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Tadej Pogačar joins pantheon of five-time Tour de France champions


"Tadej Pogačar joined the pantheon of Tour de France giants on Sunday, winning his fifth yellow jersey to put him in the company of Jacques Anquetil, Eddy Merckx, Bernard Hinault and Miguel Indurain."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found)



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PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 1 Live Stats


"PostNord Tour of Denmark Stage 1 (Aalborg → Aalborg, 197.2km)

Live video Wednesday from 9:45am U.S. Eastern, 6:45am Pacific

The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 6:45am Pacific."

(procyclingstats.com) (Photo via cyclingnews.com)











Tour de l'Ain 2026 Stage 1: Noah Hobbs sprints to second career win as EF rider holds off Alberto Dainese and Matteo Milan


"Noah Hobbs has picked up his second win of his career as the 22-year-old continued his growing form."
By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)







Eddy Merckx predicts new absurd goal for Pogacar: "I think he's capable of it"


"The Cannibal does not believe anyone will be able to challenge Pogacar in the coming years. "It is an honor to see Pogacar next to me in that list, but that will not last long. He will probably surpass it next year, and I think he will be unbeatable in time trials until the Olympics."
By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Van Aert weighs in on Vingegaard’s 2 a.m. doping test at Tour


"The Belgian had some strong words about Vingegaard being woke in the middle of the night at the Tour de France."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via bicycling.nl)







New LAP Project 001 clothing promises integrated crash protection without sacrificing speed


"LAP has unveiled cycle clothing that integrates D3O impact protection while aiming to retain low weight, aerodynamics and freedom of movement. The company says the launch addresses one of cycling’s last remaining trade-offs: choosing between speed and protection"
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: LAP)









Tour de l'Ain Live Stats


"Tour de l'Ain Stage 1 (Parc des Oiseaux → Bourg-en-Bresse, 160.9km)

Live video Tuesday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific

The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 5:30am Pacific."

(procyclingstats.com) Photo via tourdelain.com











Cycling is strong and healthy thanks to Pogacar and testing


"Tour de France fans were spoilt for choice in Paris when it came to drinking in the drama of cycling's greatest race."
By Matt Warwick (bbc.com)








"The way it was done has damaged our team's image and the integrity of our sport" - Visma boss Plugge on night-time testing at the Tour de France


"The 2026 Tour de France had many highlights and one such was the night-time doping tests that were done on several riders."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com)  (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com)







Jonas Vingegaard to feature at Tour of Denmark - Visma leader will make first appearance since breaking collarbone at Tour de France as guest


"The Visma Lease a Bike rider won't be in Lycra and cleats, but rather as part of the starting ceremony of a stage at Tour of Denmark."
By Gavin Quinn (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via Instagram)







Martinez, Artz, Schmid... 5 Breakthrough Riders Who Shaped the 2026 Tour de France


"After a thrilling final stage in Paris with Mathieu van der Poel as the winner, the Tour de France 2026 is officially over. Let’s take one last look back at the French stage race with a list of revelations."
By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Adrie van der Poel proud of son Mathieu van der Poel: enjoys him and Tadej Pogacar immensely


"Mathieu van der Poel once again pulled off a masterpiece on Sunday afternoon with his victory on the Champs Élysées during the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France."
By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







"Evenepoel, Del Toro and now Van der Poel as well" - Zonneveld claims Pogacar "gifted" the Champs Élysées victory to his rival


"Tadej Pogacar equaled the historical milestone of five overall victories at the 2026 Tour de France."
By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: Facebook







Pedersen and Skjelmose confirm Vuelta plans after Tour success


"Lidl Trek’s Danish duo, Mads Pedersen and Mattias Skjelmose, have both indicated to TV2 Sport that they will ride the upcoming Vuelta a España following their Tour de France exploits."
By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)







Best cheap cycling computers 2026 - Get GPS on the bike for less and record speed, distance + more on a budget


"Want some on-bike data without breaking the bank? There are loads of good quality, affordable bike computers out there nowadays, some even with GPS and Strava-sharing capabilities."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)







US set to make peptide access easy, anti-doping agencies ready to ban cyclists using them


"Last week, a U.S. Food and Drug Administration advisory panel voted to recommend broader access to several unapproved peptides. "
Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found)







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Sepp Kuss: What happened on the descent into Alpe d’Huez?


