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2026 X2O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross "Bollekescross" Hamme-Zogge, Belgium Live Streams "The 2026 X2O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross "Bollekescross" Hamme-Zogge, Belgium is Sunday, November 15. There will be live streams for the elite women and elite men races. Elite
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET, 4:45am Pacific.
Elite
Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET, 6:00am Pacific.
The races will be shown on HBO
Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:42am and 5:57am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
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Niels Vandeputte claims first win of the season "Last year’s overall champion Niels Vandeputte took the win. Runner-up Joran Wyseure took over the GC lead from Cameron Mason." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lucinda Brand wins entertaining Superprestige Aardbeiencross Merksplas "World champion Lucinda Brand won the Superprestige Merksplas, just days after a painful crash forced her to abandon the race in Niel." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Fotopersburo Cor Vos (archief) Michael Vanthourenhout's severe crash overshadows thrilling men's cyclocross race in Merksplas "Thibau Nys wasn’t there - he’s only racing in Hamme on Sunday this week." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Thibau Nys offers glimpse into unbelievable cyclocross comeback: 'That uncertainty, that struggle with self-confidence' "The start of the cyclocross season couldn’t have gone better for Thibau Nys. And that’s actually quite remarkable, considering his incredibly tough summer road campaign." By Clarice Webster (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Giro victory, crash on Alpe d’Huez and Vuelta fireworks - Visma climber stuns with another triple Grand Tour year "In the Grand Tour era dominated by Tadej Pogacar, Jonas Vingegaard and Primoz Roglic, Sepp Kuss is one of the few men who have managed to sneak away with his own triumph." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Gruber Images via outsideonline.com Tadej Pogacar reveals surprising plans for life after cycling: 'Maybe a coffee shop somewhere nice' "The Slovenian champion is already thinking about what comes after professional cycling, with a year off, a possible coffee shop and more charity work among his ideas." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to hold onto Your VO2 Max and peak fitness even when a busy life gets in the way "All riders worry about losing their hard-earned fitness - but what if we could preserve VO2 max in minimal hours?" By Rob Kemp (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) ‘I finished last and I didn’t care’ - Pogacar’s road from Komenda to five Tours in new Colnago film "POG1 - The Making of a Legend goes back to Tadej Pogačar’s childhood in Slovenia, from his first road race to the shy teenager Urška Žigart met in 2017." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Image via alesfevzer.com SKS Rennkompressor 60 review - Robust, retro pump lacks stability "Verdict: Overpriced for the quality, and not the easiest to use." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Aardbeiencross Merksplas Live Streams "The 2026 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Aardbeiencross Merksplas, Belgium is Saturday, November 14. There will be live streams for both the elite women's and men's races. Women
at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET, 4:40am Pacific
Men
at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10am Pacific.
The
races will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:37am and 6:07am Pacific."
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Found)
Zoe Bäckstedt among big names set for ‘cross return "The British star is expected to make their season debuts at the Ostrava World Cup later this month as the women's field gets stronger." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Wout van Aert's cyclocross return taking shape, but World Championships remain uncertain "Wout van Aert is getting closer to confirming his cyclocross program for the winter, with the World Championships in Oostende firmly in the background." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Merksplas and Bollekescross 2026 preview - Can Mason keep winning when Nys returns? "Lucinda Brand’s foot injury complicates her weekend, while narrow series leads add pressure to four elite races. Our winner picks for Merksplas and the returning Bollekescross. Race times, live streams and how to watch." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Mathew Wells/SWpix.com Remco Evenepoel targets historic worlds double: 'Nobody has done it' "Remco Evenepoel has already achieved many major goals in his career, but one ambition stands above the rest: becoming the first rider to win both the road race and time trial world titles at the same championships." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'Rest assured: We will succeed' - Van Rysel CEO makes big claims on behalf of Seixas and Decathlon CMA CGM "Paul Seixas is ambitious, Decathlon CMA CGM is ambitious, and the same can certainly be said of bike supplier Van Rysel." (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Training zones explained with power, heart rate and FTP "Two cyclists can ride side by side at the same speed and be doing completely different workouts." (procyclinguk.com) Photo via mvbc.us “I’m happy I stopped” - Julian Alaphilippe explains why he retired at 34 with a year left at Tudor "At a French Cycling Federation tribute in Paris on Thursday, the two-time world champion spoke publicly for the first time since August about why he was happy to walk away." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “We showed the world that we’re not just clowns” "Modern Adventure Pro Cycling is preparing to expand its presence in the biggest one-day races of the cycling calendar in 2027, with Cole Kessler expecting the American team to tackle a full spring Classics campaign and make its first appearances in some of the Ardennes events." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Gautier Demouveaux/NurPhoto via Getty Images via outsideonline.com) Moon Rigel Pro review - A lot of front light for your money and straightforward to use too "Verdict: Great do-it-all light that packs in plenty of power at a good price." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) No World Championships, just the World Championships, or perhaps a few races as well: These are the options for Mathieu van der Poel "Mathieu van der Poel can race very little cyclocross this winter as he targets a ninth world title, partly because his daughter is expected in January." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Cor Vos Lucinda Brand escapes serious injury after Niel misstep "Lucinda Brand has escaped serious injury after her misstep in the Superprestige cyclocross race in Niel, and her season is not at risk." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Giel Lejeune becomes youngest Superprestige top-five finisher "At just 18 years and 142 days, Giel Lejeune has become the youngest rider ever to finish in the top five of a Superprestige cyclocross race." (cyclingflash.com) (Image: Screenshot) Laurens Sweeck's poor season continues with DNF in Niel "Laurens Sweeck's difficult season took another turn for the worse on Wednesday when the Belgian rider abandoned the Superprestige race in Niel." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Superprestige Merksplas preview: Outsiders eye muddy upset "Lucinda Brand’s uncertain status and Thibau Nys’ selective cross schedule are creating a unique opportunity for riders who normally fight for the podium places to go for victory in the next Superprestige round." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos From Zwift Academy to Gravel Burn glory: Nele Laing's Canyon Grail CFR "Custom-painted gravel bike melds heavy-duty mountain bike tires with aero-optimized road bike components" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Fahwaaz Cornelius) ‘Expect to see us at some of the big Ardennes races’ - Cole Kessler on Modern Adventure’s next step after debut season "Cole Kessler finished Paris Roubaix in his first professional season. He’ll be part of a bigger Classics program next year, when the team races as Modern Adventure Factor Racing." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 16 Tours de France, six second places and one unforgettable triumph - The extraordinary story of Joop Zoetemelk "This is the latest installment in CyclingUpToDate’s Cycling Legends series, revisiting the careers, rivalries, and defining moments of cycling’s great champions." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via letelegramme.fr ‘A huge amount of technical expertise’ - Netcompany Ineos switch to Pirelli tires for 2027 "The Italian brand has signed a three-year deal with the British team, and its tires will make their racing debut at the Tour Down Under in January." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How much does it cost to run a WorldTour cycling team? "Running a WorldTour cycling team is an annual commitment measured in millions of euros. For 2026, the reported average budget is about €33 million for a men’s WorldTeam and €5.7 million for a women’s WorldTeam." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Life Time throws more money at Grand Prix gravel series "Cash prizes more evenly spread deeper into top 10 of invite-only field." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Life Time Grand Prix Canyon goes full luxury for very limited Spectral:ON CF LTD "So fancy that the German direct-to-consumer brand is only making 150 worldwide." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Canyon Hunter
