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Pogačar joins pantheon of five-time Tour de France champions
"Tadej Pogačar joined the pantheon of Tour de France giants on Sunday, winning his fifth yellow jersey to put him in the company of Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) |
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Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes powers to stage 2 sprint victory as late-race soloist Riejanne Markus is caught close to the line "Yellow jersey blasts to second stage win by bike lengths ahead of runner-up Elisa Balsamo and third-placed Marianne Vos." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paula Blasi not surprised by controversy over her helper role in the Tour Femmes "Paula Blasi secured the first white jersey on her debut in the Tour de France Femmes. The Spanish rider from UAE Team L'IMAD finished twelfth in Lausanne, eight seconds behind winner Lorena Wiebes, which was enough to claim the white jersey." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Sorry to my team for failing them' - Rider misses time cut on Tour de France Femmes opening stage "Alison Avoine finished less than two minutes outside the limit." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Movistar issues reassuring Marlen Reusser update after Tour de France Femmes crash "Home favorite Marlen Reusser came through the Swiss opening stage despite suffering a worrying late crash." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Tadej Pogacar beaten by German amateur on home climb for second year running "Giving a 1,177-strong field a seven-minute head start, Tadej Pogačar was unable to reel in German rider Frederik Niessen on the slopes of Krvavec." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Pogi Challenge 2026 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2026 Tour de France Femmes August 1-9, Stage 2 (Aigle → Geneva, 147.9km) Live
video Sunday from 9:45am U.S. Eastern, 6:45am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:15am Pacific."
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Tour de France Femmes: Lorena Wiebes claims stage 1 victory and first yellow jersey with commanding uphill sprint "Kim Le Court-Pienaar second, Demi Vollering third in crash-marred reduced group sprint into Lausanne." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wiebes Blasts to Yellow in Lausanne "The women finally took center stage - and if Stage 1 was any indication, the 2026 Tour de France Femmes could be even more exciting than ever with the last three winners all lining up - the race is wide open." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jury & Fines Tour de France Femmes 2026 Update Stage 1 - Pauline Ferrand-Prevot warned as four yellow cards and 2,250CHF in fines are handed out "With only nine stages at the Tour de France Femmes, a relegation, time penalty or yellow card can carry consequences far beyond the immediate result." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Urška Žigart returns to Tour de France Femmes just 6 weeks after frightening crash "The Slovenian star says a broken jaw gave her a new perspective as she prepares to support AG Insurance Soudal teammate Kim Le Court." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Lorena Wiebes targets first yellow jersey: "Expect hectic day and very tough finish" "Winning will not be an easy task for the sprinter from SD Worx Protime, as the finale is quite tough. "It’s going to be very hard, I expect a very challenging finish," she said before the start to our camera." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Marianne Vos sees chances in Tour opening stage but finale suits many riders "Last year Marianne Vos pulled off a double on the first day of the Tour de France Femmes: a stage win and the yellow jersey. This year she is again considered one of the main favorites for victory in the opening stage. What are her own expectations?" By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift 2026: Everything you need to know "Route information, and key information following the presentation in Paris as the race takes on Mont Ventoux." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'A truly special moment for our team' - FDJ United Suez announces major partnership with Red Bull at Tour de France Femmes "Demi Vollering and co will now race in Red Bull helmets." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit via cyclingflash.com) 'We're considering several options' - Mont Ventoux stage faces uncertainty at Tour de France Femmes "Queen stage could be rerouted due to wildfires, with decision to be made on August 4th" By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 Le Tour de France Femmes Live Streams "2026 Tour de France Femmes August 1-9, Stage 1 (Lausanne → Lausanne, 138km) Live
video Saturday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:45am Pacific."
