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2026 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Romandie April 28-May 3, Switzerland, Stage 5, (Lucens → Leysin, 178.2km) Live
video Sunday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting at
about 5:00am Pacific."
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Tour de Romandie: Tadej Pogačar shatters peloton on 'queen stage' and wins stage 4 "Florian Lipowitz trails in second while Pablo Castrillo edges Lorenzo Fortunato at the line nearly two minutes after the World Champion." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie stage 4 - Did the organizer's motorcycles help Pogacar? Is the Slovenian overweight for the Tour? Roglic a nuisance? "The early days of the race had already tested the peloton with significant climbing, but this stage marked a clear escalation." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Auto / Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com Tadej Pogačar says he got swole for the Classics, and it’s costing him on the climbs "Race leader admits added gym work left him heavier, but still in control at Tour de Romandie." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Imago via abola.pt 'The sport remains built on fragile foundations' - The Cyclists' Alliance responds to UCI with warning that pro cycling is in danger "Rider's union calls for more TV coverage, defined income streams for teams and calendar changes." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Will Visma reshuffle squads ahead of Vingegaard’s Giro-Tour quest? "Visma Lease a Bike's provisional squads for the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France have already been outlined, but two riders involved have indicated that their participation is far from finalized." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Dion Kerckhoffs / Cor Vos 2026 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Romandie April 28-May 3, Switzerland, Stage 4, (Broc → Charmey, 149.6km) Live
video Saturday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting at
about 5:00am Pacific."
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Tour de Romandie: Dorian Godon denies Tadej Pogačar a hat trick with vengeful sprint on stage 3 "French champion wins in Orbe ahead of Finn Fisher-Black as Pogačar takes fourth." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie 2026 stage 3 preview, profiles, favorites & predictions - Another Pogacar win or breakaway bingo? "Stage 3 is a mountainous day, however perhaps the easiest of the four mountain stages." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Times Union 'My cycling career without the songs would be so boring' - How one US WorldTour rider makes music and takes his keyboard to the Grand Tours "EF Education EasyPost rider Sean Quinn has found a creative way to fill those hours of waiting around to ride his bike." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Folded, unfolded, crowned: Elite racers steal the show at sea otter’s Brompton World Championship "Saturday April 18th, 2026, was not a normal day at California’s Laguna Seca Raceway." Author: Associate Writer (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) It’s time to stop hating on new bike things… and just ride your bike "Are brands really trying to sell us more stuff we don’t need?" By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Romandie April 28-May 3, Switzerland, Stage 3, (Orbe → Orbe, 176.6km) Live
video Friday from 9:45am U.S. Eastern, 6:45am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting at
about 6:45am Pacific."
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Tour de Romandie: Tadej Pogačar withstands numerous attacks to win stage 2 sprint "Race leader extends his advantage in Vucherens." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puncheurs test Pogačar’s grip on rolling Romandie stage "Repeated climbs into Vucherens set up a late sting, with attackers and opportunists eyeing their chance at the Tour de Romandie." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Hard not to feel like I've let a lot of people down' - Latest setback to 2026 season sees Oscar Onley leave Tour de Romandie with illness "British racer's recent challenges continue as a stomach bug forces him to withdraw from Swiss stage race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Quirk Cycles wins best road bike at Bespoked London 2026 "The Hackney builder’s Durmitor takes the prize from judge Robin Mather - with Bespoked Osaka next on the calendar in Japan." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Carr) 'The respect goes out the window' - Pavel Bittner on the unwritten code of the bunch sprint "For most of a race day, sprinters operate by a code of manners sanded down by long familiarity with one another." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘A dream team for Jonas’ - Riis points Vingegaard towards Netcompany Ineos move "The arrival of Danish tech company Netcompany at Ineos Grenadiers is already raising questions about the impact at the top end of the peloton, and about what it could mean for Jonas Vingegaard in particular given the shared Danish connection." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘I sleep well at night knowing I’ve caused a civil war’ - How a cyclist's KOM-equaling climb on San Francisco’s steepest segment triggered a Strava battle "Hill-climbing legend Harry Macfarlane matched a record that had stood for five years, and the locals came after him." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Harry Macfarlane) Carapaz to skip Giro d'Italia and focus on Tour de France as recovery continues "Former Olympic champion Richard Carapaz will miss this year's Giro d'Italia as he continues to recover from perineal surgery, his EF Education EasyPost team said on Wednesday." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Rachael Neylan - The Australian whose biggest days came through persistence "Rachael Neylan never had the easy arc. She was not a teenage prodigy with a scholarship trail already white-lined in front of her, nor a rider who arrived with the loudest palmarès and a roomful of expectation." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via SBS Australia 2026 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Romandie April 28-May 3, Switzerland, Stage 2, (Rue → Vucherens, 173.1km) Live
video Thursday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting at
about 6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de Romandie: Tadej Pogačar sprints to stage win and race lead from small breakaway "World champion out-sprints Lipowitz, Martinez after blowing race apart on late climb." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Oscar Onley suffers another setback with Tour de Romandie abandon "Ineos' marquee signing has endured a mixed 2026 so far as he builds towards the Tour de France. After abandoning Paris Nice last month, Oscar Onley has now been forced out of the Tour de Romandie due to illness." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Nico Vereecken / Cor Vos 'That is extraordinary' - Paul Seixas added 20 watts per month to his power over the winter, according to fellow French pro "No wonder he's winning so much this season." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What We Learned From Cycling's Spring Classics 2026 "Tadej Pogacar, Paul Seixas, Wout Van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel shaped a dramatic spring Classics season." by AFP Report (flobikes.com) (Image credit: ASO) Open U.P. 2.0 Frameset "Excellent gravel race machine with stunning comfort and performance." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Fizik Lyra Shoes Reviewed "Bright White!" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: AHamilton 2026 Tour de Romandie Live Streams "2026 Tour de Romandie April 28-May 3, Switzerland, Stage 1, (Martigny → Martigny, 171.2km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting at
about 6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de Romandie: Dorian Godon wins prologue as Tadej Pogačar falls short "Ivo Oliveira, Jakob Søderqvist power to second and third." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie stage 1 favorites - The world champion may have to do it the Pogačar way "Now it is time for the first road stage - and like the rest of the week, it is packed with climbing." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Romandie Prologue - Pogacar’s new bike, rain hit the late starters, watch out for Godon ahead of the Tour de France "One of the headline names before the start was Tadej Pogacar, widely considered the main contender for overall success this week. The Slovenian could not match the fastest specialists on the day, but his sixth-place finish ensured he emerged as the best-placed general classification rider." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pidcock adds Eschborn Frankfurt to schedule as focus shifts to Tour "After a puncture compromised his Liège Bastogne Liège challenge, Tom Pidcock will now line out at Eschborn Frankfurt on Friday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Liv AlUla Jayco back Monica Trinca Colonel for La Vuelta Femenina GC challenge "Liv AlUla Jayco will head into La Vuelta Femenina with Monica Trinca Colonel leading their general classification ambitions, as the Italian returns to the Spanish Grand Tour after finishing 7th overall in 2025." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (velo.outside.com Photo by Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images)  |
2026 Vuelta a Espana La Vuelta Femenina Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana Femenina May 3-9, Spain, Stage 1 (Marín → Salvaterra de Miño, 113.9km)
Live video Sunday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 5:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (U.S..) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 3:40am Pacific."
