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video Friday from 4:50am U.S. Eastern, 1:50am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:10am Pacific.
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Giro d'Italia stage 7 preview - A monster mountain stage awaits. Will Vingegaard seize control? "This is the first stage where the GC contenders will battle it out on a mountain-top finish, with the stage culminating on the Blockhaus." By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Blogs,
Articles
Giro d'Italia: Davide Ballerini avoids mass crash, speeds to stage 6 victory in Naples "Groenewegen, Milan fall, Magnier slams on brakes before sprinting to third." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Milan furious after cobbled carnage in Naples as another Giro finish marred by a crash "The Italian let rip at race organizer RCS afterwards and publicly questioned why a finish like this was ever deemed necessary." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Giro Stage 6: Flat, but tricky finish could create chaos "Sprinters enjoy another chance before the roads go up on Friday at the 2026 Giro d'Italia." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dangerous spectators spark fury at Giro d’Italia as fans appear to step towards riders and make pushing gestures "The Giro d’Italia has already had more than enough danger in its opening week, but Stage 6 brought a different kind of scare as spectators appeared to interfere with the race on the road to Napoli." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Vingegaard expects Eulálio to hold Giro lead beyond Blockhaus: 'He can keep it for a bit of time' "Jonas Vingegaard has described the Blockhaus summit finish as a climb where you cannot hide, and expects Afonso Eulálio to hold the maglia rosa for a while. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos 'I felt like I was going to die' - Egan Bernal reveals abnormally high heart rate was behind his struggles on Giro d'Italia stage 4 climb "I've had many days like that in my career' says Netcompany Ineos rider as he looks to bounce back." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE questioned over time trial tires as team explains Giro crashes "UAE Team Emirates XRG have produced two stage wins in two days at the Giro d'Italia, but the team's bigger story remains the casualty list." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Always listen to your dad, especially if he’s bald” - Victor Campenaerts delivers peak Giro d’Italia comedy "Victor Campenaerts has already become one of the more visible figures in Jonas Vingegaard’s Giro d’Italia support structure, often positioned as a key road captain and right-hand man for Team Visma Lease a Bike." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Fizik Updates Ergolace 2 Adventure Riding Shoes with Clip, Flat & New Gore-Tex Option "It has been a handful of years since Fizik first introduced the Terra Ergolace shoe. Fizik originally designed the shoe to handle all sorts of backcountry demands, from all-day trail adventures to multiple-night bikepacking." Written by Travis Reill and Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Live
video Thursday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:30am Pacific."
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Giro d'Italia: Igor Arrieta's rainy day raid delivers stage 5 victory for UAE Team Emirates XRG "Afonso Eulálio moves into maglia rosa as breakaway gets a huge gap." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pink jersey changes shoulders again after crazy, wet Giro d’Italia stage "The breakaway has its day and a Portuguese rider takes over race lead." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'The stress is always there' - Vingegaard and Visma's new strategy for Giro's opening phase "No two Grand Tours are the same, and Visma Lease a Bike's approach to supporting Jonas Vingegaard in the opening week of the Giro d'Italia bears some subtle differences to their typical strategy at the Tour de France. Minimizing risk is the theory in each race, but the execution is not always the same." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Van Eetvelt's pressure-free Giro surge: 'I don't really like winning that much' "Lennert van Eetvelt (Lotto Intermarché) has stated, “winning itself is less important,” and he instead enjoys the process of achieving success and racing his bike more than the actual outcome itself." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos Who has abandoned the Giro d'Italia 2026? Lotto Intermarché down to six riders on stage 5, after Arnaud De Lie and Milan Menten retire with illness, and Picnic PostNL's Timo de Jong is unable to continue "After an illness-afflicted build-up and a crash-packed Grande Partenza, several significant names have already bid arrivederci to the Giro - here’s the full list of abandonees." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It wasn’t the right decision' - Lotto’s Giro gamble backfires with two abandons after cow dung bacteria scare "Arnaud De Lie’s Giro d’Italia is over after another difficult day in the saddle, with teammate Milan Menten also withdrawing from the race following the illness that has disrupted Lotto Intermarché’s opening week." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) UAE Team Emirates XRG car rear window smashed after collision with Rondel on Giro stage 5 "With just under 100km remaining on stage 5 of the Giro d’Italia, the TV cameras spotted that the UAE Team Emirates XRG car’s rear window was broken." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin Forerunner 70 vs Forerunner 170 Comparison: 27 Feature Differences! "The Forerunner 70 & Forerunner 170 may be two of the most similar watches I’ve ever seen Garmin produce, though that isn’t necessarily a bad thing. The units have a mere $50 price difference, or $100 if you include the music edition of the Forerunner 170." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 2026 Giro d'Italia Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia May 8-31, Stage 5 (Praia a Mare → Potenza, 203km) Live
video Wednesday from 6:25am U.S. Eastern, 3:25am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 2:30am Pacific."