"Sepp Kuss came frighteningly close to a serious crash on Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France, falling twice while leading the race on the descent from the Col de Sarenne."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)








Merckx on a Pogacar Grand Tour sweep: 'If anyone can win Giro, Tour and Vuelta, it's him'


"As Tadej Pogačar puts the finishing touches on another dominant Tour de France campaign, cycling legend Eddy Merckx has weighed in on the Slovenian’s historic trajectory."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Kei Tsuji / Cor Vos






Paul Seixas raced through hidden crash and illness on remarkable Tour debut


"Paul Seixas will complete his first Tour de France in fourth place after racing through injuries from a crash during a reconnaissance ride in Barcelona and a cold in the opening week, details that his Decathlon CMA CGM team had kept quiet at his request."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)







Pogacar leaves door open to Vuelta return after fifth Tour victory


"There was no definitive answer from Tadej Pogacar in Paris on Sunday evening, but he appeared more receptive to the notion of riding the Vuelta a España than he did on the corresponding occasion a year ago."
By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)







Remembering Greg LeMond’s Look KG86 from 1986, the first bike at the Tour de France featuring carbon fiber


"Learn more about the first bike frame made out of something other than steel to be piloted to Tour de France victory."
By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)







Cube Nuroad Pro FE


"Well-priced all-rounder for tarmac, touring and gravel that comes fully equipped for just about everything."
By Simon Withers (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)











2026 Tour de France Live Streams


"2025 Tour de France, July 26th, Stage 21 (Paris 
  Paris, 89km)

Live video Sunday from 10:45pm* U.S. Eastern, 7:45am* Pacific - Finish at around 10:40am* Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 8:30am* Pacific."

*Times may be changed

(cyclingfans.com) Powered by La FlammeRouge via procyclingstats.com











Tour de France 2026 stage 21 preview: Explosive Montmartre showdown awaits in Paris


"After the introduction of the Côte de la Butte Montmartre in 2025, the Tour de France has made further changes to its traditional Paris finale."
By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)












Sepp Kuss suffers remarkable save after second crash costs him Tour de France 2026 Stage 20 chance


"Sepp Kuss somehow escaped a frightening second crash on the descent from the Col de Sarenne, but the two incidents in quick succession effectively ended his chance of winning Stage 20 of the 2026 Tour de France."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image   via cyclingmagazine.ca)












Mads Pedersen mathematically secures the green jersey


"Mads Pedersen has mathematically secured the green jersey. The Dane from Lidl Trek won the intermediate sprint in the twentieth stage and can no longer be caught. Pedersen now only needs to finish the Tour to win the green jersey."
By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Richard Carapaz mathematically secures Tour de France 2026 polka dot jersey


"The Ecuadorian will be awarded the polka dot jersey in Paris on Sunday provided he completes Stage 21, after taking maximum points across the opening three major climbs of Stage 20."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via Primicias







Evenepoel on what it would take to win the Tour - 'Pogacar not starting'


"Reflecting on a successful Tour de France campaign after the final mountain stage, Remco Evenepoel expressed satisfaction with his overall podium position, joked about Tadej Pogačar’s dominance and discussed his close calls for stage wins."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)








Ilan Van Wilder from Soudal Quick Step is out of the race after a crash on stage 20


"Le Grande Boucle is the hardest sporting event on the planet, and due to a range of calamities - from crashes to collapses - many riders will not reach Paris."
By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)







Sepp Kuss said three words at the Visma bus that sum up his mentality, after suffering 2 Tour de France crashes


"Sepp Kuss single-handedly delivered a real thriller on Saturday during the 20th stage of the Tour de France."
By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)











2026 Tour de France Live Streams


"2025 Tour de France, July 25th, Stage 20 (Le Bourg d'Oisans 
  Alpe d'Huez, 170.9km)

Live video Saturday from 4:55pm U.S. Eastern, 1:55am Pacific - Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.

The race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about 2:00am Pacific."

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Tour de France Stage 20 Preview


"The last day in the Alps and a ferocious stage with hardly a meter of flat road. If you want to watch it live, note the early finish."
(inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO)







Empower. Educate. Elevate.


