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Tour de France: Jasper Philipsen wins explosive sprint finish on stage 17 as points classification battle tightens "Mauro Schmid and Olav Kooij trail Alpecin Premier Tech rider to complete podium in Voiron." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Philipsen Finally Gets His Day After a Race Full of Chaos "After two and a half weeks of frustration, near misses and what-ifs, Jasper Philipsen finally got the monkey off his back." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogačar and UAE on high alert after Adam Yates shock at the Tour de France: 'Every little detail can affect you' "Tadej Pogačar's key teammate had a tough day on the bike on Wednesday." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Mathieu van der Poel: "In ideal scenario both Jasper Philipsen and I do well" "Mathieu van der Poel is one of the main contenders for the stage win, but his teammate Jasper Philipsen can also make significant gains in the battle for the green jersey." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) "If I can help him in any way, I will" - Tadej Pogacar backs Isaac del Toro at the Tour de France "Tadej Pogačar tackles stage 17 of the Tour de France 2026 with the calm that comes from a solid overall lead, but without losing sight of UAE Team Emirates XRG’s broader goals." By Javier Rampe (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Tim de Waele/Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Tour de France Stage 17 Preview "A big day for the breakaway. If this was the first week it could be for the sprinters but desperation means too many riders and teams will fight to get something from this Tour." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) The fastest position isn't necessarily the lowest position' - Why so many Tour de France riders are embracing more stem spacers, shorter cranks and progressive fits "Professional bike fitters Bianca Broadbent and Dan Smith, and Sven Reutter, Canyon's road product manager, explain how and why pro riders are tweaking their bike fits." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 22nd, Stage 17 (Chambéry → Voiron, 174.7km) Live
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Remco Evenepoel decimates competition in Tour de France time trial "World champion against the clock took back nearly half a minute on the yellow jersey." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Frustrated Arensman starts Tour de France time trial 13 seconds late - 'I was in the zone' "Thymen Arensman’s individual time trial at the Tour de France began in unusual and costly fashion after the Dutchman missed his scheduled start time in Évian les Bains." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tom Pidcock loses time on “scary” descent but happy with “best TT I’ve ever done” at Tour de France "The British star admits he uncharacteristically slowed on the route’s technical downhill section, but still finished 12th on the stage, cementing his position in the top 10 overall." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Jasper Jacobs/GodingImages) Tour 2026: Xandro Meurisse injured in crash after time trial "Xandro Meurisse was hit by a car after the Tour de France time trial. This was reported by the Belgian rider’s fan club on social media. Meurisse sustained significant injuries from the incident." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) This year’s Tour de France route does the race organizers no favors "Despite the organizer’s aim to keep the race close, their decisions have contributed to a lack of jeopardy as the race enters its final week." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O./Maxime Delobel) "They have changed my life since January" - Pogacar undergoes another test and explains how he is experiencing the anti-doping operation "After undergoing the anti-doping test again, Pogacar spoke extensively about a situation he considers unusual due to the intensity with which it is developing this year." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Cyclingflash Visma Lease a Bike seeks more information about Vingegaard's night doping control "Visma Lease a Bike is still in the dark about the reason for Jonas Vingegaard's nighttime doping control - the Dane was tested at 2:00 a.m." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Riders’ union claps back at late-night anti-doping tests "The CPA says cycling should invest in better testing technology, not more controls after recent Tour de France tests in middle of night." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Pickle Juice for Muscle Cramps: Does It Really Work? "Toolbox: Muscle cramps have ended countless races - but dehydration isn’t always to blame." By Gabriel Martins (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 21st, Stage 16 ITT (Évian-les-Bains → Thonon-les-Bains, 26.1km) Live
