By Evan Smiley (theradavist.com) Photos: Sam Hodges/Evan Smiley 2026 UEC Road European Championships Live Streams "2026 UEC Road European Championships October 2-7, Slovenia (Sencur → Sencur, 22km) Wednesday,
October 7 - Time Trials
Junior
Women at 9:15 CET, 3:15am ET, 12:15am Pacific
Junior
Men at 10:10 CET, 4:10am ET, 1:10am Pacific.
U23 Women at 11:30 CET, 5:30am ET, 2:30am Pacific. U23
Men at 12:20 CET, 6:20am ET, 3:20am Pacific.
Elite Women at 14:30 CET, 8:30am ET, 5:30am Pacific. Elite
Men at 16:15 CET, 10:15am ET, 7:15am Pacific."
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2026 HG Cross "Mosselcross" Dendermonde, Belgium Live Streams "HG Cross "Mosselcross" Dendermonde, Belgium Schedule
(Sunday):
Elite
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET, 4:45am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET, 6:00am Pacific.
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Lorena Wiebes beats Lara Gillespie to win Tour of Chongming Island 2026 Stage 2 "Lorena Wiebes made it two wins from two at the 2026 Tour of Chongming Island, narrowly beating Lara Gillespie in a much tighter sprint than on the opening stage." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Emotional Marianne Vos celebrates with family in Australia after Gravel World Championship win "On Saturday, in distant Nannup, Western Australia, Marianne Vos clinched the gravel world title." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com via cyclingweekly.com) Women's Gravel World Championships shaken by a serious crash involving Unbound runner-up "The Gravel World Championships were shaken by a serious crash involving Dutch favorite Geerike Scheurs." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Teenage cyclocross star Tofik Beshir taken to level 1 trauma center after head-on training crash "A family-linked GoFundMe page describes his injuries as consistent with brain shear trauma and says he had not yet regained consciousness." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com)(Photo: Bruce Buckley / USCX) 'All three Grand Tours have to be equal in length' - Luca Guercilena refutes the idea of cutting the Giro d'Italia to 16 stages "The new Giro director responds to Christian Prudhomme and suggestions sparked by reform discussions." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Garmin Enduro 4 Everything You Need To Know: What’s Actually New? "Garmin has announced the new Enduro 4, which takes the existing Enduro 3 and Fenix 9-ifies it. This follows the same pattern that Garmin did when it announced the Enduro 3 & Fenix 8 series back a few years ago." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Nutrak TPU tube Presta valve copper - Thicker than most in a bid for greater durability "Verdict: Good middle-ground TPU tube but struggles to justify its extra weight, size and cost." By Nick Lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "We won’t go overboard" - However, UAE confirm more leadership for American World Champion McNulty in 2027 "Brandon McNulty is UAE Team Emirates XRG's new World Champion and a rider that, in 2027, will have more responsibility and leadership opportunities within the team." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lorena Wiebes sprints to 20th win of the season in China "The opening stage of the Tour of Chongming Island has been won by Lorena Wiebes. The Dutch rider from SD Worx Protime sprinted to her twentieth victory of the season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos (archief) Brutal climbs, ‘proper’ gravel, and a star-studded startlist: Here’s what to expect from the 2026 UCI Gravel World Championships Down Under "Here’s what to expect of the first UCI Gravel World Championships outside of Europe, and how Matt Page plans to attack his race." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: credit unknown) Ronan Augé shares update after induced coma: "Never been so happy to be alive" "The Frenchman suffered a heavy crash in the Tour de Langkawi and was subsequently placed in an induced coma." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Pro cycling transfers for 2027: Giulio Ciccone to leave Lidl Trek, Sam Welsford joins Jayco AlUla "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers with Cycling Weekly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Netcompany Ineos snap up Harold Tejada after seven seasons with XDS Astana "Tejada makes the switch to the British team, having raced for XDS Astana since 2020." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pinarello Q36.5 strengthens its classics core with former Omloop winner Davide Ballerini "Pinarello Q36.5 is working hard on the transfer market. After signing riders such as Mauro Schmid, Ethan Hayter and Pavel Bittner, the Swiss team announced Davide Ballerini as its latest addition on Friday." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Gear Break: Turning Leaves - Colnago G5-X, Profile Design Zwift Ride Aerobar, Gobik Unity Cold27, Mavic Comete Ultimate, Look G85 Cezal RS, Rouvy Fest "Gravel season is still in stride, but we are thinking about taking the trainer out of the corner." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Risk of serious injury or death from crash hazard' - Van Rysel GRVL AF bike recalled in US due to faulty front wheel lock nut "Three models and over 1,000 bikes affected by the fault." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Coros Pace 4 Pro In-Depth Review: Worth the Upsell? "It’s unquestionably a more premium watch than either the Pace 4 or Pace Pro, and it’s got a new heart rate sensor too." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Armed Forces Cycling Classic Gets UCI Status for 2027 "UCI status places the race alongside other international-calendar events in the United States, including the Philly Cycling Classic and the Tour of the Gila." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wilco Kelderman gets a mental wake-up call: “I regret not racing more aggressively before” "Wilco Kelderman has completed his fifteenth season as a professional. He put in a strong performance at the Giro dell’Emilia, but that was his final race of 2026, and for good reason." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar plans earlier return to training as focus shifts to 2027 "Tadej Pogacar is already looking towards the 2027 season, revealing that he intends to begin his preparations a month earlier than usual as he continues his recovery from the injuries that brought his 2026 campaign to an end." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pidcock and Ciccone united at Pinarello Q36.5, leaving the door open at Lidl Trek for Ganna "Giulio Ciccone has reportedly reached an agreement with Pinarello Q36.5. The Italian is breaking his contract with Lidl Trek that was supposed to run until the end of 2029." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Image via Facebook Egan Bernal not retiring from cycling (yet): “Intention to start next season” "On Wednesday, cycling journalist Daniel Benson reported that the Colombian rider from Netcompany Ineos considering retiring after this season, but a statement from Bernal shows that this is not currently the case." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) UCI brings in Deloitte as pressure builds to reshape professional cycling "A new stakeholder committee will present the broad outlines in December, as discussions cover team finances, the calendar and commercial rights. Safety work will continue on its own timetable." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘We don't believe in the one bike for everything philosophy’ - Ridley’s 6.2kg Falcn RS 2.0 officially breaks cover "It's super light, balanced, and exceptional on the climbs, but does the Ridley Falcn RS have the mettle to challenge the established, dedicated all-rounders?" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Ridley Bikes) Time-crunched training: 10 expert tips to make every second count "You don't need pro-level hours to get faster. Sports scientist Professor Sebastian Sitko reveals how to train smart on less than six hours a week." By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) TruFlo Electron Max Electric Pump "Verdict: Fast, accurate, high-capacity electric pump that's ideal for home use." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Bedrock Rockhound Flip-Flop Sandal Review "You’ll rarely find someone who is more of a Bedrock sandal evangelist than I am. After spending a decade in Chacos before their demise at the hands of venture capital under Wolverine, I found myself looking for a proper pair of adventure sandals." By Spencer Harding (theradavist.com) Photos: Spencer Harding Egan Bernal retirement bombshell? Ineos' last Tour de France winner standing reportedly considering his future at just 29 "It is unexpected news for a rider who is still only 29 and who, until recently, appeared set to continue in the peloton." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “It’s incomprehensible how you can be a professional rider at the very top for so long and not know how the photo finish works” - Giulio Ciccone’s Euros criticism shut down "The Italian posted on Instagram on Monday afternoon saying he had doubts about the decision, and demanding to see the photo finish image “on the actual finish line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Niewiadoma praises husband Taylor Phinney, for coming out of retirement to compete at Track World Championships: 'Drive I hadn't seen in a long time' "The 36-year-old American hung up his bike at the end of 2019, but by the end of 2025, he and his wife, Kasia Niewiadoma, realized the itch to race was starting to return." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Marc Reef explains why his Visma Lease a Bike is a good option for Paul Seixas "It’s a battle that hasn’t been officially settled yet: where does Paul Seixas’s future lie?" By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Image via Facebook Warner Bros Discovery, and therefore Eurosport, officially taken over by Paramount "The acquisition of Warner Bros. Discovery by media company Paramount Skydance has finally been completed after more than a year. This could have consequences for Eurosport and HBO Max." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Live: Amazon Prime Big Deal Days cycling deals 2026 - Our experts' top picks, from day 2, including Wahoo, Cycplus, the Lego bike and more "Prime Big Deal Days, which runs for 48 hours, ends tonight at midnight - our dealhunters are back for day 2 of the event to bring you all the best offers for cyclists." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Paul Grele) “Sad that you have to risk your life to race” - Riders slam race organizers after spate of vehicle drivers entering course while police motorcyclist collides with Tom Pidcock’s teammates "The near-misses have reinforced criticism that the sport is not acting quickly enough to improve and ensure the safety of athletes " By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Social Media) Magene C606 Pro Smart GPS Bike Computer - Not bad, but it has a few mapping shortcomings versus the big names "Verdict: Nicely made computer with a decent app, but mapping lets it down." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) These Panaracer GravelKing X1s could be the ultimate do-it-all tire, and now they're going for a song this Prime Day "Snap up these gnarliest of treads from the venerable GravelKing line, in a Prime-Day only deal." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Panaracer) 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) |
