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Vollering delivers masterclass to secure second Tour de France Femmes title "Dutchwoman Demi Vollering secured her second Tour de France Femmes title on Sunday, winning the ninth and final stage in emphatic fashion to reclaim cycling’s biggest prize." By Thomson Reuters (whtc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) |
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2026 Deutschland Tour Live Streams "2026 Deutschland Tour August 19-23, Germany, Stage 1 (Bad Orb → Schwäbisch Hall, 215.3km) Live
video Thursday from 8:05am U.S. Eastern, 5:05am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:05am
Pacific."
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2026 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine Live Streams "2026 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine August 18-21st, France, Stage 3 (Saint-Privat → Égletons, 181.8km) Live
video Thursday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:45am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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Deutschland Tour: Isaac del Toro blasts to prologue victory ahead of Paul Magnier "Two seconds separate top pair in GC as riders begin five-day stage race." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour du Limousin: Ewen Costiou takes the overall lead after a solo stage 2 victory "The defending champion attacked a late breakaway, winning alone." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "The best cyclist in history" - Alberto Contador praises Tadej Pogacar and sees no rivals for his Vuelta title pursuit "Alberto Contador, former winner of La Vuelta, has praised the Slovenian and shared his thoughts on the battles that lay ahead in the coming three weeks." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: Richard Carapaz leads team EF with young Juan Rodriguez promoted "Team EF Education EasyPost has announced its lineup for the upcoming Vuelta a España. With leader Richard Carapaz, the American team has a clear goal: a podium finish in Granada. To support the Ecuadorian, they include Juan Rodriguez, a talent from their development squad who is being promoted and immediately selected for this Vuelta." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Vuelta a España Stage 1 preview: A very fast TT "The last Grand Tour of the year is almost here! The Vuelta a España gets underway on Saturday with a short, sharp time trial through Monaco." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert, Oscar Onley and more: Vuelta a España 2026 start list "Nearly all team line-ups are now confirmed, and it's a belting roster." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Two dead, multiple injured as vehicle strikes a Tennessee University Cycling Team "Two Milligan University cyclists were killed and multiple teammates seriously injured when a vehicle struck the school’s cycling team during a training ride." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (IMAGE: Property of Milligan University Athletics / Official YouTube) 2026 Deutschland Tour Live Streams "2026 Deutschland Tour August 19-23, Germany, Prologue (Bad Orb → Bad Orb, 2.6km) Live
video Wednesday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:00am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via cyclingflash.com)
2026 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine Live Streams "2026 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine August 18-21st, France, Stage 2 (Salignac-Eyvigues → Lanouaille, 184.2km) Live
video Wednesday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:45am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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Noa Isidore fastest uphill in first stage of Tour du Limousin, Daan Depuyt sprints to second place "The Frenchman Noa Isidore took the first stage win of the Tour du Limousin for Decathlon CMA CGM. In the uphill sprint, he was the fastest in the reduced peloton. The young Belgian Daan Depuyt sprinted to second place, ahead of Hugo Page. For the 21-year-old Isidore, this is his first professional victory." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 15-year-old prodigy Matías Guamá wins Giro de Rigo as dad takes podium "A father-son act stole the spotlight at El Giro de Rigo’s sold-out debut as 15-year-old Matías Guamá won the men’s 90km race while his father, veteran Ecuadorian pro Byron Guamá, took third in the men’s 120km." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: El Giro de Rigo So much racing coming up: Renewi, Tour of Britain, Tour de l’Avenir and Vuelta "The season is far from over for the pros in Europe and Canada." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) A mix of seasoned veterans and hungry rookies is set to bring Visma Lease a Bike success at the Vuelta "Wout van Aert will be one of the standout riders for the Dutch squad, but riders like Matthew Brennan, Ben Tulett, and Christophe Laporte will also be on the starting line in Monaco." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien Lidl Trek bring Tour momentum to Vuelta with Pedersen and Skjelmose "Lidl Trek will take two of its biggest Tour de France success stories into the Vuelta a España, with Mattias Skjelmose leading the team’s general classification challenge and Mads Pedersen targeting more stage wins after a hugely successful July." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vuelta 2026: Strong Uno-X attackers focus on breakaways "The Norwegian team Uno-X Mobility has announced its selection for the upcoming Vuelta a España. In their first Tour of Spain, they want to focus on breakaways, stage wins, and an aggressive race strategy with a strong squad full of attackers." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) UAE Emirates XRG strengthens squad with Marco Frigo "Marco Frigo will be a teammate of Tadej Pogacar next year. The 26-year-old Italian has signed a two-year contract with UAE Emirates XRG. Frigo is transferring from NSN Cycling." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Five riders to watch at the 2026 Vuelta a Espana "The Vuelta a España has long been a Grand Tour where young riders can announce themselves on the biggest stage." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How a steak tartare almost derailed Thibau Nys’ Vuelta before it even began "After knee surgery wiped out his entire spring and reduced his 2026 road season to just seven days of racing, Thibau Nys thought he had finally put the worst behind him. Then came toxoplasmosis." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Not a concept bike' - Mosaic rolls out a 32-inch gravel bike that’s 'not an experiment' "The 32-inch movement has so far been heavy on prototypes. Mosaic has other ideas, launching a from-the-ground-up titanium platform you can actually order." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mosaic Cycles) 2026 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine Live Streams "2026 Tour du Limousin-Nouvelle Aquitaine August 18-21st, France, Stage 1 (Veyrac → Dun-le-Palestel, 174.9km) Live
video Tuesday from 8:35am U.S. Eastern, 5:35am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:45am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com)
No Nairo Quintana Vuelta a Espana farewell - Movistar exclude Colombian legend from line-up in retirement season "The Colombian is not included in Movistar Team’s lineup for the Spanish Grand Tour, which begins this Saturday in Monaco, losing the chance to race one last three-week event before ending his professional career." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Mathieu van der Poel returns to mountain biking this weekend, road schedule unclear "We already saw him training with Remco Evenepoel, but gradually more information is emerging about Mathieu van der Poel's competition plans." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Van Aert targets immediate Vuelta success after Belgian gravel near miss "The Belgian heads to Monaco with an early opportunity to take the Vuelta lead after a strong return to racing." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Jan De Meuleneir / Cor Vos Race Across America (RAAM) Pauses Events for Future Review "After more than 40 years of history, the review is intended to strengthen the participant experience, preserve RAAM's legacy and establish a sustainable path forward." (socalcycling.com) (Photo via visitoceanside.org) Free-to-air coverage confirmed for Tour of Britain Men and Women "Both races to be shown live on YouTube, with men's race also broadcast on ITV." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) Human Powered Health keeps growing: Letizia Paternoster signs with American team "Human Powered Health is seriously strengthening for the upcoming seasons. The American team had already signed Marta Lach and former world champion Amalie Dideriksen, and has now announced another big name with Letizia Paternoster. The fast Italian signs for two seasons." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) World-Record breaking doctor takes grand prix gold a fortnight after winning a Commonwealth Games medal "Anna Morris seizes victory at the North Yorkshire Grand Prix." (Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix.com) Internet is
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Arctic Race of Norway: Thomas Silva seals overall as Cedrik Christophersen climbs to stage 4 victory "Lennert Van Eetvelt is second overall in 13th edition of race above the Arctic Circle." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bad luck continues for Chloe Dygert: New surgery after collision "Chloe Dygert provided an update on Instagram about her recovery after undergoing two surgeries. The 29-year-old American experienced a difficult season due to an injury and has only managed to start six races so far. A recent car accident forced her to have a second operation in a short time." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Never, never going full gas,' Bruyneel claims Pogačar saved energy for Vuelta during Tour "Johan Bruyneel has claimed Tadej Pogačar deliberately held back during the final week of his victorious 2026 Tour de France while already considering his Vuelta a España campaign." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cover image credit: Charly Lopez Analyzing the 2026 Vuelta a España favorites "With the Vuelta a Burgos now complete and Tadej Pogačar officially confirmed for the start in Monaco, the picture for the 2026 Vuelta a España is beginning to take shape." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Specialized Power EVO Pro - Comfort for enthusiasts and racers "It seems fitting that a product with such a long name - the Specialized Power EVO Pro with Mirror Saddle (US$350, £275, €320) - should do a lot to justify its prodigious moniker and hefty price tag." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'When you heat train, you produce more blood' - Why sweaty sessions indoors can be as effective as altitude training "As temperatures soar across Europe, we find out how riders prime themselves for the heat by deliberately raising their core temperature indoors." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Cordalock Wants to Replace Your Collection of Bike Locks With Just One "I don’t know about you guys, but sometimes, when I lock my bike in public, the security of my wheels and/or saddle always lingers in the back of my head. Well, Cordalock is addressing that exact problem." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Cordalock) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Live