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Blogs,
Articles
Giro d'Italia: Jhonatan Narváez sprints to stage 4 win as Giulio Ciccone grabs bonus seconds to seize pink jersey "Orluis Aular finishes second, Ciccone third, as former maglia rosa Thomas Silva is dropped on stage's only climb." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Vingegaard plays down missed bonus seconds after tense Giro stage 4 "Jonas Vingegaard was unable to pick up bonus seconds on stage 4 of the Giro d’Italia, but the Dane insisted the missed opportunity is unlikely to shape the outcome of the race." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) De Lie abandons Giro d'Italia on stage 4 following illness struggles "Lotto Intermarché's Arnaud De Lie has abandoned the 2026 Giro d'Italia, with the Belgian climbing off his bike midway through Tuesday's stage 4 from Catanzaro to Cosenza, ending what had been a difficult opening week for the team's headline rider." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos "No one is unbeatable" - Giulio Pellizzari is ready to take on Jonas Vingegaard at the Giro d'Italia's mountains "Giulio Pellizzari started the 2026 Giro d'Italia with the biggest chances of being the rider closest to Jonas Vingegaard in the fight for the overall classification." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giro d'Italia 2026 stage 5 preview - Breakaway or GC battle on the most unpredictable day yet "Four stages, four sprint finishes at the Giro d'Italia. We've become used to a group going to the line, but stage five looks like the best opportunity yet for a different kind of finish." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'The sport would be a better place if we didn’t glorify pain' - Pro cycling needs less heroic suffering, not more "Riders understandably want to keep riding until they can’t any more, but what if there was a system to decide for them?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) “Poor, very poor” - British cycling icon condemns Giro d’Italia restart after ugly crash left riders still awaiting medical help "Philippa York has delivered a damning verdict on the handling of the Giro d’Italia’s Stage 2 neutralization." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) “The shape is good” - Jonas Vingegaard stays calm despite Giro d’Italia blow as key Visma mountain domestique withdraws "Jonas Vingegaard has insisted his Giro d’Italia condition is exactly where it needs to be, even as Team Visma Lease a Bike continue to count the cost of the brutal Stage 2 crash." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Quick-Step doctor Vanmol - 'Without his manager, Evenepoel would have stayed' "According to team doctor Yvan Vanmol, the departure was not driven primarily by Evenepoel himself, but by pressure from those around him." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) BTCHN’ Bikes Gen. 4 Titanium Drop Bar Is Their Best Yet "BTCHN’ Bikes has been making their titanium drop bar for a while. The Chico, CA based brand is updating the bar, yet again." By Paul Kalifatidi (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Live
video Tuesday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:00am Pacific."
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A new French star, Jonas Vingegaard shows his mettle, and a huge crash ends race for some - Five things we learned from the Giro d'Italia's opening weekend "The Grande Partenza in Bulgaria was not without incident to say the least, leaving us with plenty to think on." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Soudal Quick Step lead Giro prize money table after Grande Partenza "Three stages into the 2026 Giro d'Italia and it is Soudal Quick Step who lead the prize money table, with Paul Magnier's two bunch sprint wins in Bulgaria having pushed the Belgian team clear of the chasing pack." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Guillermo Thomas Silva, the quiet surprise in pink "On the first rest day of the Giro d’Italia, the pink jersey will lay carelessly on a chair in Guillermo Thomas Silva’s hotel room. No display, no attempt to preserve the evidence of the biggest weekend of his career." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “His biggest danger looks to be crashes” - Danish expert says Jonas Vingegaard’s Giro d’Italia rivals may not be his main threat "Jonas Vingegaard has reached Italy with exactly the kind of opening Giro d’Italia weekend Team Visma | Lease a Bike would have wanted on paper." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Paint the town pink: 12 Giro-inspired products to add to your wardrobe or bike this summer "The Giro d'Italia is synonymous with pink, so why not upgrade this summer or just give an honorable nod to the first Grand Tour of the year with a splash of Rosa?" By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ackermann unloads on rivals after Giro sprint chaos: ‘They’re all crazy’ "Pascal Ackermann was left furious after another frustrating sprint finish at the Giro d’Italia, blaming the chaos in the final kilometer of stage three in Sofia for costing him a shot at victory." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Giro Rest Day #1: 1500km, Calabria Coastlines & A Real Giro Experience "It’s Rest Day #1 at the 2026 Giro d’Italia, and the race is traveling some 1500km from Sofia Bulgaria to Catanzaro Italy on the boot’s Tyrrhenian coast." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Overnight ferries loaded with buses, border crossings and airports loaded with pro cyclists - Alberto Contador details Giro's journey from Bulgaria to Italy "The Giro d’Italia transfer from Bulgaria to southern Italy has turned into a true logistical odyssey for the teams." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Monday
is a rest day.