"The Paul Sherwen Project was established to support the good that Paul was enacting in Uganda and across East Africa."
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"Our Mission is to help young people of all backgrounds find and chase their passion through the sport of cycling by promoting education, mentorship, and access to quality cycling opportunities."











How much prize money did Tadej Pogačar and his team win at the Tour de France?


"UAE Team Emirates XRG netted more than a third of the total prize pot."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)








Pogacar might win 7 Tours de France according to Greg Lemond, who bashes Armstrong's legacy - "Lance didn't have his talent; he 'found' it at 28"


"The American rider believes Pogacar is set to win more, and even overtake Lance Armstrong's unofficial record."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Decathlon will begin talks with Paul Seixas about future soon: "Building confidence"


"The future of Paul Seixas has actually been a hot topic in the cycling world throughout the season. Several teams are reportedly competing for his signature, with astronomical salaries being mentioned."
By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







“I’m winning races, and I believe you’ve got to be as clean and transparent as you possibly can” - Victor Bosoni on how he won the Tour Divide… and The Traka controversy


"Just a few weeks back the ultra-fast French racer Victor Bosoni stormed home to victory in the Tour Divide, one of the greatest offroad endurance races around. Steve caught up with him to hear about how he won the race, and his controversial Traka."
By Steve Thomas (road.cc) (Image Credit: Factor Bicycles)







Free-for-all brawl erupts at Argentine amateur race


"Somewhere in Argentina this past weekend, a perfectly normal race turned into a bidon-fueled brawl and, in the finest tradition of sport imitating slapstick, nobody thought to stop the racing while it happened."
Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found)







How Many Carbs Per Hour Do Cyclists Really Need?


"What the Science Actually Says About Carb-Loading Past 90 g/hr."
By Scott Steele (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)











Key Takeaways: Tour de France 2026 Stage 21


"Breaking down a thrilling final stage of the 2026 Tour de France on the action-packed Montmartre circuit in Paris."
By Spencer Martin (beyondthepeloton.substack.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)








'The greatest of all time' - Armstrong hails Pogacar after fifth Tour de France win


"Speaking on The Move after the Slovenian's fifth Tour de France triumph in Paris on Sunday, Armstrong told his co-hosts that Pogačar's versatility across every terrain and every race put him above every rider in the sport's history, including Armstrong himself."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)







'I'm not thinking about any history' - Tadej Pogačar makes history at the Tour de France, but wants to keep his feet on the ground


"The UAE Team Emirates XRG rider could yet make more history at the Vuelta a España this summer."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)







'I've shown that I deserve to dream' - Remco Evenepoel silences skeptics with Tour de France runner-up spot


"The Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe rider was the best of the rest in the 2026 Tour de France."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)








Tadej Pogačar (sort of) gives a Vuelta update


"Fresh off his 5th Tour de France title, Tadej Pogačar is already being asked about the Vuelta."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)







Tadej Pogačar's gifted one-of-one hand-painted yellow Colnago Y1Rs for winning the Tour de France - And it looks epic


"Five-time champion's UAE Team Emirates XRG teammates also rode custom frames."
By Jack Evans (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Colnago)








Bauke Mollema Proposes Six-Rider Teams to Shake Up Tour de France and Counter UAE Dominance


"Bauke Mollema supports smaller teams in the Tour de France. The Lidl Trek rider writes this in his column for the Dagblad van het Noorden and other regional newspapers."
By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Christophe Laporte is ready for his first race kilometers since spring


"For Visma Lease a Bike, the Tour of Denmark becomes a symbolically important race, as besides Wout van Aert, Frenchman Christophe Laporte also returns to competition. That was last seen at the Amstel Gold Race."
By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Cycling vs Walking With a Weighted Vest: Which Is Better for Cardio, Strength, and Weight Loss?