video Thursday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
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2026 Tour de l'Avenir Live Streams "2026 Tour de l'Avenir August 20-26th, Stage 1 (Caen la Mer / Ouistreham Riva-Bella → Argentan, 151.9km) Live
video Thursday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:00am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via cyclingflash.com)
Milan denies Kooij in chaotic sprint showdown on Renewi Tour stage 1 "Jonathan Milan claimed victory in a photo finish at the end of a chaotic opening stage of the Renewi Tour." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Merlier reveals favorite rival as sprinters gear up for heavyweight Renewi Tour sprint battle "Tim Merlier has singled out Jonathan Milan as the rider he most enjoys facing in a sprint, with Jasper Philipsen, Olav Kooij, Dylan Groenewegen and defending champion Arnaud De Lie also part of an exceptional field at the 2026 Renewi Tour." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "The difference in potential between Pogacar and the rest is what it is, but he's a legend" "Vuelta director explains why races want UAE rider despite domination." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bob Jungels hangs up his bike at the end of this season "After this season, Bob Jungels will hang up his bike. The Luxembourger announced this himself through his social media channels. After 15 years as a professional rider, it is time for a new chapter, according to the Liège Bastogne Liège winner." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) EF boss Jonathan Vaughters blasts UCI’s focus on “ridiculous little issues when they’re unable to keep traffic off the road” after Finlay Tarling’s death "What I’m really not enjoying is this sentiment that’s coming from very powerful people in cycling, that says: ‘What can you do? Sometimes cars just end up on the road, this is just part of doing competitive sport on the open road’. That is not true. This is preventable." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image: Screenshot) “We’re probably the best positioned to adapt to changes” - How does the smallest of bike brands stay afloat in 2026? "We catch up with Thom Dawley of Dawley Bikes to learn how he keeps his head above water during some of the most difficult times in the industry." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Dawley) Vuelta 2026: Eddie Dunbar one of many stage hunters at Pinarello-Q36.5 "Pinarello-Q36.5 is the second-to-last team to present its lineup for the Vuelta a España. The Swiss squad will be hunting for stage wins in the coming weeks and starts without a designated team leader. From a Dutch perspective, all eyes are on Milan Vader. Also joining are Eddie Dunbar and Spanish champion Marcel Camprubí." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Swiss Side thinks handling matters as much as aero, while Fulcrum says “we will never go hookless” - What do the brands designing the world’s fastest wheels really care about? "We speak to Swiss Side, Princeton Carbon Works, CeramicSpeed, Berd, Fulcrum/Campagnolo and Reserve about the technology, engineering and ideas that could shape the future of performance road wheels." By Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) UCI tries to kill enduro, officially "In an incredibly frustrating, but potentially beneficial move, the UCI has finally fulfilled its long-rumored destiny and tried to kill enduro." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Chris Pilling / Crankworx Live
video Wednesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:30am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via domestiquecycling.com)
Why the Vuelta a España 2026 will be fun to follow "Saturday is finally here: the 81st edition of the Vuelta a España starts in the Principality of Monaco. The battle for the overall victory seems decided in advance, given the presence of Tadej Pogacar, but that does not mean we can already write off the race." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon CMA CGM's ambitions for the Vuelta are crystal clear thanks to podium contender Gall "The French team will be going all out for Felix Gall’s general classification. The Austrian leads a team full of climbers and, just as in the Giro d’Italia earlier this year, will be aiming for a spot on the final podium." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) David Gaudu to undergo medical checks after spate of abandons "Groupama FDJ United have indicated that David Gaudu is to undergo a battery of health tests after a series of abandons, most recently at La Polynormande on Sunday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tarling death shows risks of smaller races - Vaughters "Riders are risking their lives in races where organizers battle huge costs, and cycling's world governing body the UCI "cannot keep traffic off the roads", according to former rider and team boss Jonathan Vaughters." By Matt Warwick (bbc.com) Photos: NSN Cycling and Getty Images One death in cycling is too many - Change is needed after Finlay Tarling’s "The 19-year-old’s tragic death should be a wakeup for change." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Portugal public prosecutor opens investigation into Finlay Tarling's tragic accident "The 19-year-old cyclist died on Friday in the Tour of Portugal after a collision with a car that was not part of the official race caravan. The investigation aims to determine how the vehicle ended up on the course." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bob Jungels announces retirement from professional cycling at end of 2026 season "Bob Jungels will retire from professional cycling bringing to a close a career that has included a Monument victory, Grand Tour stage wins and more than a decade at the highest level of the sport." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Seka ExAero GR review: Can this highly in-demand Chinese gravel frame compete with the established favorites? "A high-quality frame with a superb paint finish and great features that delivers both on- and off-road." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) Ergonomic grips designed for drop bars "The Redshift Cruise Control Ergonomic Drop Bar Grips add wide ergonomic grip points at both the top and bottom of standard drop bars." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) We tested some of the best on-bike communication devices… but a much cheaper solution beat all the expensive tech "What’s the ideal solution for talking on a group ride? If you’re willing to sacrifice some pocket space for sound quality, that solution may be much more affordable than you might think." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Q36.5 Dottore Hybrid Bib Shorts "Primo legwear for the spring and summer - light and comfortable but warmer than standard lycra." By Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) It’s official: Jonas Vingegaard’s 2026 season finished "Vingegaard will not race again this season as he continues his recovery from a Tour de France collarbone fracture." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Primoz Roglic reportedly set to start Vuelta with revised ambitions "Primož Roglič is expected to start the 2026 Vuelta a España after recovering sufficiently from the training accident that threatened to derail his plans for the final Grand Tour of the season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can Thibau Nys overcome setbacks? Vuelta hopes remain high "All lights are green: Thibau Nys will make his debut in the Vuelta a España despite a far from ideal lead-up." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tudor Pro Cycling signs Arnaud De Lie for four years "It comes as no surprise, but now it is official: Arnaud De Lie will ride for Tudor Pro Cycling in the coming years." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “We have to look at helmets” - Riders’ union president calls for “major upgrade” on helmet safety standards after Finlay Tarling killed by van driver on race route - But admits “closing every single road is difficult” "What happened is a bit of a hole in the system,” says Adam Hansen, the president of CPA riders’ union." (Image Credit: Jamie B/GoFundMe via road.cc) Penny farthing riders break multiple world records "From long distances to high speeds, a variety of attempts were made." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rory Hitchens) Cyclist Hydration Best Practices: Rules That Actually Work "Start hydrated, sip early and often, and never let body-mass loss during a ride climb past . That’s the entire foundation of smart hydration," (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Heybike Officially Partners with San Antonio Spurs "In our experience, it’s relatively rare to see an eBike company partner with other brands." By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Czech Tour: Andrew August seals overall title "20-year-old US rider misses out on the stage win hat trick but successfully defends yellow for a first pro GC title." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paul Magnier Beats Mike Teunissen in ADAC Cyclassics, Kooij and Milan Have No Chance in Hamburg "Paul Magnier dominated the ADAC Cyclassics in Hamburg on Sunday. The sprinter from Soudal Quick-Step survived the tough finale and proved to be the fastest sprinter in a reduced peloton, from which Olav Kooij and Jonathan Milan were absent. Mike Teunissen was present and impressively took second place in the sprint." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Demi Vollering and Paul Seixas Win Criterium in Crowded Etten-Leur "The Profwielerronde Etten-Leur had two perfect winners in Demi Vollering and Paul Seixas." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sarah Gigante pain-free again: "It was hard to watch the sport I love continue without me" "A year ago, just after the 2025 Tour de France Femmes, climber Sarah Gigante broke her femur." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Steven Kruijswijk's final Vuelta: Monaco, Van Aert, Pogacar and life beyond the peloton "Domestique spoke to Steven Kruijswijk ahead of his final Grand Tour as the Dutchman reflected on the significance of starting his farewell Vuelta a España in Monaco." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos Canyon Endurace CF SLX 8 Di2 "Efficient mile muncher, though it lacks character and precise handling at speed." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Park Tool Celebrates 50 Years of the TS-2 with Extremely Limited Golden Truing Stands "Want to feel old? The Park Tool TS-2 is now 50 years old. To celebrate, Park Tool is releasing 50 special-edition versions of its TS-2 truing stand to mark the tool’s anniversary." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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"We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) |
