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Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas face off again as rivalry moves to Singapore "The Grand Tour contenders are in Asia for a lucrative exhibition event with Jasper Philipsen and Biniam Girmay also racing." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vanthourenhout confronts Cameron Mason after costly Middelkerke crash and receives UCI fine "Michael Vanthourenhout's pursuit of another cyclocross victory ended in frustration at the Superprestige in Middelkerke, where a fierce battle for position with Cameron Mason triggered a crash." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "So close to the end of his cycling career... He could have been paralyzed" - Tadej Pogacar's parents reflect on frightening uncertainty ahead of 2027 "The Slovenian has already returned to training, but the discovery of two additional spinal fractures has given his parents fresh cause for concern ahead of 2027." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 28, 30.5, or 32-inch? Newmen’s STREEM G.38 wheelset comes in three sizes to offer ‘the right size for everyone’ "Need yet another wheel size option? Newmen’s got you covered." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Newmen) Wout van Aert's 2027 Calendar - There is one big title missing from his list of wins "The 32-year-old Belgian from Visma Lease a Bike had a fantastic 2026, with a breakthrough in the spring and old-school peak form in a Grand Tour." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) POC Ultra Frame Bag 3L review - Robust, waterproof and… translucent "Verdict: Quirky looking, roomy frame pack that is as tough as old boots." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Superprestige Middelkerke: Joran Wysure steals the win as Michael Vanthourenhout has heated run-in with Cameron Mason "Kevin Kuhn rounds out podium behind Vanthourenhout." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Superprestige Middelkerke: Aniek van Alphen puts in dominant performance ahead of European Championships "Defending European champion Van der Heijden misses the attack, takes second over Betsema." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos via cyclingflash.com European cyclocross championships: 100 steps and a whole lot of racing "A revamped old-school course and a long list of challengers should make for an intriguing championship weekend." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “I can’t stand that arrogance” - Sven Nys fumes at son Thibau’s tactics before dramatic Koppenbergcross victory "Sven Nys criticized his son’s decision to sit towards the back of the leading group during Sunday’s Koppenbergcross, arguing that Thibau had left himself vulnerable to crashes ahead." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots "Anatomy of a G.O.A.T." - 45-minute long film on Tadej Pogacar features praise from Merckx, Contador and Thomas "Eddy Merckx has said that Tadej Pogacar is above him. On a 45-minute long film that will be released this Saturday, November 7th, Tadej Pogacar's career and life will be showcased to cycling fans worldwide." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Stella Hobbs Winner of Big Sugar: How Self-Belief and Smart Preparation Delivered a Life Time Grand Prix Victory "From Montana group rides to a solo win in Bentonville, the analytical mind behind one of gravel’s most dramatic finales, and what she plans to do next." By James Ion (progravelmagazine.substack.com) (Image credit: Life Time via cyclingnews.com) Retirement can wait: 44-year-old Pozzovivo passes on gran fondo life and eyes 2027 Giro "Italian professional Domenico Pozzovivo has heard the suggestion plenty of times: retire, enjoy the gran fondo scene and eat a second breakfast at the feed station. The Italian climber has politely declined." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: SPRINT) 'The Tour is pure economic development' - Germany's 2029 Grand Départ bid doubles to €50 million as organizers ask government for money "Organizers need federal and state guarantees before ASO picks a host by February 2027. Sponsors would cover barely a fifth of the budget, and Prague is pressing a cheaper rival bid." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: ASO Damien Touzé reveals doctor pierced stomach wound with scissors as cycling future hangs in balance "Damien Touzé has revealed how a doctor pierced his infected stomach wound with scissors without anesthetic during his recovery from a horrific Tour of Oman crash." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 3T’s Racemax+ WPNT brings more tire clearance and more ‘accessible’ pricing to its racy gravel bike "More tire clearance, more sizes and a tweaked geometry comes to 3T’s raciest gravel race bike." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: 3T) "Schedule (Thursday, November 5th):
Women at 18:30 CET, 12:30pm ET, 9:30am Pacific.
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at 20:30 CET, 2:30pm ET, 11:30am Pacific.
