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2026 Tour de Langkawi Live Streams "2026 Le Tour de Langkawi September 27-October 4th, Malaysia, Stage 7 (Melaka → Batu Pahat, 158.9km) Live
video Friday from 9:30pm U.S. Eastern, 6:30pm Pacific - Finish
at around 11:30pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 7:30pm
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
bikeraceinfo.com)
Third time’s the charm for Canadian Riley Pickrell in Langkawi "The 25-year-old Canadian from Modern Adventure was the fastest in the bunch sprint after 121.3 kilometres between Pandan Indah and Rembau." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Unibet Rose Rockets rider Ronan Augé in medically induced coma after Langkawi crash "Augé sustained serious injuries during the incident on stage 6 in Malaysia with his team confirming that his condition is currently stable and not life-threatening." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Visma Lease a Bike sees ‘untapped potential’ in new signing Mark Donovan "The British climber has spent the last four seasons riding for Pinarello-Q36.5, after previously racing for Team Sunweb for three years." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Davis Phinney Foundation Masters Cycling Team Hosts LA26 Non-Fondo Ride "The Davis Phinney Foundation Masters Cycling Team welcomed cyclists from across Southern California for the recent LA26 Non-Fondo Ride, hosted in partnership with The Stonehaus in Westlake Village." (socalcycling.com) Photos by Scott Dworkin How much power is too much power when it comes to eMTBs? "Giant makes the case that big numbers aren’t everything, but along with other brands taking a similar stance, it faces an uphill battle." By James Huang (nminus1bikes.substack.com) Photo via The Loam Wolf How many lumens do you need for a front bike light? A guide for commuting and unlit roads "Around 300 lumens can suit a streetlit commute, while unlit roads demand more. Here’s how to match output to your route and speed, and check whether the beam and battery will do the job." By Danny Bellion (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de Langkawi Live Streams "2026 Le Tour de Langkawi September 27-October 4th, Malaysia, Stage 6 (Pandan Indah → Rembau, 121.3km) Live
video Thursday from 8:30pm U.S. Eastern, 5:30pm Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 7:20pm
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
bikeraceinfo.com)
'I survived all of this' - Challengers fight back on queen stage of Tour de Langkawi but Lennart Jasch proves his GC fortitude "Tudor Pro Cycling rider has held on to his overall lead through the Queen stage, paving the path to victory in his first time as team leader." By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com)(Image credit: Le Tour de Langkawi) Michael Matthews hits back at critic after Worlds silver: ‘Not sure what race you watched’ "Michael Matthews has hit back at criticism of his riding at the World Championships, responding directly to a fan on Instagram after taking silver in the elite men’s road race in Montréal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Shimano Bicycle Museum Review "A look at the Shimano Bike Museum with praise for its focus on bicycles over its own corporate history." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Slovenia’s new Premium Alpine Race lands on UCI calendar as national tour loses a day "Premium Alpine Race is scheduled two days before the Tour of Slovenia, potentially offering visiting teams five days of racing across two events. The new 1.1 race is expected to finish in Bled." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Chris Auld/SWpix.com Giorgia Bronzini joins Team Visma Lease a Bike Women as sports director "The 43-year-old Italian arrives with a career that spans both sides of the team car. As a rider, Bronzini won the elite road race world title in 2010 and 2011, as well as the points race world title on the track in 2009." (procyclinguk.com) Image via Wiggle High5 Pro Cycling "I had nowhere to go and crashed head-on into the side door" - Inside the crash that ended Belgium junior sensation's World Championships "Expected to contest victory with Benjamin Noval, he left Canada with multiple broken vertebrae after the frightening collision." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tiesj Benoot and Quinten Hermans ‘detained’ on training ride in Canada: “Checked for cartel ties” "Alec Segaert shared a rather remarkable story about the Belgians’ preparations on the cycling podcast Vals Plat. In particular, his teammates Quinten Hermans and Tiesj Benoot unexpectedly ran into trouble at an American border crossing." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Why is Great Britain skipping the European road races again? "With the European Championships falling immediately after the World Championships, the governing body has chosen to prioritise recovery and target events where medal prospects are strongest." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Aztec HexVent disc brake pads for Shimano flat mount Dura Ace / Ultegra / GRX + others "Verdict: Crisp, quiet and powerful braking with a unique look." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de Langkawi Live Streams "2026 Le Tour de Langkawi September 27-October 4, Malaysia, Stage 5 (Meru Raya → Cameron Highlands, 142.3km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30pm U.S. Eastern, 6:30pm Pacific -