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Tour of Denmark: Wout van Aert scores hat-trick on stage 3 with a win on wet and wild queen stage "Lukaš Kubiš retains second place on GC with runner-up finish to race leader." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Primož Roglič injured after being hit by driver in training ride, faces race against time for Vuelta a España "The out-of-contract 36-year-old faces an uncertain future regarding both his future racing schedule and his career." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: @primozroglic/Instagram / A.S.O./Yuzuru Sunada) Wout van Aert avoids Tour of Denmark crash with 2003 Armstrong-style escape "Wout van Aert narrowly avoided a nasty crash during stage 3 of the Tour of Denmark." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Misinterpretation of transponder data causes incorrect result in Denmark "The organizers had declared Plowright the winner based on transponder data indicating that the Australian crossed the finish line before Van Aert." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Where origami and bike racing intersect' - The Brompton World Championship returns to London "Fancy yourself as the fastest folding-bike rider on the planet? Here's your chance to prove it, during the 2026 BWC." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Brompton Bicycles) The 5 best riders of the 2026 Tour de France that don't get enough credit "Who are some of the riders who didn't spend time in the spotlight, but certainly put in impressive performances to earn a spot on an under-the-radar list." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Rune Herregodts likely to leave UAE: "Personal chances are scarce" "As a teammate of Tadej Pogacar, he mainly played a supporting role. Although he found satisfaction in this, he hopes to take on a more hybrid role at his next team." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The long arm of the ITA: Retested 2016 samples earn Chinese sprint star four-year ban "Lin’s case adds to the growing list of cycling doping violations uncovered years after the fact, underscoring how the ITA’s retesting program continues to reshape results long after athletes have left the sport." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fueling strategies to help you ride better in the heat "Riding in hot and humid environments adds stress to the body. Heat not only increases feelings of discomfort, but it alters how the body manages fluids, regulates temperature and tolerates fueling." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Credits not Found) I took a perfectly good mountain bike and built into a convertible gravel bike… And it was great! "Liam has been very gravel curious as of late, but rather than drop the cash on a proper gravel bike, he wondered if he could make his mountain bike into a convertible gravel machine." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Andrew Sykes) PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 3 Live Stats "PostNord Tour of Denmark July 29-August 2, Stage 3 (Fredericia → Vejle, 202.9km) Live video Friday from 6:40am U.S. Eastern, 3:40am Pacific - Finish at around 8:45am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:45am Pacific."
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Blogs,
Articles, Opinion
Tour of Denmark: Wout van Aert deemed stage 2 winner after reversal of fortunes for Jensen Plowright in sprint photo finish "Jensen Plowright thought he had denied race leader Wout van Aert a second straight victory on the Tour of Denmark when he delivered an expertly timed bike throw at the finish of stage 2 in Skive." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour of Denmark: Jensen Plowright threads a needle in photo finish against Wout van Aert to grab sprint victory on stage 2 from race leader "Toon Aerts takes third in bunch sprint in flat finish into Skive." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image via idlprocycling.com) "Only when I saw the photo did I start to have doubts" - Wout van Aert thought he had lost Tour of Denmark stage before dramatic photo finish result reversal "After leading the sprint, it appeared he was beaten to the line by Jensen Plowright in a late surge as the victory was initially handed to the Australian." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo Henning Bagger via lavenir.net "To beat Wout Van Aert is really nice... I'll put a photo on my wall" - Jensen Plowright's heartbreaking interview before result dramatically changed at Tour of Denmark "Jensen Plowright declared he could retire happy after he thought he had taken a sensational sprint victory at the Tour of Denmark on stage 2." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Evenepoel chases history at Clásica San Sebastián "The Belgian can become the race's outright record holder, but there are plenty of other challengers." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Vuelta organizers now hint at Tadej Pogacar's participation "Will Tadej Pogacar start in the Vuelta a España or not? This is a topic that is currently speculated about daily, and the Spanish organization has now added fuel to the fire with a striking social media post." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pogacar reaches out to Vingegaard after Tour crash as rivalry softens "Jonas Vingegaard has revealed that Tadej Pogacar contacted him privately after his crash on stage 15 of the Tour de France, another sign of the warmer relationship between the race’s two dominant riders." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 2 Live Stats "PostNord Tour of Denmark July 29-August 2, Stage 2 (Glyngøre → Skive, 182.9km) Live video Thursday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 8:45am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:45am Pacific."