"Experts compare the two buzzy modalities."
By Abby Hepworth (womenshealthmag.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)







Zwift Speed Tests: Wheel Ranking Charts


"Your chosen bike frame and wheelset both affect speed in Zwift, so it makes sense for racers to do a little research and choose the best tool for the job."
By Eric Schlange (zwiftinsider.com) (Image Credit not Found)













Unbelievable! Mathieu van der Poel's narrow victory after a thrilling final kilometer


"Mathieu van der Poel claimed the final stage of the Tour de France 2026 in an unbelievable way."
By Mark de Graaf (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







‘We’ve ridden it in a spectacular way’


"The EF Education EasyPost rider won his second stage in three days, and with it made sure of the polka dot jersey and a top-10 on GC."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images)








Quinn Simmons named best teammate at the Tour de France for second year running


"Lidl Trek domestique wins prize and €3,000 ahead of final stage in Paris."
(Image credit:  (Photo: Cor Vos))







“What were you doing at nineteen? Getting drunk and acting tough” - Lance Armstrong rethinks Paul Seixas criticism after historic Tour de France fourth


"Lance Armstrong admitted a question from Sir Bradley Wiggins forced him to reconsider his criticism of Paul Seixas on the final mountain stage of the 2026 Tour de France."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com)









“He doesn’t view Evenepoel as a real competitor” - Thijs Zonneveld calls Pogacar’s treatment of Tour rivals humiliating


"Tadej Pogacar will begin the final stage of the 2026 Tour de France with Remco Evenepoel sitting second overall, but Thijs Zonneveld believes the relationship between the pair bears little resemblance to a genuine yellow jersey rivalry."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com)  Photo via   cyclingflash.com)







'I am already looking forward to my next Grand Tour' - Seixas takes pride and lessons from fourth-place Tour debut


"Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) signed off from his Grand Tour debut with a feeling of pride, having finished fourth at the 2026 Tour de France and taking away confidence ahead of future three-week adventures."
By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)







The Far East is rising rapidly, but there’s still plenty of cycling innovation here in the UK: Here are some of the best British brands pushing bike tech forward


"From aero innovators and handmade steel specialists to security brands, these British cycling companies continue to shape modern bike technology through design, engineering and manufacturing carried out in the UK."
By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)







Weekend Group Rides: Real Examples for Cyclists


"Weekend group rides are organized, recurring events with fixed start times, mapped routes, pace categories, and a clear social or training purpose. They are not casual spins with friends."
(socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found)













Tour de France's Paris finale cut by 44km due to wildfire emergency


"The final stage of the Tour de France in Paris has been reduced by 44km due to a shortage of emergency services in the capital amid wildfires in the southwest of the country."
By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo via AP)







"It was an honor to ride for Isaac for the last two hours" - Tadej Pogacar leaves Tour de France mountains with a golden performance


"The UAE Team Emirates XRG is heading into a fifth Tour de France win, having conquered the Alpe d'Huez on stage 19; and crossing the finish line hand-in-hand with Isaac del Toro this Saturday on the queen stage of the race."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot)







'Luckily there were nets' - Terrifying crash for Sepp Kuss at Tour de France costs him stage 20 win, also fined for littering


"American crashed twice on run-in to Alpe d'Huez, with Richard Carapaz passing him."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)








UAE Team Emirates XRG's manager says he was a 'victim' of past doping scandals


"Mauro Gianetti denies responsibility for doping scandals which took place at former team."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com)







"Pogacar is so strong that no matter the team there will be doubts concerning him" - UAE manager Mauro Gianetti


"Doping has been a point of concern at the 2026 Tour de France, with night-time testing for several riders including Tadej Pogacar; and constant accusations on social media."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Cyclisme Sports - Orange







Betrayal, unbreakable records, and a four-second thriller: The greatest Alpe d'Huez ascents in Tour de France history


"Ahead of the Tour de France's double serving of Alpe d'Huez, we remember seven of the climb's unforgettable moments."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)







All the gear? Check out the gearing choices of the pros at the Tour de France


"What size cogs does it take to be successful in the Tour de France? We take a closer look at the gearing choices of the pros."
By Jamie Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)







TotalEnergies still searching for new sponsors, needs 10 million euros


"TotalEnergies and its predecessors have been part of the peloton for 26 years. However, the survival of the French team is at stake. In an interview with La Voix du Nord, manager Jean-René Bernaudeau states that he is still actively searching for new sponsors."
By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







What’s so special about this bike lock that immediately shattered its Kickstarter funding target? Plus intriguing DIY aero hacks from the Transcontinental Race, Iron Man’s surprise Tour de France appearance, and more new stuff from Shimano, Garmin, Parcou