Live
video Tuesday from 7:30am U.S. Eastern, 4:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S.) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:00am Pacific."
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Giro d'Italia: Paul Magnier edges out Jonathan Milan to claim second victory on stage 3 "Dylan Groenewegen third in Sofia as Thomas Silva retains maglia rosa going into rest day." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Giro d’Italia bids ciao to Bulgaria "Thomas Silva brings the pink jersey to Italy." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)  |
Riley Sheehan powers to clear sprint win in Lotto Circuit de Wallonie "Riley Sheehan claimed victory at the Lotto Circuit de Wallonie. The American was the fastest in the small group that remained after a tough race." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Laporte ruled out of Tour de France due to training crash "The former European champion has been ruled out of the Tour de France for the second year running, marking a blow for Visma Lease a Bike." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "Lets hope that luck is on our side" - Tim Wellens sets sights on Tour de France as UAE Team Emirates XRG navigate injuries "Tadej Pogacar and UAE Team Emirates XRG endured a host of injury blows this season, with key riders and planned teams for big races repeatedly disrupted." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Q36.5 Unique Pro 4.0 Road Shoes "Brilliantly stiff, airy and spacious race shoes, with an ultra-low stack height and ultra-high price." By Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Hannah Otto wants to become the fastest woman to scale Mount Kilimanjaro in a day "At 5,895 meters, it is the world’s tallest freestanding mountain." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SCOTT) The psychology of riding better with Prof. (in the making) Haley Smith "The multidisciplinary rider and PhD candidate talks about how the head can help the legs." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Michael Chiaretta/Cape Epic ENVE G SES Wheels Go Wider & Fully Aero for Gravel "Gravel isn’t what it used to be. What started as “big CX tires” (35-38mm), low pressures, and a “just get through it” mindset has turned into something way more deliberate." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All photos/ENVE) ‘Cows can be quite naughty…especially if they have horns’ - Bikes, bulls and bovines with calves are not a good mix "Cattle can present a real danger for cyclists exploring the countryside, especially during calving season– here’s your handy guide on how not to get killed by a cow." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tech Review: Elite Kreuza Apex Handlebar - Aero Shape Meets Real-World Comfort "When it comes to upgrading your cockpit, handlebars are often overlooked - but they’re one of the few components that directly affect comfort, control, aerodynamics, and fit on every ride." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fake police officers scamming cyclists in Japan with ‘fines’ for jumping red lights and failing to signal. "The rise in police impersonators targeting cyclists comes after Japan introduced a new ‘blue ticket’ system imposing mandatory £25 penalties for cycling without lights, riding through red lights, and cycling while wearing earphones or holding an umbrella." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: City of London Police) Zwift will soon stop working on some Apple devices - Here's how to make sure you won't be affected "iPhone, iPad and Apple TV users will need to have the correct software version by August to keep using the app." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Richard Butcher (Future)) The 10 Fastest Wax Chain Lubes According To Science (Lab Test) "Wax chain lubes have seen a major resurgence in cycling over the past decade, with more riders moving away from traditional oil-based lubricants and toward wax-based alternatives." By Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Circuit de Wallonie Live Streams "2026 Circuit de Wallonie May 14, Belgium (La Louvière → Charleroi, 196.1km Live
video Thursday from 8:20am U.S. Eastern, 5:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max
starting at about 5:20am Pacific."
