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Vuelta a España: Enric Mas triumphs with overall victory "Enric Mas has won the 2026 Vuelta a Espana, ending Spain's 12-year wait for a home winner." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) |
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Cervélo is the most successful bike manufacturer in the Grand Tours "Which bicycle brand has won the most Grand Tours over the past ten years? An analysis by Cyclingflash shows that Cervélo, the Canadian-Dutch manufacturer, is the clear leader." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Matthew Brennan feels increasingly targeted: “Understandable with five wins under my belt” "Matthew Brennan delivered in the final stage of the Vuelta a España, lining up for the sprint finish, but several breakaway riders had made it to the finish ahead of him." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Primoz Roglic: Finishing second was hard to imagine a few weeks ago "Primoz Roglic described his second-place finish at the 2026 Vuelta a Espana as a personal victory." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Bernal ruled out of World Championships as Colombia make team change "Bernal, who has not raced since the Tour de France in July, will be replaced by Wilmar Paredes." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mattias Skjelmose out of road worlds "Danish star pulls out after illness and fatigue during Vuelta a España." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Best gravel bike saddles 2026: I tested seven off-road seats for performance, comfort and durability "Combining off-road comfort and support with on-road performance, it's well worth having a look at one of these seven best saddles for gravel." By Rachel Sokal (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rachel Sokal) Sigma Buster 1100 Headlight "Verdict: Capable light for general riding and back road fun but some competitors offer better spec for similar money." By Mike Stenning (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Thank goodness for TPU inner tubes, yet again saving me from a ride-ending tire slash "Much more than just a lightweight spare – 19 best deals on TPU inner tubes I found today" By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard) Tobias Johannessen wins dramatic final Vuelta a España stage "Norwegian celebrates first win in three years." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Johannessen wins Granada thriller on stage 21 as Mas seals Vuelta title "After two second-place stage finishes, Tobias Halland Johannessen finally had his moment, as Enric Mas entered the history books as a Grand Tour champion." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com Vuelta organizers meet riders halfway: final lap of final stage neutralized "This means that the overall classification times will be recorded at the penultimate passage across the finish line." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Riders are losing public credibility” - Leading online analysts condemn Vuelta’s final-stage neutralization "The 2026 Vuelta a Espana will end beneath a cloud of controversy after the riders and CPA successfully pushed for the final 9.8 kilometers of Stage 21 to be neutralized for the general classification." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X.com) Movistar swaps blue for red and white to celebrate Mas' Vuelta glory "Movistar has unveiled a special kit to celebrate Enric Mas’ expected first Grand Tour victory at the Vuelta a España on Sunday." (Photo: X.com/Movistar Team) Steven Kruijswijk and teammates honored with guard of honor for long careers "Before the start of the final stage, the Vuelta peloton said farewell to several riders. Steven Kruijswijk, Magnus Cort and Pello Bilbao, among others, will retire from professional cycling after this season." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sepp Kuss makes huge leap in standings: "It was like a playground" "The twentieth stage of the Vuelta a España was full of stories, but Sepp Kuss' was undoubtedly one of the most striking." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vuelta 2026: Wout van Aert to race final stage on special bike "Wout van Aert’s Vuelta a España has already been more than successful, but today the Belgian can add an extra finishing touch by winning the final stage." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) From Vuelta glory to surgery: Fresh heartbreak strikes Eddie Dunbar "Just one day after delivering one of the most significant victories of his career, Eddie Dunbar’s Vuelta a España has ended in pain." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “It could have had even more serious consequences” - Mauro Gianetti reveals the severity of Tadej Pogacar’s Vuelta crash injuries "Gianetti acknowledges the crash was severe and that the collarbone injury required an especially complex operation. “The crash was serious: the displaced collarbone fracture required a very complex surgery, on top of the concussion,” the UAE chief explains." By Juan Larra (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd to September 13th, Stage 21 (Granada → Granada (Alhambra), 112.8km)
Live video Sunday from 10:20am U.S. Eastern, 7:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 10:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:00am Pacific."