"From an innovative lock that’s already smashed its crowdfunding goal to Garmin’s TrainingPeaks takeover and some gloriously bodged aero upgrades at the Transcontinental Race, here’s all this week’s cycling tech."
By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)







Meet Paul Seixas, the 19-year-old debutant who's not satisfied with 4th place at the Tour de France: 'We had nothing to lose'


"His reaction after the race made it clear that this prodigy, in the midst of his first Grand Tour, has enormous ambitions."
By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)









"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)








Tour de l'Ain Stage 2 Live Stats


"Tour de l'Ain
July 28-30, France, Stage 2 (Saint-Vulbas    Lagnieu, 161.9km)

Live video Wednesday from 8:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific - Finish at around 7:05am* Pacific.

The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 5:30am Pacific."

(procyclingstats.com) Photo via tourdelain.com











Remco Evenepoel ‘racing’ again 24 hours after Tour de France ends


"The Tour runner-up returned to his hometown of Aalst for a post-Tour criterium despite little sleep."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)








Tune launches Nano Road and Nano CS Carbon wheelsets with weights as low as 1,280g per pair


"New road wheels claimed to balance weight with durability and aerodynamics."
By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tune)







Udog Forza


"Fantastic shoes when you're on the bike, undone by a sole that's impractical for walking."
By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)







“I didn’t know if I had just been naïve” - German cyclist “embarrassed” as bike stolen from a metro station days after completing Land’s End to John O’Groats ride


"I locked up my bike at the station but when I came back someone had taken it. I couldn’t believe it."
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) Photo via Instagram







PRO Pioneer Performance Handlebar Tape


"Comfy, grippy, but lacks durability."
By Hollis Jones (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)











I made six tech predictions ahead of the Tour de France - Which did I get right?


"Leap Components and 3D printing dominated the tech at the Tour de France, but did our tech editor manage a clean sweep of predictions?"
By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill)








2026 Tour de France Femmes preview


"The toughest Tour de France Femmes route yet features a time trial, Mont Ventoux and a dramatic finish in Nice."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image via cyclingflash.com)







Roadside: One Final Day Chasing the Tour de France


"Saying Goodbye to the Tour: Briançon via the Col du Lautaret"
By Richard Pestes (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found)







111 stages and counting: American riders left the 2026 Tour de France without a win, again


"The 2026 Tour de France is over. Once again no American rider stood on the podium as a stage winner."
By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)








Wout van Aert seeks race rhythm in Denmark and adds extra championship


"As preparation for the Vuelta a España, Wout van Aert will start this week at the Tour of Denmark."
By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Remco Evenepoel doubts he can ever beat Tadej Pogacar in the Tour: "Exceptional talent"


"Remco Evenepoel joked after the twentieth stage of the Tour: "What will it take to actually win the Tour de France in the future? That Tadej Pogacar doesn’t participate."
By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Supertalent and debutant Paul Seixas performs almost perfectly in Tour de France 2026


"Many eyes in France and far beyond were focused in recent weeks on the new superstar in cycling: Paul Seixas. The 19-year-old rider from Decathlon CMA CGM is making a big impression this year."
By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Huge crowds and glorious chaos outside the Sacre Coeur - The 2026 Tour de France ends in style in Montmartre


"The final stage of the Tour turned out to be an absolute thriller, but when you're when you’re among the throng in Montmartre, boring was never on the cards."
By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)







Assos Equipe RSR Bolide Bib Shorts S11


"Convincingly premium in look and feel, airily comfy on the bike, but the legs can rise - and oh, that price."
By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson)







Bag Balm’s New Lotion Stick with Shea Butter Joins OG Products from 1899


"Bag Balm’s goods are made in Vermont. They offer balms, soaps, and lotions that have been soothing, protecting, and moisturizing skin for well over 100 years."
By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Bag Balm)













Tour de Pologne Women: Lorena Wiebes charges to stage 3 victory in three-day sweep for GC title


"Elisa Balsamo moves past Laura Gillespie in final standings with second place in Lublin sprint."
Mark de Graaf  (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)







Guillermo Thomas Silva wins classica Castilla y Leon


"Guillermo Thomas Silva lived up to the favorite status of XDS Astana at the Classica Castilla y Leon. The Uruguayan was faster than Roger Adrià in the sprint from a reduced breakaway group."
By Mark de Graaf (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Pogacar honored with special kit and bike for record equaling fifth Tour win