Finish at around 10:30pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 11:05pm
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
bikeraceinfo.com)
Break prevails as Petr Rikunov wins stage 4 of Le Tour de Langkawi in the Cameron Highlands, Lennart Jasch maintains overall lead "Rikunov leaps away from the three remaining break riders with Javier Ibañez taking runner up slot." By Simone Giuliani (cyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Le Tour de Langkawi) Riders can earn this many UCI points in other cycling disciplines from 2027 "As previously announced, the international cycling union is introducing a system under which points earned by riders in other disciplines will also count. We now also know the exact points scale." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Philippe Gilbert suggests novel approach in cycling's radio debate "The former world champion wants one or two riders per team to carry earpieces during races rather than the full complement or removing them completely." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Peter De Voecht / Cor Vos A winter without Van der Poel? Cyclocross braces for a possible season without the eight-time World Champion "He hinted at this after the Road World Championships in Montreal, and now his brother David has confirmed that the possibility of taking a completely free winter is very serious." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Alamy via cyclingweekly.com) The Spiny 2 Claims to Convert Any Bike Into a 750W eBike in 3 Seconds "According to the brand, after the initial mounting and sensor setup, the Spiny 2 can be attached to the bike in as little as 3 seconds. The compact friction-drive system can deliver peak output of up to 750W, 35Nm of torque, and up to 90 km of range." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) Photo via Decathlon 2026 Tour de Langkawi Live Streams "2026 Le Tour de Langkawi September 27-October 4, Malaysia, Stage 4 (Meru Raya → Cameron Highlands, 142.3km) Live
video Monday from 10:30pm U.S. Eastern, 7:30pm Pacific -
Finish at around 11:50pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting Monday at about
10:25pm Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
bikeraceinfo.com)
Matteo Malucelli beats Canadian Riley Pickrell after photofinish at Tour de Langkawi "The 32-year-old Italian from XDS Astana was already the fastest in the opening stage." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Mørkøv backs Mads Pedersen for European title despite Pogacar comeback rumors "Denmark coach Michael Mørkøv sees a major opportunity for Pedersen at the European Championships in Slovenia, on a course he believes is selective enough to create a hard race without necessarily putting the Dane out of contention." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can we already start to talk about Juan Ayuso’s downfall? "Juan Ayuso was supposed to be Spanish cycling’s next great hope. At 19, in his Grand Tour debut at the 2022 Vuelta a Espana, he finished third overall." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) New rules for Spain's cyclists become law on Thursday - What could they mean for the rest of us? "New overtaking laws and more flexibility for cyclists feels like progress, but will we benefit?" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Kim Russon) Van Rysel RCR-G and EDR-G: Two New Gravel Bikes Explained "Van Rysel says gravel is now two disciplines, and has built a 7.7kg race bike and a toolbox-equipped endurance bike to prove it." (progravelmagazine.substack.com) Photo via gravelrepublic.cc 2026 Tour de Langkawi Live Streams "2026 Le Tour de Langkawi September 27-October 4, Malaysia, Stage 3 (Sungai Petani → Kuala Kangsar, 189.7km) Live
video Monday from 9:30pm U.S. Eastern, 6:30pm Pacific - Finish
at around 11:25pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting Monday at about
10:00pm Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com) (Image via
bikeraceinfo.com)
Lennart Jasch charges to top of Gunung Jerai to claim stage 2 of Le Tour de Langkawi and leap into the overall lead "Caja Rural Seguros RGA duo of Abel Balderstone and Jan Castellon take second and third, forming a double GC challenge." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Le Tour de Langkawi via cyclingnews.com) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
2026 Giro dell'Emilia Live Streams "2026 Giro dell'Emilia Italy, October 3rd (Ferrara → Bologna, 197.9km) Live
video Saturday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 5:00am
Pacific."
