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2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 2 (Differdange → Junglinster, 167km) Live
video Thursday
from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific - Finish at around
9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:30am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
2026 Tour of Slovakia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovakia September 16th to 20th, Stage 2 (Levoča → Liptovský Mikuláš, 187km) Live
video Thursday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
Il Giro d'Abruzzo Stage 3 Live Stats "2026 Il Giro d'Abruzzo September 15th to September 18th, Italy, Stage 3 (Oricola → San Benedetto dei Marsi, 158.2km)." Live video Thursday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 6:15am Pacific. The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific. (procyclingstats.com) (Image
via cyclingflash.com)
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Tour de Luxembourg: Mathieu van der Poel attacks from 11km out, gets caught and still powers to opening victory "The Alpecin Premier Tech leader eventually headed Pierre Gautherat and Marijn van den Berg across the line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Tour de Luxembourg is Mathieu van der Poel’s final tune-up for his road worlds bid "The Dutch star heads to Luxembourg for 5 days of racing before turning his attention to the world championships in Montreal." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) ‘I earn my own peanuts’ - Zigart fires back after Pogacar comparison "Urska Zigart has responded to an Instagram comment questioning why she continues to race professionally while fiancé Tadej Pogacar earns millions." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) World Championships Montréal women's elite road race 2026 preview, profile, favorites & predictions - Will Demi Vollering finally win the rainbow jersey? "Magdeleine Vallières surprised to win in 2025 and now races at home, against several strong contenders such as Demi Vollering, Katarzyna Niewiadoma and Kim Le Court." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images/Red Bull) ‘No one can take that role from me yet:’ Skjelmose lays claim to Lidl Trek's Grand Tour leadership "Mattias Skjelmose believes sixth place at the Tour de France has earned him a position in Lidl Trek’s Grand Tour hierarchy." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Derek Gee-West’s crash at the Montreal GP is now having serious repercussions "Further monitoring reveals injuries that will keep him out of two world championship events." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn USA celebrity fitness coach positive for 3 banned substances gets suspended 5 years "Erin Oprea, the Nashville-based celebrity fitness trainer known for coaching country music superstars including Carrie Underwood and Kelsea Ballerini, has received a five-year ban from the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Today.com, @erinoprea Vistella Firefly Plus "Verdict: A good way to boost visibility, but not the best for more serious cycling." By Josh Price (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Lezyne Enters the Growing Electric Inflator Market with the New E-Drive "Lezyne is arriving a tad late to the electric inflator party, but the brand’s new E-Drive sets itself apart with some unique design features." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos / Lezyne unless otherwise noted) 2026 Tour de Luxembourg Live Streams "2026 Tour de Luxembourg September 16th to 20th, Stage 1 (Luxembourg → Luxembourg, 157.7km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:30am U.S. Eastern, 7:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:20am Pacific."
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cyclingflash.com)
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Grand Prix de Wallonie: 20-year-old Aubin Sparfel takes a career best victory catching a late break on the line "Romain Grégoire was second and Milan Fretin third as the French dominate in Belgium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Grand Prix de Wallonie Dames: Karlijn Swinkels launches a long-range sprint to take victory on the Citadelle de Namur "The fifth edition of the women’s Grand Prix de Wallonie was won by Karlijn Swinkels. The Dutch rider from UAE Team ADQ proved the strongest in a long sprint on the Citadel of Namur, beating Elisa Balsamo and Célia Gery. " By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) The full schedule for the 2026 UCI Road World Championships "The 2026 UCI Road World Championships return to Montréal, Canada, with 13 rainbow jerseys up for grabs across road races, individual time trials and the mixed relay." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can Belgium make Evenepoel work for Van Aert at the Worlds? "National coach Serge Pauwels has deliberately avoided a strict hierarchy, giving both riders clear but flexible “mandates” so they do not cancel each other out." (cycling.today) (Credits not Found) More Mas Vuelta, Montreal Worlds and Lessons From Bigger Sports "With the World Road Championships set for Montréal next weekend, the Grand Prix Cycliste de Québec and Montréal offered the clearest preview yet of who is ready to fight for the rainbow jersey." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Philippe Gilbert tears into Tim Wellens over Worlds withdrawal: ‘He is completely detached from reality’ "Philippe Gilbert has delivered a scathing verdict on Tim Wellens’ decision to miss the World Championships in Montréal, arguing that loyalty to Belgium should have come before his commitments to UAE Team Emirates XRG." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) An unusual move: Blanka Vas leaves SD Worx Protime under contract and signs with Lidl Trek "At just 25 years old, Vas remains one of the great multidisciplinary talents in current cycling. Road and cyclocross have focused almost all her competitive activity for several seasons." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: X.com/categorycafe) UCI WorldTour Riders Ranking Update: Pogacar concedes defeat, Tom Pidcock drops a spot, Matthew Brennan makes huge jump into top 25 and Enric Mas joins the elite "The conclusion of the Vuelta a España and a week packed with major races have triggered a genuine shake-up in the individual UCI Ranking." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Colombia adds two more cyclists to anti-doping sanctions list "César Nicolás Paredes Avellaneda, 34, has been banned for three years. Yeny Lorena Colmenares, 35, has received a 24-month ban from Colombia’s national anti-doping organization." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: Hino Cycling Team, Federación Colombiana de Ciclismo Even better than the pro "Overall, we found the Magicshine EVO 1700 UT to be a bright headlight with an impressive amount of connectivity options." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Grand Prix de Wallonie Live Streams "2026 Grand Prix de Wallonie LIVE September 16, Belgium (Seraing → Citadelle de Namur, 195.5) Live
video Wednesday from 8:40am U.S. Eastern, 5:40am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:25am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 6:00am Pacific."
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cyclinguptodate.com)
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Former speed skater Lennart Jasch surprises peloton in Giro d'Abruzzo "Lennart Jasch has once again made his mark among the professionals. The 25-year-old German, who switched from speed skating to cycling just two years ago, stayed clear of the peloton in the second stage of the Giro d'Abruzzo." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Slovakia: Paul Magnier wins by a country mile in stage 1 sprint "After winning four stages last year, the Soudal Quick Step sprinter is at it again." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Grand Tour review 2026: Visma edge UAE, Red Bull lead the GC charge and Picnic hit new lows "With all three Grand Tours completed, the numbers reveal three very different ways to have a successful season." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Ben Turner leaves Netcompany Ineos as worrying exodus continues "With only one incoming signing announced so far, Netcompany Ineos has experience and potential to replace." By Tim Bonville-Ginn (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogacar back riding after serious Vuelta crash - UAE insist there will be “no unnecessary pressure” "Tadej Pogacar is back on the bike after the crash that ended his 2026 Vuelta a Espana, with the Slovenian beginning a gradual return to training as he starts building towards next season." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: via velo.outside.com Italian ultracyclist and RAAM champion Giovanni Prosper fights for life after New York car collision "Italian ultracyclist Giovanni Prosperi is in critical condition in Rochester, New York, after being struck by a car while riding in a self-supported endurance event in the United States." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: iamgosolo.com Andreas Seewald first to win world championships on 32″ bike "A monster-sized rainbow in Italy." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Newspower.it Trek is teasing “Something big” at this weekend’s Soldier Hollow World Cup "The World Cup cross country gang is returning to North America for the final two stops of the 2026 season, starting in Soldier Hollow, Utah this weekend." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Trek / Ross Bell Challenge Chicane Pro Tubular Goes 38mm Wide "Just in time for the “official” kickoff of cyclocross and the USCX cyclocross series, Challenge is introducing its fast Chicane tread in a 38mm tubular." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos: Challenge) Il Giro d'Abruzzo Stage 2 Live Stats "2026 Il Giro d'Abruzzo September 15th to September 18th, Italy, Stage 2 (Popoli Terme› → Caramanico Terme, 143km)." Live video Wednesday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 6:15am Pacific. The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific. (procyclingstats.com) (Image
