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Vollering delivers masterclass to secure second Tour de France Femmes title "Dutchwoman Demi Vollering secured her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday, winning the ninth and final stage in emphatic fashion to reclaim cycling’s biggest prize." By Thomson Reuters (whtc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) |
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2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 6 (Alcossebre → Castelló, 177.9km)
Live video Thursday from 8:40am U.S. Eastern, 5:40am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Brennan bosses the bunch as Visma lock down Vuelta stage 5 "Expected crosswinds and the Puerto de Paüls threatened to upset the apple cart for the fast men, but Brennan was not to be denied." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Rafa Gomez / Cor Vos Matthew Brennan knows who to thank after his second Vuelta a España stage win: 'To be honest, it went pretty smoothly' "The Brit from Visma Lease a Bike, still only 20 years old, thanked his experienced lead-out riders Christophe Laporte and Wout van Aert after his formidable repeat performance in Spain." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Cian Uijtdebroeks out of Vuelta a España "The Movistar rider will not start Stage 5 following issues after a crash days ago." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via domestiquecycling.com / Cor Vos Lotto Intermarché tempers expectations for Jarno Widar: "No conclusions from Vuelta" "At the first real opportunity in the Vuelta a España, Jarno Widar showed on Tuesday that he is rightly counted among the biggest talents of his generation." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'We just feel relaxed because we have such a good leader' - Almeida at ease working with Pogacar "The Portuguese lost contact early on stage 4 and finished in a large group, racing against the time limit but spoke about working for Tadej Pogacar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can someone please get Wout van Aert his sunnies back? "The Belgian lost a brand-new pair of sunglasses during the Vuelta stage - but still found plenty to smile about after another big day for his team." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Are shorter cranks worth the hype? What science says about power production, fit, and comfort "Reduced crank lengths have been a hot topic in recent years, with Tadej Pogačar and Remco Evenepoel leading the way, but is it right for you?" By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: JASPER JACOBS / BELGA MAG / Belga / AFP via Getty Images) Experimental Drug Makes Obese Mice Burn Fat Without Losing Muscle - Or Eating Less "Most weight-loss drugs work largely by reducing appetite and food intake. But an experimental compound appears to work differently: In mice, it helps the body use more of the energy it takes in." By Esra Öz (sciencealert.com) (Love Employee/iStock/Getty Images Plus) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 5 (Falset → Roquetes, 173.9km)
Live video Wednesday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific
- Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Vuelta a España: Tadej Pogačar twists the knife with solo raid in Andorra to win stage 4 "World champion extends his race lead on mountain stage." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogačar seals the Vuelta a España with a monstrous solo attack in Andorra, sensational Widar 2nd "The storm that brought Stage 3 of the Vuelta a España to a halt has now subsided." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image via pezcyclingnews.com) Jarno Widar competes with world’s best in Vuelta: "I am very proud of myself" "No one could match Tadej Pogacar in the first mountain stage of the Vuelta a España 2026, but in his shadow, Jarno Widar made an impression." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cian Uijtdebroeks, riding with a broken ankle, finishes last at the Vuelta a España and can't hold back tears "It has not been Cian Uijtdebroeks' Vuelta a España so far. The Belgian Movistar rider crashed on day two and suffered a hairline fracture in his ankle." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Sepp Kuss shines in 'his' Andorra: "This gives confidence" "The American climber clearly made his presence felt on the way to Andorra la Vella and crossed the finish line in fifth place. "I am happy with how I feel on the bike," is his conclusion in an interview with Eurosport." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Roglic signals strong recovery with solid Vuelta stage 4 showing "Primoz Roglic took an important step back toward contention on Tuesday’s stage 4 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, finishing in the main chase group behind Tadej Pogacar’s dominant solo victory and moving into second overall." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) 'The big Pogacar show:' Vuelta rivals brace for first major GC contest "Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates XRG are widely expected to make their mark on an Andorran stage that could produce fireworks. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos 'It has a serious problem with cyclists' - Pyrenean hotel sheltering Vuelta a España riders receives dozens of spoof reviews on Google "The Igesa Village Club in Les Molines was inundated with riders taking cover from the hail during yesterday's abandoned stage three." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) 'An unforgettable experience:' Hotel owner stunned by Vuelta's surprise arrival "It was an unforgettable day for many after stage 3 of the Vuelta a España was cancelled due to a hailstorm." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Auto / Cor Vos Tadej Pogacar reflects on memorable shelter day: "Kudos to the organizers" "We will always remember the third stage of the Vuelta a España 2026 mainly as the day when the peloton had to take shelter from the elements in a hotel." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: Cian Uijtdebroeks fears spectacle in his Andorra will be boring "The fourth stage goes straight through the mountain country of Andorra, which is home to many cyclists, including Belgians Cian Uijtdebroeks and (part-time) Sander De Pestel. They share their predictive insight with Het Laatste Nieuws." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Carlos Rodríguez reveals Tour de France ‘shock’ as Ineos make clear Vuelta leadership call "Carlos Rodríguez arrived at the Vuelta a España with a point to prove after a difficult summer." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 4 (Andorra La Vella → Andorra La Vella, 104.8km)
