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Michael Vanthourenhout prevails in the first round of the Superprestige series "Pauwels Sauzen rider has claimed four out of his first five races of the season." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Lucinda Brand dominates in Superprestige Overijse "World champion Lucinda Brand soloed to a convincing victory in the Superprestige opener in Overijse, riding away from the competition after just over three laps." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Michael Vanthourenhout storms to fourth win in five starts as Lucinda Brand defies back trouble in series opener "Michael Vanthourenhout has won the Superprestige season opener in Overijse, claiming his fourth victory in five starts after escaping on the seventh of nine laps. Lucinda Brand also delivered a commanding solo win." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Europe’s big three cyclocross series return with a bang "Lucinda Brand chalks up third victory of the 2026-2027 campaign" By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 26/27 Cyclocross season overview - Schedule and results "The 26/27 cyclocross season is underway. With series including the UCI World Cup, Superprestige, X2O Trofee, and HG Cross on the menu, here is a full overview of the schedule and winners of each race in each series." By Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Evenepoel and Vollering take a quick peek at Los Angeles ahead of the 2028 Olympics "The road season has been over for a while now. Most riders are enjoying a vacation or are gradually returning to the cyclocross season." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via Instagram) Marion Norbert-Riberolle reacts to heart problems: “Life had other plans” "Belgian cyclocross champion Marion Norbert-Riberolle has undergone a procedure to treat a heart rhythm disorder diagnosed after disappointing performances." (cyclingflash.com) Image via A695-e1739713198716 Célia Gery forced to end cyclocross season after European Championships "Célia Gery has been dealing with a narrowing of an iliac artery for some time, a condition that requires surgery and will have major consequences for the rest of her cyclocross season." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Tofik Beshir leaves intensive care after serious training crash "Hopeful news has emerged about Tofik Beshir. The 19-year-old Ethiopian cyclist, regarded as a major cyclocross talent, has left intensive care and is responding to his surroundings." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Instagram Tofik Beshir Live Cyclocross: Superprestige Overijse Druivencross - Sunday October 25th 2026 - Livestream, TV Info, Results, Course Map, Start Lists and more "The Telenet Superprestige kicks off this Sunday with round 1 at the legendary Druivencross in Overijse. Schedule
(Sunday,
October 25th):
Elite Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 5:40am Pacific.
Elite Men at 15:10 CET, 9:00am ET, 7:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:37am and
7:07am Pacific."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not
Found)
Joran Wyseure beats Joris Nieuwenhuis to win in Heerde "Joran Wyseure claimed victory at the HG Cross in Heerde, beating defending champion Joris Nieuwenhuis after a thrilling final lap. Niels Vandeputte finished third." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Fotopersburo Cor Vos (archief) HG Cross Heerderstrand: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado delivers assured ride to triumph in elite women's race "Betsema and van Alphen sprint for second as van Empel continues comeback trail in fifth." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'There are definitely some questions after his crash' - Tour de France director asks if Tadej Pogacar will be as dominant after 2026 injuries "Christian Prudhomme compared Pogacar to Eddy Merckx and asked if he will take the same risks as he gets older." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I was sad to see him go" - Geraint Thomas explains why Ineos allowed Filippo Ganna to join Lidl Trek in surprise transfer move "The move raised eyebrows considering Ganna's remaining contract as well as the strength of Lidl Trek before his transfer - which also features classics leaders such as Mads Pedersen and Jonathan Milan." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) From the WorldTour to your garage: EF Pro Cycling puts its riders’ Cannondales up for sale - Here are the models and current prices "The EF Pro Cycling also sells its competition bikes: Cannondale from 2026 starting at around 5,900 euros." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image via instagram.com Live Cyclocross: HG Cross Heerderstrand, Heerde - Saturday October 24th 2026 - Livestream, TV Info, Course Map, Results and More "The HG Cross (formerly the Exact Cross) heads to the Netherlands this Saturday for round 3 at the Heerderstrand recreation area in Heerde. Schedule
(Saturday, October 24th):
Elite
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET, 4:45am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET, 6:00am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 4:42am and
5:57am Pacific."