"Tadej Pogacar fifth Tour de France triumph is celebrated with more than another yellow jersey in Paris."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Colnago







‘I was on the verge of crying’ - Heartache and salvation inside the broom wagon on Tour de France queen stage


"Cycling Weekly was inside the Tour de France’s broom wagon on stage 20. It was a day of tears, crashes and salvation."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Future)







"I don't enjoy it anymore"


"Julian Alaphilippe had no impact in the Tour de France, and Alaphilippe is uncertain whether he will return to the Tour after this year."
By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Enough reasons why Tadej Pogačar will rise above the Club of Five


"At 27, Pogačar is considerably younger than his four illustrious predecessors were at their fifth victories (Anquetil was 30, Merckx 29, Hinault 30, and Indurain 31)."
By Raymond Kerckhoffs (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







A tale of two Alpes: My relationship with cycling’s most legendary climb, from Pantani to Pogačar


"Award-winning photographer James Startt reflects on two monumental trips to Alpe d’Huez, 29 years apart."
By roadcc staff (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/Agence Zoom/InGamba)







Is the Tour de France becoming too fast?


"Tadej Pogačar obliterated record after record on his way to a fifth career Tour de France title, in the fastest edition in the race’s history. But what do the peloton’s ever-increasing speeds mean for the sport, its safety, and its credibility?"
By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/Agence Zoom/InGamba)








‘He was clinging to the bank’ - Chris Froome reveals he unintentionally pushed guest into canal at Tour de France


"The most successful British Grand Tour rider in history talks about nighttime tests at the Tour de France, and his own experiences of racing through the boos and jeers."
By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit:  Skoda  via sports.yahoo.com)












Tour de Pologne Women: Lorena Wiebes storms to back-to-back victories on stage 2


"Lara Gillespie fights back from late bike change to finish second, Elisa Balsamo takes third in Lubartów."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)








France wildfires: How they changed the Tour de France 2026 final stage


"The 2026 Tour de France will end with one of the most unusual final stages in the race’s history after wildfires elsewhere in France forced organizers to dramatically redraw Stage 21."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via thetimes.com







"I can’t ask for anything else" - Alpe d'Huez win caps off perfect Tour de France for Richard Carapaz


"Richard Carapaz put the finishing touch to an unforgettable 2026 Tour de France with a hugely prestigious win on the Alpine queen stage."
By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot)







'It'll be a nice cherry on top to finish in Paris' - These riders already know they're racing their final Tour de France


"The Class of '26 includes two previous stage winners."
By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)











'Don't expect to see me back' - Alaphilippe hints at Tour de France farewell


"Speaking after stage 20, the former two-time world champion suggested that the 2026 Tour de France could be his final appearance at the race."
By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)







Tudor Pro Cycling sidelines head of sports Ricardo Scheidecker


"Tudor Pro Cycling parted ways with Ricardo Scheidecker two weeks before the start of the 2026 Tour de France. The Portuguese had been Head of Sports at the Swiss team owned by Fabian Cancellara since late 2022. General manager Raphael Meyer of the ProTeam confirmed the news to Wielerflits."
By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)








'Wout van Aert makes return at the Tour of Denmark'


"Wout van Aert will return to racing in the Tour of Denmark (July 29 - August 2), reports HLN. The Visma | Lease a Bike rider withdrew from the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes with an elbow injury and as a result missed the Tour de France."
By Jorg (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)







Bang-for-buck products used by the Tour de France peloton I'd actually buy with my own money


"Not everything used at the Tour de France is special or expensive - my seven relatively affordable recommendations will boost your speed and comfort on the bike."
By Jamie Williams (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future)







Pedersen, Kooij, Evenepoel, and Pogačar camps all expect a Van der Poel detonation on Tour de France stage 21


"Pedersen, Evenepoel, and Pogacar Also Have Their Sights Set on the Champs Élysées."
By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo: ASO/T. Maheux








Lorena Wiebes far too strong for competition in opening stage of Tour of Poland


"SD Worx Protime go 1-2 with Barbara Guarischi second, Marthe Truyven third."
By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found)








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