Live video Tuesday from 8:25am U.S. Eastern, 5:25am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Vuelta a España Stage 3 - Vuelta a España neutralized after Pogacar demands during hail storm "The riders have come to a standstill, freezing cold and visibly suffering in the brutal conditions." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Will the canceled Vuelta a España stage to Font-Romeu be rescheduled? "The stage from Gruissan-Aude to Font-Romeu was stopped on the Col de Mont-Louis after severe hail and extreme weather hit the Pyrenees. Racing was initially neutralized as riders sought shelter, but organizers subsequently went further and cancelled the stage completely." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Tadej Pogačar sees 'great chance' for stage win but adds a side note "We are only three days into the Vuelta a España 2026, but the riders are already gearing up for their first uphill finish. Tadej Pogacar will be pleased to hear this, and the Slovenian also sees opportunities to compete for the stage win, although he remains cautious." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: After rain in the Pyrenees, sunny and warm days follow "The riders started the 81st Vuelta a España last weekend under sunny and dry conditions, but today the peloton must prepare for some heavy showers. After that, the weather is expected to clear up significantly, with several dry and sunny stages ahead, according to Weeronline." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: Why Ethan Hayter rode with cut-up shorts "It was a striking image during the second stage of the Vuelta a España: the Brit Ethan Hayter from Soudal Quick-Step rode in a green skinsuit from the organizers with torn legs." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I should have taken over" - Pogacar immediately apologizes to Van Aert with classy gesture for his five-year-old son after Vuelta stage 2 finale "Tadej Pogacar was seen immediately going over to Wout van Aert in the aftermath of stage 2 after Matthew Brennan's blazing sprint win." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via domestiquecycling.com 21 things you didn’t know about Remco Evenepoel "Did you know he used to be a footballer?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 21 things you didn't know about Jasper Philipsen "The sprinter shares a hometown with one of Belgium's finest cycling talents." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cian Uijtdebroeks starts third stage battered: "Scans were still unclear" "Cian Uijtdebroeks had an unlucky opening weekend at the Vuelta a España due to a crash in the second stage. The Movistar rider injured his left ankle but will start in the third stage." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'The old way of riding is over' - Castelli launches new Transition clothing range to bridge the comfort gap between summer and winter temperatures "New seasonal range is designed to prioritize insulation and protection for shoulder-season comfort and performance." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Castelli) Santini Aero Race Mens Bib Shorts "Verdict: Excellent comfort and straps, but the fit feels less “Aero Race” than the name suggests." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 3 (Gruissan → Font-Romeu-Odeillo-Via, 174.0km)
Live video Monday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Vuelta a España 2026 stage 2: Brennan wins uphill sprint in Manosque as Van Aert attacks and Pogacar defends "The uphill sprint to Manosque saw Matthew Brennan take the win after Wout Van Aert attacked followed by Tadej Pogacar." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Isaac Del Toro's attack falters in final meters, but Mexican wins Deutschland Tour "The Mexican seemed set to put the finishing touches on the final stage, but his attack stalled in the last meters. Paul Magnier sprinted in to claim the stage win, but Del Toro is still the overall winner." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cian Uijtdebroeks crashes early in stage two to Manosque "The Belgian climber crashed fairly early on Sunday during the second stage to Manosque. The co-leader of Movistar clearly needed a moment to recover from his crash but has since rejoined the peloton." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Not worthy of a Grand Tour:’ Visma backs Van Aert’s criticism of Vuelta opener "Mathieu Heijboer has backed Wout van Aert’s criticism of the technical opening time trial in Monaco, with the Visma Lease a Bike Head of Performance arguing the course was not suitable for a Grand Tour." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New 13-speed Shimano Dura-Ace groupset spotted at Vuelta a España "All-new Shimano Dura-Ace road groupset gains an extra cassette cog and satellite hood shifters while remaining semi-wireless." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Cyclingnews) Take a look at this gorgeous Cliff Shrubb winter training bike made with Columbus SL tubing "When an offer to build you a custom frame comes from a master framebuilder, would you refuse? The only of this beauty decided to sell another bike to make room for it - a wise choice ." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Paul Grêlé) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 2 (Monaco - Manosque, 214.3km)
Live video Sunday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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2026 Deutschland Tour Live Streams "2026 Deutschland Tour August 19-23, Germany, Stage 4 (Heilbronn → Heilbronn, 155.6km) Live
video Sunday
from 7:50am U.S. Eastern, 4:50am Pacific - Finish at
around 7:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:50am
Pacific."