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2027 Giro d’Italia Route "The 2027 Giro d’Italia route has been unveiled. Here’s a stage-by-stage look at the men’s race and some thoughts and data on the course." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giro d'Italia Women 2027 Route - Stage-by-stage guide "From the Grande Partenza in Viareggio to the Monte Bianco final showdown, here is everything you need to know about the full route and all 9 stages of the 2027 Giro d'Italia Women." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: RCS/Giro d'Italia Women via cyclingweekly.com) Double Mortirolo, Gavia and the Zoncolan: where the 2027 Giro d'Italia will be won and lost "Three GC tests in the first nine days, a 37.3km time trial before the final rest day, then six stages without a break. The route rewards a complete rider, and sprinters will count their chances on one hand." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Simone Spada / LaPresse Visma Lease a Bike sees varied Giro route: "That adds an extra dimension to the race" "The team of defending champion Jonas Vingegaard, is already looking ahead to the three-week race as the Dane prepares to defend his title." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'If I was Paul Seixas I'd have no doubts and choose to ride' - Vincenzo Nibali calls on Frenchman to target victory at the 2027 Giro d'Italia "The last Italian Giro winner names Pogacar as the natural favorite if he chooses to ride and tips Pellizzari, Piganzoli, and Ciccone to do well." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Ilario Biondi / Cor Vos "I got goosebumps" - Italian Grand Tour hopeful eyes emotional homecoming as 2027 Giro d'Italia offers chance to fulfill childhood dream "Antonio Tiberi could finally fulfil a childhood dream at the 2027 Giro d'Italia, with the newly unveiled route taking the Bahrain Victorious rider close to home for a summit finish on Monte Livata." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alamy via cyclingnews.com) 2027 Giro d’Italia and Tour de France: Key differences and similarities "The Vuelta a España has yet to present its route, but the courses for the upcoming editions of the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France are already known." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Primoz Roglic transfer update as one team reportedly out of race to sign Slovenian - Red Bull rider's future remains unclear ahead of 2027 season "The future of Primoz Roglic remains unclear as the Slovenian heads into the final weeks of 2026 without a confirmed contract for the 2027 season." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is Bianchi in crisis? "Years of losses land long-standing company in financial difficulty." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d'Italia 2027 route to feature Mortirolo, Gavia and Zoncolan, but also two time trials "3,418km with 50,250m of climbing for 110th edition of Italian Grand Tour." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'A demanding route' - Mountain time trial and Alpine finale star in Giro d'Italia Women 2027 course "Race to feature 5,000m more climbing than in 2026." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Giro d’Italia Women 2027 route features three mountain stages and time trial "The Giro d'Italia Women 2027 is tailor-made for climbers. The route's three demanding mountain stages and uphill time trial will be the key factors in the general classification." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'I can basically do everything normal now' - Tadej Pogačar bounces back from three fractured vertebrae, likely to aim for Classics "Five-time Tour de France champion says he is "happy to be alive" after serious crash at Vuelta a España." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Jens Voigt thinks Lipowitz has best chance at Giro d'Italia 2027: 'The next logical step would be to win' "Voigt suggests that Lipowitz might have to switch to the Giro d'Italia. Because Pogačar doesn't normally compete there." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bianchi faces major financial problems "Bianchi reportedly suffered a loss of €28 million between 2023 and 2025 and has debts of around €100 million." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Only 11 WorldTour spots remain for 2027 as dozens seek teams "With WorldTour places in short supply, the pressure is mounting on riders who are still without a team for 2027." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Galibier Ultra Rain Jacket review - Impressively breathable and impressively priced "Verdict: Rugged and protective yet impressively breathable – especially for the even more impressive price." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Men to watch in cyclocross during the 2026–27 season "Thibau Nys’s first cyclocross appearance of the 2026–27 season produced one of the most revealing races of the autumn." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via getouttheremag.com How Did The 'Neo-Pros To Watch' Fare? "In January ten neo-pros were picked to watch. When predictions are made it’s helpful to return and see how things turned out so here’s a look at how their first season went." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Contador believes Vingegaard helped create the Pogacar he now struggles to beat "Alberto Contador believes Jonas Vingegaard deserves some of the credit for Tadej Pogacar's remarkable rise." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I’ve never seen myself as a role model" - Inside Mathieu van der Poel's mind as he opens up on the thought process behind his racing style "What's the secret to his success? the Alpecin Premier Tech rider has given an insight into his racing approach." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via pezcyclingnews.com Wout van Aert suffers same problem almost every amateur cyclist has experienced in off-season spin "Wout van Aert, like all amateur cyclists, is not immune to things going wrong while on the bike." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A positive perfect storm' - Inside Marcel Kittel's first year at Unibet Rose Rockets "Marcel Kittel made a welcome return to the pro peloton in 2026 as sprint coach at Unibet Rose Rockets." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Joren Benjamins/Unibet Rose Rockets Gear Break: Pivot Pravia, Fidlock PINCLIP Bag, Redshift Mousetrap Road, Castelli Sorpasso, MET Trenta 2, Exposure Strada SB 13 "Pivot just launched its first road bike, the Pravia. Fidlock has a saddle bag that clips on and stays put. Redshift brings its flat pedal adapters to road pedals. Castelli has a new bibtight for the cold, dark miles. MET reworked its Trenta helmet." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) UAE manager Matxin: ‘Pogačar will be even better in 2027’ "Joxean Matxin Fernández, the sporting manager of UAE Emirates XRG, expects Tadej Pogacar to return stronger in 2027 after suffering three fractured vertebrae in his crash in the Vuelta." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Evenepoel has a Giro to win, but Belgium wants him at the Tour "With the routes of both the 2027 Giro d'Italia and Tour de France now on the table, Remco Evenepoel has a decision to make." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Don't be surprised when you get to the top of the mountain' - How Decathlon prepared Felix Gall to descend at the Giro "Video of every descent, roads ridden in advance and four descents flagged as flat-out before the race began. Luke Rowe explains the work behind Gall's second place overall in Rome." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com ‘I don’t believe in it’ - Luke Rowe challenges descending coaches after Felix Gall’s Giro breakthrough "Felix Gall's problems on descents have followed him for years. Decathlon CMA CGM found a way to limit the damage at the Giro d'Italia, although Luke Rowe isn't convinced a descending coach would have helped." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Two Grand Tours, two abandonments: Cian Uijtdebroeks' troubled first year at Movistar raises big questions "Cian Uijtdebroeks' first season at Movistar Team has fallen short of expectations." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I have to be realistic' admits Wout van Aert, as he weighs his chances of ever winning the Tour of Flanders in the age of Pogačar "The presence of Grand Tour winners is making it ever harder, says the Belgian." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Is pro cycling actually getting younger? Mapping a decade of Monument and Grand Tour winners "Tracking a 10-year timeline from how the sport's biggest winners looked in 2017 to the modern reality of dominant champions." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Geraint Thomas sees positives in Netcompany Ineos season "Geraint Thomas believes Netcompany Ineos’ 36 victories in 2026 failed to mask the fact that the British team did not achieve a major win." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) “It's a bit strange to be racing against your own team leader” - Long-time Pogacar lieutenant eyes helping Jonas Vingegaard beat Slovenian at 2027 Worlds "Mikkel Bjerg has spent seven seasons helping Tadej Pogacar beat Jonas Vingegaard, but the Danish rider would relish the chance to reverse those roles at the 2027 World Championships." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Season in Review Part 2: Four Key Team Metrics From 2026 "Looking at four key metrics to see which teams over- and under-performed during the 2026 season & how teams stacked up against each other in the objective Season Quality table." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 86 per cent of people in Northern Ireland say cycling short distances is not possible or too scary "The government survey also found twice as many men cycle than women, while only half of households are happy with their local infrastructure for cycling." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Albert Bridge / CC BY-SA 2.0) Crusher in the Tushar Canceled Permanently by Life Time "In an email to former participants, Life Time has canceled permanently the long standing gravel classic Crusher in the Tushar." (cyclingwest.com) Photo: Steven L. Sheffield Jayco AlUla unveil youngest squad in over a decade, Durbridge retires "The team will begin the new cycling season with a significantly revamped squad, while also saying goodbye to one of its leading figures in January." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'It's more than a team' - Why Mikel Landa came home to Euskaltel Euskadi "He always retained close links with the Euskadi project and he closes the circle by returning for the 2027 season. Why? "It's more than just a team," he told us." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ’The word ‘finally’ comes up often’ - Van Aert says Roubaix win brought joy rather than relief "The Belgian believes Paris Roubaix is one of the few Monuments he can realistically win, but admits the Tour of Flanders has become harder with Pogačar and Evenepoel in the peloton." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Bardiani manager accuses rival ProTeams of race manipulation and threatens legal action over Grand Tour exclusion "Bardiani CSF 7 Saber manager Bruno Reverberi claims races were deliberately manipulated to keep his team out of the UCI's top 30 ranking and says he is prepared to take his fight to the Court of Arbitration for Sport." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogačar to help world champion Brandon McNulty in 2027 "Brandon McNulty will race as world champion in 2027, but Tadej Pogacar remains UAE Emirates XRG's clear leader." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos "What do I want? What Visma achieved" - Tadej Pogacar's UAE boss sets sights on historic Giro-Tour-Vuelta treble in 2027 "Tadej Pogacar has helped UAE Team Emirates XRG rewrite cycling's record books, but one historic achievement still belongs exclusively to their biggest rivals." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) La Vuelta Femenina becomes ‘by Lidl’ as supermarket takes men's red jersey in five-race deal "The supermarket that owns Lidl Trek will become a main partner of both Vueltas, Itzulia Basque Country, Clásica San Sebastián and the Volta a Catalunya, with leader's jersey rights at three of them." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: A.S.O - Cxcling - Toni Baixauli Nearly 400 watts for 90 minutes - The extraordinary power demands of riding at the front for Tadej Pogacar's UAE team "Mikkel Bjerg has revealed the extraordinary power figures required to control races for UAE Team Emirates XRG, recalling an effort at the Tour of Flanders that saw him average almost 400 watts for an hour and a half." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Silca Makes the Fastest Clog Charms "Silca spent two years on research, prototyping, and wind-tunnel testing to develop the world’s most aerodynamic pair of foam slip-in clogs." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) So about those bike lane removal arrests "Four people arrested during Etobicoke bike lane protests are challenging their charges and release conditions, with their lawyers arguing police are trying to discourage dissent." Image: Cycle Toronto The Giro wants stars - Will Seixas answer the call in 2027? "The 2027 Giro d'Italia route was presented in Rome on Tuesday and, in keeping with recent years, it has been designed to help riders with designs on doubling up at the Tour de France." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Kasia Niewiadoma Phinney, Mathieu van der Poel and Marianne Vos headline Rouleur Live 2026 "The annual show takes place at the Truman Brewery in London, November 12th to the 14th." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ambitious new Greek cycling team takes shape as surprise Pinarello Q36.5 link emerges "A new Greek-backed cycling project is taking shape for 2027, with Italian leadership, a potential major sponsor and an unexpected connection to Tom Pidcock's Pinarello Q36.5 team." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I’m sure I will come back stronger' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot searching for 'joy' on bike after 'nothing' at Tour de France Femmes "Former Tour winner said her "never-ending off-season was so needed." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Decathlon CMA CGM has built a team around Seixas, but not everyone is happy: 'I didn’t find my footing in this environment' "You’d think that every French talent would be perfectly at home with the new powerhouse in cycling, but that’s not the case for everyone." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Behind the Scenes with GU Energy’s Dr. Roxanne Vogel "While many brands lean into a science-heavy and serious messaging built around big carbohydrate numbers, GU, from the outside looking in, positions itself as solution-oriented and flavor-forward." By Alex Winnicki (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bottles secured by elastic bands, a top-tube bag, and wireless blips: Gravel Burn setup of a stage winner "The disruptively designed, Karoo-taming Wilier Rave SLR ID2 of Mattia De Marchi." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Fahwaaz Cornelius) Honda’s new RN0 eMTB reveals that there’s a new Shimano eBike motor incoming "It’s the bike industry’s new worst kept secret, as Honda has done Shimano’s job in announcing the component giant’s return to the eBike motor market." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Honda) $1 million in pre-orders in just over a day: Lemmo 3 eBike obliterates funding target "Full-suspension longtail eBike comes with a claimed 110-mile range and AI-powered automatic shifting, and it has smashed its crowdfunding target with four weeks of its campaign still to run." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Lemmo)
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Bahrain warn Tiberi after disappointing season: ‘He can't afford many more missteps’ "Antonio Tiberi is under growing pressure at Bahrain Victorious after sports director Franco Pellizotti publicly criticized his performances in 2026." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Visma completes 2027 roster with 20-year-old Scottish talent Elliot Rowe "Dutch WorldTour team opts for development option after talks with Primoz Roglic ended." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘It would be my main motivation for next season’ - Govekar on a Slovenian Giro start and Pogacar’s choice "The Bahrain Victorious sprinter says a Grande Partenza close to home would shape his 2027 season, and believes it could also appeal to Tadej Pogačar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New patent enables driverless taxis to brake or swerve if a cyclist crashes, months after autonomous vehicle firm Waymo warned avoiding cycle lanes was “too high a bar” "The patent would also allow the car to stop and call for help from a “remote assistant” and can adapt to road users wearing helmets, though it’s unclear if the measure would improve perceptions of safety among cycling campaigners." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Waymo) Cycling behind paywalls: Belgian fans need subscriptions for half the cyclocross World Cup "Middelkerke was the second paywalled race of the winter, and ten more follow, including six World Cup rounds. Sporza keeps the highlights. Across the border, NOS is showing those same World Cup races live for free." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Cor Vos/SWpix.com 'I'm in pain- I'm dying' - The horror story of medical mistreatment in Oman hospital from recovering Cofidis rider "Damien Touzé shared new details in L'Equipe about a harrowing experience at a hospital in Oman following a crash in the Tour of Oman in February of this year." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'The road will be long, but trust me, the motivation is stronger than ever' - Ronan Augé leaves the hospital after Tour de Langkawi crash "The 22-year-old Unibet Rose Rockets sprinter spent more than a month in a hospital and had two operations after a crash that put him in an induced coma. He now starts rehabilitation in Salies-de-Béarn before moving to an elite-athlete center in Capbreton." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: ARN/Thomas Maheux ‘I don’t see why he wouldn’t ride’ - Decathlon teammate drops telling hint about Paul Seixas’ Tour de France plans "Paul Seixas may have left the door open to riding the Giro d’Italia instead of the Tour de France in 2027, but his Decathlon CMA CGM teammate Tobias Lund Andresen is not convinced the Frenchman will skip his home Grand Tour." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos Specialized Tarmac: the evolution of an icon "It's 20-year-plus history has made this road bike a favorite of pros and amateurs, and an icon in its own right." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Specialized) How to watch a totally fake (but sort of fun) pro crit on Sunday "A bunch of big names are heading to Singapore for a weekend of Tour de France-style racing, minus the part where anyone is actually racing the Tour de France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image: Screenshot) Giro d'Italia 2027 offers Tadej Pogacar an irresistible temptation: Will he abandon his Vuelta plans for the Corsa Rosa? "The route for the 2027 Giro d'Italia has been unveiled, and there is plenty to suggest it could become one of the highlights of next season." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Seixas will also really like this route" - Belgian pundit would not be surprised to see Paul Seixas Giro debut in 2027 "Paul Seixas has emerged as one of the riders who could benefit from the mountainous 2027 Giro d'Italia route, with Eurosport commentator Jeroen Vanbelleghem backing the Frenchman to relish the challenge if he makes his debut in Italy." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Marco Bertorello/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "He could have a field day... but it's difficult to judge how motivated he'd be" - Jonas Vingegaard's 2027 Giro defense questioned after Tour de France struggles "The 2027 Giro d'Italia route looks almost tailor-made for Jonas Vingegaard, but Dutch cycling analyst Thijs Zonneveld has questioned whether the defending champion would want to return after his difficult Giro–Tour double in 2026." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Luca Bettini / AFP via Getty Images via outsideonline.com) "It's a Giro that appeals to champions, with iconic stages to add to their palmarès" - Remco Evenepoel tipped to target 2027 Giro d’Italia "There's something special about this route because it includes the iconic climbs from both of my Giro victories,” Ivan Basso said in an interview with La Gazzetta dello Sport." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com The hammer on the wall "Richie Porte lost his brother Tom to suicide. A year later, a hammer on the lounge-room wall holds the story of their last day together, the grief that followed, and the work of learning to live with it." By Wade Wallace (wadewallace.substack.com) (Image Credit not Found) Unibet Rose Rockets plans 2027 with only 26 riders as budget falls short for more signings "Unibet Rose Rockets are currently planning to start the 2027 season with 26 riders. That is almost certain now that the French ProTeam of Dutch origin has extended the contract of Wout Poels, multiple sources tell Wielerflits." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: fotopersburo Cor Vos The Traka World Series 2027 Is Born: One Format, One Champion, One Calendar "After the introduction of the “By The Traka” concept in 2026, the Gravel Earth Series has become “The Traka World Series”. We look at what’s new, and what’s missing." By James Ion (progravelmagazine.substack.com) Photo Credit: The Traka via cyclingweekly.com Review: Pirelli Scorpion XC RH Lite make speed predictable "Crazy fast, Italian-made rubber for your next race." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Kevin Vermaerke helped Pogacar, Del Toro and McNulty - UAE's busiest rider of 2026 is an American and guided the team to multiple wins "In his debut season, the American has become a valuable piece for the Emirati team, aiding Tadej Pogacar; racing all-year round, and proving to be a true workhorse." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Decathlon's Swiss move promises huge savings - But France could spoil the plan "Decathlon CMA CGM's move to Switzerland could save the team up to €900,000 a year on a single rider, according to Eurosport." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jan Bakelants: Giro-Tour double could reveal Remco Evenepoel's fear "Jan Bakelants warns that Remco Evenepoel should focus entirely on the Tour de France in 2027, rather than riding both the Giro d'Italia and the French Grand Tour." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos ‘Let’s see what I can do’ - Megan Guarnier opens the door to racing again at 41 "Two children, IVF and the loss of her husband to cancer: in the years since retiring, Guarnier has lived a whole other life. Now, at 41, she’s back racing and curious to see how far she can go." Anne Marije Rook (dnlbenson.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Time trial world champion Ryan Gal joins Alpecin Premier Tech "World time trial champion Ryan Gal will move from Metec Solarwatt to Alpecin Premier Tech’s development team this winter." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos Aike Visbeek: “Unibet Rose Rockets still have a lot of potential” "Unibet Rose Rockets will appoint Aike Visbeek as Head of Racing starting January 1st, 2027." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Ravemen FR1100 review - A bright and compact front light for under your out-front bike computer mount "Verdict: Compact and powerful, but could be improved." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Which former pro has run the fastest marathon: Tom Dumoulin versus Lance Armstrong, Adam Yates and more "Tom Dumoulin impressed last Sunday with a personal marathon record in New York." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "Purely from results, I'd say it definitely wasn't good" - Geraint Thomas faces reality of rebuilding Ineos's fallen Tour de France empire "It is a striking assessment from someone who spent his entire professional career with the organization, having joined Team Sky at its inception in 2010." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Sticking Plasters' - Kostüme founder Ed Bartlett on why the industry's sustainability efforts miss the point "Kostüme makes only what it has sold, then spends the money it would have lost on waste on Italian construction. Ed Bartlett explains the arithmetic, the wait, and why the established brands will struggle to follow." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Fergus Coyle Photo Hyrox is one of the world's fastest growing sports, can cycling learn from its success? "Thousands of people are taking up Hyrox, while participation in road cycling appears to be declining. Why?" By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wout Poels extends Unibet Rose Rockets contract through 2027 "Wout Poels has confirmed that he will continue racing for another season at the age of 39." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Johan Bruyneel urges Paul Seixas to pick Visma: 'Vingegaard is not going to win the Tour' "Bruyneel doesn't see a future for Seixas at Decathlon. "If he had wanted to stay with Decathlon, he would have signed by now," the Belgian reasons." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Aubin Sparfel Wants to Race Cyclocross Throughout his Career: 'I'm Not Paul Seixas' "After his breakthrough road season, including stage wins in the Giro Next Gen and Tour de l'Avenir, 20-year-old Frenchman Aubin Sparfel has chosen to race 18 cyclocross events this winter for Decathlon CMA CGM." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Wielerflits 'Challenging and accessible' - Why is hill-climbing one of the only bike racing disciplines that's thriving? "Hill-climbing numbers have enjoyed a significant boost this season." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Andy Jones) Pivot launches its first road bike - But has the US mountain bike brand played it too safe with the Pravia? "The new Pivot Pravia promises race-level speed, efficiency and handling from a more comfortable position and the top build costs $12K - is it enough to compete in today's market?" By Simon Smythe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Pivot) Lloyds Tour of Britain Hits Record 4.5m Global Viewers as Women’s Race Viewership Soars 292% "The continued growth of the Lloyds Tour of Britain, both in audiences and engagement, has strengthened its commercial appeal, attracting new partners and investment, while delivering increased exposure and value for existing partners and host authorities." (bikebiz.com) (Credits not Found) Why do your legs feel heavy when you start a workout, only for that feeling to disappear later? "The legs feel heavy, it's hard to find the rhythm, and the effort feels surprisingly high. After a while, everything changes and you start to feel much better." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com It took one of the most barbaric crimes in living memory to stop the online vitriol against cyclists "Last week I wrote about a scumbag in the US who deliberately drove into a group of cyclists then argued that he shouldn’t be punished for it, and how sections of the media across the pond seem to share the same beliefs." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Family handout) 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) |