(cyclocross.social) (Credits not
Found)
5 Young Cyclocross Talents Ready to Challenge the Veterans "Former rider Lars van der Haar believes Ryan Kamp could be one of the riders to break through this season. At the same time, established names Joris Nieuwenhuis and Michael Vanthourenhout have also started strongly." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Fotopersburo Cor Vos (archief) Puck Pieterse on cyclocross return: 'I'll start when ready' "We will have to wait a little longer for Puck Pieterse to make her cyclocross comeback." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos Five key stages at the 2027 Tour de France: Alps, Pyrenees and time trials "With the 2027 Tour de France route revealed in Paris on Thursday, that means it's time to delve into the five key stages of the 2027 route, from a grueling day in the high mountains to a test against the clock." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘An alien like Pogacar can maybe do that’ - Denk not a fan of an Evenepoel Giro-Tour double "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe has not decided which Grand Tour Evenepoel rides in 2027, but their chief executive would rather he picked one." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lance Armstrong has a warning about the 2027 Tour de France route: 'Won’t make it across the English Channel' "I’ll say it now: go watch it - the crowds will be amazing. But I was there in May, and it was so windy. If the weather’s bad there… some riders won’t make it across the English Channel." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Graham Watson via cyclingweekly.com) ‘We’re doing everything we can’ - Tour Down Under boss reveals push to bring Tadej Pogacar back to Australia "Tour Down Under race director Stuart O'Grady has revealed his efforts to bring Tadej Pogacar back to Australia, in January 2027." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ralph Denk questions Remco Evenepoel’s 2027 Giro-Tour plan "it is still uncertain which grand tour or grand tours Evenepoel will ride in 2027." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 2026 Bespoked Osaka: Cherubim All Road - Tamahagane "Blending traditional lines and Keisei tubing diameters with a modern integrated headtube can present some challenges." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Image: John Watson Tour of the Gila Sets 40th Anniversary Dates for April 28th to May 2nd, 2027 "The 40th anniversary edition of Tour of the Gila will occur over the bicycle race’s traditional dates on the spring calendar. Spanning five days." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Tour de France Femmes 2027: Britain start, first TTT and finish on Puy-de-Dôme "The route of the Tour de France Femmes 2027 has been unveiled." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotoburo Cor Vos Tour de France Femmes 2027 route analysis: Six stages that could decide yellow "The 2027 Tour de France Femmes ends on the Puy de Dôme, but the yellow jersey could be won or lost long before the final ascent." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via directvelo.com 'Every reason to aim for yellow' - Time trials give Evenepoel and Red Bull belief for 2027 Tour "The main contenders don’t tend to show up at the Tour de France route presentation these days, but Remco Evenepoel had a justifiable reason for his absence on Thursday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma Lease a Bike release first analysis of 2027 Tour de France route: 'Fewer riders making it to the top' "Head of Racing Marc Reef shared his thoughts after taking an initial look at the route." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien 'Everyone should try some haggis' - Oscar Onley welcomes Scottish Tour de France Grand Départ "Netcompany rider expects huge crowds, Scottish flags and wants his teammates to try the local cuisine." Image: Jan De Meuleneir / Cor Vos Tour de France makes a deliberate choice to include more time-trial kilometers "The Tour de France will return to 71 time-trial kilometres in 2027, the highest total since 2012." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Chris Froome expects closer 2027 Tour battle but backs Pogacar for sixth title "Four-time Tour de France winner Chris Froome believes the 71km of time trialing on the 2027 Tour de France route could “keep the GC battle more alive for a bit longer,” though he still anticipates defending champion Tadej Pogačar to be the obvious favorite for victory." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Jan De Meuleneir / Cor Vos Giro d’Italia vs Tour de France vs Vuelta: The key differences explained "Each lasts three weeks and consists of 21 stages, but the similarities can conceal very different races." (procyclinguk.com) (Image via etecture.de) Wahoo Kickr Headwind Review: Smart Cooling for Indoor Cycling "The Wahoo Kickr Headwind smart fan brings targeted airflow and automatic cooling to your indoor cycling setup." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) How much fitter can you really get in 30 days? I used the cheapest indoor cycling software to find out "You’ve got just a month to get fit… can it be done? From a not-quite-standing start, Liam dials in to find out if an intense indoor riding program from icTrainer will have him pedaling (and running) faster and stronger after just 30 days." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Sven Nys questions UCI rule linking cyclocross points to road teams "The UCI says the new rule will bring more money and attention to cyclocross, but could it also threaten the traditional cyclocross team?" (cyclingnews.com) Image: YouTube Wout van Aert confirms cross return and Flanders dream for 2027 "Wout van Aert has confirmed that he will definitely return to cyclocross this winter. The Belgian is also setting his sights on winning the Tour of Flanders in 2027. "The Tour of Flanders is a race I dream of." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