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Vuelta a España: Enric Mas passes arduous final mountain test to keep red as Mikel Landa soars to stage 20 breakaway victory atop Collado del Alguacil "Tobias Halland Johannessen second, Ramses Debruyne third on the penultimate day of racing." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “I had goosebumps all day” - Sepp Kuss hails Team Visma | Lease a Bike masterplan as audacious Vuelta raid secures last-gasp top-5 GC finish "Sepp Kuss paid tribute to Team Visma Lease a Bike after an audacious queen-stage operation carried the American from 11th to fifth overall at the 2026 Vuelta a Espana." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Eddie Dunbar crashes out of the race a day after winning a stage "The Irishman suffered a heavy crash in the twentieth stage and was forced to abandon. According to the race organization’s medical bulletin, the Pinarello-Q36.5 rider may have fractured his collarbone." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Majority of Vuelta teams reportedly in favor of neutralizing stage 21 "The Vuelta organization and UCI are reportedly opposed to the move, with a neutralization the final lap among the options being discussed ahead of a decision." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vuelta 2026: Stage 21 preview, a Montmartre-style finale? "One more stage and then the Vuelta a España is over. One more time clipping in, one more time raising the heart rate and one more time going for the win. But who will win?" By Dian Tjerkstra (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wout van Aert gets early doping test wake-up call before brutal Vuelta stage "Belgian star was woken at 7:15 a.m. for an anti-doping control before facing more than 5,000 meters of climbing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Why is Vuelta stage 21 starting at a supermarket? The story behind Granada’s unusual finale "The final stage of the 2026 Vuelta a España will roll out from a Carrefour supermarket in Granada. The setting may look unusual, but there is a simple explanation for it." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Richard Carapaz wanted to fight for the stage win on Friday: "I have nothing to prove" "On Saturday, Richard Carapaz will most likely try to shake up the Vuelta a España once again." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Primoz Roglic and Red Bull Bora struggle to drop red-jersey leader Enric Mas: “We’re evenly matched” "Primoz Roglic will start Saturday's queen stage of this Vuelta with a deficit of 1:37 to red-jersey wearer Enric Mas." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mikel Landa on “worst year of his career” - “I’m looking forward to it being over” "What is going on with Mikel Landa?" By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd to September 13th, Stage 20 (La Calahorra → Collado del Alguacil, 187.2km)
Live video Saturday from 6:10am U.S. Eastern, 3:10am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at
about3:00am Pacific."
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Vuelta a España Stage 20: A final mountain test "Five climbs and more than 5,000 m of elevation gain await the riders on the penultimate stage." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Carapaz on the attack: ‘Tomorrow is the kind of racing I like’ "Richard Carapaz insists he has “nothing to prove” as he prepares for another opportunity to shake up the Vuelta a España on Saturday, after spending much of stage 19 on the offensive." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Vuelta a España: Eddie Dunbar denies Santiago Buitrago with late pass on Peñas Blancas as Irishman claims stage 19 victory "Thomas Gloag goes third on summit finish." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Eddie Dunbar in tears after stunning Vuelta stage win: 'I didn't think I'd even be here' "The Pinarello Q36.5 Irishman held off mountains classification leader Santiago Buitrago on Peñas Blancas, and the victory came as a surprise - not least to Dunbar himself." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) “It’s one less day” - Enric Mas wants to seal La Vuelta victory in Sierra Nevada "Enric Mas approached the finish at Peñas Blancas with the calm of someone who knows that each passing day brings him closer to an objective that, only weeks ago, seemed far more distant." by Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Stefan Küng does not start the day after time trial win "Stefan Küng did not start the nineteenth stage of the Vuelta a España. The Swiss rider from Tudor won Thursday’s time trial, but has withdrawn from the race with his goals for the remainder of the season in mind." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lidl Trek explains Mattias Skjelmose’s underwhelming performance: “It was a big fight” "Team manager Kim Andersen revealed why the Dane has been struggling in recent days. "He is empty and also a little ill," he said in an interview with TV 2 Sport." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Viral Mas photo ignites Vuelta debate as Roglic camp warns: 'This is not new' "Sven Vanthourenhout has questioned motorbike positioning after viral images emerged comparing Primoz Roglic and Enric Mas during the time trial on stage 18 of the Vuelta a España." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Cor Vos / Lukáš Ronald Lukács Meet Gab707, the drone pilot chasing mountain biking’s wildest riders "Gabriel Kocher went from physicist to elite drone racer to putting viewers directly behind riders at events like Red Bull Rampage." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Light the Way with Rodeo Labs’ Spork 4.0 & Built-In Magnetic Dynamo Hookups "The new Spork 4.0 takes dynamo connectivity one step further." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Rodeo Labs) Review: Peaty’s Holeshot Fast Flow Tubeless Valves "Straight out of the packaging, the Peaty’s Holeshot Fast Flow valves look different compared to their old MK2 presta valves." By CJ Rudy (creakybottombracket.com) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson via road.cc) 2026 Vuelta a Espana Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Espana August 22nd to September 13th, Stage 19 (Vélez-Málaga → Peñas Blancas, Estepona, 210.7km)
Live video Friday from 6:20am U.S. Eastern, 3:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:00am Pacific."