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Podcasts,
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The Peloton Economy "An investigation into the business, economics, and power structures that shape professional road racing." By Joe Laverick (joelaverick.com) (Image Credit not Found) Back-to-back glory for Gómez Villafañe; Pöstlberger holds off chasers to win The Traka 200 "Lukas Pöstlberger wins a nail-biting finale, while Sofía Gómez Villafañe makes it two Traka 200 titles in as many years." By Zach Nehr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) From Paris Roubaix to Girona’s gravel - Klöser wins Traka 360; Würtz Schmidt sets new men's course record "Mads Würtz Schmidt crushes the 10-hour barrier and Rosa Klöser delivers a statement win at The Traka 360." By Zach Nehr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: The Traka) 14 Takeaways from the Traka "I wasn’t going to write anything because I didn’t race but then the whole race started gossiping to me so I decided to put their words together with my thoughts." By Joe Laverick (joelaverick.com) (Image credit: Oriol Gonzalvo / The Traka via cyclingnews.com) Tour Director Prudhomme denies race caused felling of over 800 trees: 'We don't want to damage France' "Ahead of the race, over 800 trees have been felled in the area, leading to criticism from regional environmental groups including Alsace Nature, Bufo, Gepma and LPO Alsace." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “If it causes problems, they can pass that on to another team” - Decathlon urged to use Paul Seixas at the Tour de France while they can amid UAE transfer rumors "As debate around Paul Seixas’ potential Tour de France debut continues to build, former Giro d’Italia stage winner David McKenzie and compatriot Grace Brown have offered one of the most hard-edged perspectives yet." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Podcasts,
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Tour of Turkey 2026 Stage 6: Christian Bagatin takes surprise win from breakaway on Feslikan as GC gaps open "Christian Bagatin delivered the ride of his career to win Stage 6 of the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye, surviving from the early breakaway to take a commanding victory on the brutal summit finish at Feslikan." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Gear Break: Mayday - Campagnolo Record 13, PNS Escapism SS26, Hutchinson Gravel Range, Santini x Eroica, Fizik TONES, Felt Breed "It’s Mayday at Gear Break. The showers are subsiding, the Mayflowers are coming out, and gravel continues its pivot from relaxed adventure to high-wattage racing." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'What struck me is not how much cycling has changed, but how much hasn’t' - Evolve professional cycling now, or it will wither, UCI warned by Rapha CEO "In February, the UCI asked for advice on how to improve the way it runs professional cycling - and now they’re getting it, with no sugar coating." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha) Front suspension, commodious cargo-carrying capacity, and huge tire clearance headline Factor’s Sarana gravel bike "The wider tire clearance battle continues to rage as Factor bestows its new Sarana gravel bike with clearance for 2.2-inch mountain bike tires" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) 'I'll confess I sighed inwardly' - Is a new wheel size really what cycling needs right now? "More 'standards' in my experience means more expense and less accessibility." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Lisa Charlebois) Boyd Cycling Jocassee Wheels "Boyd Cycling Jocassee wheels: Built for the big, wild rides. The Jocassee wheels from Boyd Cycling land squarely in that sweet spot where modern gravel tech meets real‑world riding." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to watch cycling for free - Giro d'Italia, La Vuelta Femenina, Eschborn Frankfurt "How to watch cycling for free anywhere in the world." By Jacob Jones (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images) Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG Photochromic "The Sweet Protection Shinobi RIG® Photochromic is the rare cycling lens that actually keeps up with how fast conditions change on the road or trail - and that’s what makes it worth talking about." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