From €25,000 to €600,000: Paula Blasi transfer reveals huge shift in women’s cycling "Nine years can make an extraordinary difference in professional cycling. Few examples illustrate that better than the financial gulf between the contracts negotiated for Mavi García in 2018 and Paula Blasi ahead of the 2027 season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I feel guilty about the fact I don’t ride gravel races, I don’t even own a gravel bike' "Gravel riders taking on epic challenges are giving the Doc a large dose of Fear of Missing Out, so he's come up with a name for them." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Google Gemini) False start or not, Joran Wyseure moves from 32nd to 1st at HG cyclocross: 'I was out for revenge' "It was a spectacular event in the Veluwe. The HG Cross in Heerde was a thrilling race from start to finish, but it was Joran Wyseure who came away with the victory." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Five breakout riders who exceeded expectations in 2026 "From unexpected Grand Tour stage wins to a breakthrough in the race against the clock, the 2026 season produced several riders who surpassed expectations." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Auto / Cor Vos “I'm certainly open to it” - Tim Merlier welcomes Tour de France partnership with Paul Magnier despite growing Soudal selection dilemma "Tim Merlier has welcomed the possibility of racing alongside Paul Magnier at the 2027 Tour de France, despite acknowledging that Soudal Quick Step could ultimately decide against selecting both of their star sprinters." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com “He won’t earn more than Tadej” - Pogačar’s agent sets a limit on Seixas’s future mega-contract "It is impossible to know the real offers on the table, beyond the amounts published in the media. But considering what he has achieved in 2026, from the Strade Bianche and Liège Bastogne Liège to his victory in the Fleche Wallonne, his performance in the Tour, and his triumph in Lombardia, it is clear that he is worth millions." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) ( Image via thetimes.com) Red Bull, Netcompany and Soudal begin work for 2027 season with off-season team days "The 2026 season is over but planning and preparation is already underway with teams gathering for medicals, bike fits and meetings." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Maximilian Fries / Red Bull Content Pool Alleged drunk driver crashes into large group of cyclists in Montclair, killing 2 "A Halloween-themed group bicycle ride in Montclair ended in tragedy Saturday night after an allegedly drunk driver plowed into several riders, killing two, authorities said." By Austin Turner (cbsnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Your ultimate guide to bike lights for road cycling - See and be seen with our selection of the best for your bike "A set of quality bike lights will help you see and be seen at the front and rear. Browse our selection to decide which lights are ideal for you and your riding." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Marlen Reusser: ‘Where is the Tour de France Hommes?’ "Marlen Reusser is calling for the men's race to be renamed the Tour de France Hommes, so that it is placed on an equal footing with the Tour de France Femmes." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos ‘Vingegaard will miss Tour de France podium’ - Michael Rasmussen delivers grim verdict on 2027 route "Michael Rasmussen believes Jonas Vingegaard will struggle to make the podium at the 2027 Tour de France, warning that the route could cost his fellow Dane up to four minutes against Remco Evenepoel in the time trials alone." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘What about the other 20 days?’ - Geraint Thomas questions Tour organizers over Paris finale "Geraint Thomas believes the Tour de France should keep the general classification battle alive until the very end, questioning why time gaps are neutralized on the final stage in Paris." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) A brief history of modern Tour de France time trials: What difference will they make in 2027? "The 2027 Tour de France will feature more individual time trial kilometers than any edition since 2012." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The most expensive Tour de France Grand Départ ever - Great Britain to spend reported £65 million on 2027 race and legacy projects "UK Government has projected economic benefits of over £150 million across Great Britain from the combined 2027 men's and women's race." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France Femmes 2027 route - Stage-by-stage guide "From the Grand Départ in Leeds to the final showdown at the Puy du Dôme, here's everything you need to know about the full route and all 9 stages of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Why every cyclist should add strength work to their training "Having previously feared gym work would build bulky muscles, cyclists are now embracing the benefits of time in gym." By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Big news for Olivia Baril and Michael Leonard "Canadian cycling’s super couple are engaged." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Olivia Baril/Instagram Coros Dura 2 Solar In-Depth Review: The Good, the Bad, and The Ugly "Coros has just announced the new Dura 2, a unit that more than doubles the price of the existing and now discontinued Dura 1, while still maintaining it’s industry-leading battery life claims." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Gear Break: Harvest Time - Q36.5 Cool(er) Weather Kit, Garmin Edge 1060, Tacx Nēra, BlackHeart Road Ti, Hutchinson FlashAir, Continental 32” Dubnital "Garmin dropped a new flagship computer and a new smart trainer on the same day. BlackHeart polishes its titanium road bike. Hutchinson joins the electric pump fight, and Continental joins the 32” wheel party. Let’s get into the gear!" By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) Image: Chuck Peña Tom Pidcock climbs to fifth in UCI ranking as Pinarello Q36.5 aim high after signing Ciccone and Schmid "Swiss-based ProTeam outperformed six WorldTour rivals to finish 12th in the UCI team ranking and have strengthened their roster significantly for 2027." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tim Merlier: 'The green jersey is not a big goal for me' "The Belgian has 2,000 meters of climbing to survive on the road to Carlisle, a route he thinks offers fewer bunch sprints than advertised, and a teammate who may take his place." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com Tour de France 2027 route - Stage-by-stage guide "From the Grand Départ in Edinburgh to the final showdown in Paris, here is everything you need to know about the full route and all 21 stages of the 2027 Tour de France." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 71km of time trialing presents a new challenge for Pogacar "The road to victory in Paris still runs through Tadej Pogacar, who will find familiar terrain on the Grand Colombier and the Col du Portet as he chases a record sixth win." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma boss Plugge opens door for Matthew Brennan’s Tour debut after Vuelta breakthrough "Matthew Brennan's hopes of making his Tour de France debut on home roads in 2027 have received another boost." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: AUTO / Cor Vos ‘An enormous change:’ Pogacar’s agent Carera explains why cycling stars are leaving teams early "Cycling agent Alex Carera explains why the sport’s biggest teams are increasingly willing to pay to get their man." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos 2027 Tour de France Route "The Tour de France routes for 2027 are out and here is a stage-by-stage look at the men’s course. It runs between Friday 2 July and Sunday 25 July 2027." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes routes revealed for 2027 "Both races start in Great Britain, with the men tackling the Col du Portet and two time trials before Paris, while the women’s race features a first-ever team time trial and a final showdown on the Puy-de-Dôme." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France reveals new 2027 leaders’ jerseys as iconic green and white designs get a makeover "Castelli has unveiled its first collection of Tour de France leaders' jerseys in more than three decades, with a striking update to the green and white jersey among the changes for 2027." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Castelli Here's how Tom Pidcock could make the 2027 Tour de France work for him "If Pinarello Q36.5 line up at the start of the Tour with Tom Pidcock as leader, here's how the Brit could make the route, which features 71 kilometers of time trial, work for him." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Richard Plugge on 2027 Tour: “Not necessarily for the very best climbers” "The 2027 Tour de France route favors all-rounders more than climbers, according to Richard Plugge, team manager of Visma Lease a Bike." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Jolanda Neff: “I want to become a better rider at Fenix Premier Tech” "The Swiss all-rounder is extremely enthusiastic about her new team and, above all, remains highly ambitious for the years ahead." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Coros Dura 2 Solar GPS computer gets larger touchscreen, voice control and off-line rerouting "New model comes with a 3.5in touchscreen and an aluminium/carbon new look." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cane Creek Invert Tuxedo: Limited Edition Gravel Suspension "Invert is the most fun you’ve ever had on gravel. It smooths your ride and gives unbelievable control so you can relax into rough roads, loose turns, and steep descents." (theradavist.com) Photo via canecreek.com BlackHeart Bike Co Road Ti "Premium 3/2.5 double-butted titanium tubing and dropped, slightly curved seatstays deliver a smooth yet snappy ride, while a kammtail downtube, one-piece carbon cockpit, and fully integrated cabling give little away to the fastest bikes on the road, regardless of material." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Visma Lease a Bike interested in Primož Roglič return "Three years after leaving Visma Lease a Bike, former team leader Primož Roglič has been contacted by the Dutch WorldTeam about a possible return." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Mads Pedersen welcomes Filippo Ganna to Lidl Trek: 'Sometimes I'll lose because of it, other times I'll win' "The Dane believes the Italian's arrival could make a significant difference in the Classics, giving the team another option in the finales rather than relying solely on him." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Hushovd opens door to Vingegaard at Uno-X but sets one major condition "Uno-X Mobility general manager Thor Hushovd has outlined how Jonas Vingegaard could one day join the Scandinavian team." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I don't think there's any intention to stop Tadej Pogacar from winning” - Former Tour de France stage winner weighs in on hotly debated 2027 route "Has the Tour de France deliberately tried to make Tadej Pogacar's pursuit of a sixth yellow jersey more difficult in 2027?" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Why Netcompany Ineos let Filippo Ganna leave early "Geraint Thomas explains why the team agreed to release the Italian star from his contract, with Josh Tarling also in the picture." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn Belgian analysts assume Mathieu van der Poel "is very likely to skip World Championships," prioritizing family time "It's quite possible that eight-time world champion Mathieu van der Poel will not compete this winter at all." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Johan Bruyneel questions the Picnic PostNL whistleblowers: ‘Isn't that a conflict of interest?’ "The toxic work environment? Johan Bruyneel has read all about it, and he has his doubts - particularly regarding the roles of Thijs Zonneveld and Martijn Tusveld." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Lidl Trek's new teenage sensation has huge goals for the future - Sends Tadej Pogacar warning amid ambitious plans "Héctor Álvarez is already setting his sights on the biggest stages in professional cycling." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via outsideonline.com) Ten Dam Responds to Criticism Over Bomba Join’s Cyclocross Women’s Squad "Laurens ten Dam responds to Manon Bakker’s criticism that Team Bomba Join has no active female cyclocross rider in its selection." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Pidcock breaks into the UCI’s top five riders as Pinarello Q36.5 overtakes six WorldTour teams "The Pinarello Q36.5 team has finished the season climbing seven positions in the UCI ranking and ends 2026 as the twelfth best team in the world, ahead of six WorldTour teams." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) New UCI track ranking points worth more than a Tour de France stage victory - A simulation reveals the impact of 2027 rule change "Tim Torn Teutenberg scored over 500 points at the Shanghai track World Championships, more than Richard Carapaz scored for two stage victories in the Tour." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Fear Opportunity by Victoria Pendleton review - A guide to embracing your fears "Verdict: A book that everyone can take something away from on some level." By Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour de France 2027 route: We analyzed the 12 traps between Edinburgh and the Pyrenees "Long sprint days, 71km against the clock and a run of short, steep finishes give almost every type of rider a target in 2027. They give Tadej Pogačar plenty of places to win, too." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Charly Lopez “They have Seixas firmly in mind” - The controversy behind the 2027 Tour de France route "The new distribution of the mountains, the return of long time trials, and the abundance of explosive terrain seem to fit particularly well with the characteristics of Paul Seixas." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image via rouleur.cc ‘Seixas's next contract is worth millions but he won't earn more than Tadej’ "20-year-old Decathlon rider predicted to earn millions when he chooses his team for 2028 and beyond." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'You've got to challenge yourself' - 95-year-old smashes cycling Hour Record on birthday "Peter Grandiek beat the previous best by almost 3km and had to undergo anti-doping testing." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: ILT Stadium Southland) Unibet Rose Rockets confirm talks with Primoz Roglic as major 2027 decision draws closer "Primoz Roglic's future could soon be decided. According to AS, sources close to the four-time Vuelta winner expect an announcement "soon." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Marion Norbert Riberolle undergoes procedure after heart-rhythm problem discovered "The 27-year-old was examined following marked losses of performance towards the end of races in Dendermonde and Ardooie earlier this month." (procyclinguk.com) Image via lavenir.net Pogačar sparks controversy for his way of riding in the traffic of Monaco "Tadej Pogačar is already preparing for the 2027 season, and his return to road training has left some images that are causing a stir." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Giro do ciclismo Basso Palta III review: A gravel race bike for the speed merchants "Verdict: Basso’s Palta III is a very fast machine, but don’t expect much in the way of creature comforts." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) 2027 Tour de France Femmes Route "A look at the Tour de France Femmes route for 2027. It runs from Friday 30 July to Saturday, August 7th." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Tour boss Prudhomme doubts Pogačar can return to his best "The Tour de France director has presented a brand-new route for the 2027 race that will put the Slovenian to the test, but it remains uncertain whether he can fully recover." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Evenepoel gets a helping hand, but the Tour cannot be Pogacar-proofed "At this point in Tadej Pogacar’s reign, trying to engineer suspense at the Tour de France is akin to using road signs to divert the path of a meteor." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma Lease a Bike weighs options for final 2027 roster spot "The team currently has 29 riders, and it became clear on Wednesday that they are interested, among other things, in bringing back Primož Roglič." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: LaPresse The 10 best cycling transfers of 2026: Evenepoel leads, but who else delivered? "Remco Evenepoel's move to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe dominated the headlines, but he was far from the only rider to thrive after changing teams." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How can cycling improve safety without wiping races off the calendar? "Ex-pro turned race director Fabian Wegmann says he’s doing all he can to improve safety as an organizer, but is financially limited in how far he can go." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Castelli/ASO) Allen Smart Suction Go Compact Bike Rack review - Bluetooth sensors greatly mitigate suction cup anxiety "Verdict: Compact, reassuring and excellent value, with smart monitoring that makes suction transport feel less like an act of faith." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) How do cycling teams pick their leaders for each race? "A team’s strongest rider is not automatically its leader for every race." (procyclinguk.com) (Photo: Markus Spiske/Unsplash via outsideonline.com) From 120 to 140 grams per hour, how far can nutrition go in cycling? "Two decades ago, it was common to consume around 60 grams of carbohydrates per hour; currently, the nutrition strategies of teams can reach up to 120 grams. But is that really the limit of the body?" By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via enervit.com Netcompany to give super talent Benjamín Noval 'biggest contract in history for a rider of his age' before 2027 WorldTour debut "The 18-year-old's remarkable performances in the junior ranks have already prompted the team to secure his long-term future." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Brian Hodes / BettiniPhoto / Cor Vos 'This draws a line under the brand we knew and loved' - Cannondale to restructure and close US headquarters in move to Europe, with layoffs expected "West Coast base to open in US, with unified sales model with other Pon.Bike brands." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Aurela Nerlo gets two-year ban after positive Ligandrol test "The Polish cyclist, who finished second in the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad in spring 2025, says she never knowingly took the banned substance." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos Mario Cipollini: sprint dominance, publicity and a difficult legacy "His record includes 42 Giro d’Italia stage victories, 12 Tour de France stages, three Giro points classifications, Milan Sanremo and the 2002 world road race title." (Image credit: Watson via cyclingweekly.com) Maxence Chavanel joins TotalEnergies development team "18-year-old Maxence Chavanel, son of former professional Sylvain Chavanel, has signed a contract with Vendée U Primeo Energie, TotalEnergies' development team." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Lotto Intermarché tests the limits of carbohydrate intake "Lotto Intermarché is testing whether professional riders can process more than the current benchmark of 120 grams of carbohydrates per hour." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Look G85 Cezal RS "A Lighter, Stiffer Take on Race Gravel. Gravel bikes keep getting faster, but not every brand agrees on how to pursue speed." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'More pedestrians are killed each year by cows than by cyclists' ""There are lies, damn lies, and statistics." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gaciron Bird Nest 300G Aero Saddle Bag with Magnetic Smart Taillight review - Storage, lighting and a Garmin Varia mount "Verdict: All-in-one storage and lighting solution that gets just about everything right." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Garmin Edge 1050 vs Wahoo Elemnt ACE: Which is better? "The Edge 1050 focuses on extensive training tools, navigation and a connected cycling ecosystem. The Elemnt ACE brings a larger screen, a relatively straightforward interface and Wahoo’s new airspeed sensor." (procyclinguk.com) (procyclinguk.com) (Credits not Found) Image: Matt Phillips via bicycling.com 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) |