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Superprestige Niel: Cameron Mason solos to first win of the season and biggest victory of his career "British champion beats Joran Wyseure in late duel after Michael Vanthourenhout crashed out of contention." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Superprestige Niel: Manon Bakker masters the mud to take the win "Sara Casasola takes second place, with Denise Betsema in third." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lucinda Brand pulls out of the Niel cyclocross race in tears after just a few minutes "The Dutch rider from Baloise Het Poetsbureau Lions appeared to crash and damage her right foot, after which she had no choice but to leave the race in tears." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) 'I knew I could win' - Cameron Mason delivers maiden Belgian cyclocross triumph in Niel "The British champion powered his way to his first Belgian televised cyclocross victory in challenging conditions in Niel on Wednesday." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Vincent Kalut / Cor Vos Lars Peers impresses at junior Europeans: ‘Protect him from his qualities’ "We warned you several weeks ago about the talent of Lars Peers, and the 16-year-old Belgian confirmed that promise with a mature ride at his first international junior championships on Sunday." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) photo: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Mathieu Van der Poel returns to No. 1 in the UCI Rankings without riding a single race "The UCI will once again be tracking the cyclocross rankings this winter. Points are up for grabs in every race, and these ultimately determine the starting order." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Dutch coach recalls the 2019 incident that perfectly sums up Mathieu van der Poel's younger days "Mathieu van der Poel arrived at the 2019 European Mountain Bike Championships without his racing shoes, missed two days of training and crashed early in the race. He still went home with the gold medal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I’m talking about Remco Evenepoel, Vingegaard, and a few others" - Tadej Pogacar's rivals told to look over their shoulders in Grand Tour rush "Remco Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard should be looking over their shoulder ahead of the 2027 season when it comes to Grand Tours. After Il Lombardia confirmed the arrival proper of Paul Seixas as a monument winner, the 20-year-old's rise to stardom could see him take aim at the last two Tour de France runners-up." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Fancy ‘cross dressing: My Rapha Muddy Hell Experience dressed as an AI poster-inspired duck "You could form a strong argument that cyclocross is the hardest discipline in bicycle racing, with its combination of strength, power and bike handling skills required over a short but intense hour making it a uniquely challenging branch of the sport." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: Alex Rout) Did I ruin a perfectly good mountain bike, or have I built the ultimate gravel bike "Early this year, I took my much-loved steel hardtail, which was languishing in the back of the shed, and turned it into a bike I can’t get enough of, with three very simple changes." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard) How time bonuses work in professional stage races "When do bonuses apply, how they differ between races and why teams sometimes spend a remarkable amount of energy chasing only a handful of seconds." (procyclinguk.com) Photo Credit: Aditya Wardhana / Unsplash Live Cyclocross: Superprestige Niel Jaarmarktcross - Wednesday November 11th 2026 "The Telenet Superprestige continues with round 3 at the classic Jaarmarktcross in Niel, a midweek race on the Belgian Armistice Day holiday.
Timetable – Wednesday November 11th 2026
Elite
Women - 13:40 Europe, 7:30am Eastern, 4:30am Pacific.
Elite
Men - 15:10 Europe, 9:10am
Eastern, 6:10am
Pacific.
The races will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 4:37am and 6:07am Pacific." (cyclocross.social) (Credits not
Found)
Total Energies Team Saved, Becomes Xefi "The Total Energies team is saved. The new sponsor for 2027 is XEFI, a French IT services company. It’s a rescue in need of a rebuild." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
Pogacar's agent Alex Carera outlines eight ways to reshape cycling "Alex Carera, co-founder of the rider management agency A&J All Sports, has set out a series of proposals he believes would help to modernize professional cycling." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos Rudi Kemna after accident: ‘Being here is a miracle’ "Rudi Kemna has spoken publicly for the first time about his serious accident in late October, in which he broke his neck, back, sternum and ribs." (cyclingflash.com) foto: Wielerflits From winning in the Algarve to crashing out in yellow - why Juan Ayuso’s first year at Lidl Trek fell short "He won the Volta ao Algarve on his debut for the team, but the rest of his season brought withdrawals, below-par results and little chance to build any momentum." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Evenepoel sees Tour victory over Pogacar immortalized on Plateau de Solaison "Haute-Savoie has put Remco Evenepoel’s name and climbing time at both ends of the Plateau de Solaison, where he beat Tadej Pogačar at this year’s Tour de France." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Charles Wegelius leaves EF after bringing in Michiel Elijzen: “A shame, but I will be in the right place” "Michiel Elijzen (44) is making an unexpected return to the professional peloton in 2027, when he will join EF Education EasyPost." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos 'He's pure gold' - Bruno Armirail shares insight into life as a teammate of Jonas Vingegaard "The Frenchman explained why Jonas Vingegaard is so highly regarded within the Visma Lease a Bike ranks, while revealing his hopes to help the Dane challenge Tadej Pogacar at the Tour de France again." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Rasmussen warns Vingegaard over Tour de France preparation: ‘The captain must make the same sacrifices’ "Michael Rasmussen has questioned the idea of Jonas Vingegaard spending less time at altitude training camps, arguing that the Dane cannot expect his teammates to make sacrifices he is unwilling to make himself." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pay high to stay dry: The new Assos Sturmprinz "$600US for a bike jacket? Someone’s laughing their Assos all the way to the bank." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) How Long Does It Take Cyclists to Regain Fitness After an Injury? Why Recovery Times Vary by Body Part "How long does cycling injury recovery take? Explore timelines for knee, collarbone, shoulder, and muscle injuries, plus what it takes to regain lost fitness." By Laura Ruiz (todomountainbike.net) Image: ergosport This is what Garmin’s first solar Amoled watch could look like "Garmin has been trying to crack the solar Amoled problem for years. Now another patent has appeared which shows what such a device could look like." By Ivan Jovin (gadgetsandwearables.com) Image via patent filing Up to 30 seconds faster: Evenepoel speaks for the first time about the new Specialized they’re developing "Remco Evenepoel has been working with Specialized for months on the development of a new time trial bike. The Belgian has already competed with different versions of the prototype and now, for the first time, has quantified the improvements he believes he has achieved." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via capovelo.com Doug Ryder ready to take Pinarello Q36.5 into the WorldTour if early opportunity arises: 'No questions asked' "The Swiss ProTeam finished 12th in the 2026 UCI team rankings and are on track for WorldTour promotion in 2029, but team principal Doug Ryder told Domestique he would welcome an earlier step-up if the opportunity arises." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Garmin Sales Begin: Huge deals on Garmin Fenix, Edge, Forerunner Series and more! "Like clockwork, Garmin has put forth their sale plans for the Black Friday and Holiday season. Garmin is actually one of the most predictable companies in this space when it comes to sales and how they structure them (with Wahoo probably being *the* most predictable one)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Garmin watch prices are dropping early for Black Friday "Garmin’s Black Friday discounts have started early, with live deals now appearing across Amazon and Garmin’s own store." By Ivan Jovin (gadgetsandwearables.com) (Photo: Ray Maker via dcrainmaker.com) From Tour de France to personal tragedy - Joshua Tarling carries family name with pride for Netcompany Ineos "Joshua Tarling honored his late brother, Finlay, at the 2026 Vuelta a Espana." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Full commitment, no regrets "Magdeleine Vallieres reflects on her year in the rainbow jersey in the latest film in our Explore series, presented by Wahoo." (efprocycling.com) (Credits not Found) Magnus Bak Klaris: The Gravel World Champion Who Found His Own Way "Magnus Bak Klaris is the first gravel specialist to wear the rainbow bands." By James Ion (progravelmagazine.substack.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com The Hammerhead Karoo 3, just smashed its best price in the early Black Friday discounts "It's our experts' choice for cycling navigation and a worthy challenger to Garmin and Wahoo. At this price, it's already got to be a contender for the best Black Friday deal we've seen so far." By Paul Brett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Gear Break: Friday the 13th - GU Roctane, Paqrack, Adidas sunnies, Garmin x Waze, HOVERAir Versa, Look 795 Special Edition "GU’s Roctane mixes fueled my Iceman and helped me recover after. Paqrack is a minimalist race-day bike stand from a Grand Rapids (Mitten) start-up." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Japanese Cyclist Rides From New York To Santa Monica "Ryo Murata, a Japanese cyclist known online as the “Human Revo,” has successfully crossed from New York to California. He also expressed his affinity for, and admiration of, America, especially its people." By Milan Manesh (canyon-news.com) (Photo via KTLA) Sarah Gigante: Coming back isn’t the same as getting back "After breaking my femur last August, a week after the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, and still being at the pointier end of a long and complicated rehab, I was surprised, honored and extremely excited when selected for my second Elite Road Worlds in Montreal." By Sarah Gigante (dnlbenson.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'The people you can speak to gets smaller and smaller the further up you go' - Geraint Thomas on life after racing, Dave Brailsford and rebuilding Ineos "A year into his job as Director of Racing, Thomas talks to Velora Cycling about the podcast that prepared him for retirement, daily calls with Brailsford, an AI system still being built, and teams recruiting the next super talent." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Peter Stuart/ Velora Cycling Team Victory Rankings "A quick retrospective on the team victory rankings in the men’s World Tour and beyond, looking at the win rates and some extra stats." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'At Red Bull, they hate to lose' - Ralph Denk on Evenepoel's impact and closing the gap to Pogacar "The German team moved up from sixth to second in the UCI team ranking and Evenepoel was second in the Tour, confirming their credentials as Pogacar's biggest rival." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I actually find them quite stupid remarks" - Jonas Vingegaard at the center in war of words as Brian Holm launches defense of Visma leader "Brian Holm has hit back at criticism aimed towards Jonas Vingegaard, insisting that Johan Bruyneel's comments declaring the Dane wouldn't win the Tour de France again as 'nonsense." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Denmark to host the 2027 UEC Road European Championships "Denmark will host the 2027 European Road Cycling Championships from 28 September to 3 October, with the time trials in Silkeborg and the road races in Herning, the European cycling federation (UEC) announced." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Picnic PostNL add wave of new signings as key departures leave gaps to fill "Paul Penhoët, Jules Hesters and Jochem Kerckhaert are among Picnic PostNL's latest signings, as the Dutch team continue to rebuild amid financial concerns, license uncertainty and an ongoing investigation." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Cycling should have a Concorde Agreement like in Formula 1' - Fabian Cancellara in favor of a budget cap to ensure pro cycling's long-term success "Tudor team owner calls for common sense. 'If not, then you just destroy yourself." By Stephen Farrand (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Suunto Mostly Leaving Finland, Wahoo Adds Oura/Coros/Apple Sleep Integrations "According to an article published this morning by the largest daily newspaper in Finland, Suunto plans to lay off the majority of remaining staff in Finland, and continue consolidating functions in China. Also, Wahoo has joined Zwift in announcing recent integrations with Oura (Zwift did so a week or so ago)." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Gaia Realini joins Picnic PostNL for 2027: 'A new chapter' "Gaia Realini will leave Lidl Trek for Picnic PostNL in 2027, marking what the Italian climber describes as "a new chapter." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Urge TourAir 2 Helmet Offers Top Protection, Performance & Eco Materials "Urge has always done a surprisingly excellent job of making helmets that offer incredible value for your money; and the new second-generation TourAir is another fine example." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit via tour-magazin.de) The bike Seixas rode to Il Lombardia glory: Van Rysel launches RCR-R Pro aero all-rounder with complete bikes from 6.6kg "New flagship race bike combines aero efficiency with climbing-focused weight savings, while a more affordable RCR-R shares the same design with a heavier - and less expensive - carbon lay-up." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Van Rysel) Ben Healy on cycling’s lack of characters: ‘Don’t force it’ "With his long hair, beard, earrings and spectacular attacking style, Ben Healy has become one of the peloton's most distinctive personalities." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: James Startt Pogačar to reveal 2027 plans at UAE team camp in Spain "The Slovenian is expected to discuss his season goals for next year." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) This Pogačar bike sold for $40,000 - And it was an absolute bargain "One of Tadej Pogačar's most special bicycles has just changed hands. The Colnago V5Rs with which the Slovenian won the Ličge Bastogne Ličge in 2025 has been sold for $40,000 in an auction aimed at funding the Olympic preparation of American cyclists." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via topcycling.pt/Foto: A.S.O./Billy Ceusters 'I'd rather ride at 170 bpm' - Mads Pedersen refuses to be overtaken by amateurs after difficult offseason return "Mads Pedersen has made no secret of how difficult his return to training has been, admitting that he keeps making the same mistake after his offseason break." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Peter De Voecht / Cor Vos "He's told me clearly" - Mads Pedersen's potential successor reveals private talks about Lidl Trek's future beyond 2029 "Vacek has revealed details of private conversations with Mads Pedersen and hopes to inherit a leading role in the Classics when his experienced teammate retires." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'There's no talking to the UCI' - Jan-Willem van Schip reflects on controversial end to cycling career "The two-time track world champion has criticized the lack of clarity surrounding UCI regulations following three disqualifications in his final year as a professional." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Plugge steps down as Collective Cycling Group reform project appoints new director "Daniel Benson reports that Visma Lease a Bike CEO Richard Plugge has formally stepped down as director of Collective Cycling Group, the successor to One Cycling." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 3D-printed titanium goes electric: J.Laverack launches 22 bespoke builds "The Rutland builder is offering assistance across road, all-road, gravel, urban and hardtail versions of its AM64 platform. It claims up to 200km of range and a battery you can't see." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) "I would have liked to continue, but I understand" - World Tour veteran let go by team after seven seasons despite Olympics goal "Albert Torres is embarking on a new chapter in his sporting career. The 36-year-old Balearic rider will leave Movistar Team in 2027 after seven seasons with the Spanish team." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Getty Sport via /movistarteam.com Elves Falath EXP Sport review: An aero bike that brings performance and value to the people "A great choice for beginners and experienced racers alike." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Fitbit health metrics are disappearing after Google Health 5.12 "Fitbit users are reporting that several daily health metrics have stopped appearing after updating to Google Health 5.12. HRV, blood oxygen, resting heart rate, breathing rate and skin temperature are among the missing readings." By Marko Maslakovic (gadgetsandwearables.com) Image source: Google Carson City teen cyclist Riley Kuhlman headed to NICA Western Regionals in Utah "Local athlete Riley Kuhlman caps standout season with four NICA victories and more than 3,500 miles on her bike." By Carson Now Reader (carsonnow.org) (Image Credit not Found) Wellue Checkme O2 Max review: For serious overnight SpO2 tracking "The Wellue Checkme O2 Max keeps things pretty simple. It is not trying to be a smartwatch or track everything under the sun. Its main job is to keep a close eye on your blood oxygen, especially overnight, using a wrist unit connected to a soft sensor on your finger." By Marko Maslakovic (gadgetsandwearables.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Live
video Saturday from 10:05pm U.S. Eastern, 7:05pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 9:40pm
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“I think he could even win one” - Brandon McNulty's first pro boss believes the world champion can win a Grand Tour "Jonas Carney, who signed McNulty to his first professional team, believes the reigning road world champion could go considerably further with a Grand Tour built around him. I’m sure that in the right circumstances, he’s got what it takes to challenge for a Grand Tour podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Egan Bernal shows he's on the mend with six-pack photos and a Strava KOM above 3,000 meters "The former winner of the Tour de France (2019) and the Giro d'Italia (2021) seems to have gotten back into serious training." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Julian Alaphilippe: 'I found less and less joy in modern cycling' "In August, the 34-year-old ended his career. He had already explained his decision in an Instagram post, but has now spoken publicly about it for the first time." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos ‘It’s not a money conversation’ - Ryder rejects Schmid salary claims as Pinarello Q36.5 builds around Pidcock "Pinarello Q36.5 team principal Doug Ryder has denied that money was the decisive factor in Mauro Schmid's move from Jayco AlUla, insisting the Swiss rider chose the team for its environment and ambitions." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Michael Valgren explains why he'd choose Giro d'Italia over Tour de France after Ineos transfer "The Dane has no intention of giving up on chasing a Tour de France stage win, but believes the Giro d'Italia offers a better chance of adding to his Grand Tour tally after his first stage win this year." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) XDS could pull out of Astana sponsorship as early as 2027 "Chinese bike manufacturer XDS is reportedly considering ending its title sponsorship of XDS Astana, two years into a deal that was meant to last at least five years, according to L'Equipe." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘I’m for old-fashioned cycling’ - Scaroni ready to trade UCI points for wins in 2027 "Christian Scaroni finished 2026 as Italy’s highest-ranked rider, but the XDS Astana leader says he would have given up hundreds of points for a few more victories. " By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) What is a good cycling cadence? RPM, climbing and pedaling efficiency explained "A road rider climbing at 65 revolutions per minute can be working at exactly the same power as somebody turning the pedals at 90. The difference lies in how that work is delivered." (procyclinguk.com) WHOOP just changed its step algorithm and it could change your WHOOP Age "WHOOP has rolled out a new step-counting algorithm for WHOOP 5.0 and WHOOP MG. The biggest improvement is aimed at situations where your arm is not swinging normally." By Marko Maslakovic (gadgetsandwearables.com) (Image credit: © Josh Croxton via cyclingnews.com) CycleWorth:
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"It's a whole new world" - Geraint Thomas on dealing with the post-marginal gains cycling world and working with Dave Brailsford "Close to the riders, but now closer to team CEO Dave Brailsford, he sees the sport through a whole new lens." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Not a final goodbye’ - Victor Lafay leaves Unibet Rose Rockets without ever racing for the team "The French Giro d’Italia and Tour de France stage winner will be without a team in 2027 as he continues to recover from the illness that has kept him out of racing all year." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Unibet Rose Rockets Build A Better Indoor Cycling Set Up - PEZ Crew Tips "Dark evenings. Sideways rain. A forecast that seems personally offended by your riding plans. Indoor season is here." By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Bradley Wiggins reveals role ‘that will never change’ in helping son Ben, 21 "Ben, 21, signed his first professional contract last month, and will step up to the World Tour next year - meaning he could ride the same iconic Tour de France climbs that his dad flew up on his way to victory in 2012." By Charlie Pittock (the-sun.com) (Photograph: Tom Jenkins/The Guardian) Sidi swaps dials for locking laces on Shot 3 Pura developed with Isaac del Toro "The Italian brand's new flagship keeps the Shot 3's carbon chassis but adds a locking cord, a lace pocket in the tongue and a replaceable closure." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Shimano RX710 clipless shoes: Updated fit brings excellent comfort but price may put folk off "Verdict: Excellent fit and comfort, but the high price makes them a tough sell against the competition." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Pashley introduces adorable electrified mini-velo; J. Laverack goes electric plus more "This week in eBikes: Andy Burnham wants action against illegal eBikes and conversion kits; Pashley and J. Laverack add motors to their bikes; Vanmoof users get in-app navigation." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Unit1 FARO and NEON review: I just found my new favorite eBike helmets "I’ve been using both the UNIT 1 FARO and the new NEON, and despite taking fairly different approaches, they’ve both become regular go-to helmets for me." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Headless guitars and controversial ‘gravel’ collide in Dangerholm’s latest build "Guitars and bikes have more in common that you might think, say Scott and Dangerholm." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Gustav Gullholm) Canyon dropped one of their best deals just in time for Black Friday "A limited amount Aeroad CF bikes are available for some decent prices." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UAE Team Emirates XRG boss reveals just how badly injuries affected 2026 campaign "Despite finishing at the top of the UCI team rankings for the fourth year running, 2026 was far from smooth sailing for UAE Team Emirates XRG sports manager Matxin Joxean Fernández and his team." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Ilario Biondi / Cor Vos "If you want to waste an hour of your time..." - Thijs Zonneveld rips into Pogacar documentary as analyst claims production lacked new information "Dutch cycling analyst Thijs Zonneveld didn't mince his words when it came to rating the recently released Tadej Pogacar documentary." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Brandon McNulty wants Tour de France return as UAE keeps options open "World champion Brandon McNulty wants to return to the Tour de France next year, but UAE Emirates XRG has yet to clarify its 2027 Grand Tour plans." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Florian Sénéchal joins Unibet Rose Rockets for classics "Unibet Rose Rockets are set to sign 33-year-old Florian Sénéchal, who is expected to take on a lead-out role and strengthen the team in the classics." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) foto: fotopersburo Cor Vos More Chinese bikes in pro cycling, another new wheel size, and voice controlled cycling computers: Tech of the Month November "Pardus bikes will be seen in the peloton in 2027, while Bianchi and Bahrain Victorious part ways." By Jamie Williams (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zwift, Newmen, Garmin, Getty) Strava named among platforms reportedly facing UK under-16 social media ban "The government's working definition targets recommender systems and user-generated content, both central to Strava, which currently lets riders sign up from age 13. Ofcom, not ministers, will decide which services are covered." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) Cover image credit: Vaughn Ridley/SWpix.com WHOOP agrees to $11 million settlement over subscription renewals "People in California who bought WHOOP memberships through the company’s website, were enrolled into automatically renewing memberships and were subsequently charged for at least one renewal after their initial membership or commitment period ended." By Marko Maslakovic (gadgetsandwearables.com) Image source: Whoop DUI driver who killed cyclist in road rage attack while his children were in car found guilty of murder "David Morgan “used his vehicle as a weapon following a moment of road rage” in the shocking incident, and has now been convicted of murdering father-of-three Richard Smith despite repeatedly denying the offense." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Norfolk Constabulary) From lapping the peloton as a teen to 'King of cycling' - Colnago documentary explores Tadej Pogacar's rise "A new documentary from Colnago will offer a glimpse into Tadej Pogačar’s journey to the top of cycling, with childhood memories and reflections from those who recognized his talent long before his rise to stardom." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Richard Carapaz’ departure forces EF Education EasyPost to reinvent itself "Richard Carapaz’s move to NSN Cycling Team in the transfer market marks a turning point for EF Education EasyPost ahead of the 2027 season." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sweet Protection Fluxer Mips Helmet review - Excellent ventilation and safety credentials "Verdict: Excellent ventilation and comfort with useful Mips protection, although the weight and broader front profile are noticeable." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Enve Launches a Tubeless Rim Tape Gun "Is Enve's Tubeless Tape Gun worth $125 USD? Well, it's probably not for the average mechanic, but a wheel-building shop may find it useful. " By Matt Beer (pinkbike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sepp Kuss makes surprising admission after racing all three Grand Tours: 'Mentally, it was easier' "Racing all three Grand Tours in a single season is a challenge few riders are willing to take on. Yet for Sepp Kuss, the demanding schedule came with an unexpected benefit." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Magdeleine Valličres’ 2026 season and her year in the rainbow jersey "Valličres did not have a victory to her record in 2026, yet she finished fifth at Strade Bianche, sixth at La Flčche Wallonne and eighth at Ličge Bastogne Ličge, then completed both the Giro d’Italia Women and the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift inside the top 20 overall." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "He just seems more advanced" - Geraint Thomas declares Seixas as Pogacar's successor; But it comes with major warning about UAE ride "With Pogacar still at the peak of his powers and dominating the sport, the Ineos director warns that the Slovenian could still be around at the top for some time." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) XEFI rules out signing Primož Roglič: ‘No publicity stunt’ "With Primož Roglič’s future still uncertain, XEFI Group Pro Cycling managing director Stéphane Heulot has ruled out a move for the Slovenian. "Roglič, maybe?" Heulot said, but added that signing the 37-year-old is not something the team is seriously considering." (cyclingflash.com) Image: Fotopersburo Cor Vos Pogacar, Van der Poel and Vollering: The 10 longest solo victories of 2026 "The 10 longest solo victories by WorldTour or Women's WorldTour riders in 2026, featuring performances from men's and women's WorldTour and ProSeries events, ranked by solo distance." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘I want to show I wasn’t a one-season wonder’ - Dati on beating Pidcock and his move to Astana "Tommaso Dati had a breakout season for Continental team UKYO in 2026, and he now joins XDS Astana on a two-year deal." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com)Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos 127 brands across two floors - Rouleur Live 2026 has more exhibitors on display than ever "The annual show takes place at the Truman Brewery in London, 12-14 November." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rouleur) Giant Surge Pro shoes review - A meaningful update in every area "Verdict: Stunning road race shoes in terms of efficiency, stiffness and comfort." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) European Road Championships to return to Denmark in 2027 as host cities confirmed "Herning and Silkeborg will host the championships from 28 September to 3 October, marking Denmark's return after 10 years." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Scarab Cycles Paramo 32er "Santiago Toro, founder of Scarab Cycles, sent us a cool story about the Colombian brand’s first spin at building a 32er out of their Paramo gravel platform." By Santiago Toro (theradavist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cane Creek Goes Cold Blooded with eeBrakes Gecko "Gecko is the latest limited drop from Cane Creek’s eeBrakes line." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Canyon breaks the $3,200 barrier with an Aeroad featuring 62 mm carbon wheels and electronic shifting "Canyon has just presented a special edition of its Aeroad for Black Friday. One of the most victorious aerodynamic road bikes now stands out for offering an especially attractive setup for $3,200 dollars." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Daniel McMahon/Business Insider Flit M2i review - Zippy and distinctive folding eBike is as light as they come "Verdict: Quick riding and quick folding performance make the M2i the ideal train commuting eBike" By Richard Peace (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The White Line: Ending Vulnerable Road User Deaths by 2035 "The impact our work is having on families, communities, and the future of our streets. We’ve proven that when we come together, change happens. Help us take this fight further." (www.thewhiteline.org) |