video Tuesday from 6:55pm U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
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'Luckily, it's only a broken collarbone' - Jonas Vingegaard on crashing out of Tour de France "Two-time winner rues mistake which led to crash." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) ‘2026 has been very strange’ - Tadej Pogačar puzzled by anti-doping tests "The Tour de France leader says unpredictable anti-doping controls changed his daily routine, but he still supports the testing program." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'The main goal is to hold onto second place' - Evenepoel outlines Tour de France final week ambitions "After claiming his first Tour de France road stage win, Evenepoel is focused on defending his podium position as the race enters its decisive final week, beginning with an all-important individual time trial." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I lost a few too many points" - Mads Pedersen endures brutal week in Tour de France but still leads green jersey race "As the Tour de France heads into the second and final rest day of what has been a grueling edition, Mads Pedersen is still sporting the prestigious green jersey as he and Lidl Trek try to retain his lead." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Evenepoel overheard Pogacar planning UAE attack before Solaison win: ‘I knew it was coming’ "Remco Evenepoel knew Tadej Pogacar and Isaac del Toro were about to attack on Plateau de Solaison after overhearing a brief exchange between the UAE teammates moments before the decisive acceleration." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Will Mathieu van der Poel go all out in Tuesday's time trial? "No ambitions for now" "The recent stages in the Tour de France have been all about finishing on time for Mathieu van der Poel. The Dutchman might take a shot at a good result in the only individual time trial on Tuesday, but does he have any ambitions?" By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It's not only for aero gains' - Why are riders shaving their arms at the Tour de France? "Today's pros are going further than just hair-free legs." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Christine Poujoulat - Pool/Getty Images) Modern machinery for modern gravel: How I took second place at the Welsh Gravel Championships "63km, 1,800m of climbing and a mix of fast gravel tracks and technical singletrack." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Polarise Media) Who Is Tour de France Cyclist Jonas Vingegaard’s Wife? All About Trine Hansen "The pair have been married since 2023 and share two children." By Jane LaCroix (sports.yahoo.com) Photo Credit: Marco Bertorello - Pool/Getty Stage 16 - Will Remco Evenepoel add another win in the time trial? "The day after the rest day, we get the first and only individual time trial in this Tour de France. In the climbing stages, we already know the pecking order, but how will it look in the time trial?" By Dian Tjerkstra (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Remco Evenepoel outwits Tadej Pogačar to win stage 15 as Jonas Vingegaard crashes out "Isaac del Toro takes third from lead trio on Plateau de Solaison." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonas Vingegaard Out of the Tour de France after crash "Vingegaard’s wheel slipped out and he went down with teammate Sepp Kuss. Race leader Tadej Pogacar barely avoided the wreck." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paul Seixas is the youngest white jersey holder "Paul Seixas is a phenomenon in many ways. The very young Frenchman is still fully in contention for the overall podium after two weeks, in his very first Tour de France. And not only that: the Decathlon CMA CGM rider, at 19 years, 9 months, and 24 days, is also the youngest wearer of the white jersey." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) “They slowed me down a bit” - Remco Evenepoel blocked by Tour de France organizers’ car and Shimano neutral service vehicle on chaotic climb "The Belgian was making his way back to the leaders on the Col du Haag when he was briefly held up by a traffic jam, before limiting his losses on the road to Le Markstein." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Szymon Gruchalski/Cor Vos) ‘Beat The Final Whistle’ - Cyclist completes his mission to ride from Mexico City to New York in time for the FIFA World Cup final "Joe Dick has cycled 5000km across North America in 39 days, raising money for a suicide prevention program." By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Joe Dick) 2026 Tour de France Live Streams "2025 Tour de France, July 19th, Stage 15 (Champagnole → Plateau de Solaison, 183.9km) Live
video Saturday from 6:55pm U.S. Eastern, 3:55am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:55am Pacific.
