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UCI Team Rankings "A mid-summer look at the team standings now the Tour de France looms large." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 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) Photo: Factor 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) Dominant Del Toro dethrones Tuckwell on Plateau de Solaison to claim Dauphiné title "At 22 years old, the Mexican Champion also became the third youngest winner of the prestigious stage race. Tuckwell rode an exceptional climb to finish second overall." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It's an enormous privilege' "The Mexican scores the biggest stage race victory of his young career in the race formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I blew myself up' - Matteo Jorgenson slips off the podium on final climb "US rider has 'no regrets', only 'motivation to improve myself on the longer climbs." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It will take some time to sink in' - Luke Tuckwell hands over the yellow jersey but stands firm on Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes podium to cap 'incredible' week "21-year-old Australian produces the ride of his life at Plateau de Solaison." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paul Seixas abandons Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes "Frenchman climbs into team car early on final stage." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Chris Horner calls for change to cycling’s concussion protocol after Paul Seixas’ Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes drama "Paul Seixas’ bruising chase back after his Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes crash has drawn a pointed warning from Chris Horner." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Domestique Debate: Paul Seixas should not aim for a podium spot at the 2026 Tour de France "Paul Seixas entered the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, formerly known as the Critérium du Dauphiné, as the clear fan favorite to win the prestigious stage race." (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Alessandro Perrone / Cor Vos 2026 Critérium du Dauphiné/Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Live Streams "2026 Critérium du Dauphiné/Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes June 7-14th, France, Stage 8 (Beaufort → Plateau de Solaison Brison, 120.1km) Live
video Sunday from 9:10am U.S. Eastern, 6:10am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:00am Pacific."
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Isaac Del Toro strikes on Grand Colombier after chaotic mountain stage "Isaac del Toro has put himself firmly in contention to win the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes after beating Juan Ayuso to the summit of the Grand Colombier by 24 seconds." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "We were going 70 km/h, I went flying" - Paul Seixas takes the blame for near-disaster crash at Auvergne "Paul Seixas has had a tremendously eventful day today at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Seixas teammate criticizes peloton after crash, but Del Toro sees bigger issue: “It is insane” "Stage winner Isaac del Toro had an opinion on the racing style used during stage 7. The fact that Seixas crashed did not surprise him too much. “The peloton takes far too many risks, in every descent, in feed zones, on the flat, and even on climbs there are crashes almost everywhere,” Del Toro said." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo: AFP Anne-Christine POUJOULAT via information.tv5monde.com Paul Seixas suffers Dauphiné setback with heavy crash on stage 7 "The Frenchman found himself some 3:30 off the pace as he began his pursuit of the peloton but he latched back on ahead of the day's final two climbs." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Hanging in a tree with a ravine below - Details of Oscar Onley's Auvergne crash "His crash on stage 6 may have derailed fully the climber's plans for the summer, but above all his health was seriously put in jeopardy." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) João Almeida ends Dauphiné comeback ahead of tough mountain stages "João Almeida will not start stage 7 of the Tour Auvergne Rhône Alpes, the former Critérium du Dauphiné, bringing his return to racing to an early conclusion after six demanding days." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Critérium du Dauphiné/Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes Live Streams "2026 Critérium du Dauphiné/Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes June 7-14th, France , Stage 7 (La Bridoire → Grand Colombier, 133.6km) Live
video Saturday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 5:00am 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) 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) Gianni Vermeersch names the key trait Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel share "Gianni Vermeersch has spent much of his career working alongside two of Belgium and the Netherlands’ biggest cycling stars." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Carapaz, Nys, Widar and Hirschi return to racing after injury setbacks "A few days before the Tour de Suisse gets underway, Sunday’s GP Gippingen offers several notable comebacks." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Nomination for cycling interview of the year comes from Giro Next Gen after 124 km attack "If there is one video you watch this Sunday - alongside the clip of Liam Slock crashing right on the finish line at the GP Gippingen - make it Kasper Haugland’s flash interview." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Pro cycling is a sort of un-education - You learn a lot about a weirdly specific activity, none of which is applicable anywhere else "Riding a bike every day and getting paid for it is not great preparation for life in the real world." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 1 (Reggio Calabria → Vibo Valentia, 168km) Live
video Sunday from 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 5:30am Pacific."