'The time for endlessly debating and re-diagnosing the problem has passed' - Rapha launches updated 'Roadmap' for the future of cycling as UCI consultation period concludes "Clothing brand releases lengthy 10-point plan to improve all areas of professional cycling." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Five years ago, I’d have said he needed to change teams. Today, he should stay” - Paul Seixas urged to lead Decathlon's new era amid UAE & Ineos transfer rumors "In the opening phase of his WorldTour career, the 19-year-old has already delivered results that place him among the most influential riders of the 2026 season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Cyclingflash What is the 'Red Bull KM' at the Giro d'Italia? Everything you need to know about the 'spectacular' sprint for bonus seconds "The intermediate sprints are branded at the Giro, with bonus seconds for the general classification on offer." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: RCS Sport/Giro d'Italia) How to watch the 2026 Giro d'Italia Live: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Giro d'Italia featuring Jonas Vingegaard live?" By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The main GC favorites for the 2026 Giro d'Italia "The 109th edition gets underway on May 8 in Bulgaria and concludes on Sunday, May 31 in Rome." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Thursday Shorts "How dependent is pro cycling on oil? The high price today ($125 a barrel) has repercussions for team budgets set last autumn." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) 'Embrace their appearance' - Why braving a skinsuit might be faster and cheaper - If you can cope with the jokes "It's not just in the aero department that a skinsuit can outperform a jersey and shorts combination." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mads Pedersen's coach explains astonishing Flanders comeback training load: 'Completely insane' "Mads Pedersen's spring did not go as planned. The Lidl Trek rider crashed on the very first day of his 2026 season, and saw a significant chunk of his preparation go up in smoke. He returned remarkably quickly - and that comeback was largely built on a training regime that defies belief." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Lidl Trek Simpler Colnago TT2 Prototype Breaks Cover at Tour de Romandie for Tadej’s Time Trial "While the details aren’t entirely nailed down, and Pogačar was the only one to race the new prototype this week, Colnago has confirmed that the new TT2 will already be available later this year." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (All photos/Colnago) 2026 Bespoked UK Ron's Bikes and The Woods Cyclery AluMax II Builds "John documents two Ron’s Bikes Alumax II builds for our last bike showcase from the 2026 Bespoked UK show." By John Watson (theradavist.com) Photos: John Watson My tires may have gone moldy, but being a mom of two hasn't made me any less of a cyclist "Cycling is a rather unique hobby, in that there are so many ways of engaging with it, muses Michelle Arthurs-Brennan." By Michelle Arthurs-Brennan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Sport science writer Alex Hutchinson on how the high-carb craze has changed fueling "A deep dive into the trend that goes back to a sticker on Mathieu van der Poel’s stem, four years ago." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Squirt Chain Lube review: Clean wax lube? "Squirt Chain Lube has carved out a loyal following for a simple reason: it promises a cleaner drivetrain without the sticky mess that often comes with wet lubes." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Squirt Lubricants via cyclingweekly.com) Podcasts,
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How much, how long, will there be a women's team and what about the white shorts? Everything you need to know about the Netcompany Ineos deal "The British WorldTour team has a new name - here are your questions answered." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Italy isn't the same' - The Giro is Vingegaard's to lose, but it's rarely that simple "Jonas Vingegaard has been the clear favorite to win the Giro d’Italia ever since he threw his hat into the ring in January, and that status has only been burnished in the months since, due to his performances and the growing list of absentees." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Campagnolo takes the fight to Shimano and SRAM with a new groupset that looks Super but can be had for Ultegra money "Campagnolo puts its troubles behind it with a sensible groupset launch that fills an obvious gap, and gets it back in the game in a serious way." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Campagnolo) Between the Nutella sandwich and altitude, Evenepoel explains his philosophy for controlling weight throughout the year "Weight control remains one of the pillars of cycling performance, but Remco Evenepoel has made it clear that management no longer involves extreme formulas." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The amalgamation I’ve been waiting for: Hutchinson fuses speed with brilliant all-round tread in the Touareg Race tire "Hutchinson has brought more speed to one of my all-time favorite gravel tires." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Hutchinson) Garmin Fenix 8 Pro Smartwatch "Very impressive high-end, rugged smartwatch - but impressive tech and build quality comes at a high price." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Ride, The Food, The Wine: Why Cyclists Keep Coming Back to Hotel Dory "I admit I was pretty surprised when I read this stat that 70% of guests who have stayed at the Hotel Dory return for another stay." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: pezcyclingnews.com Zwift announces “strategic acquisition” of rival indoor cycling app Rouvy "The company added that Rouvy would be made immediately available on Zwift-compatible trainers, while both businesses would be run independently for now." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Zwift) The “world’s lightest” eBike conversion kit just launched on Kickstarter and has already smashed its crowdfunding target "Cyplore combines a rear hub motor, aero bottle-style battery and wireless control system, and comes as either a ready-to-ride wheel or a build kit." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) |
Sunday
Races
May 3,
Netherlands, Live video from 9:45am U.S. Eastern
May
3, Luxembourg, Live video 8:30am U.S. Eastern
Videos
Tour of Turkey: Davide Ballerini wins stage 7 amid neutralization in slippery Antalya "Italian the fastest at the line on a rainy day that sees GC times taken 15km out." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Best-ever 20-minute power and 3 Pan-Am golds: Inside the AI tech Olympic Champion Kristen Faulkner built, and is testing on, herself "The American is using AI to turn nine years of data into a personalized performance model, and one that could reshape how women train." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UAE set the pace, Ineos resurgent and Seixas rises: The 2026 win rankings so far "Now in May, and with Grand Tour season on the horizon, here's a look at the teams and riders who have won the most so far this season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Panniers, peaks and troughs: How Karrimor became one of the biggest outdoor gear brands of the 80s from its humble cycling beginnings "How did Karrimor emerged from a small Lancashire bike shop to become one of the world’s great mountain and outdoor brands? Here’s the story of the brand’s boom years." By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) “It really pisses me off!” - Bernard Hinault erupts in defense of Tadej Pogacar and Mauro Gianetti with thunderous shut down of doping suspicion "When questions around Tadej Pogacar and doping suspicion were put to Bernard Hinault, the five-time Tour de France winner did not hesitate. He shut them down with visible anger in an interview with Ravito." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Portuguese doping crisis deepens as cyclist Francisco Guerreiro banned 4 years "Guerreiro is a 25 year old domestic-level rider with links to teams competing on the Portuguese pro-am circuit." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vibram XS Road Cleat "A bit more grip, but they’re expensive - and only for Look Keo pedals." by Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Eschborn Frankfurt: Georg Zimmermann beats Tom Pidcock as thrilling sprint sees breakaway narrowly hold off charging peloton "German champion wins in front of Tom Pidcock and Ben Tulett." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tougher climbs reshape Eschborn Frankfurt finale "A reworked course with repeated ascents could favor attackers, but a long flat run-in to Frankfurt may still keeps (some) sprinters in the mix." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'It's going to be hard, but we're going to get through it together' - Could this husband and wife duo become the fastest around the world? "Amy and Kyle Hudson's round the world cycle begins today." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Amy Hudson) Ornot Cargo Bibs Get Updated with New Straps & Chamois for Improved Comfort "Ornot’s cargo bib shorts just got better. The updated bibs feature a new compression fabric made from 57% recycled nylon, replacing the previous strap material." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Gobik Deep Winter Merino Socks "Warm, soft and comfortable winter socks that promise to last well." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Bosch Performance Upgrade 2.0 Delivers 120 Nm of Torque, New 12A Fast Charger, More! "Today, Bosch is unveiling their answer to the eBike power wars - and the answer isn’t more power. Instead, a firmware update for the Performance Line CX and CX-R motors will provide up to 120Nm of torque and 600% support." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) "2026 Eschborn Frankfurt May 1, Germany (Eschborn → Frankfurt am Main, 211.4km) Live
video Friday from 5:40am U.S. Eastern, 2:40am Pacific - Finish
at around 8:00am Pacific.
The race will be shown on FloBikes (US & Canada) starting
at about 2:40am Pacific."
