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Pogacar’s Tour de Suisse triumph marks 58th win since 2024 as win rate hits staggering 44.3% "Courtesy of journalist Jonas Creteur, since the start of 2024, Tadej Pogačar has scored 58 wins (including GCs but excluding other classifications) out of 131 races (including GCs)." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Peter De Voecht / Cor Vos "I wasn’t going to ask him to let me..." - Lenny Martínez disappointed but forced to settle behind Tadej Pogacar on Suisse queen stage "Lenny Martínez has shown at the Tour de Suisse that he is ready for the Tour de France, but the results he obtained were not what he hoped for." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I consider him on a par with Vingegaard at the Giro' - Matxin hails Seixas before Tour de France "UAE Team Emirates XRG sports manager Joxean Matxin Fernández has named Paul Seixas as one of the main obstacles to Tadej Pogačar's bid for a fifth Tour de France title." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Go and do your job” - UCI slammed over “laughable” 500CHF fine for shirtless Mathieu van der Poel at Tour de Suisse "Mathieu van der Poel’s Tour de Suisse time-trial near miss has been followed by a UCI row after the Dutchman was fined 500CHF for sitting bare-chested in the hot seat." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Katie Archibald and Laura Kenny got me into cycling' - Meet Madison world champion Maddie Leech "Great Britain's newest track star takes on Cycling Weekly's Q&A as she plots her route to the LA Olympics." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWPix) 🏛️🏛️
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US Pro Nats: Kate Courtney and Quinn Simmons claim road titles "For Courtney, the win caps a remarkable transition to road racing; while for Simmons, the victory marks a third elite road race title." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: USA Cycling/SnowyMountain Photography) Kate Courtney is crowned U.S. Road Champion "Grace Arlandson takes third from chase group in Charleston." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: SnowyMountain Photography via cyclingnews.com) “I think the shape is pretty okay, but I just couldn’t show it this week” - Thibau Nys shrugs off a quiet Tour de Suisse as he builds back from knee surgery "Thibau Nys endured a frustrating Tour de Suisse, failing to make an impact on the stages that had been marked as his main opportunities." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Parcours Strade GT wheelset review: a lightweight wheelset with the smoothest ride quality around "Thanks to reclaimed carbon fiber and vibration-damping technology, the Strade GT wheels provide a notable boost in ride quality and overall performance - they’re faultless." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Skratch Labs Launches Four Seasonal Flavors for Super High-Carb, Hydration Sport Drink Mix, and Energy Chews Review "It’s always nice to mix it up with different flavors that aren’t overly sweet on long endurance rides. Skratch Labs released four new summer limited-edition seasonal flavors of its popular Sport Hydration Drink Mix, Super High Carb Drink Mix, and Energy Chews." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) 🏛️🏛️🏛️
From Rotterdam to Barcelona: A snapshot of the last 10 foreign Tour Grand Départs "The first foreign Grand Départ at the Tour de France was hosted in Amsterdam, Netherlands, in 1954. The 2026 start in Barcelona, Spain, will mark the 27th foreign start of La Grande Boucle." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'Pogacar could win ten stages if he wants to' - Former yellow jersey holder considered skipping the 2026 Tour "Mike Teunissen is preparing for a seventh appearance at the Tour de France, although returning to cycling’s biggest race was not initially high on his wish list." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Europe is sweltering. How will the Tour de France deal with extreme heat? "Large parts of Europe are experiencing extreme temperatures, with heat warnings in place across several countries." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot Domestique Debate: The Tour de France should modify its start and finish times to avoid the heat "With daytime temperatures approaching 104°F in parts of the south and the Tour de France only weeks away, the question of how the race handles extreme heat is back on the table." By Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) Lazer Sphere KinetiCore Helmet "Comfortable, well-ventilated and generally impressive, if a tad smaller than claimed." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) The “world’s first AI solar eBike” is coming to Kickstarter, with double-disc wheels featuring integrated solar panels for extra range "17 miles of extra range that is, with a claimed range of up to 120 miles a day utilizing the Samsung battery cells and solar power - reservations for the Phosgo City or Hybrid will start from $1,499 on Kickstarter in late July." By Jack Sexty (road.cc)(Image Credit: Phosgo) 🏛️
Tour de Suisse: Tadej Pogačar conquers stage 8 to seal commanding overall victor "Caught by world champion in final kilometer, Lenny Martinez takes second in Villars-sur-Ollon." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Marlen Reusser monsters to stage and overall victory at the Tour de Suisse Women "Marlen Reusser secured overall victory on home roads after winning the final stage of the 2026 Tour de Suisse Women." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Van Aert back on bike less than a week after elbow surgery "Wout van Aert returned to the bike on Sunday, less than a week after being admitted to hospital with a bacterial infection in his elbow." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “No WorldTour race went as planned, but then everything improved in May” - Juan Ayuso proves he is back to his best form after a disrupted spring "Juan Ayuso’s strong showing at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes confirmed both his return to form and his growing importance within Lidl Trek’s general classification plans." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ribble Ultra-Road Shimano Ultegra Di2 "The ideal blend of pro speed with a little more comfort - just don't mistake it for an endurance bike." By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Castelli ‘Hot Weather’ Kit for Summer’26 Reviewed "Hot to trot!" By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2026 Tour de Suisse Stage 5, June 17-21, Switzerland (Villars-sur-Ollon → Villars-sur-Ollon, 150.7km) Live
video Sunday from 9:20am U.S. Eastern, 6:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 5:45am
Pacific."