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Tour de France: Tadej Pogačar’s late attack on Col du Haag nabs solo stage 14 win as Isaac del Toro outsprints Paul Seixas and Jonas Vingegaard to take second "Dropped on final climb, Tom Pidcock falls out of GC top 10." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogačar ties André Leducq with fourth-most Tour de France stage victories "Paul Seixas takes best young rider's white jersey from Ayuso." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “I knew Del Toro wasn’t at 100%, so I waited” - Tadej Pogacar waits but still makes the different on Col du Haag "Beyond the individual triumph, Pogacar hailed the outstanding collective work by UAE Team Emirates - XRG throughout the day." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via WSJ Stage 15 - Can somebody stop Pogacar in the first alpine stage? "After a tough ride through the Vosges, the GC contenders must push hard again in the fifteenth stage. The peloton immediately heads into the Alps for a stage that promises excitement especially in the finale." By Dian Tjerkstra (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Vingegaard undergoes successful surgery as Kuss says Tour return already on his mind "TV2 Sport have reported that Vingegaard underwent successful surgery in Denmark on Tuesday, after the Dane suffered a fractured collarbone during Sunday’s stage 15." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogacar: UAE want team classification, but yellow jersey remains Tour de France priority "Tadej Pogacar’s yellow jersey remains UAE Team Emirates XRG’s main objective at the Tour de France, but the race leader admitted his teammates also hold the ambition of winning the team classification." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos Budget cap, points limit and a draft system: How could we make the Tour de France more competitive? "Riders and their managers have their say on how to even cycling’s playing field in the era of super-teams." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Geraint Thomas says Netcompany Ineos rider who missed time trial start “won’t do that again” "Thymen Arensman’s time trial got off to the worst possible start when he missed his start time, rolling down the ramp 10 seconds late. But his director of racing says “mistakes happen." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: TNT Sports) Remco Evenepoel's new coach Tim Heemskerk on the Olympic champion’s fresh approach "They have only been working together for two months, but the synergy is already unmistakable." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) What happened to the case of David Rozman, the Ineos soigneur with alleged links to a notorious doping doctor? "It was a seismic story in the middle of the 2025 Tour de France: a senior member of Ineos Grenadiers staff was sent home from the race over alleged links to a German blood-doping ring." By Lawrence Ostlere (sports.yahoo.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) A new livery and golden decals: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma F is ready to slay the French Alps "The Yorkshireman’s Pinarello Dogma F is a very different machine to the one we covered at Opening Weekend." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Designing a Tour de France route: A three-year labor of love "As cycling fans on the roadside and watching at home on television marvel at the stunning scenery on view at the Tour de France, organizers ASO are already planning the next editions of the Grande Boucle." By Jacques KLOPP (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: LIONEL BONAVENTURE) Aero through the ages at the Tour de France: Why cheating the wind is now more important than ever at the world’s biggest bike race "How much difference have aerodynamics made to the evolution of the racing bike in the Tour de France peloton? Rather a lot, as you’ll find out by reading on." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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Lipowitz abandons Tour de France after time trial crash "Florian Lipowitz has abandoned the Tour de France after suffering a crash during stage 16’s time trial." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos ‘It’s getting more and more mental’ - Seixas ready for final Tour podium battle "Paul Seixas says the mental demands of his debut Grand Tour are growing as the Decathlon CMA CGM rider enters the final five stages fourth overall and just 20 seconds from the Tour de France podium." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogacar praises Remco Evenepoel's 'brilliant time trial' win "Still no fifth stage win for Tadej Pogacar in the 2026 Tour de France. The Slovenian rode a very strong time trial, but Remco Evenepoel proved to be even faster. Afterwards, Pogacar was able to put the defeat into perspective" By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Brandon McNulty hit by car during recon of Tour de France time trial "American rider sits 19th on GC and is expected to start today’s time trial." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The world's top five climbers were all wearing lace-up cycling shoes on the way to the summit of Plateau de Solaison - Should you be too? "Six lace-up cycling shoe deals you can grab right now, from Rapha, Giro, Specialized, Lake and Adidas, with discounts of up to 53% off." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Christine Poujoulat) Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe also faces late doping test, but not in the dead of night "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe also received an unannounced doping control on the rest day. The riders of the German team were tested at 10:00 PM. Most of the riders were already in bed by then." By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Decathlon set to strengthen Grand Tour squad in push to retain Seixas "Laurens De Plus is set to leave Netcompany Ineos after six seasons and join Decathlon CMA CGM on a two year contract, according to Daniel Benson." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Industry needs to focus on why we are afraid to ride "So far in 2026, 1,075 adult cyclists have been killed while riding, an annual total that has been increasing year on year. And, it's only July." By Diane Jenks (bicycleretailer.com) Photo: Harry Aaron/Most Valuable Promotions Gloria All Gravel Titanium SRAM Force "Highly capable do-it-all titanium gravel machine at an exceptional price." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tadej Pogačar’s Colnago TT2 time trial bike: Ready to win the Tour de France? "We take a closer look at the Colnago TT2 that Tadej Pogačar is using for the 2026 Tour de France’s only individual time trial, complete with Enve wheels, custom aero extensions and a huge Carbon-Ti chainring." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) More About Park Tool’s BMT-1 Tire Bead Breaker Tool "Tubeless tires that get stuck on the rim. That’s a different problem than too tight tires that are hard to get on and off. Even an easy to put on and take off tubeless tire might become locked on the rim making it nearly impossible to remove with ordinary tools and methods." By Jim Langley (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Podcasts,
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Key Takeaways: Tour de France Stage 15 & Rest Day Reflections "Breaking down an action-packed Alpine stage that changed the Tour & taking stock of where things stand heading into the final week." By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) ‘We were not flying at altitude’ - Remco Evenepoel stuns even his teammates with mountain victory at Tour de France "The Belgian star out-sprinted Tadej Pogačar and Isaac Del Toro at the top of Plateau de Solaison to record his biggest ever win in the Tour de France." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Simmons accepts Lidl’s priorities: ‘They care more about Mads winning green than me winning a stage’ "Quinn Simmons has admitted that Lidl Trek’s pursuit of the green jersey with Mads Pedersen takes priority over his own hopes of winning a Tour de France stage, and that he is fully committed to the task." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Alpecin Premier Tech top of the fines table after 15 stages of the Tour de France "The team has been fined a total of 2,200 CHF, with all penalties involving members of its sports management." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The most useful tech trends to copy from Tour de France pros - Wide tires, short saddles and tubeless are in, narrow cassettes are out "While it’s not advisable to emulate everything your cycling heroes do, some of their tricks of the trade could make you faster and more comfortable on the bike." By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 'We keep hold of our ownership' - Soudal Quick Step bank on traditional approach to sponsorship to fuel future success "Flooring company Quick Step will no longer lend its name to one of cycling's most successful teams from next season. Is that a worry?" By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Quoc Motion "Great-looking shoes that work well for general riding, but lacking in security for intense efforts." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Why bike familiarity mattered in Olav Kooij’s Tour de France breakthrough "Illness delayed the start of his first season with Decathlon CMA CGM until the end of May, leaving him with only a handful of races to rebuild his form, establish a sprint train and become fully comfortable on his Van Rysel bike." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The mystery behind the flat tires of Netcompany Ineos "It is a striking observation: since the start of the Tour de France, Netcompany Ineos has been plagued by numerous punctures, sometimes at the most inconvenient moments. So far, the British team has no explanation for this." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) MB Wear Sock Aero Fast "Fairly priced and high quality aero sock." By Ollie Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Podcasts,
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'Bike racing sucks some times' - Visma Lease a Bike count cost of Jonas Vingegaard crashing out at Tour de France "Dane crashed out of race on stage 15 and broke his collarbone." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I got four hours of sleep today' - Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard faced early morning anti-doping tests at Tour de France "The riders first and second in general classification were awoken in the middle of the night by testers." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Opinion: France’s AFLD must explain why specifically Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard were selected - And not Paul Seixas "A test at 2 a.m. is not a routine check. Under French regulations, it is an exceptional intervention that requires significantly stricter conditions than a visit early in the morning or in the evening." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Evenepoel, Jorgenson and Vermeersch slam overnight doping tests on Pogacar and Vingegaard "Riders question the timing of surprise doping controls after the Tour favorites were woken during crucial recovery hours." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Doping expert Douwe de Boer: Every non-French rider is now in trouble in the Tour "How can you wake the two best riders in the race in the middle of the night between two important mountain stages? Many are asking this question." By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Debate: The late night doping control contributed to Jonas Vingegaard's crash at the Tour de France "Jonas Vingegaard's Tour de France ended on stage 15 when he crashed on a right-hand bend, fracturing his collarbone and needing surgery this week." By Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) We're counting on this duo for excitement in Tour de France week 3: 'Ask him every day and keep trying' "We’re picking Richard Carapaz and Tobias Halland Johannessen for the final week of the Tour de France. The pair has already made their mark in this race, but proved in Stage 14 that their legs are in excellent shape." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Three-time stage winner Tim Merlier quits just before tough final week "Tim Merlier has thrown in the towel during the fifteenth stage of the Tour de France. Ahead of the Plateau de Solaison, the sprinter abandoned the race." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I got the answers that my legs are extremely good' - Vingegaard takes confidence from Col du Haag test "Jonas Vingegaard spent a large part of the Col du Haag with his nose in the wind, as he battled to find a crack in Tadej Pogacar's armor." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Gvg / Cor Vos "We’ve all been there: we’re scrolling and come across a news article that grabs our attention. Curiously, we click the link only to be blocked by a paywall." By Mary James (allaboutcookies.org) (Image Credit not Found) |
“If I want the podium I can’t falter, and I’ve already faltered twice” - Juan Ayuso self-critical after his time trial at the Tour de France "Juan Ayuso came off clearly worse from the stage 16 individual time trial at the Tour de France 2026." By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) 'Since 20 May I have been home for four days' - Inside the sacrifices Tour de France riders make just to be at the race "Altitude camps, living out of suitcases, restrictive diet - it all sounds like not a lot of fun." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Radial Cycling: How Matteo Jorgenson's brother brings the peloton to your phone "One video. Radial Cycling did not need more than that. When Matteo Jorgenson and Victor Campenaerts shared an Instagram Reel praising the app developed by Matteo’s brother, it went around the cycling world within a few days." By Maxim Horssels (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) UCI speaks out in heated debate over nighttime doping tests "Riders, doping experts, and the CPA union have all voiced their opinions, but the UCI remained silent. Until today, as the international cycling federation has responded to all the commotion with a press release." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lance Armstrong knows what will happen next in Tour de France doping controversy: 'I think they’re idiots' "The nighttime doping tests on Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar are taking on more and more dimensions. Slowly but surely, it became clear that other riders, such as Remco Evenepoel and Mathieu van der Poel, had also been pulled out of bed." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Garmin buys TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic "The GPS giant expands by acquiring 2 of the biggest training platforms." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Matt Stetson How often should you replace tubeless tire sealant? "A guide for when to refresh your road tubeless tire sealant." By Greg Kaplan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Tifosi Moab XC Review: Clarion Pink Fototec Lens "Adaptive optics for changing light meets Giro-worthy style." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña Altura Airstream Mens Short Sleeve Cycling Jersey "Nicely executed, versatile summer jersey at an appealing price." By Shaun Audane (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Remco Evenepoel about abandon Florian Lipowitz: "It makes a big difference" "Remco Evenepoel was obviously very happy with his time trial victory on the Belgian national holiday, but the crash and withdrawal of his teammate Florian Lipowitz was still a major setback. "That is of course very unfortunate," he told our camera afterwards." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I've just been healing' - Josh Tarling's Tour de France hindered by ongoing recovery from broken collarbone "The Welshman posted the fastest time after an hour of racing in stage 16s time trial but isn't confident of achieving his pre-race aim of a top-five." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) UAE boss hails Tadej Pogacar’s mentality after boos and 5am doping tests "Tadej Pogacar continues to lead the Tour de France from a position of strength, but UAE Team Emirates XRG manager Joxean Fernández Matxin insists that the race is far from decided." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Postcard from Evian "Thirsty? Today’s stage starts in Evian-les-Bains to give it the full name, but as Evian it’s one of those places more famous as a consumer brand of than a town." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Garmin Cirqa Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! "After nearly a year of 100% incorrect rumor mil posts, Garmin Cirqa is finally here. About the only thing the rumors managed to get correct is the obvious: a screenless wearable." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Garmin CIRQA is now official: Is it the real 'Whoop killer?' "Garmin has officially presented the CIRQA Smart Band, a new activity and wellness device with which the brand enters the booming segment of screenless smart bands focused on continuous health and recovery monitoring." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via bikeradar.com 20 Years on from 'DisneyLandis', one of the most bizarre Tour de France stages in history, where is Landis now? "It’s been 20 years since we witnessed one of the most bizarre Tour de France stages in history." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via pezcyclingnews.com) Mosiac releases $11,000 AR-Zero frameset "Complete prices range to just shy of $24,000 for titanium bike with carbon flare." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Mosaic Canyon Endurace CFR review: An Aeroad CFR with wider tire clearances or an endurance bike with racy intentions? "Super comfy over the rough stuff, but too racy to be classed as a bona fide endurance bike." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Rapha Pro Team Cargo Bib Shorts "Very good endurance-focused shorts with a great pad, useful pockets and lightly compressive fit." By Ben Woodhouse (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Gobik Envy 2.0 Flame jacket "Fantastic performance in varied conditions from a jacket that you’ll probably wear more than you think." by Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Videos