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The Outer Line: Fin Tarling, TdFF Growth and Pogačar’s Vuelta "Fin Tarling’s death should force professional cycling to move beyond condolences and confront persistent race-safety failures." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I would rather finish a fighting second and be asked what on earth we are doing" - Evenepoel's Tour de France ambitions blasted as Van Hooydonck criticizes Red Bull "Nathan van Hooydonck questioned why both Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe and the rider himself didn't attempt to challenge Tadej Pogacar's grip on the yellow jersey." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) British Cycling has finally embraced gravel but is it too late? "Last weekend British Cycling held its first Gravel National Championships but with so many big events already on the calendar, is BC too late to the party?" By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Nia Page) Magdeleine Vallières Mill has a new world champion POC helmet "The EF Education Oatly rider has worked with POC on a limited-edition version of the Cytal helmet, with the design drawing on her roots." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel skips short track race at mountain bike world championships "The decision will not affect Van der Poel’s starting position in the Cross Country race on Sunday. In a World Cup race, finishing among the top 24 in the Short Track would have secured him a spot in the first three starting rows, but the rules for the upcoming World Championships are different. " By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 5 Reasons To Watch The 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships "Fans in the USA & Canada can watch the 2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships on FloBikes & the FloSports app (Aug. 27, 29 and 30). Here's why to watch." By Matt Cannizzaro (flobikes.com) (Image credit: Billy Ceusters) Uno-X Mobility step into transfer market as they sign Danish time trial champion who made breakthrough this season "Uno-X Mobility have taken their first step into the transfer market ahead of the 2027 season, signing 22-year-old Danish time trial national champion Kristian Egholm." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via tour-magazin.de 'Sometimes you have to ride into the nearest air raid shelter:' The realities of being a cyclist in Kyiv "Cyclist Nathan* moved to Ukraine in July and is targeting a number of mass participation, endurance rides." By Stephen Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Nathan) California bike store shuts down after 101-year run "In his farewell message, Owner Frank Dryer shared that his life’s mission has been to “help people experience the freedom, confidence, connection, and joy that a bicycle can bring." By Reda Wigle (nypost.com) Photo: Google Maps Specialized S-Level Tarmac SL9 Gives Pro-Level Build at $4,000 Less "Specialized has filled out the Tarmac SL9 family, and the most interesting addition is the new Tarmac SL9 S-Level." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photo/Specialized) 'Unambiguous:' Ketamine Is an Opioid, New Molecular Evidence Shows "Ketamine is a weird chimera of a drug. It does so many different things. It acts as an anesthetic, painkiller, dissociative drug, hallucinogen, and unusually fast-acting antidepressant." By Michelle Starr (sciencealert.com) (Darwin Brandis/Creatas Video+/Getty Images Plus) High Altitude, Low Taxes "The Vuelta a España goes to Andorra today and pleasant weather awaits, 26°C and sunshine. As a ski resort in the Pyrenees it’s an obvious destination for a race with climbs and hotels but there’s a wider ecosystem for much of the pro peloton here. " (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic Thibau Nys confirms he has a contract with Lidl Trek until the end of 2028 "Thibau Nys has only had ten race days so far this year. The 23-year-old Belgian talent first dealt with an annoying knee injury, for which he underwent surgery in March. Earlier this month, he was also struck by toxoplasmosis after eating contaminated steak tartare." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Record audiences, bigger budgets and better kit - Inside the rise of women’s cycling "Record audiences watched Demi Vollering claim victory in the 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift." By Lauren Geall (womenshealthmag.com) Photo: Alex Broadway//Getty Images "Now I can help my family" - Paula Blasi goes from paying for her own bike to a WorldTour star in just two years "Cycling has transformed Paula Blasi’s life in just two years." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Tim Merlier to make Tour of Britain debut as Olav Kooij could target Cavendish's stage-win record "Three likely bunch finishes put Kooij within range of the record, but Merlier and two selective stages complicate the arithmetic." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Visma documentary shows a frustrated Jonas Vingegaard claim the Tour de France route was 'made for Pogačar "Visma Lease a Bike got off to a perfect start in the Tour de France with a victory in the team time trial, putting Vingegaard in the yellow jersey right away." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose lead Danish world championship team in Canada "In the coming weeks, most attention will be on the Vuelta a España, but shortly after, the World Championships will follow as another major cycling event." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Julien De Vriese, legendary mechanic for Eddy Merckx, dies at 89 "He was a former professional rider himself, but he was best known for his time as a mechanic. Eddy Merckx, Greg LeMond, Roger De Vlaeminck, and Lance Armstrong were all part of his career as a mechanic." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Becoming world champion suddenly becomes a real possibility" - Zonneveld backs Van der Poel for MTB rainbow jersey "Mathieu van der Poel's repeated attempts at mountain bike glory may be viewed as an effort to win the rainbow jersey in all cycling disciplines possible. " By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Scope Artech 4.A wheelset review: Extraordinary performance and weight, with a price tag to match "Favored by some WorldTour teams, this exceptionally expensive wheelset uses clever features to achieve a sublime ride." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) Enve G SES Pro 4.5 review: Big and shiny wheels made for going fast with fat tires "New gravel hoops from the American company pack some serious engineering into an impressive package, but cost an arm and a leg." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) 100% Korbin glasses "Verdict: Outstanding lens quality and bold design, but oversized fit makes them unsuitable for smaller faces." By Nick Lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 32″ Three Ways: Rare Earth Puts On a Big Wheel Master Class w/ Full Suspension MTB, Aero Gravel, & Adventure Bikes "There were many, many 32″ bikes at the 2026 edition of MADE. So many that we’ll have a dedicated roundup to the big wheels coming soon (that might have to be split into two parts!)." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta organizers take action against criticized influencer "The organizers of the Vuelta a España have taken measures against the now notorious influencer Erola Jons. The Spanish influencer faced a storm of criticism due to her behavior during and after the opening stage." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Taylor Phinney makes winning track return on journey to 2028 LA Olympics "36-year-old part of victorious team pursuit quartet at US National Track Championships." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 21 things you didn't know about Tadej Pogačar "The chilled out former unicyclist with a penchant for cleaning up at the biggest races." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What the Tour of Britain Women 2026 means for the rest of the season "The Tour of Britain Women 2026 did more than produce a new overall winner. Across five stages from Cockermouth to Royal Leamington Spa, it sharpened several of the biggest storylines heading into the final part of the women’s cycling season." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “I want to win another stage” - Sepp Kuss hungry for Vuelta a España glory as Visma strike first stage win of Grand Tour "The American spoke to Eurosport’s Laura Meseguer after the finish in Manosque and broke down the strategy that allowed the Dutch team to prevail in a finale where they held several cards." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I clearly still need to get going’ - Mads Pedersen battling Tour de France hangover at Vuelta "Mads Pedersen has admitted he is still searching for his best legs at the Vuelta a España after being beaten by Matthew Brennan on stage two." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 21 things you didn’t know about Mathieu van der Poel "From his relationship with Wout van Aert to his favorite video game." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Vuelta a España calls on fans to protect 'open-air stadium' and prevent wildfires "Race heads into Pyrenees on Monday." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Van Rysel directs its WorldTour aero nous at the dirt, launching its first gravel race bike - The RCR-G "Borrowing heavily from its flagship road tech, the all-new RCR-G gravel race bike has been unveiled alongside a wildly versatile, toolbox-equipped EDR-G sibling." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Van Rysel/ Quentin Le Blanc) Van Rysel EDR-G GRX "Verdict: Well priced, versatile endurance gravel machine, perfect for those who want to explore in comfort." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) '20% of people gave me a barf emoji:' Three MADE showstoppers push steel into new territory "From mixed materials and 3D printing to aero shaping and 32-inch wheels, bike builders showed just how far steel can still be pushed." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Best budget road bike ties 2026: I lab tested eight and one won by a landslide "Eight tires, four hours on the Silverstone rolling resistance rig and a 21-watt gap between the fastest and slowest. Here's which budget road tyre deserves your money in 2026, and which surprised me most." By Sam Gupta (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Philipsen completes Renewi Tour with third stage win and overall victory "The Alpecin Premier Tech rider won the final stage from a reduced group and sealed the general classification along with it." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Riding a fixed is the best way to telegraph your superiority over someone on a carbon superbike "The Doc hails the performative purism of fixed-gear bikes." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Image generated using Gemini AI) Mathieu van der Poel: "I Want to Seize Every Chance to Become Mountain Bike World Champion" "Mathieu van der Poel has once again emphasized that the MTB World Championships are a major goal for him and will remain so. On Sunday, he will start in the MTB World Cup in Les Gets as his final test before next week’s World Championships in Val di Sole." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Should have backed up and finished him off” - School employee sacked for “black humor” with student who collided with cyclist. "Kevin Whelan, who worked as an IT Manager at the college in New Zealand acknowledged his joke was “clumsy”. His appeal against his dismissal for serious misconduct was rejected." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Google Maps) Bronchitis forces Arnaud De Lie out of Renewi Tour as Giulio Ciccone also withdraws ill "Heavy rain hit both the Deutschland Tour stage 3 and the Renewi Tour, and now two of the biggest names in those races have been forced to pull out: both Arnaud De Lie and Giulio Ciccone have fallen ill." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Alaphilippe effect: How France’s charming pyromaniac and his stunning 2019 season defined cycling’s in-between era "The 2019 Tour de France (the race’s best edition this century, according to Ryan anyway) was peak Julian Alaphilippe. It also marked the end of an era, one in which the swaggering Frenchman stood (almost) alone as a bulwark of old-school panache." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: picture credit ASO, Alex Broadway, SWpix.com) Garmin Cirqa In-Depth Review: Reality vs Expectations "It’s been precisely one month since the Garmin Cirqa was announced, during which time it’s been on my wrist just about 24×7. Over that time period, I’ve come to all sorts of realizations about where Cirqa fits in (or in some cases, doesn’t)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Live
video Sunday from
8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish at around 6:55am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Live Streams "2026 UCI Mountain Bike World Championships Val di Sole, Italy, August 26 - 30 Cross
Country Short Track - Thursday, August 27
U23
Women at 15:30 CET, 9:30am US Eastern
U23
Men at 16:30 CET, 10:30m US
Eastern
Elite
Women at 17:45 CET, 11:45am US Eastern
Elite
Men at 18:30 CET, 12:30pm US Eastern
The races will be shown on
FloBikes starting at about 8:30am Pacific."