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Lael Wilcox abandons Around the World attempt amid health concerns - 'It's kind of a miracle I haven't just passed out' "The ultra-endurance cyclist ended her bid to break Mark Beaumont's around-the-world record after suffering heat exhaustion during a European heat wave." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rugile Kaladyte for SRAM) Pink jersey Lorenzo Finn seals it with win in Giro Next Gen final time trial "Lorenzo Finn has become the overall winner of the Giro Next Gen. The 19-year-old Italian started the final day in pink and sealed the race in style by also winning the closing time trial." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Giro Next Gen via cyclingnews.com) Tour of Slovenia: Florian Lipowitz claims overall title with stage 5 solo victory "Another 1-2 for Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe as Laurence Pithie takes second, Alessandro Fancellu third in Novo Mesto." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) She is back! Marianne Vos sprints to victory in final stage of the Tour of Catalonia "Marianne Vos has claimed her first victory of the season. The 39-year-old Dutch rider impressively won the final stage of the Tour of Catalonia on Sunday." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Lights that adapt to your bike "Knog’s Cobber lights have been a popular option with cyclists thanks to their unique curved shape with bright wrap-around COB LED design." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 8 ITT (Villa Sant'Angelo → L'Aquila, 22.2km) Live
video Sunday from 5:30am U.S. Eastern, 2:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 2:30am
Pacific."
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Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovenia June 17-21, Stage 5 (Litija → Novo mesto, 169.4km) Live
video Sunday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 5:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:00am Pacific."
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Videos
Ashlin Barry wins U23 U.S. road race title "Toronto’s Ashlin Barry added another major result to his breakout season on Saturday, sprinting to victory in the under-23 men’s road race at the U.S. National Championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Kenji Edmonds The Hincapie legacy continues: Enzo wins Junior Men’s National Road Title "Enzo Hincapie added another national championship jersey to his growing collection on Friday, soloing to victory in the USA Cycling Junior Men’s Road National Championship." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Baloise Belgium Tour 2026 Stage 5: Jasper Philipsen wins final stage and overall after dramatic finale "Jasper Philipsen won the final stage of the 2026 Baloise Belgium Tour and snatched overall victory after a tense, attack-heavy finale in Hoeilaart." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Andorra MoraBanc Classica 2026: Tom Pidcock survives Sepp Kuss attack to win brutal Coll de la Botella showdown "Tom Pidcock claimed victory at the 2026 Andorra MoraBanc Classica after surviving a late Sepp Kuss attack and beating Carlos Verona to the line at the top of Coll de la Botella." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Urska Zigart crash prompts riders’ union to call for cycling safety overhaul "Following Urška Žigart’s serious crash, CPA Women has questioned whether cycling’s current safety system is doing enough to protect riders, despite the union being directly represented in SafeR, the body tasked with improving safety in professional cycling." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I have only love for the haters': Carlton Kirby opens up about his opinion-dividing career in commentary "The TNT Sports commentator on his ‘Partridge’ years and surviving the wrath of those who don't have any time for his Kirbyisms." By Felix Lowe (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Richard Butcher) 2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Live Streams "2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Belgium, June 17-21, Stage 5 (Gingelom → Hoeilaart, 183.5km) Live
video Sunday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:00am Pacific."