2026 Tour of Britain Women Live Streams "2026 Tour of Britain Women August 19-23, Stage 2 (Clitheroe → Blackpool, 110.5km) Live
video Thursday from 7:10am U.S. Eastern, 4:10am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on YouTube starting at about 4:10am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via cyclingflash.com)
2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd-September 13th, Stage 1 (Monaco → Monaco, 9.4km)
Live video Saturday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific
- Finish at around 10:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:00am Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via domestiquecycling.com)
Tour of Britain Women: Lorena Wiebes snatches sprint victory on stage 1 ahead of Chiara Consonni "Lorena Wiebes won stage 1 of the 2026 Lloyds Tour of Britain Women in Cockermouth, sprinting to victory from a reduced front group after a restless opening day shaped by wind, crashes, climbs and repeated late attacks." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar extends his contract with UAE Emirates XRG until 2031 or 2032 "Tadej Pogačar will continue racing for the next five to six seasons if he fulfills his new contract completely." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Abel Balderstone strengthens UAE Team Emirates' climbing core around Tadej Pogacar "UAE Team Emirates XRG confirmed on Wednesday the arrival of Abel Balderstone. The 26-year-old Spanish climber joins from the Spanish ProTeam Caja Rural Seguros RGA." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Fizik Lyra shoes "Well-ventilated, comfortable all-rounders with premium Li2 dials and a wide fit across the whole foot." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Arnaud De Lie sees transfer to Tudor as a new chapter in his career: "I really needed it" "Arnaud De Lie will continue racing in the colors of Lotto Intermarché in the coming months, but will then embark on a new adventure with Tudor Pro Cycling. His transfer was announced on Monday, but the 24-year-old Belgian elaborated on it in an interview with Het Nieuwsblad." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: Mikel Landa leads Soudal Quick Step selection with two Belgians included "As one of the last teams, Soudal Quick Step has now announced its lineup for the upcoming Vuelta a España." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It's everything I'm fighting for' - Pau Miquel on chasing a first win at the Vuelta "Two years on from a breakthrough Vuelta with Kern Pharma, the Catalan rider returns to Spain with a first professional victory still outstanding and a clear idea of where it might come from." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Are the brands still chasing 'peak aero' looking in the wrong place for performance gains? "Resident aero expert, Andy Turner, reckons there's still some low-hanging fruit in aero optimization, but argues brands need to be thinking rider-first." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Mustafa Yalcin/Anadolu via Getty Images) 2027 Paris Brest Paris: Route reveal, qualifying details and dates "Every four years, thousands of cyclists from around the world set out on one of the oldest and most demanding challenges in cycling: riding from Paris to the coastal town of Brest and back again, entirely under their own power, within a set time limit." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Paris Brest Paris 2026 Tour of Britain Women Live Streams "2026 Tour of Britain Women August 19-23, Stage 1 (Cockermouth → Cockermouth, 158.9km) Live
video Wednesday from 6:30am U.S. Eastern, 3:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on YouTube starting at about 3:30am
Pacific."
(procyclingstats.com)
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via cyclingflash.com)
Elisa Balsamo unstoppable in Egmont Cycling Race "Italian Elisa Balsamo won the fourth edition of the Egmont Cycling Race. The top favorite received a perfect lead-out from Lucinda Brand in the final kilometer in Zottegem and was able to ride solo to the finish." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pogacar to discuss contract extension with UAE before Vuelta a España "Tadej Pogacar's agent has confirmed to Daniel Benson that he will hold talks with UAE Team Emirates XRG on Friday regarding an extension of his existing contract, which expires in 2030." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo via UAE Team Emirates) Who could podium with Pogačar at the Vuelta a España? "Gall, Onley, Almeida and Roglič all aspire to stand tall in Granada." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Roglic is the team leader, but there’s also a question mark for Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe at the Vuelta "With key riders in the general classification and the sprints, the German team will head to Monaco. Primoz Roglic, a four-time overall winner, leads the team - but it remains to be seen what we can expect from the Slovenian." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Movistar goes all-out for La Vuelta 2026 - Enric Mas, Cian Uijtdebroeks and Iván Romeo pursue success on home Grand Tour "The Spanish squad has confirmed the eight riders set to tackle the season’s final Grand Tour, a race where they aim to finish the year on a stronger note after a difficult Tour de France and a Giro d’Italia." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Victor Lafay breaks silence: "I'm completely exhausted even after grocery shopping" "Victor Lafay was seen as a major and surprising transfer for Unibet Rose Rockets ahead of the 2026 season, but the Frenchman has not raced at all this year and will not compete for the Rockets anymore. " By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘The success of gravel revolves around the success of the 99%, not the pros:’ Gravel is investing in livestreams but does it actually need fandom? "There’s a fanbase, yes, but it’s often the same people pinning on a number." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Continental expands Aero 111 tire range with wider 32mm option - Vortex Generator cutouts remain "Like its narrower variants, the 32mm Aero 111 is claimed to reduce drag and enhance the sailing effect at all yaw angles." By Rachel Sokal (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Continental) CamelBak is completely overhauling its range for 2027 - Here’s why the legendary hydration solution specialist is returning to its performance roots "Over the course of almost four decades, CamelBak has become the go-to name for cycling hydration solutions. For 2027, the brand is is refocusing on performance." by road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Redshift Introduces Quickdraw Saddle Bag "The Redshift Quickdraw Saddle Bag features a simple quick release mounting system to keep tools in place and make gear accessible with one hand." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Pinarello Q36.5 expects big things from Andrew August: "He can become a leading rider" "The 20-year-old American joins from Netcompany Ineos." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Once in a lifetime: Kevin Vermaerke on UAE move and making history with Tadej Pogacar "News of Kevin Vermaerke’s transfer from Picnic PostNL to UAE Team Emirates XRG came as something of a surprise last summer, but the American has enjoyed a fine debut season with his new team." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Paul Seixas confirms 2027 plans after transfer speculation "Paul Seixas has put an end to one part of the speculation surrounding his future." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Five contenders for the youth classification at the 2026 Vuelta a España "The Vuelta a España's young rider classification is contested by riders born on or after 1 January 2001, and the 2026 field runs deep with several dedicated white jersey contenders." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Italy mourns another young racer: 16-year-old Riccardo Gioberto dies after crash "Ricardo Gioberto, a 16-year-old Italian died on Wednesday 12 August at the Regina Margherita Children’s Hospital in Turin, two months after suffering severe injuries in a crash during a race in Spain." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Black Crew DH Van Rysel Kware Category 3 cycling glasses "Stylish and sensibly priced shades, as worn by actual pros." by Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) I cannot wheelie. I cannot ride with no hands. I am s**t at bikes "I’ve never been able to wheelie, and I’ve never been able to ride hands free with any confidence for any length of time either. These are the metrics I will always use to measure myself as a cyclist. I am my own harshest critic." by VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: TNT Sports) Las Vegas cyclist left with broken neck after hit-and-run, police hunt driver "A week after being struck by a hit-and-run driver, longtime Las Vegas cyclist Richard Broome is recovering from serious injuries and facing an uncertain path back to the sport he loves." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Richard Broome Wout van Aert reveals cramp scare behind surprise Belgian gravel defeat "Wout van Aert has explained why he was unable to respond to Daan Soete in the closing kilometers of the Belgian Gravel Championships." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tragedy Shadows Tour of Portugal as Rui Oliveira Claims his first Victory "The somber edition of the Volta a Portugal ended on Sunday with a first victory for Rui Oliveira and the overall win for Alexis Guerin." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) New details on Finlay Tarling crash: "Bystanders said he could keep riding" "The full investigation into Finlay Tarling’s death is still ongoing, but a representative of the responsible police provided more details about the tragic accident to the Portuguese press." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Who do you support and why? There is a variety of algorithms to help you choose "The Doc explains why it’s impossible to watch a bike race as a neutral." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com with Future Edits) Zoe Bäckstedt on surviving her first Tour and her stage 9 monster pull: ‘I was just pain face, go for it as hard as possible’ "The British rider joined us on the Domestique Hotseat and spoke about the intensity of her first Tour de France Femmes, riding herself to a career-best effort in support of Kasia Niewiadoma." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France Femmes passes 100 million European viewing hours as digital records tumble "The 2026 Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift generated more than 100 million television viewing hours in Europe and was broadcast in 190 countries, according to audience figures published on Friday." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: BILLY CEUSTERS ‘The problem is a feast of information but a famine of knowledge’ - The truth behind why cyclists are so terrible at buying bikes "The specification that really matters is whether the bike encouraged you to take the long way home." By Undercover Mechanic (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future, edited using Gemini AI) "BicyclingArt.com
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