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Stefan Küng wins the individual time trial on stage 18 of Vuelta a España "Enric Mas successfully defends his red jersey." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa." (paulsherwenproject.com) |
'It is going to be incredibly attritional' - Tom Pidcock takes aim at Road World Championships after two top 10s in Canada "British rider expected to be at least a co-leader of the GB team in Montréal." By Andy McGrath (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Del Toro looking for a second victory in Montreal at the Worlds "Less than two weeks before the 2026 Road World Championships, Isaac Del Toro made a strong statement on the same course where the battle for the rainbow jersey will soon take place." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) Paul Seixas coy ahead of Montréal Worlds: “I haven’t played all my cards” "Paul Seixas once again confirmed on Sunday at the 2026 GP de Montréal that he will be a rider to take seriously at the 2026 World Championships." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Doubtful Isaac Del Toro wins ahead of Worlds: “I had to put all my shit in my back pocket” "Two weeks before the 2026 Road World Championships, Isaac Del Toro made a strong statement on the course where the battle for the rainbow jersey will soon take place." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alex Carera’s management agency brings Levi Leipheimer on board "Levi Leipheimer is back in the fold. Not as a rider, but the now 52-year-old American is joining A&J All Sports, the management agency run by Alex and Johnny Carera." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit Darrell Parks via pezcyclingnews) No.6 52/58 Superlight Aero wheelset review: Can this more affordable aero option rival the big-name counterparts? "An extremely light and aerodynamic wheelset, utilizing differing rim depths and carbon spokes." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) A Polish man was beaten up because people thought he was Ukrainian: It was all down to his hat "In the Czech Republic, a Polish cyclist was beaten up after his attackers mistook the blue and yellow colors of Upper Silesia for Ukrainian symbols." by Maxim Krus (ukrmedia.news) Photo: social media You don’t need fancy kit to cycle to work. Here’s how to commute by bike on the cheap, and when it’s best to invest "It might be tempting to splurge on the latest kit for your cycle commute, but you don’t need to remortgage your house for an efficient and comfortable ride." By Rebecca Bland (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Isaac del Toro announces himself as rainbow jersey favorite with Grand Prix de Montréal victory "UAE Team Emirates XRG rider outsprints Paul Seixas in one-day WorldTour race." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Del Toro Zaps Seixas in Montréal Sprint Finale "Isaac Del Toro gave everyone heading to Montréal for the World Championships something to think about." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Sakarias Koller Løland sprints to victory after thrilling Trofeo Matteotti "Sakarias Koller Løland succeeds Isaac Del Toro as the winner of the Trofeo Matteotti. After an exciting finale, the 24-year-old Norwegian proved the fastest in the sprint from a large group." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Arvid de Kleijn strikes again at GP de Fourmies "Arvid de Kleijn has won the Grand Prix de Fourmies for the second time in his career." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)) Disaster year for Jay Vine continues as Australian sees time trial dream slip away at World Championships "National coach Conor Taylor is extremely disappointed by Vine’s absence. He also received a withdrawal from Sebastian Berwick, who is suffering from illness as well." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo via bicyclingaustralia.com.au Jarno Widar hoped for Worlds-selection: "I found the explanation rather remarkable" "Serge Pauwels announced his Belgian eight-man team last week, built around team leaders Remco Evenepoel and Wout van Aert, for the 2026 UCI Road World Championships." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Colorful Dutch maverick Jan-Willem van Schip calls time on cycling career "The Dutch rider, a winner of two world titles on the track, says it is “time to look elsewhere” and will make his farewell appearance at the Zesdaagse in Rotterdam." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Bizarre: Urska Zigart breaks her jaw again and joins Tadej Pogačar in the offseason "Urska Zigart, like her fiancé Tadej Pogačar, has been forced to end her season early." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) I end up raiding the fridge at night after exercise, does it matter and how can I avoid post-ride overeating? "In our ‘Ask a Cycling Coach’ series, Andy Turner tackles a very common problem that can have greater consequences than most cyclists realize." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Merida Scultura Endurance 200 "Verdict: Excellent frameset with sorted geometry for the beginner and seasoned roadie alike... just ditch the tires." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal preview "Remco Evenepoel, Derek Gee-West, Isaac Del Toro and Tom Pidcock headline a loaded field for Day 2 of WorldTour racing in Canada" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montreal Live Streams "2026 Grand Prix de Montreal September 13th, Canada (Montreal → Montreal, 214.4km) Live
video Sunday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 12:45pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:00am Pacific."