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Mathieu van der Poel prepares for World Championships in Luxembourg: “I could use some race rhythm” "Mathieu van der Poel hopes to be able to compete for the world title in just under two weeks." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Il Giro d'Abruzzo 2026 Stage 1: Alessandro Fancellu pounces on brutal uphill finish "Alessandro Fancellu claimed victory on the opening stage of Il Giro d'Abruzzo, producing the strongest finish on the steep climb to Casalincontrada after a late attack from Mathys Rondel was shut down inside the final kilometer." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) Spectator kicks bottle back into Giro d’Abruzzo peloton and sends rider crashing "A bizarre roadside incident caused a crash during the opening stage of the Giro d’Abruzzo on Tuesday, after a spectator kicked a discarded bottle back into the path of the peloton." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Demi Vollering Launches ‘Demi Uncut’ YouTube Channel "This year's winner of the Tour de France Femmes and Giro d'Italia Women wants to give her followers a behind-the-scenes look through videos." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 49-year-old pro cyclist Oscar Sevilla victim of an armed robbery while training in Colombia "It’s not the first time the veteran has been violently apprehended whilst training in his adopted homeland." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: nuestrociclismo.com - Creative Commons Attribution-Share Alike 2.0) Pogačar gets back on the bike and takes an important step in his recovery "The Slovenian has published several images of himself back on the bike using a trainer." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vittoria Expands Their RideArmor Tires up to 700×42 "Built around one clear priority, reliability, RideArmor combines fast-rolling road performance with added protection for riders who want to keep moving across a wider range of conditions." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Il Giro d'Abruzzo Live Stats "2026 Il Giro d'Abruzzo September 15th to September 18th, Stage 1 (Cupello → Casalincontrada, 155km)." Live video Tuesday from 7:35am U.S. Eastern, 4:35am Pacific - Finish at around 6:10am Pacific. The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific. (procyclingstats.com) (Image
via cyclingflash.com)
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Evenepoel sees a tough Montreal worlds course for Van der Poel and Van Aert "The 2026 road world championships could be a particularly nasty test for the bigger riders, according to Remco Evenepoel." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Nick Iwanyshyn Tour of Mexico and Tour of Colombia Want Back-to-Back Schedule on 2027 UCI Calendar "Serious efforts are underway to bring the Tour of Mexico and the Tour of Colombia back to the cycling calendar." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Ski chalets offer solution for Remco Evenepoel and co ahead of World Championships "For team leader Remco Evenepoel, Maxim Van Gils, Quinten Hermans, Alec Segaert and Tiesj Benoot, the Belgian federation is offering a pleasant build-up to the main objective of their Canadian trip." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pidcock and Bäckstedt headline British challenge for 'incredibly attritional' Montréal Worlds "British Cycling have confirmed its selection for the upcoming World Championships in Montréal with Tom Pidcock and Zoe Bäckstedt leading the elite squads." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Cor Vos Joshua Tarling will not compete for time trial world title "Remco Evenepoel will not have to worry about Joshua Tarling during this Sunday’s World Time Trial Championships." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Germán Darío Gómez (Polti VisitMalta) cleared after earlier positive doping test "The 25-year-old climber was provisionally suspended in January following a positive test during a doping control on December 28th, 2025. Boldenone and a metabolite of the substance were detected. Boldenone is an anabolic-androgenic steroid." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Slovenia built its European Championships around Pogačar and Zigart, but neither will now race in Ljubljana "Slovenia's first-ever major road cycling championship, the European Championships, takes place in Ljubljana in October." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) Photo via cnn.com/Yoan Valad/Pool/AFP/Getty Images Cotic Escapade frameset "Verdict: Excellent build quality, matched by a stunning ride quality and easy to live with geometry." By Stuart Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Mercer) The most luxurious bike seat money can buy? Brooks B17 Utmost edition, plus more cool things for your commute from Look, Batribike, Topeak and SKS "All of these things look like they would do very nicely for riding to work, and our reviewers are busy putting them through their paces." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 🏛️🏛️🏛️