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Lorenzo Finn seals dominant Tour de l'Avenir with stage and overall win "Lorenzo Finn once again made his mark in the U23 category. The Italian super talent impressively won the Tour de l'Avenir 2026 on Wednesday. In the final stage finishing at Lake Serrù, Finn put the finishing touches on his victory with his second stage win." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Updated women’s cycling season form guide after Tour of Britain Women 2026 "The Tour of Britain Women has provided one of the last substantial form checks before the 2026 season moves towards its biggest remaining target: the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: SWPix via cyclingnews.com) Existing Garmin Watches Will Get Fenix 9 Features: Here’s the Full Details! "The changes to the Fenix 9 series are most easily grouped into two buckets: Hardware changes and Software changes." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Justinas Leveika conquers one of cycling’s hardest challenges, winning 2,052km Silk Road Mountain Race by a day "The 2,052km race crossed Kyrgyzstan’s Tian Shan mountains in temperatures approaching 40°C(104°F), but its decisive move came during a nonstop ride between two checkpoints." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) I’ve been hit too many times, but I still don’t want to ride dressed like a Christmas tree - This is the cycling safety gear I actually use "From tasteful apparel to cameras and light-up pedals, these are the products that help me feel seen." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Lab Test: Are Carbon Rims Really Stronger than Aluminum Ones? "I’ve recently started testing carbon rims on my touring bike. Incredibly, they’re over 40% lighter than my previous aluminium rims, despite still being designed for expedition bike travel." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) The perfect bag for top shelf handlebars "As a part of Redshift’s Top Shelf handlebar product line, they also developed the Top Shelf Handlebar Bag. It’s a medium sized bag that is designed to stash keys, wallet and food conveniently right off the handlebars." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 'Game-Changing' New Sunscreen Ingredient Blocks One of The Most Elusive Types of Solar Radiation "Though the Sun bathes us in life-giving light, it is a scorching nuclear orb that dwarfs all the planets combined and blasts its children with gene-mutating radiation. " By Ivan Farkas (sciencealert.com) (Catherine Falls Commercial/Moment/Getty Images) 2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 7 (Strambino → Ceresole Reale, 129.8km) Live
video Wednesday
from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am
Pacific - Finish at around 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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Kasper Borremans wins after finale full of twists in queen stage of Tour de l'Avenir "Kasper Borremans has claimed victory in the queen stage of the 2026 Tour de l'Avenir. The 20-year-old rider from Finland reached the summit of the mythical Col d'Iseran first after a thrilling battle." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mind-blowing Tour de l'Avenir power data of 19-year-old Lorenzo Finn proves he's a top talent to watch "With a grueling mountain stage still to come on Tuesday, the Tour de l'Avenir looks set to fall into Lorenzo Finn’s hands. " By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Indoor vs Outdoor FTP: Why Your Power May Be Lower Inside "Indoor racing season is just around the corner, & a lot of us are about to spend the next several months doing a big chunk of our structured training indoors. Which brings up a question I’ve been meaning to dig into for a while." By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Britain Women viewership rises fivefold in 2026 "The 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women gained popularity in the UK, with viewership on its official YouTube channel reaching about 250,000, five times higher than the 2025 edition." By Simon Yuen (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) UCI Teams Ranking: Picnic out of the fight for World Tour whilst Pinarello and Tudor threaten promotion "The fight for the leading places in the UCI ranking by teams brings few changes this week, with the spotlight on the Renewi Tour and the Deutschland Tour." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via The Boston Globe Danish worlds team announced: ‘The main task is to beat Pogačar, which is difficult’ "Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose are leading Denmark’s bid for the rainbow jersey." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Florida court records show history of DUI/DWI for man charged in Milligan cycling crash "The man charged in a deadly crash involving the Milligan University cycling team was found guilty of a DUI in Florida in 1990, according to records obtained by News 5 Tuesday. That's in addition to a 30-year pattern of driving infractions in North Carolina." By Caleb Perhne (wcyb.com) (WCYB Photo) Deputies arrest man accused of opening fire on cyclists in Cutler Bay "Jail records show Raimiero Rios is facing one count each of aggravated assault with a firearm, aggravated battery with a deadly weapon and discharging a firearm from a vehicle." By Roy Ramos (local10.com) (Image Credit not Found) “The second fastest bike ever made” - Specialized expands Tarmac SL9 range "Specialized has introduced a new S-Level tier that pairs flagship SRAM and Shimano groupsets with a more affordable frame, while expanding the Tarmac SL9 range with Expert and Comp models." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Specialized) Gravel bike vs MTB: The bike genre lines are more blurred than ever, so which one is actually best for cycling on gravel? "You might as well just get a mountain bike”…. really? We put a gravel rig up against a custom MTB to see if a gravel-specific bike is really needed to ride gravel." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Andrew Sykes) 'We've got an opportunity' - Lapierre Cycles boss hails court decision that offers a post-Accell lifeline "The enduring French brand begins the search for a new investor." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Stan’s launches Rolled Gold: “The fastest, lightest sealant” for road and gravel "Stan’s claims its new natural-latex sealant can seal punctures up to 7.8mm at 100 psi while using as little as 35ml per 28mm tire, reducing weight without sacrificing protection." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Stan's) 2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 6 (Châtillon-sur-Cluses → Val-d'Isère, 149.0km) Live
video Tuesday
from 8:55am U.S. Eastern, 5:55am
Pacific - Finish at around 7:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:00am Pacific."