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'I’m getting better with every day' - Tadej Pogacar gives an update on his Vuelta crash recovery "UAE Team Emirates leader praises Brandon McNulty and reveals he hopes to race the 2031 super World Championships in Italy." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE Team Emirates reveal Brandon McNulty's new rainbow jersey and Colnago bike "American opts for a classic look for first ride in rainbow jersey before the Giro dell'Emilia." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Colnago via cyclingnews.com) 'I'll still be riding, just not in the pink anymore' - Lachlan Morton reveals he’s leaving EF Education "Ahead of another big announcement, the Australian maverick explains why he chose a niche English event as his final race for the team he has been a part of for seven years." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Dan King for Rapha) Fabio Jakobsen officially makes his Visma Lease a Bike debut on Saturday "Fabio Jakobsen will ride his first UCI race in the colors of Visma on Saturday at the Münsterland Giro." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Gear Break: Seasons Change - Velo Saddles Angel Revo, Cinelli Icons, QUOC Gran Tourer Range, Ornot Lightweight Bibs, Wolf Tooth ALT Performance Pedals, Granite Design Quickie "Chuck’s full test of the Velo Angel Revo 3D saddle for fall gravel comfort (yeah, we know Chuck only rides tamac), a tattoo-art capsule from Cinelli, three cold-weather appropriate gravel shoes from QUOC, and fresh gear and releases from Ornot, Wolf Tooth, and Granite Design." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Andy Schleck confident in new Lidl Trek: “We’ll find a way to beat Tadej Pogacar” "Andy Schleck once belonged to the absolute world elite on the bike, but these days the 2010 Tour winner is trying to make his mark on cycling in a very different way." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) Photo: Mr. Pinko Pogačar has already won on them and now they hit the market: new ENVE SES 6.7 Pro "The SES 6.7 Pro are the deepest road wheels in their current competition range and have been developed primarily for aerodynamic performance at high speeds." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Enve via cyclingweekly.com) New races, WorldTeam openings and Norway’s return - What’s emerging on the 2027 calendar "New January events broaden the continental calendar, while category upgrades allow more WorldTeam participation. Europe also gets new races, shorter stage events and a funding-backed return for the Tour of Norway." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com)Cover image credit: Vaughn Ridley/SWpix.com World champion Brandon McNulty leads strong UAE team at Giro dell'Emilia "The plan is for me to ride Emilia and then almost the entire Italian block through to Il Lombardia," he said. "I'm looking forward to it. Being able to start in that jersey now is going to be something special. Hopefully I still have some good legs left." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'Why should we expect them to watch for seven hours?' - Hushovd on cycling's entertainment problem "Thor Hushovd believes cycling needs to rethink how it entertains audiences, with the Uno-X Mobility general manager open to shorter race formats and even a criterium world championship." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Cor Vos Nairo Quintana officially bids farewell to cycling at Giro dell'Emilia "Nairo Quintana appeared to be saying goodbye to the peloton at the World Championships in Montréal, but the 36-year-old Colombian will still pin on a race number one more time." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'The only rider I'd heard of was Lance Armstrong' - Ned Boulting on learning the craft, confronting Big Tex, and that 'yellow jumper' gaffe "From acting in Germany to making the tea on Soccer Saturday, the former ITV commentator also talks film-making dynasties, rock star cousins and why he'll never work in Saudi Arabia." By Felix Lowe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld) Luka Mezgec to retire at home race before joining Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe as sports director "The 38-year-old Giro stage winner has signed for a new role after 14 professional seasons, including 11 with Jayco and its predecessor teams." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Charly Lopez Former Fleche Wallonne champion and two-time Tour de France stage winner faces career crossroads as 2027 nears with no official contract "According to WielerFlits, Teuns is still negotiating over his next destination, with a domestique role considered the likeliest route for him to continue his career." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo Fabien Lenfant via directvelo.com From masseur to the Worlds peloton: Kovácik pushed his unlikely ride beyond expectations "Vladimír Kováčik traveled to Montréal expecting to spend the World Championships looking after Slovakia’s riders. Instead, the national team masseur found himself pinning on a race number and lining up alongside the biggest names in professional cycling." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Reviewed: Sidi Dominator X Shoes - Ready to Dominate Cyclocross or Gravel? "Sidi has the new Dominator X made on a new last with a slightly wider, and certainly taller, roomier toe box." By Clifford Lee (cxmagazine.com) (Image Credit not Found) I used the Montreal Bike Share to get around at the road worlds and it was fantastic "Covering the world championships, it was perfect to cruise around using BIXI." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) 2026 European Championships: Tadej Pogacar definitively not part of Slovenian squad "Those reports saying he might be competing in the Euro champs were all a bunch of hooey, it seems." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) What next? How Brandon McNulty's breakout Worlds win changes his career "The American is a surprise world champion, but his talent has been hiding in plain sight since he claimed his first rainbow jersey a decade ago." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Country, married to his childhood sweetheart and UAE Emirates XRG’s joker: Who is world champion Brandon McNulty? "A quiet American with a fondness for country music and large pickup trucks, it seems. But he is also the joker at the table at UAE Emirates XRG and, according to his teammates, simply one of the best riders in the world." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos A mix of gratitude, guilt, and a thirst for revenge: Del Toro’s fresh World Championship analysis "Two days after the World Championships, Isaac del Toro looked back on his fifth-place finish at the road race in Montreal last Sunday." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘I felt the team had a plan' - Niewiadoma-Phinney to join Lidl Trek "The move was announced on her birthday, three days after she took silver in Montréal. It will end nine seasons with Canyon//SRAM zondacrypto." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Worlds Roadside Wrap-Up "My first trip to Montréal and my first World Road Cycling Championships delivered more than I could fit into a single race report." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The best value gravel bike just got even faster: Cube’s flagship Nuroad C:62 SLT is one of the most exciting gravel bikes in the world right now "From a seriously good value £899 entry-level bike to £6.5k aero machines, we take a look at Cube’s gravel options for the coming year." (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Cahill) Tadej Pogacar wants to ride European Championships, but Mauro Gianetti is clear: “It won’t happen” "What is the situation with Tadej Pogačar and his possible participation in the European Championships in his native Slovenia?" (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos (archief) US media brutally expose the value of Brandon McNulty’s historic world title "Brandon McNulty won a historic American world title in Montréal on Sunday, but his home country appears to have barely taken notice." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Mads Pedersen explains his remarkable return in the World Championship final "The Dane was dropped several times and was barely seen, but in the closing stages he suddenly reappeared among the favorites from nowhere." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Lance Armstrong takes issue with Mauro Gianetti after Brandon McNulty’s world title "Lance Armstrong thoroughly enjoyed watching Brandon McNulty win the world title, but one image after the finish rubbed the American the wrong way." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 2026 UEC Road European Championships men's road race: Team-by-team guide "Here's a look at the confirmed line-ups and who will feature for each nation in the elite men's road race at the European Championships in Slovenia on Sunday, October 4th." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Vincent Kalut / Cor Vos Pace Strata shoe review "I went ahead and bought a set so you hopefully won’t feel compelled to make the same mistake." By James Huang (nminus1bikes.substack.com) (Image Credit via eBay) A winter cycling essential gadget - You'll wonder how you ever lived without it "Our North American Editor Anne-Marije Rook reckons the DryGuy Force Dry DX shoe dryer is a game changer for wet weather riding." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook)
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2026 UEC Road European Championships Live Streams "2026 UEC Road European Championships October 2-7, Slovenia (Ljubljana → Sencur, 141.8km) Saturday,
October 3rd - Road Races
Junior
Men at 9:00 CET, 3:00am ET, 12:00am Pacific
Elite
Women at 1:30 CET, 7:30am ET, 4:30am Pacific."