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Tour of Denmark: Wout van Aert seals overall victory as Rasmus Søjberg Pedersen wins crash-marred stage 5 sprint "Visma Lease a Bike rider takes second overall title in Danish stage race after 2018 victory." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “This overall victory really does mean something” - Wout van Aert seals rare GC win after dominant three-stage Tour of Denmark comeback "Wout van Aert placed his Tour of Denmark victory among the more meaningful successes of his career after completing his return to racing with three stage wins and the overall title." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “If Jonas said he didn’t want to race again, I would understand” - Trine Vingegaard doubts 2026 return for Visma leader and sets record straight on past criticism "Trine’s comments during the 2025 Tour caused controversy after she warned that Vingegaard was “burning the candle at both ends” and that Visma risked “squeezing the lemon too hard." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Elisa Balsamo vents frustration over teammates: "Always the same riders making mistakes" "Elisa Balsamo was frustrated after the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes. The sprinter for Lidl Trek was held back in the finale by a crash, causing her to lose contact with the front group. Afterwards, she expressed her frustrations to Eurosport about a certain teammate without naming anyone." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) BBB Chester Flux sunglasses review: Budget wraparound riding sunglasses that match the big brands on looks and lens quality "BBB Cycling's glasses offer you all the protection your eyes need when riding, and do so for a fraction of the cost of the well-known brands." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 5 Live Stats "PostNord Tour of Denmark July 29-August 2, Stage 5 (Køge → Rødovre, 126km) Live video Sunday from 6:25am U.S. Eastern, 3:25am Pacific - Finish at around 6:45am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:30am Pacific."
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Tour of Denmark stage 4: Storm Ingebritsen holds off chasing pack to steal a sensational early breakaway victory "Uno-X Mobility rider launches a move in final three kilometers as Wout van Aert retains lead." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Isaac del Toro contract talks on hold amid Paul Seixas uncertainty "The Mexican champion’s current deal runs until the end of 2029, with no immediate contract talks planned following his Tour de France podium finish, according to Daniel Benson." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Euskaltel Euskadi signs Mikel Landa for two years, Victor Langellotti joins XDS Astana immediately "It is August 1st, which means many teams announce their signings for next season, although since last year it is no longer forbidden to make transfers public before this date." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour stage winner Mauro Schmid leaves Jayco AlUla for Swiss team "Mauro Schmid will ride for a team from his home country starting next year. The 26-year-old Swiss, who competed for Jayco AlUla over the past three seasons, has signed a contract with Pinarello Q36.5 until the end of 2027." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alpecin Premier Tech strengthens classics squad with Iván García Cortina "Alpecin Premier Tech has made its first move in the transfer season. The Belgian team welcomes the Spaniard Iván García Cortina, who will ride for Alpecin starting in 2027. Cortina transfers from Movistar." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cycling transfers 2026/2027 - Every confirmed move so far "From August 1, 2026, all WorldTour teams are officially permitted to sign riders for the coming seasons. Unsurprisingly, they are wasting little time." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vingegaard hints at fresh stage race targets for 2027 "Jonas Vingegaard’s immediate focus remains on recovering from the broken collarbone that ended his Tour de France, but the Visma Lease a Bike leader is already considering how he can add another dimension to his career in 2027." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Roadside: Paris To Westrozebeke! "Kermis in Belgium - beer, frites, and bike racing. On Sunday he watched the Tour final in Paris - Monday it was Westrozebeke." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wash your bike like a pro "The Muc-Off Foam Sprayer is a fun way to clean bikes and create a rich foam." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 4 Live Stats "PostNord Tour of Denmark July 29-August 2, Stage 4 (Rudkøbing → Faaborg, 172.6km) Live video Saturday from 6:40am U.S. Eastern, 3:40am Pacific - Finish at around 8:45am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:45am Pacific."