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Navarra Women’s Elite Classic 2026: Cat Ferguson wins again in Pamplona after selective day on the walls "Ruby Roseman-Gannon and Fiona Mangan round out podium in Pamplona." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'When I decided to ride away, they started attacking me' - Pro cyclist knocked out by teenagers on training ride "Tudor Pro Cycling's Arvid de Kleijn said he suffered a broken nose in the attack." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image Credit: Sprint Cycling Agency via road.cc) Red Bull raid coming? Movistar face fight to keep their “captain general” from WorldTour rivals "Movistar Team have secured their future leaders. Now they face a different test: keeping one of the riders who makes the team work." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'As you well know, fellow cyclist, we're all obliged to trash-talk triathletes' - Six of the best columns Katie Archibald wrote for Cycling Weekly "As well as being an untouchable force on the bike, Katie Archibald enjoys a wonderful writing talent. As one colleague pointed out, not only could she destroy us all on the bike, she could come for our jobs too, such is her ability to craft engaging and humorous prose." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Sven Nys hopes knee surgery leaves Thibau fresher for late-season goals: 'Every cloud has silver lining' "Thibau Nys (Lidl Trek) is closing in on a return to racing after knee surgery, with confidence growing that the setback could leave him fresher for his key late-season goals." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Why I ride with Radar and you should too "It’s behind you! Close encounters while riding are never funny; this new tech isn't a gimmick, and will keep you safer on the road." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Fellows) Scribe Élan Ultra 6 wheels "Super fast deep wheels that climb very well." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium Eyewear Reviewed "Scicon Aeroshade 2.0 Titanium Sunglasses These are the glasses the world champion and the best bike rider at the moment, Tadej Pogačar, wears when he wins a lots of races. Scicon can’t promise you a rainbow jersey, but you will look the part and clearly see where you are going." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: AHamilton Garmin’s mini satellite communicators are on sale for up to 40 percent off "REI’s annual Anniversary Sale doesn’t start until March 15th, but that hasn’t stopped Garmin from rolling out discounts on a range of devices - including its InReach Mini satellite communicators." By Brandon Widder (theverge.com) Image: The Verge Portal x MET - Trade Winds "Today London-based clothing brand Portal announces its Collaborative helmet with MET, featuring artwork from Hugh Scott Douglas." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Podcasts,
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Why Ciccone's pink jersey won't change Lidl Trek's Giro strategy: 'You have to be realistic' "Lidl Trek hoped to take pink with Jonathan Milan on the first stage, and they still have high aspirations for Derek Gee-West's GC challenge, but their wildcard Giulio Ciccone is the new maglia rosa after stage 4 to Cosenza." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'A big disappointment' - Ineos GC 'priorities' leave Ben Turner wondering at Giro d'Italia after dropping to help Egan Bernal and missing out on stage win "Alarm bells would have been ringing in the Netcompany Ineos camp on the upper slopes of the Cozzo Tunno climb with 45km remaining on stage 4 of the Giro d’Italia. However, thanks to the work of Ben Turner, the team will be able to breathe a sigh of relief on Tuesday evening." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “I don’t really care" - Egan Bernal insists he's out to enjoy Giro d'Italia journey, not chase a particular result "Five years after conquering the Giro d’Italia and overcoming one of the toughest episodes of his career, Egan Bernal is back among the protagonists of the Corsa Rosa." by Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Who has abandoned the Giro d'Italia 2026? Kaden Groves forced to leave race on stage 4 "After a crash-packed Grande Partenza, several significant names have already bid arrivederci to the Giro - here’s the full list of abandons" By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Katie Archibald announces retirement after glittering career marked by triumph and fortitude "The 32-year-old retires with 31 major championships, including two Olympic Golds, and as one of the most-decorated British athletes in history." By Callum Devereux (road.cc)(Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix via cyclingweekly.com) What Actually Happens to the Body with an Altitude Camp? "Our own Dr. Stephen Cheung self-experiments with an altitude camp." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) I think this is the first time I’ve ever truly been scared after a crash "Albert Withen Philipsen is recovering at home after a heavy training crash on Friday left the Lidl Trek rider half conscious and with blood dripping from his face." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Canyon’s brand new Endurace CF SLX 8 is £150 cheaper than the outgoing model. Could it set the new fast and comfortable road bike standard? "The pro-level Canyon Endurace CFR is already official, and now the more affordable versions have followed suit. Here’s everything you need to know, plus our chief reviewer’s first ride impressions." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) First Matej Mohorič, now Spurcycle - Are handlebar mirrors no longer a cycling fashion faux-pas? "Mohorič recently praised Rizoma’s spendy R21 as a 'revolutionary product,' and now Spurcycle is betting riders are ready to embrace mirrors too." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Particle’s 835g RCX27 Hyperlight is the world’s lightest UCI-approved carbon road wheelset "We look at young specialist brand Particle, whose range-topping RCX27 Hyperlight Road carbon wheelset features the lightest UCI-approved wheels in the world, as well as their other sub-1kg wheelsets." By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Particle) Plugge confident over Visma sponsor hunt - 'We are the biggest investment opportunity in cycling' "Richard Plugge insists Visma Lease a Bike are not operating under any sense of financial alarm as the team continues its search for a new major backer." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Podcasts,
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Giro d'Italia stage 4 preview - Sprinters will need to find their climbing legs "A significant climb in the middle of stage 4 makes this a far more demanding test than stage 3. Surviving the ascent will be difficult enough, but with the finish coming soon afterwards, even fast finishers who climb well, such as Paul Magnier, face a serious challenge." By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I don't think I've ever felt this bad' - De Lie struggles at Giro d'Italia "Arnaud De Lie has been suffering during the opening stages of the Giro d’Italia from a virus picked up after winning the Lotto Famenne Ardenne Classic." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos 'Maybe the media will start that campaign' - Magnier’s Giro double already nudges France towards the Tour question "Paul Magnier has not even reached Italian soil yet, and already his Giro d’Italia has the look of a race that has given him more than stage wins." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos Giro d’Italia 2026 GC picture after the first rest day "The Giro d’Italia 2026 reaches its first rest day with the general classification still tightly packed, but not untouched." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Image via Facebook F1-inspired aero helmet tech, smart cooling innovation for your indoor training fan, plus more cool things from Scicon Sports, Altura and Nook Hack "Smart tech, clever cycling accessories and tools, aero helmets and more - all currently in for review." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 'Dude, you verbally abused me!' Benedict Cumberbatch busted by fellow bike rider for apparently running red lights "Celebrity cyclist and A-list actor involved in angry altercation with ‘vigilante’ rider." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit via thetimes.com) Campenaerts lends old teammate De Lie a hand on brutal Giro climb "Visma rider showed some class as the Belgian sprinter struggled up the hills." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Men crash too: Why the Giro d’Italia 2026 should challenge lazy narratives about women’s cycling "I have heard the line often enough over the years. A women’s race has a messy finale, a crash splits the bunch, or a rider goes down in a nervous section, and out comes the familiar verdict: women’s cycling is dangerous, the bunch lacks skill, the fields are too mixed, the racing is too chaotic." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Q36.5 is developing an aero full suit with an integrated hydration bag "The long-distance gravel scene continues to push the limits of materials, and Q36.5 has just joined the emerging trend of integrating hydration packs into jerseys." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Antwerp Port Epic Ladies 2026 route guide "Antwerp Port Epic Ladies is one of the more distinctive one-day races on the women’s calendar, not because of mountains, but because of the way the route turns flat terrain into something far more wearing." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) |
2026 Tour de Hongrie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Hongrie May 13-17th, Hungary, Stage 3 (Kaposvár → Szekszárd, 152.3km) Live
video Friday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:45am
Pacific."