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2026 European Championships: Héctor Álvarez wins Spain the U23 European title, bronze for Belgian Niels Driesen "The Spaniard crossed the finish line solo after breaking away from a four-man elite group. Poland’s Jan Jackowiak took silver, while Belgium’s Niels Driesen won bronze." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos European Championship 2026: Mara Winter takes the U23 title despite the Netherlands being outnumbered, Nienke Vinke second "Mara Winter has won the European title in the women’s under-23 category. The 20-year-old Swiss was the best rider from a four-woman elite group in the final." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 2026 European Championships: Technical issues leave little of women’s U23 race on TV "Commentators and television viewers watching the 2026 European Cycling Championships are still puzzled by the way the race is unfolding." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) NADO Italia suspends another rider, this time a promising 22-year-old "Alberto Bruttomesso, a 22-year-old Italian sprinter with Bahrain Victorious, has been provisionally suspended in an anti-doping case." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: Zalf) Apple Watch Series 12 In-Depth Review: Worth Upgrading? "There’s a host of new features that are only available on the new Series 12 (and Ultra 4), which aren’t going back to previous Apple Watch Series owners." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Amazon Prime Big Deals are just days away, but you needn't wait - My top 31 early cycling deals available right now "Amazon's 48-hour Prime Big Deal Days will return October 6-7th for Prime Members." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) 2026 UEC Road European Championships Live Streams "2026 UEC Road European Championships October 2-7, Slovenia (Ljubljana → Sencur, 141.8km) Friday,
October 2nd - U23 Road Races
Under
23 Women at 9:00 CET, 3:00am ET, 12:00am Pacific
Under
23 Men at 1:30 CET, 7:30am ET, 4:30am Pacific."
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McNulty set to race 4 classics in Italy in one week "UAE has named a strong supporting cast for the American: Igor Arrieta, Filippo Baroncini, Felix Großschartner, Jhonatan Narváez, Tim Wellens and Adam Yates." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) A 10% climb stands between Vollering and another European title, but Wiebes lurks "Možjanca offers the climbers a launch point, but Lorena Wiebes has reasons to believe she can survive. The same demanding circuit hosts a time trial in which Marlen Reusser starts well ahead of her medal rivals on form." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com “We have to hope the age of miracles isn’t over” - Brian Holm baffled by Mads Pedersen’s surprising pre-European Championship preparation "On Saturday, while the Danish team settles into its final preparations in Slovenia, Pedersen is due to race 190.7 kilometer for Lidl Trek at the Münsterland Giro in Germany." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Image via Facebook Joao Almeida endures disastrous year: "One setback after another" "His first results of the season had been promising, but Joao Almeida has now been struggling with his form for half a year." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Bahrain's Alberto Bruttomesso suspended for anti-doping offense "The Italian was provisionally suspended by his national anti-doping tribunal on Wednesday for a breach of anti-doping rules. Bahrain Victorious says it "fully supports" Bruttomesso but confirmed that he had been suspended from team activities." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘First we took a country, then a continent, now it’s the world’ - Ultra-cyclist Sarah Ruggins announces outright round-the-world record attempt "Ruggins got her first bike in 2023 - now she’s planning to take on the world." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: James Busby) Italian anti-doping crackdown continues with suspension of amateur Sardinian cyclist "Italy’s National Anti-Doping Tribunal (TNA) has provisionally suspended Sardinian amateur cyclist Gianluca Usai, NADO Italia announced." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Photo: stock) NSN Cycling Team extend contracts of Corbin Strong, Dion Smith and George Bennett "NSN Cycling Team have secured the futures of three New Zealand riders, with Corbin Strong, Dion Smith and George Bennett all signing contract extensions ahead of the 2027 season." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Brandon McNulty matches rarely-seen statistic for first time in 27 years - Pogacar and Del Toro's UAE hierarchy influence World Championships winner's results "If one move stands out above the rest, it is Brandon McNulty’s. The American world champion surges an eye-catching 37 places to 29th in the ranking, on 1,966.89 points." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ben Tulett learns from Jonas Vingegaard: “We’re much more human and relaxed than people think” "Tulett has learned the most from Jonas Vingegaard. Not so much from what he does on the bike, but rather from the way the two-time Tour winner approaches his profession." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) Photo: Raymond Kerckhoffs Topeak JoeBlow Sport Digital 2.0 "Verdict: A stable, easy-to-use floor pump with an impressively accurate digital gauge." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 European Cycling Championships: Route, schedule and favorites for the races in Ljubljana "Just five days after Montreal closed the World Championship, the international peloton puts on the jerseys of their national teams again." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Retirement? 50-year-old Oscar Sevilla carries on for another year "On his birthday today, the Spaniard announced that he will add another season to his career with continental team Team Medellín EPM." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos (archief) WTB Gravelier Saddle Proves “Gravel-Specific” isn’t Just Marketing "The sit-bone area stays wider a bit further forward than some, which both supports me, but also helps roll the pelvis forward for a more powerful pedaling position." By Tyler Benedict (bikerumor.com) (Image via wtb.com) France’s top court overturns ‘Doctor Mabuse’ lifetime ban from sport and health work "The 83-year-old’s convictions for illegally practicing medicine and pharmacy are unaffected. The court said the permanent activity ban was unjustified following his acquittal on a separate doping charge." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) China wants Western mountain bikes, and the West wants Chinese ones. What’s going on? "Dominic Loh went along to the 2026 Fulong Mountain Bike Festival in Chongli, China, and came away with some hot takes." By Dominic Loh (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Sweet Protection Tucker III 2Vi Mips Helmet "Verdict: Comfortable, fast and stylish, but it doesn't come cheap." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Road European Championships Live Video Feed "Road European Championships 2026 - Women & Men U23 Road Race (Ljubljana – Šenčur 141.8km) Live Video Friday, October 2nd, starts at 4:00am U.S. Eastern, 1:00am Pacific." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) 'Courageous' Niewiadoma joins Lidl Trek after nine years at Canyon SRAM "Lidl Trek has confirmed the arrival of Kasia Niewiadoma on a two-year contract." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) World champion Brandon McNulty will debut in his rainbow jersey this Saturday "The newly crowned world champion will line up at the Giro dell'Emilia on Saturday." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos David van der Poel does not rule out a cross-country season without Mathieu: “Fatherhood could be an extra reason” "The impending fatherhood of the Alpecin Premier Tech rider and eight-time cyclocross world champion may play a role in that decision, he believes." (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Brandon McNulty's surprisingly low prize money for winning World Championships "The direct financial reward for taking the world title is a long way from the figures seen at the Grand Tours." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via WSJ Rapha Mens Brevet Merino Jersey III "Verdict: Versatile, comfortable and stylish jersey that's usefully warm and wind resistant - if expensive." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cycling over 50: 19 things that genuinely make riding better as you age "Ageing doesn’t mean giving up on speed, ambition or adventure. A few intelligent changes to your bike, training and riding habits could make your 50s and beyond some of your best years on two wheels." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) WTB’s CGR i28 gravel wheels boast ‘diamond-like carbon’ ratchet and deep rims to compliment aero tires "WTB brings fresh gravel wheels to the market, boasting a freehub and rim tech built for durability." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: WTB) 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) |