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Revenue Sharing Re-Revisited "The article says “The family doesn’t share any of the television rights revenue, reportedly worth more than $170 million a year. That starves the sport of capital that could expand the fan base and leaves cycling in a precarious spot." (inrng.com) (Image: Screenshot) “We’re seeing some insane new records” - Why are Tour de France speeds getting higher and higher? + Dispatches from the Alps and Paris "This week’s podcast episode delves into the peloton’s speed debate, heads to the roof of the Tour, and parties on the Alpe and in the streets of Paris." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/Agence Zoom/InGamba) Jonas Vingegaard ain’t retiring anytime soon "The Danish star says there are still plenty of races left to win, with several major WorldTour stage races remaining on his career wish list." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonas Vingegaard admits he made a mistake in Tour preparation: "Misunderstood the course" "Maybe we misunderstood the Tour de France a bit this year. We improved me on the longer climbs. Perhaps we should have thought that I needed to be a bit more explosive and pay closer attention to the route." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vingegaard’s wife Trine speaks out after Tour de France crash: ‘What can he handle mentally?’ "During his recovery, Vingegaard found time to visit the Tour of Denmark and give an extensive interview to TV2. Danish outlet Feltet has now also spoken to his wife, Trine." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) The pros and cons of Tadej Pogacar racing the 2026 Vuelta a España "The biggest debate in world cycling right now has a single protagonist: Tadej Pogacar." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar's Col du Granon rematch headlines Tour de France 2027 route rumors "The 2026 Tour de France has only just been consigned to the books but thoughts are already turning to next year's race, where Tadej Pogacar will chase a record sixth overall victory." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New footage shows Sepp Kuss' near miss in Alpe d'Huez crash "Footage from the descent of the Col de Sarenne has revealed how narrowly Sepp Kuss avoided a potentially serious fall during his pursuit of victory at Alpe d’Huez." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Megamo Pulse 04 SLR review: A well-balanced ride and competitive pricing from a brand you've probably never heard of "A worthy consideration if you’re looking for a new race bike and want to fly under the radar." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Gear Break: July End - Shimano Dura-Ace Wheels, L.A.P. Project 001, Scion Aeroshade 2.0 Ti 5 Tour LE, Silca Super Secret 2.0, Cordalock, Kembag "This week, we kick things off with Shimano’s flagship release - the all-new Dura-Ace WH-R9370 wheel lineup, freshly ridden to a Stage 21 victory at Le Tour by Mathieu van der Poel." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) Goodyear Rolls Out New Road Bike Tires with Eagle F1 SuperSport RS & Eagle F1 RS "Tire giant Goodyear has launched some new bicycle tires, expanding their Ultra High Performance (UHP) line of cycling road tires. If going fast and having great traction are you goals, then the new Eagle F1 SuperSport RS and Eagle F1 RS are made for you." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Goodyear) Scicon Sports 098 Saddlebag With Light "Clever in theory, but neither the bag nor the light work as well as regular ones - and its expensive." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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'I've climbed Mont Ventoux quite a lot of times' - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot takes expert preparation into Tour de France Femmes defense "Visma Lease a Bike rider says she's ready 'physically and mentally' to race for the yellow jersey." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I admit it has been tough' - Marianne Vos on refocusing after personal loss ahead of the Tour de France Femmes "The Dutch rider will be riding in support of defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UAE leaves revelation Karlijn Swinkels at home "In the Tour de France Femmes lineup of UAE Team L'Imad, formerly UAE Team ADQ, there is a notable absence. Dutch rider Karlijn Swinkels did not make the Tour team." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cyclist who spent more than 50 years riding the world, dies at 86. "The German adventurer pedaled more than 600,000 kilometres through 195 countries, earning a reputation as one of the greatest touring cyclists in history." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) But of course: Thibaut Pinot joins wildfire fight in his French hometown "Southern Europe is currently being plagued by wildfires due to ongoing drought. In Haute-Saône in northeastern France, a severe forest fire also broke out. Former rider Thibaut Pinot, who lives near the area where the fire occurred, helped fight the blaze. The retired Tour de France star helped farmers and firefighters battle a blaze near his farm in France." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit @TonkeCycling via Instagram) Why are these bikes cheaper than they were four years ago? "It sounds unlikely in an era of rising prices, but some bikes have lower MSRPs than equivalent models from a few years ago. Add in today’s discounts and you might be surprised how much bike your money can buy." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Challenge Strada Pro Handmade TLR Road Tires "Excellent all rounder combining top performance with good looks - assuming you like yellow." by nick lodge (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) NOBL Ethos Enduro wheelset bring a new high end to gravity wheels "Are cross country weights and enduro strength possible in one wheelset?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Podcasts,