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Tour Féminin des Pyrénées: Paula Blasi tames the Tourmalet to take stage 2 victory and commanding overall lead "Spaniard in a league of her own over the mighty mountain." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour de Beauce: McBirney’s Mont Mégantic heartbreak "The American spent 125 km alone off the front and still led at the base of the final climb." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Velo Images Tour setback for Wout van Aert as elbow infection threatens altitude camp "Wout van Aert’s build up to the Tour de France has been disrupted further after medical checks revealed that the wound on his elbow has become infected." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How to watch the 2026 Tour de Suisse live, online and on TV in the USA and UK - Dates, stages and schedules "The 2026 Tour de Suisse will be taking place from the 17th to the 21st of June this year, a special edition in which the race has been thinned down from eight to five race days." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Tour de Suisse route - Stage-by-stage guide "From the Italian start in Sondrio to the queen stage in Villars-sur-Ollon, here is everything you need to know about the full route and five stages of the 2026 Tour de Suisse and Tour de Suisse Women." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) This reinforced child bike seat promises calmer, safer rides (and even comes with aero claims) - Plus Brooks upgrades legendary B17 saddle, new Van Rysel Menstrual bib shorts tackle “the realities of riding as a woman” + more "Luxury child bike seats from the son of a legendary inventor, luxury adult bike seats from a legendary brand, ups and downs in the niche world of real-time drag measuring devices… it’s all going on in this edition of Tech of the Week." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Specialized S-Works Turbo TLR - I don’t care, I love it "I love riding the Specialized S-Works Turbo TLR tires, but not because of their price, brand, or rolling resistance. Their road feel - a combination of comfort, handling, and grip - is what appeals to me most.." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Unbound XL Recap: The Carnage "Unbound Gravel XL was brutal this year, with only 60 of 237 starters making it to the finish. TPC’s Josh took on the 356-mile race aboard his Trek Checkpoint, and now we’re looking at what survived, what didn’t, and what he learned along the way." By Owen Halseth (theproscloset.com) (Image Credit not Found) Podcasts,
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'The wound is not healing' - Van Aert faces Tour de France concern after Dauphiné exit "Wout van Aert’s long awaited return to winning form has quickly been overshadowed by fresh concerns over his Tour de France preparation, after the Belgian was forced to withdraw from the Tour Auvergne Rhône." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "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) |
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) 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) Videos
Copenhagen Sprint: Jasper Philipsen wins chaotic wet finale after late crash splits peloton "Jasper Philipsen won the 2026 Copenhagen Sprint after a chaotic finale in the Danish capital, where a late crash, rain and a stubborn breakaway turned a likely bunch sprint into a far more frantic finish." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Magnier keeps winning with incredible sprint at Muur Classic Geraardsbergen "The Frenchman from Soudal Quick-Step survived the tough Flemish hills and sprinted with overwhelming power to victory at the foot of the feared Muur van Geraardsbergen." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Tour de Beauce Stage 4: Jacob Roy stuns favorites in Quebec City TT "The 19-year-old rider takes the biggest win of his career over the short and fast 7.9-km time trial." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Velo Images GP Gippingen: Belgian Slock, 25, beats Carapaz and Vlasov but crashes just before the finish "Liam Slock of Lotto Intermarché produced one of the most astonishing finishes in recent cycling history on Sunday." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) 2026 Tour de Suisse - Men preview - Playground and Tour de France test for Van der Poel, Pogačar and Pidcock "The Tour de Suisse may be shorter than before, but that arguably only makes it more intense." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Photo via Threads Felt Nexar FRD Shimano Dura-Ace Di2 "Fast, stiff and responsive aero bike, yet surprisingly comfy thanks to subtly rethought geometry." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Two dead as suspected drunk driver plows into cyclists on California’s Pacific Coast Highway "Two cyclists died and a third sustained injuries on Thursday evening after a pickup truck driver, suspected of driving under the influence, struck three riders from behind." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Copenhagen Sprint Live Streams "2026 Copenhagen Sprint June 13-14, Day 2 Men (Roskilde → Copenhagen, 228.2km) Live
video Sunday from 4:30am U.S. Eastern, 1:30am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 1:35am Pacific."
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Lorena Wiebes makes a winning comeback after Giro d'Italia disqualification with a commanding victory at the Copenhagen Sprint "It's always nice to come back this way after some disappointment. It gave me extra motivation for today' says SD Worx Protime sprinter." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘Fines, fines, fines’ - Lefevere accuses UCI of excessive control and lack of transparency "Patrick Lefevere has accused the UCI of governing through fines and excessive control, questioning where the money raised from penalties goes and why professional teams are no longer pushing back against the sport’s governing body." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) From bad to worst - Picnic PostNL set to lose one of their last remaining leaders "Team Picnic PostNL are in a complicated position, losing several of their leaders over the past few years and not having been able to replace them." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) These talents from the Netherlands, Belgium - But also Italy and Brazil - Are ones to watch at the 2026 Giro Next Gen "Following the men’s and women’s Giro d’Italia, it’s time for the next Giro d’Italia: the U23 edition." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Visma Lease a Bike Zwift, Canyon & Pedal Mafia Launch North American Junior Team with Tour de France Ambitions "The online training platform announced a new North American U19 development racing team in partnership with Canyon and Pedal Mafia, with one very clear, very loud mission: put a North American rider back on the top step of the Tour de France podium within the next decade." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/Zwift) IRS Exempts Bike Couriers from Taxes on Tips "Earn income as a bicycle courier? If your clients pay you anything above the agreed-upon fee, you won’t have to pay taxes on the difference." By Charles Pekow (cyclingwest.com) Creative Commons CC BY-SA 3.0 Copenhagen Sprint Live Streams "2026 Copenhagen Sprint June 13-14, Day 1 Women (Roskilde → Copenhagen, 156km) Live
video Saturday from 7:00am U.S. Eastern, 4:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 5:00am Pacific."
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