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Memorial Marco Pantani: Ion Izagirre captures 20th victory of his career from lead group of four "Basque rider outpaces Giulio Pellizzari and Mikkel Honoré to the line in Cesenatico." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ayuso's coach gives Québec crash update and clears Seixas of blame "Josu Larrazabal says Juan Ayuso's initial medical assessment was positive, but admits that the team will need to wait 48 hours to understand the full impact of his late crash at the GP Québec on Friday." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal preview: A new circuit, a fortnight before the Worlds use it "The 15th edition runs 214.4km on Sunday 13 September over a redrawn 13.4km circuit, tackled sixteen times for 4,304 meters of climbing." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal: Defending champion and Worlds challengers collide "The 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal takes place on September 13th and marks the second Canadian WorldTour race ahead of the upcoming World Championships in the same city." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tim de Waele / Cor Vos ‘A big two weeks ahead’ - Without Pogačar on the start-line, Remco Evenepoel ascends to world championships favorite status after GP Québec victory "The 2022 world road race champion is in top form as he looks to win two rainbow jerseys in Montréal." By Dan Challis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 World Championships: Youngsters Paul Seixas and Célia Géry lead French team "In the men’s race, 19-year-old top talent Paul Seixas is the undisputed team leader. He will have two teammates working for him on the demanding course. In the women’s race, 20-year-old Célia Géry will lead the French team." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) World map (almost) complete: Remco Evenepoel has won on six continents "Remco Evenepoel continues to add unique achievements to his palmares. After his victory in the GP de Québec in Canada, North America, the 26-year-old Belgian has now won on (almost) every continent." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Why Remco Evenepoel has retired his phone celebration "Remco Evenepoel replaced his familiar phone celebration with a completely new victory salute in Québec, after spending a month searching for an idea with his wife Oumi." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Colorful Jan-Willem van Schip hangs up his bike "In a statement on social media, Jan-Willem van Schip announced his retirement from professional cycling. The two-time track world champion will complete his final laps during the Rotterdam Six Days." By Tim de Vries (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Urska Zigart gives Tadej Pogačar recovery update: 'I'm sure he'll come back stronger next year' "These crashes happen. You have to adapt, bounce back, and I'm sure he'll come back stronger next year," Zigart said." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo via velo.outside.com 2026 Memorial Marco Pantani Live Streams " The 2026 Memorial Marco Pantani is being held Saturday, September 12, Italy (Riccione → Cesenatico, 191.6km) Live
video Saturday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 6:30am
Pacific."