Judge signed off on Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard’s nighttime doping tests due to “serious suspicions” before Tour de France, according to reports "The Public Prosecutor’s Office in Paris has confirmed to L’Équipe that the judge was contacted by the International Testing Agency to authorize the 2am and 5am drug tests." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: A.S.O., Thomas Maheux) 'Effective testing must be capable to occur outside daytime hours' - Anti-doping body defends nighttime tests at Tour de France "International Testing Agency confirms testing Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard early on Sunday morning." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel to go to bed earlier in case of overnight doping checks "Belgian says the overnight tests that disrupted Tour rivals have made him even more focused on getting enough sleep before racing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Bunga Carter Deveer wins the 2026 Tour de l’Abitibi "Canadian takes overall while Mexico's Santiago Alejandro Perez Perez wins Stage 7." Image Nomade Production, Jonathan Levert Golden paint and custom details: Remco Evenepoel's 7.05kg S-Works Tarmac SL9 for the Tour de France "A closer look at the double Olympic Champion's Tour de France race bike." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Tour de France race bikes aren't as light as you might think - And it largely comes down to sponsor obligations and team budgets "Although the UCI weight limit is 6.8kg, relatively few bikes actually meet this mark. We explain the ins and outs of Grand Tour race bike weights and how teams optimize their setups." By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Adidas expands WorldTour presence with Alpecin Premier Tech partnership "For the remainder of the 2026 season and beyond, riders and support staff across the men's and women's squads will wear a bespoke range of Adidas sportswear, training wear, footwear and leisurewear." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Decathlon CMA CGM strengthens climbing squad with Laurens De Plus' "Laurens De Plus closes the door behind him at Netcompany Ineos after six years. The 30-year-old Belgian has signed a two-year contract with the Decathlon CMA CGM. This was reported by the well-informed cycling journalist Daniel Benson." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Mercian’s new all-road bike, Old Man Mountain’s updated bikepacking setup plus more cool things for adventure from Rapha, Thule and Topeak "This week’s selection of cool things out for review has an adventure riding theme, including bikepacking gear, an all-road bike and more." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) One of the first bikes to do it all: A deep dive into this lovingly restored Bates B.A.R. from 1948 "The Best All Rounder that breaks all records” according to the Bates catalogue of the time!" By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Paul Grêlé) Videos
Baloise Ladies Tour: Zoe Bäckstedt seals overall victory as Nienke Veenhoven sprints to third win on stage 4 "Charlotte Kool is second and Maike van der Duin third on final stage." (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock fined and docked 20 seconds in general classification at Tour de France "Tom Pidcock was fined 400CHF (£370, $500) and docked 20 seconds in the general classification of the Tour de France for pushing off a car on stage 15." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Either I crash myself, or I go into Tadej' - Isaac del Toro takes a tumble for his leader but gets instant payback as 'insane' Pogačar works for him on Tour de France summit finish "Mexican road champion climbs to third overall but notes pain in his back and leg." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Quinn Simmons gives high five again in full effort "Quinn Simmons made an impression not only in terms of performance during the incredibly steep Col de la Croisette: during his ascent in the fifteenth stage of the Tour de France, Simmons still found time to give a high five to a fan." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) ‘Probably a mistake’ - Tom Pidcock falls down Tour de France GC after breakaway escapade "Brit is now ninth overall and nearly three minutes off a podium place." (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images) Pogacar reaches 100 WorldTour wins as records tumble, but admits run cannot last forever "Tadej Pogacar continues to move deeper into cycling’s record books, yet the Slovenian is under no illusion that his extraordinary winning streak will continue indefinitely." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pro boxer Hannah Rapp killed while cycling by road rage driver who deliberately reversed into her, police in Texas say "26-year-old Rapp, who challenged for the WBC women’s featherweight championship last month, was riding her bike when a motorist passed her, stopped suddenly, and reversed into her." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: Carl Perry) Spa Cycles D’Tour 725 Mk2 (Thru-Axle) Disc Tourer 11spd Cable Disc "Comfy, high-quality steel tourer with well-chosen components and a genuinely lovely ride." By Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) "BicyclingArt.com
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