'Solid day out' - Paige Onweller and Cobe Freeburn win 2026 USA Cycling Gravel National Championships "Trek Driftless doubles up in Minnesota as Cobe Freeburn attacks late for solo victory and Paige Onweller wins a two-rider sprint." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Soudal Quick Step refuses to let top talent Bravo go: “Some teams think they can buy anything” "With Henrique Bravo, Soudal Quick Step have one of the biggest stage race talents in their ranks, but ambitious and financially powerful Pinarello Q36.5 are doing everything behind the scenes to sign the 20-year-old Brazilian." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Visma keep Brennan waiting over 2027 Tour de France home start after stunning five win Vuelta "Visma Lease a Bike are not ready to give their 21-year-old sensation any guarantees just yet." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Post-Vuelta UCI rankings: Uno-X surge into top 10 as UAE hold firm and Picnic continue to struggle "Tadej Pogacar's early exit did little to change UAE's commanding lead in the UCI team rankings." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lidl Trek signs Felix Gall and Gregor Mühlberger: "We believe there’s more to come" "Both Austrians are joining from Decathlon CMA CGM. Gall (28) has signed for three seasons, until the end of 2029, while Mühlberger (32) has signed for two years." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Arvid de Kleijn extends Tudor Pro Cycling contract by two seasons "The Dutch sprinter had an expiring contract with the Swiss team, but has signed on for two more seasons." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) All the pro cycling transfers for 2027: Felix Gall joins Lidl Trek, Cédrine Kerbaol goes to SD Worx Protime "Keep up to date with all the latest confirmed transfers." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Chris Froome shares gruesome details of crash that put an end to his career: 'I don’t think I’d still be here' "Chris Froome and the end of his cycling career - it was undoubtedly one of the strangest moments of 2026." Photo via Eurosport Specialized
reveals S-Works Diverge with its lightest carbon layup and
“breakthrough integration”...
Specialized’s Diverge 4 gets the S-Works treatment, boasting internally routed Future Shock and shedding 200g from the frame "For the lofty sum of $12,500, Specialized’s flagship gravel bike gets a posher carbon layup and the most uncompromising build kit." (Image Credit: Specialized Bicycles) 🏛️
2026 Tour de Luxembourg - Can Mathieu van der Poel head to the Worlds on a high note? "Most of the World Championship favorites are already in Canada or have just completed the Vuelta a España. Mathieu van der Poel is opting for a very different preparation." By Julian Dubbeld (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 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) 9 Takeaways from the Vuelta a España 2026 "The final Grand Tour of the year delivered and then some, with legends at both ends of their career shining in Spain." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 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) Pedersen details ‘really rough’ Vuelta illness "The Dane believes abandoning the Vuelta was the right decision for his Worlds preparation, while he has also helped Denmark fill all six spots for the men's under-23 road race." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 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) 🏛️🏛️
'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) UAE boss pushes back on Paris Roubaix fears after Pogacar’s serious Vuelta crash "UAE Team Emirates XRG general manager Mauro Gianetti says Tadej Pogačar’s injuries required complex surgery, but insists the crash should not force changes to the world champion’s future race program." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Cyclists no longer need to fear terrifying tunnel on the Gavia slopes "Anyone who has climbed the Passo di Gavia will probably have had nightmares about it: the infamous tunnel leading towards the summit of this iconic climb." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 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) "Vision
has launched the SC 45 SL i30, a carbon gravel wheelset for
a specific type of rider: one using very wide gravel tires.
Its most notable specification is the 30mm internal rim
width. The 45mm rim depth puts this wheelset between a
shallow rough-road wheel and a deep aero wheel."
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Oh Canada! Oh Québec! Reflections on cycling’s annual Canadian adventure "The Grands Prix Cyclistes de Québec and Montréal never disappoint." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: James Startt/Agence Zoom/InGamba) Approval for an additional leader’s jersey in stage races is near "Organizers of national tours (stage races) may “introduce an additional distinctive jersey for the best rider from the host country." By Koen Middendorp (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) 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) Spangler repeats, sets new LoToJa record at USA’s longest one-day race "Justin Spangler finally got the record he came back for." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Photo Credit: A.J. Merlino 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) 🏛️
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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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
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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.
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