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Circuito de Getxo-Memorial Hermanos Otxoa: Natnael Tesfatsion fastest in select-group uphill sprint to take the victory in Getxo "Movistar rider beats Pau Miquel and Alex Aranburu." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Pologne 2026 start list - Heavyweight sprint showdown on cards "The 2026 Tour de Pologne begins in Gdynia on August 3 and concludes after seven stages in Wieliczka on August 9." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Einer Rubio speaks out after collision with car in Tour: "Learning from these cases" "Einer Rubio has spoken out for the first time since his unfortunate crash on the nineteenth stage of the Tour de France. In a post on Instagram earlier this week, the Colombian provided an update and his perspective on the incident." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit Dani Sánchez) Remco Evenepoel reveals next major target after San Sebastián record "Remco Evenepoel secured a record fourth victory at the Clásica San Sebastián, but his thoughts quickly shifted towards his main objective for the second half of the season: becoming World Champion in Canada." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Six-year ban for Saudi triathlete after steroid and EPO doping violations "The International Testing Agency (ITA) confirmed on Friday 31 July 2026 that Saudi Arabian triathlete Abdulrahman Alghamdi has received a six-year period of ineligibility after testing positive for two prohibited substances, boldenone and CERA." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Kia Middle East and Africa Gtechniq Tri-Clean "The cleaning product I never knew I needed." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Mercer) Evenepoel overcomes ill-timed bike change to seal record San Sebastian win "Evenepoel beat Carapaz in a two-man sprint to the line to win the 46th edition of the Donostia San Sebastian Klasikoa." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Evenepoel considers world championship after Basque record win: "Trying to become world champion" "Remco Evenepoel won the Clásica San Sebastián today for the fourth time. This makes him the sole record holder for the most wins in the Basque one-day race. " By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I don't know where my life is going at the moment" - Robert Gesink opens up on life after losing his wife "Nearly a year after the devastating loss of his wife Daisy, former Dutch cyclist Robert Gesink admits he is still searching for direction." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pogacar wins hometown criterium as Vuelta decision looms on Monday "Tadej Pogacar won his hometown criterium in Komenda after confirming that he will announce on Monday whether he will ride this year’s Vuelta a España." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: www.alesfevzer.com Preview: Tour of Poland 2026 - A chance for João Almeida and a strong sprint field "The cycling enthusiast does not have to fall into a black hole after the Tour de France. On one hand, the Tour de France Femmes and the Clásica San Sebastián await, but on Monday a new WorldTour stage race for men also begins." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Sometimes I would lock myself in a room and not see anyone” - Tadej Pogacar opens up on emotional comedown after fifth Tour de France victory "Tadej Pogacar has admitted that the days immediately after the Tour de France can leave him exhausted, emotionally drained and sometimes wanting to shut himself away from everyone." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “I think the organizers are actually staging some of this” - George Bennett voices wild camera-motorbike conspiracy behind cycling’s dramatic finales "George Bennett believes race organizers may be deliberately using camera motorbikes to manufacture dramatic finales, leaving sprint teams fighting an “arm wrestle” against vehicles helping breakaways stay clear." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Russell Jones / Cycling New Zealand via cyclingnews.com) Evoc Road Bike Bag Pro "Excellent balance of protection, practicality and minimal bike assembly for frequent travelers." by Becky Dowds (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) ‘The frame snapped eight times, but it has fixed my bad back’ - The highs and lows of cycling 2000 miles on a Raleigh Chopper "Leukaemia sufferer Tim Bright is about to finish his round-Britain biking odyssey." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim Bright) 2026 Clasica San Sebastian Live Streams "2026 Clasica San Sebastian, August 1, Spain (San Sebastián → San Sebastián, 221.2km) Live
video Saturday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:50am
Pacific."