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Grand Prix de Québec: Remco Evenepoel takes narrow victory over Giulio Ciccone in Canadian WorldTour opener "Tom Pidcock claims the final podium spot, getting over Quinn Simmons in final kilometer." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What’s the meaning of Remco Evenepoel’s finish-line celebration in Quebec City? "Also, why it’s easier to ride in front of the Belgian star than behind." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Nick Iwanyshyn Sick Victor Campenaerts abandons early in 2026 GP de Québec "For Victor Campenaerts, the 2026 GP de Québec lasted less than thirty kilometres. Before the start, it had already emerged that the experienced Belgian was not feeling fit." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogačar heads to the World Championships in Montréal as a supporter "The Slovenian Tour de France winner will travel to Montréal. Not as a rider, but as a supporter of his teammates and his fiancée Urška Zigart. Slovenian national coach Uroš Murn said this, as did well-known cycling blogger Lukáš Ronald Lukács on X." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tom Pidcock: “It’s especially strange that Tadej Pogacar won’t wear the rainbow jersey next year” "The World Road Cycling Championships in Montréal will look very different in just over two weeks now that Tadej Pogačar is absent." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Stef Clement sees no clear benefit in Mathieu van der Poel's alternative World Championships preparation "Mathieu van der Poel has opted for a different route." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: SW Pix via cyclingnews.com) France put Worlds hopes on Seixas as teenage star gets heavyweight support "The French selection for the Worlds has been announced, with Paul Seixas spearheading the squad." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Bernard Papon / Cor Vos Four races and a wedding - And then Pier-André Côté’s season continues "The rider has a hometown WorldTour race in Quebec City before key events in Montreal." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn “I think I’ll be back in 2027” - Controversial Vuelta influencer Erola Jons surprises after Pogacar video storm "On social media she left a message that hints at a return: “I think I’ll be back at La Vuelta." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: Marca via domestiquecycling.com Gear Break: Fall’s Calling - Castelli Espresso, Zwift, Gobik Interlude, Rapha AW26, Pirelli Cinturato EVO TLR, DMT IAAN Gravel "Fall’s Calling. And fall is not leaving a voicemail. The sun is dipping earlier every day now. The mornings have a bit of a chill to them." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) From a 'skinny broken girl into a strong woman' - Clara Koppenburg finds new strength in gravel after battling an eating disorder "After a decade on the road and a public battle with an eating disorder, the former WorldTour racer says gravel has given her a new challenge and a different relationship with her body." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 650B’s not dead: Hunt beefs up 650B Adventure Carbon gravel wheels with H_Core reinforcement "The overhauled Adventure Carbon Disc wheelset comes with reinforced rims and a claimed 1,390g weight, with Hunt pitching 650B as a way to fit bigger tires to existing gravel bikes." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Hunt) 2026 GP Quebec Live Streams "2026 Grand Prix de Quebec September 11, Canada (Québec → Québec, 205km)
Live video Friday from 11:00am U.S. Eastern, 8:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 1:05pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:50am Pacific."
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Wout van Aert now turns focus to World Championships: “Vuelta was not a preparation race” "In the final stage of the Vuelta a España, Wout van Aert failed to deliver, but taking home the green points jersey and the Super Combativity award from the final podium eased the pain." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Jarno Widar clears up Belgium Worlds snub after reports he declined: ‘That’s not true’ "Jarno Widar will not be part of Belgium’s powerful World Championships squad in Montréal, but the 20-year-old has made clear that the decision was not his." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Cédrine Kerbaol chooses SD Worx Protime after talks with Van der Breggen "Earlier this month, she was already strongly linked with SD Worx Protime, but now it is official: Cédrine Kerbaol will ride for the Dutch top team over the coming seasons." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Blanka Vas leaves SD Worx Protime for Lidl Trek: "Did not deliver what we both expected" "Blanka Vas will leave SD Worx Protime on October 1st to join Lidl Trek. The Hungarian still had a contract with Erwin Janssen's team, but it has been terminated by mutual agreement." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The final curtain may have fallen on the Ex Enduro, but this unique event will still be spoken about for years to come "After 10 years, the Ex Enduro has closed its doors but owing to its uniqueness, Liam reckons its inimitable charm will be talked about for years." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Ex Enduro) Unreleased Shimano Dura-Ace 9300 pedals break cover with claimed 12.5mm stack height - And a mysterious new SPD-SLR format "Deleted Instagram post appears to reveal Shimano’s next-generation Dura-Ace pedals, with a lower stack height than today’s PD-R9100 and cleats that could signal a new, incompatible pedal system." (road.cc) (Image Credit: Instagram/Handmade Weesp) Pinarello’s new X Series endurance bike straddles the all-road category with provision for 40mm tires and a focus on in-frame storage "Second-generation X Series comes in three different frame layups, hitting a variety of price points, with a broader focus on improved terrain management." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Urška Žigart medical update after brutal Faun Tour crash "The Slovenian pro re-injured her jaw after going down." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Urska Zigart joins Pogacar on sidelines as second jaw fracture likely ends 2026 season "Urška Žigart is likely to miss the remainder of the 2026 season, including the World Championships in Montréal, after suffering another fracture to her jaw in a crash at the Faun Tour de l’Ardèche." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) FDJ United Suez celebrate in Faun Tour: Berthet wins overall, Dickson takes final stage "Double success for FDJ United Suez on the final day of the Faun Tour Femmes. Juliette Berthet secured overall victory despite several attacks from her main rival Niamh Fisher-Black." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Dominika Włodarczyk completes impressive solo win at Grand Prix Region Stuttgart "The fourth edition of the Women's Cycling Grand Prix Stuttgart & Region has been won by Dominika Włodarczyk. The Polish star of UAE Team ADQ attacked just over thirty kilometres from the finish and then proved strong enough to complete a successful solo ride." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike strike in France, but Wiebes ruins second celebration "On French soil, it was Nienke Veenhoven who delivered on Saturday in A Travers les Hauts de France. A day later, victory in La Choralis Fourmies went to Lorena Wiebes." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) First win of the season for Victor Devos "Soudal Quick Step U19 celebrates its 15th success since the start of the year." (soudal-quickstepteam.com) Photo via Soudal Quick-Step Mischa Bredewold out of World Championships after pelvic fracture in Faun Tour crash "Mischa Bredewold will miss the 2026 UCI Road World Championships in Montréal after a crash at the Faun Tour Femmes left her with a pelvic fracture and an elbow injury that required surgery." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sheyla Gutiérrez says professional career could be over after failing to secure 2027 contract "This is over. Even though I don’t want it to be. Sheyla Gutiérrez has revealed that she does not have a professional contract for 2027." (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Best bike radar light - Garmin vs Wahoo vs Lezyne "Three bike radar lights - the Garmin Varia RearVue 820, Wahoo Trackr Radar, and Lezyne Radar Drive - have earned top marks in independent reviews for vehicle detection, specs, and distinctive features." By Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Pro bib shorts review: Very lightweight materials make these great in the heat "The shorts and straps are incredibly lightweight with superb moisture wicking, ideal in heatwaves and turbo trainer sessions." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) 2026 Faun Tour Femmes Live Streams "2026 Faun Tour Femmes September 10th to13th, France, Stage 4 (Peyrus → Peyrus, 135km) Live
video Sunday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific - Finish
at around 6:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Tiz
starting at about 5:00am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Faun Tour Femmes: Juliette Berthet wins three-up sprint to claim stage 3 and take race lead "FDJ United Suez rider tied on time with rival Niamh Fisher-Black heading into Sunday's finale." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Nienke Veenhoven takes convincing fifth win of the season "At A Travers les Hauts de France, Veenhoven held off several notable riders in a bunch sprint. Shari Bossuyt (AG Insurance-Soudal) finished third, behind Lara Gillespie (UAE Team L'IMAD)." By Tim de Vries (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 World Championships: Demi Vollering’s domestique replaces Mischa Bredewold "Dutch national coach Laurens ten Dam has called up Amber Kraak as a replacement for Mischa Bredewold in the Dutch World Championship selection." By Tim de Vries (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon activate Swiss plan as Paul Seixas retention battle intensifies "Decathlon CMA CGM is moving its paying agent to Switzerland as the French team looks to strengthen its financial position ahead of what could become a major battle to keep Paul Seixas beyond 2027." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) American talent Artem Shmidt leaves Netcompany Ineos for NSN "NSN has announced that it will strengthen its roster with the young Artem Shmidt starting in 2027. The 22-year-old American, who has been racing for Netcompany Ineos since 2024, will become an important asset for the Swiss team." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Most people think a fitness fanatic is someone who goes to the gym twice a week;' why Dr Hutch sometimes tells little lies about his riding "There's no social interaction with a non-cyclist where we don't come out feeling good about ourselves." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: AI Generated / Nanobanana) Young Italian climber set for WorldTour debut with Groupama FDJ United "Even though Crescioli impressed already in the junior ranks with, for example, second place overall at the prestigious Giro della Lunigiana his talent went long unrecognized racing at an amateur level for the first two seasons in under-23 category." (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via velo.outside.com) Cannondale Caad14 review: A good bike that would be great, with one component swap "The new Caad14 pairs integration and contemporary standards in a do-it-all aluminium package - it just needs a better wheelset." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) ADTS drivetrain makes the bicycle chain obsolete: On the market in 2027? "eBike manufacturer Niche Mobility has developed a new eBike drive system that makes electronic shifting completely redundant." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Muc-Off Chain Wax Cleaner "Verdict: Fast and effective chain cleaner for removing wax and oil-based lubricants." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Faun Tour Femmes Live Streams "2026 Faun Tour Femmes September 10th to13th, France, Stage 3 (Tournon-sur-Rhône → Tournon-sur-Rhône, 120km) Live
video Saturday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Tiz
starting at about 5:00am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) (Image via
cyclingflash.com)
‘My teammates did so much hard work’ - Niamh Fisher-Black moves into Faun Tour Femmes lead "The Kiwi rider finished in second place on day two Niamh Fisher-Black moved into the overall lead of the Faun Tour Femmes after a strong second-place finish on stage two, following a commanding performance from Lidl Trek." (racing.trekbikes.com) Photo by Billy Ceusters/Getty Images Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will not race again this season "Her team announced this on Friday. Following her abandonment of the Tour de France Femmes, it was mutually decided that the Frenchwoman would take the rest of the season off." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit Instagram via idlprocycling.com) Barré’s Worlds hopes put in doubt as training crash hits Visma’s in-form contender "Louis Barré has been ruled out of the GP Québec after the Frenchman suffered a wrist injury in a training crash in Canada.." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) NSN sign top American talent Artem Shmidt from Netcompany Ineos on three-year deal "The 22-year-old American joined the British team midway through 2024 after coming through the highly regarded Hagens Berman Jayco development program." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Decathlon CMA CGM to move legal headquarters to Geneva as Paul Seixas retention battle intensifies "Decathlon CMA CGM is preparing to transfer its legal headquarters from France to Geneva, with the move expected to reduce the employment costs attached to rider salaries as the team tries to secure Paul Seixas beyond the end of 2027." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Vuelta surprise Alessandro Romele extends contract with Astana "Alessandro Romele has extended his contract with XDS Astana until 2028. The 23-year-old Italian is regarded as one of the surprises of this Vuelta a España." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paul
Kimmage talks Lance Armstrong, Floyd Landis, Pat McQuaid and
all things cycling with ComeraghCC
Telenet Superprestige calendar: Overijse replaces Ruddervoorde as opener, Gullegem rounds it off "The calendar for the new cyclocross season includes several changes compared with the 2025-2026 season." By SiebeNijs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) WADA keeps GLP-1 weight-loss drugs off 2027 banned list " The drugs will remain on WADA’s Monitoring Program, a status that allows the agency to track patterns of use through testing without triggering sanctions for athletes who take them." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Evenepoel equips his new S-Works SL9 with the gravel XPLR 1x13 groupset "After the Tour de France, Remco Evenepoel has focused much of his preparation on what he himself dubbed “Project Canada." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Deda Fast Pro Extensions "Verdict: Comfortable and adaptable aero extensions for riders chasing speed, provided your budget stretches far enough." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The Brown Buffalo Duffalo Review: A High-Quality Gear and Travel Bag That’s Built to Last "The Brown Buffalo makes a modest range of bags, from rolltop backpacks and slings to totes and duffel bags. All the bags share a similar modern, minimalist aesthetic, robust, durable materials, functional designs, and near-perfect customer reviews across the board." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos / Jeremy Benson) 2026 Faun Tour Femmes Live Streams "2026 Faun Tour Femmes September 10th to13th, France, Stage 2 (Dieulefit → Dieulefit, 106km) Live
video Friday from 8:20am U.S. Eastern, 5:20am Pacific - Finish
at around 7:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on Tiz
starting at about 5:20am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
‘Let’s get rid of Guangxi’ - Quinn Simmons makes bold call for Tour of California return "Quinn Simmons has called for the return of the Tour of California, suggesting the race could take the place of the Tour of Guangxi at the end of the WorldTour season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 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) |