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Tour of Turkey: Picnic PostNL take first win of 2026 as Casper van Uden powers to sprint victory on stage 5 "Dutch sprinter finally gives team a win this season in Kemer." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Picnic PostNL averts unwanted record by ending 315 day win drought "Casper van Uden has ended Team Picnic PostNL’s 315 day winless streak at the Presidential Cycling Tour of Türkiye, sparing the Dutch outfit the unwanted distinction of being the only WorldTour team without a victory in 2026." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Eschborn Frankfurt 2026 contenders preview "Eschborn Frankfurt has a different shape in 2026. The route is harder, the climbing load is bigger and the race should be more selective than the editions that naturally drift towards a straightforward sprint." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) 2026 Eschborn Frankfurt start list - A mix of sprinters and puncheurs "The 2026 edition of Eschborn Frankfurt takes place on May 1, beginning in Eschborn and finishing in Frankfurt am Main. " By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) La Vuelta Femenina 2026 preview, profiles, favorites & predictions - Pauline Ferrand-Prévot the main favorite as women's peloton tackles the Angliru "La Vuelta Femenina by Carrefour.es 2026 will take place from Sunday, May 3rd, to Saturday, May 9th. With seven stages that start in Galicia and culminate on the demanding Alto de L’Angliru in Asturias, The route promises great spectacle thanks to a very tough profile, especially favorable to climbers." by Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) BMC throws the kitchen sink at the all-new Kaius gravel bike, with clearance for up to 52mm tires "New BMC Kaius has all the markings of a segment-ruling gravel race bike, and we’ve already ridden it in Sardinia, Italy." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Rachael Neylan - The Australian whose biggest days came through persistence "Rachael Neylan never had the easy arc. She was not a teenage prodigy with a scholarship trail already white-lined in front of her, nor a rider who arrived with the loudest palmarès and a roomful of expectation." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via SBS Australia Harry Sweeny undergoes knee surgery "Operation repairs inflamed plica, so Harry can prepare for Tour de France." (efprocycling.com) (Credits not Found) Polar Street X In-Depth Review: What’s the Catch? "The Polar Street X is Polar’s first new watch line in quite a long time. Sure, they launched the Polar Loop wearable band last fall, but that’s not a watch." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Lusso Perform HardRain Jacket "High-performing and comfortable rain coat for those who aren't focused on aerodynamics." by Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) ‘We put training wheels on my bike to start and my husband walked next to me playing Eye Of The Tiger the whole time’ - Traumatic brain injury survivor returns to cycling at closed road event "The Five Boro Bike Tour takes cyclists through New York City on car free streets and was the launchpad for a traumatic brain injury survivor and hip replacement patient to return to cycling." By Kristin Jenny (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Patricia Hochhauser) Videos
Tour of Turkey: Stanisław Aniołkowski speeds to first win in three years in stage 4 bunch sprint finish "Cofidis rider beats Riley Pickrell and Davide Persico to the line in Fethiye." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) After Almeida and Landa, Carapaz also forced to pull out of the Giro: 'Incredibly frustrating' "Blow after blow for the Giro d'Italia. After the withdrawals of João Almeida and Mikel Landa, it is now Richard Carapaz who will not be traveling to Bulgaria." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Paul Seixas: Pogačar’s Heir Apparent? (Commentary by eTrashMike) "Just how seriously should we be taking Paul Seixas’ rise?" By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'We will push the team to its limits' - Can AI help Netcompany Ineos claim an eighth Tour de France win? "Human side of cycling stressed by Geraint Thomas, despite new data-led approach." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Armed Forces Cycling Classic Announces Multi-Year Collaboration with Amaury Sport Organization "What happens when the Tour de France’s organizers turn their attention to American racing? The Armed Forces Cycling Classic is about to find out." By Press Release (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: AriStrauss/pezcyclingnews.com Zwift Acquires Rouvy (including FulGaz): Here’s What It Means "Zwift has announced they’ve acquired Rouvy, including the FulGaz platform that Rouvy acquired previously. Likewise, Rouvy had previously acquired Bkool last summer, but ultimately folded that very similar platform into Rouvy last month and shut down Bkool." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) “It’s a fact that we are losing great talents to road racing” - Thomas Frischknecht on XC’s future without the great Nino Schurter "After 23 years at the top of the sport, Nino Schurter left the global stage at the end of last season as he announced his retirement. Nino is widely considered the GOAT of cross county mountain biking - will we, could we, ever see another like Nino?" By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: scott/sram) Sea Otter Trends 2026 "Speaking of China, generally, and Shenzhen, specifically… Otter 2026 felt like a coming-out party for brands with some serious manufacturing chops. Big booths, lots of bike models." By Byron (bikehugger.com) (Image Credit not Found) Videos
Tour of Turkey: Iván Sosa climbs to stage 3 victory and into the race lead on first summit finish "Colombian beats Sebastian Berwick into second, with Nicolas Breuillard third on the Kiran climbs." by Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Winners, Losers, and 'What-ifs' - A statistical review of the Spring Monuments "The 2026 Spring Classics have been among the most memorable in recent seasons, with so many different storylines." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Nico Vereecken / Cor Vos |