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2026 Tour de France Femmes preview: Will cycling’s most unpredictable race finally give us a repeat winner? "Unlike its male equivalent, the women’s race begins with no clear favorite and jeopardy over the form of several riders." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: ASO/LaPresse/Unipublic) 'We won't go from nine days to 21 overnight' - Race director Marion Rousse on the rapid rise of the Tour de France Femmes "The former French champion tells us why she quit cycling and what it's like running the biggest women's race on the calendar." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "I am disappointed that we still look at women differently" - Marlen Reusser and Demi Vollering speak from their hearts before Tour de France Femmes "From inequality in the sport to a route that speaks to the heart; both maillot jaune contenders have shared some of their thoughts ahead of the race." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lotte Kopecky won’t ride for herself in Tour Femmes: “First lead out, then follow my instinct” "In recent years, Lotte Kopecky has tried - with mixed success - to compete as a GC contender in the Tour de France Femmes. This time, she is mainly settling into a support role for her team SD Worx Protime." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Ventoux inspired me a lot' - Tour Femmes brings Vollering back to the mountain that made her a climber "Mont Ventoux might be making its debut at the Tour de France Femmes, but Demi Vollering is more familiar than most with the climb, which was part of her origin story as a cyclist." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘Scream when you put the phone down’ - GB’s Zoe Backstedt on making Tour de France squad for the first time "The 21-year-old beams as she recounts the moment on video call with The Independent, a couple of days before her debut at the biggest race on the calendar." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (AFP/Getty) SpongeBob SquarePants and Patrick Star to headline Factor-sponsored team bikes at the Tour de France Femmes "Human Powered Health and Ma Petite Enterprise will race Factor Ones with graphics inspired by the SpongeBob and Patrick Star characters." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: HumanPoweredHealth) Olympic skater Sandrine Tas makes Tour de France debut: "It was secretly a goal" "In February, Sandrine Tas finished fourth in the 5000 meters at the Olympic speed skating event, but this week the Belgian from Lotto Intermarché is making her debut in the Tour de France Femmes." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Scott unveils fresh urban eBike + more "The latest from the world of eBikes, including the Met’s testing setup, London’s latest eBike controversy, Scott’s new models + more" By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Three mountain bikers brutally gunned down on rural Colombian road "Armed men intercepted the group and opened fire with rifles. All three riders died at the scene." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Man arrested after stolen Unibet Rose Rockets bikes recovered by French police "The team had previously asked fans to keep an eye out for the stolen bikes while warning thieves, “Rose Bikes are pretty nice. But stealing them is definitely not the way to get your hands on one." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Unibet Rose Rockets) Videos
Tour de l'Ain: Markel Beloki seals overall victory on final stage 3 "Axel Mariault gets a major victory on final stage." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image via cyclingflash.com) Tour de France draws nearly 150 million viewers in Europe, rising numbers in France "In Europe, a total of 150 million people watched the most recent Tour de France. This was reported by the Tour organization. The figures are based on data from the European Broadcasting Union (EBU)." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Why Paul Seixas should Not ride the 2027 Tour de France and what he should do instead "As the sun sets on July during the second season of Paul Seixas' professional career, the monkey is off the back." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Patrick Lefevere: "Remco Evenepoel has proven me wrong" "Remco Evenepoel surprised many with his second place in the Tour de France. Patrick Lefevere also did not expect the performance from his former protégé. He shared this with CyclismActu in Paris." By Jeen de Jong (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Infamous commentator David Duffield was also a record-breaking rider - this is the bike he did it all on "Duffer’s epic mile-muncher that weighs as much as two modern bikes combined." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) The latest Mondraker Dusty eGravel bike ditches Mahle in favor of the more powerful TQ HPR60 mid-drive motor. "Mondraker’s first ever gravel bike takes a different stance in its second iteration with a change of motor and an ‘everyday’ ride." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Mondraker) $1m bond upheld for man charged in killing of boxing star Hannah Rapp as “Hannah’s Law” push grows "Prosecutors allege Medina passed Rapp and her boyfriend at high speed before braking, reversing and accelerating into Rapp." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Why Even Careful Cyclists Can Become Crash Victims "Even careful cyclists can become crash victims because they cannot control the actions of distracted, speeding, impaired, or careless drivers around them." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Tour de l'Ain Stage 3 Live Stats "Tour de l'Ain July 28-30 France, Stage 3 (Oyonnax → Lélex Monts-Jura, 131.5km) Live
video Thursday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am 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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