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Tour de Hongrie: Benoît Cosnefroy stuns field with stage 2 victory using long-range sprint "Alexis Renard and Max Kanter well back for final podium spots." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Close call as deer crosses Tour de Hongrie peloton "There was an unexpected close call for the peloton during stage 2 of the Tour de Hongrie involving a deer." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Everything you could ever want’ - The 2026 Unbound course strings together greatest hits from 20 years of Flint Hills gravel racing "The world’s marquee gravel race returns May 30th in the Flint Hills of Kansas." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Garmin Drops Rally Power Meter Pedal MSRP by $400 "This is apparently ‘Garmin makes pricing reasonable again’ week in Olathe, Kansas. Hot on the heels of the budget-focused Forerunner 70 released on Tuesday, Garmin has permanently dropped the MSRP price of their newest Rally power meter pedals announced last fall, the Rally x10 series. This includes Shimano Road, Shimano MTB/Gravel, and Look KEO compatible versions, in both single-sided (Rally 110), and double-sided (Rally 210) variants." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) What is road bike time trialing? The rules, bikes and setups explained "Road bike time trialing allows riders to compete solo against the clock on regular road bikes rather than full time trial machines. Here’s everything you need to know." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Best gravel wheels: Find fresh speed and finer handling with our pick of the top wheelsets for gravel riding "For many, a fresh set of gravel wheels can revolutionize your gravel bike’s handling." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Foothill’s Neat Vent Gear Storage Organizes Your Cycling Kit, Ready For The Next Ride "Put simply, the Foothill Vent gear storage system is a classy way to organize some of your cycling mess, ensuring that all the gear you need is prepped and ready for your next ride." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) The awesome Lego road bike you never realized you needed until now "A new 1,015-piece Lego set turns a modern road bike into a detailed display model complete with working gears, steering and a tiny water bottle." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Attaquer Goes All Day with Updated Endurance Cycling Kits "Attaquer’s All Day cycling kit range gets a major update, combining features and colors for a collection that works together in more ways than one." Written by Bikerumor Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) How I learned to stop worrying and love pedaling my eBike "When I first got into eBikes, I treated them exactly as they felt at the time: tiny electric motorcycles with pedals attached." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Riverside Cyclist, 73, Gears Up for 23rd California Coast Classic, Seeks Local Riders "A Riverside man who took up cycling on doctor's orders after an arthritis diagnosis will ride 525 miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles in September, and he wants company." By Gazette Staff (raincrossgazette.com) (Photo Courtesy of Pete Staylor) 2026 Tour de Hongrie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Hongrie May 13-17th, Hungary, Stage 2 (Szarvas → Paks, 205.8km) Live
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Tour de Hongrie: Tim Merlier delivers full throttle victory on opening stage "Sebastian Molano second and Bauhaus Phil Bauhaus third in sprint finish." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Matthew Brennan makes comeback in Visma development squad, alongside two other WorldTour riders "The Flèche du Sud kicked off on Wednesday with a 94-kilometer stage around Stadtbredimus. Pim Ronhaar is among those on the start list, but so is the Visma Lease a Bike development team." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Former Jonas Vingegaard coach joins Red Bull "Tim Heemskerk has joined the coaching staff at Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe, shortly after ending his eight year spell with Team Visma Lease a Bike." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Team Visma Lease a Bike A rare Hetchins bike made for racing that eschewed their classic curly stays and intricate lugs "First raced back in the 1970's, this handmade track bike was raced by another two generations of riders before it was restored to it's full glory." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Performance gaps and trust gaps: Cycling Canada’s CEO speaks on the women’s team pursuit squad’s exclusion from track world champs "In a one-on-one interview, Mathieu Boucher presents the processes within the sport’s national federation." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Kevin Mackinnon Continental Grand Prix 5000 TT TR (700×30) Size Expansion Review "Continental recently expanded the range of its Grand Prix 5000 TT TR tires from 25 and 28 to include a 30mm width." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) Continental FSA Introduces Latest Generation of the K-Force Powerbox Team Edition "FSA K-Force Powerbox Team Edition Launches with Lighter Weight and Enhanced Dual-Sided Power Accuracy." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) State Bicycle Unveils Updated 2026 4130 All Road "State Bicycle Company updates its best-selling 4130 All Road model, which has been out of stock since the holidays. Available now, with bigger clearance, new colors, and updated tires and drivetrain options." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Tour de Hongrie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Hongrie May 13-17th, Hungary, Stage 1 (Gyula → Békéscsaba, 143.1km) Live