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Lorenzo Finn takes control in Tour de l'Avenir mountain time trial "Lorenzo Finn is the new leader of the Tour de l'Avenir. The 19-year-old rider was clearly the strongest in the mountain time trial to the summit of the Col de Pierre Carrée and took the leader's jersey from Belgian Niels Driesen." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 21 things you didn't know about Wout van Aert "From studying computer science at university through to what he eats for breakfast," By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 21 things you didn't know about Demi Vollering "The Dutch star is one of the preeminent stage racers of her generation, but there is more to her than winning bike races." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 21 things you didn't know about Jonas Vingegaard "From working in a fish auction in Denmark through to breaking climbing records in Spain." By Tom Thewlis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Kasper Asgreen joins NSN Cycling Team on two-year deal for 2027 and 2028 "Kasper Asgreen will join NSN Cycling Team from the 2027 season after agreeing a two-year contract through the end of 2028, adding another proven Classics winner to a squad that has increasingly built its identity around aggressive one-day racing." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) 'It's weird but I've got plenty of staff to look after me' - Rider finishes Tour of Britain in a team of one "Ida Krickau was left to race solo after all her team-mates abandoned the five-day event." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix.com) Plugge suggests radical race change after Tarling death amid growing safety fears "Richard Plugge has called on professional cycling to fundamentally reconsider how races are organized following the death of 19 year old Fin Tarling." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Two men charged with murder after cyclist killed by punch "Loved ones remember 27-year-old George Glover as a “loving and loyal” big brother who enjoyed working on bikes." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Leicestershire Police) Three Milligan cyclists remain hospitalized, four released "At last check Friday afternoon, four cyclists were hospitalized, with two in the ICU in critical condition. Seven students were originally hospitalized following the crash Wednesday. Sophomores Brayden Rogers and Haylen Engdahl were killed in the crash." By Caleb Perhne (wcyb.com) (WCYB Photo) Deputies search for suspect who opened fire on cyclists in Miami-Dade "Authorities in Miami-Dade County are searching for the person they said opened fire on a group of cyclists." By Roy Ramos (local10.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 5 (Les Carroz → Flaine → Les Carroz → Flaine, 11.4km) Live
video Sunday
from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am
Pacific - Finish at around 8:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:00am Pacific."
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Lorena Wiebes wins fourth Tour of Britain stage as Kim le Court-Pienaar claims GC title "Dutchwoman has won four of the race’s five stages." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Decathlon
top talent Aubin Sparfel catches breakaway just in time to win
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Aubin Sparfel catches breakaway at the last moment in Tour de l'Avenir "The 20-year-old French all-rounder launched an impressive sprint in the final hundreds of meters and managed to catch the early breakaway just in time." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Uijtdebroeks reveals 40°C fever after team played down Tour illness "Cian Uijtdebroeks has shed new light on the illness that ended his Tour de France, revealing that his fever reached 40°C and that he underwent repeated hospital checks during the race to rule out complications involving his heart." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Richard Plugge disappointed that cycling takes no action after Finlay Tarling's death "Richard Plugge is extremely disappointed that the cycling world seems to be moving on again from the death of Finlay Tarling." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Denim Sidewalls? Teravail Shows New Jorts-Inspired Tires & Prototype Stems at MADE "Man, there is always a lot to see at MADE, including from component brands like Teravail." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com)(Photos / Ron Frazelle) Miss Grape Cluster 13 Adventure waterproof seatpack "Verdict: Rugged, completely waterproof 13-litre seatpack offers rock-solid stability for ultra-endurance trips, though its premium price tag bites." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour of Britain Women Live Streams "2026 Tour of Britain Women August 19-23, Stage 5 (Llanidloes → Hay-on-Wye, 138.0km) Live
video Sunday from
5:55am U.S. Eastern, 2:55am Pacific - Finish at around 6:30am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on YouTube starting at about 3:00am
Pacific."
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2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 4 (Saint-Vallier → Semur-en-Auxois,151.0km) Live
video Sunday from
5:55am U.S. Eastern, 2:55am Pacific - Finish at around 6:30am
Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:20am Pacific."
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