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Startlist Tour de Hongrie 2026 Riders: Tim Merlier, Luke Plapp, Benoît Cosnefroy and more "The 2026 Tour de Hongrie kicks off on Wednesday, May 13th, boasting a strong startlist that features seven World Tour teams." by Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie Féminin postponed until 2027 due to financial & logistical pressures "The 2026 Tour de Romandie Féminin has been postponed by one year, with organizers citing a crowded calendar of major events in western Switzerland and the absence of confirmed sponsors for this year’s edition." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) A monumental climb, a changing of the guard and a symbolic finish: Our five takeaways from La Vuelta Femenina 2026 "Will Paula Blasi continue on her winning streak?" By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mathieu van der Poel said no to the Canyon Endurace at Roubaix, but new models make the range more practical and affordable "Canyon has launched CF SLX and CF models of the top-flight Endurance CFR, making the endurance cornerstone from the German brand a more practical option for the everyday rider." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Canyon) The end of motorbike influence? Flanders Classics tests tech fix for cycling’s drafting problem "Flanders Classics are developing a new sensor-based system aimed at reducing the influence of motorbikes in professional cycling races." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Gut wrenching and infuriating' - Fury as Canadian women's team pursuit squad cut ahead of LA Olympics "Men's team pursuit squad to continue to receive funding, as riders voice anger." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix) Garmin Forerunner 70: Everything That’s New & Changed! "Garmin has just launched the new Forerunner 70, which brings a massive slate of new features to the successor of the Forerunner 55. In fact, if you have an existing Forerunner 55 watch (Fun fact: It’s the most popular Forerunner watch ever sold), then the Forerunner 70 will feel like you’ve upgraded to a Fenix-series device." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Huawei Watch GT 6 Pro "The pick of the smart watches for cycling: great features, great battery life, great value." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Three bikes worth thousands stolen in Facebook Marketplace scam after cyclist tries to sell car lights, allowing thieves to obtain address "I want to warn others to stay vigilant - these scams are getting more convincing and sophisticated,” the cyclist said, after thieves reportedly scaled three neighboring gardens and several seven-foot fences to gain access to the bikes." By Megan Huws (road.cc) (Image Credit: Kevin) If you’re completely new to mountain biking or gravel, here’s everything you need to get started "New to the world of knobbly tires and dirt? Here’s everything you’ll need for the best start." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Stinner Frameworks Goes Big With the Refugio 32 "Stinner Frameworks teased this bike at Sea Otter as a “prototype.” Turns out, they were much closer to releasing it then we thought." By Paul Kalifatidi (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
'This could be redemption for him' - Old teammates back Taylor Phinney's surprise Olympic dream "Taylor Phinney surprised the cycling world with last month's announcement that he will target a place in the USA team pursuit quartet at the Los Angeles 2018 Olympics." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Could Ineos disappear as title sponsor from the peloton? "With the recent arrival of Netcompany, reports suggest that the British team are still looking for additional sponsorship, sparking speculation that Ineos could step back from its prominent title sponsor role." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos Is Canyon testing a new Speedmax? Marlen Reusser teases a camouflaged TT Bike "Swiss rider posts what appears to be a new Speedmax prototype in what looks like good timing for a launch at the Tour." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What La Vuelta Femenina 2026 means for the season "La Vuelta Femenina 2026 did more than produce a surprise winner. It changed the shape of the women’s season." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cycling TV and streaming guide: How to watch the Giro d'Italia, the Circuit de Wallonie, Itzulia Women and the Tour du Finistère this week "All the information on broadcasters and schedules for the week's racing." By Meg Elliot, James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) La Vie Claire team history - Innovation, ego and the Hinault-LeMond years "La Vie Claire was never just another 1980s cycling team. It looked different, sounded different and carried itself with a kind of modern confidence that stood apart from the more traditional European squads around it." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image Credit: Creative Commons via road.cc) Lotto Intermarché targets Stan Dewulf "Will Stan Dewulf (re)join Lotto Intermarché in 2027? According to the management of the Belgian team, yes. After a strong spring season, the 28-year-old West Flander has received an offer from CEO Jean-François Bourlart, reports Het Nieuwsblad." (cyclingflash.com) Photo via P.Ballet/A.Broadway "He's incredibly motivated" - Bruyneel is not surprised by Paul Magnier's excellent Giro start "Paul Magnier was the star of the Giro d'Italia opening weekend in Bulgaria with two sprint stage wins, overcoming the expected overlord of bunch finishes Jonathan Milan on both occasions." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Santini Alpha Sleeveless Base "Surprisingly warm yet extremely breathable base that's genuinely excellent in winter." By Neal Hunt (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Staying Cool with Ornot’s New Habanero Delta Jersey, Just in Time for Summer "The weather is starting to warm up as Spring is in full swing. Well, San Francisco’s Ornot has the solution for those hot Spring/Summer rides." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Ornot) Videos
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