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Tour de Suisse: Tadej Pogačar denies Mathieu van der Poel stage 4 victory and extends overall lead with 53.4 kph time trial "Van der Poel was forced to settle for second place by a whisker as Tobias Foss takes third in Aarburg." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Reusser scorches to TT victory and yellow jersey at Suisse Women "Reusser moved into the race lead with a blistering time trial as Longo Borghini remained in contention ahead of the final mountain showdown in Switzerland." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Ivan Benedetto / Cor Vos UCI deems Mathieu van der Poel’s hot seat attire too hot to handle "Breaking new ground in post-race fines." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: TNT / Instagram Vuelta keeps hopes for Pogacar as organizers brace for extreme heat "The prospect of Tadej Pogačar lining up at the Vuelta a España this August remains alive, but Race Director Javier Guillén has admitted to Marca that any decision will depend on how the World Champion fares at the Tour de France." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Gear Break: Summer Beckons - Bianchi Specialissima, Q36.5 Dottore Clima (mini-review), Gradient Projects stealthmount, Zwift x Bravur Watches, Santini 2026 TdF Collection "True to Bianchi’s performance DNA, the new Specialissima ensures that speed does not come at the cost of control." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2026 Tour de Suisse Stage 4 ITT, June 17-21, Switzerland (Aarburg → Aarburg, 23.7km) Live
video Saturday from 9:25am U.S. Eastern, 6:25am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:30am
Pacific."
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Decathlon's top talent edges Visma's British rising star and Lorenzo Finn at Giro Next Gen stage 7 "Stage seven of the Giro Next Gen has been won by Aubin Sparfel. The Frenchman from Decathlon CMA CGM had broken clear in the finale with a strong group of outsiders." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lipowitz and Pellizzari deliver masterclass at Tour of Slovenia stage 4 "The German crossed the line together with teammate Giulio Pellizzari in the queen stage, after a phenomenal display from Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Duke launches the Sierra & Sierra Æra Wheelsets: “Gravel, Every Horizon” "Sierra Æra adds an aerodynamic dimension built for speed: fast tracks, long races, high average speeds and stability." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 7 (Sulmona → Piana delle Mele (Guardiagrele), 135km) Live
video Saturday from 6:50am U.S. Eastern, 3:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 3:50am
Pacific."
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Tour of Slovenia Live Streams "2026 Tour of Slovenia June 17-21, Stage 4 (Kranj → Kranjska Gora, 184.7km) Live
video Saturday from 7:15am U.S. Eastern, 4:15am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:30am Pacific."
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Kooij edges out Merlier for victory in clash of elite sprinters "Olav Kooij won stage four of the Belgium Tour in Aarschot after beating Tim Merlier by just a few centimeters." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Thieves be damned! Blasi storms to home win at Tour of Catalonia queen stage "The Spanish talent had been confronted with a stolen bike on Friday, but put that setback firmly behind her in her home region by winning the queen stage." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) “The same thing happened yesterday, but it wasn't caught on camera... We see worse every weekend” - French star denied first pro win by controversial jury ruling "Noa Isidore had the finish line, the celebration and what looked like the first professional victory of his career. Minutes later, the result was taken away." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tiesj Benoot sees Tour podium chance for Paul Seixas but warns France against the hype "After months of rehabilitation following back surgery, Tiesj Benoot is closing in on a place at what would be his tenth Tour de France." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Contador and Nibali explain what makes Vingegaard so difficult to beat "Vincenzo Nibali wanted to see more from Jonas Vingegaard halfway through the Giro d’Italia. By the end of the race, the Italian had seen enough to place the Dane among the most remarkable riders of his generation." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luca Bettini / Cor Vos 2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Live Streams "2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Belgium, June 17-21, Stage 4 (Begijnendijk-Betekom → Aarschot, 183.4km) Live
video Saturday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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Tour de Suisse: Jhonatan Narváez beats Xandro Meurisse to win stage 3 as pair narrowly hold off the chasing peloton "Two leaders contest the finish in Bad Ragaz after over 100km at the head of the race." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour de Suisse Women: Zoe Bäckstedt stuns the field with scorching long-range sprint to win stage 3 "It is the second bunch sprint victory in the pro ranks for the former Junior World Champion." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'She's a fighter' - Pogacar draws extra motivation after Zigart's Suisse crash "Tadej Pogačar has given a reassuring update on his partner Urška Žigart following her high-speed crash on stage 2 of the Tour de Suisse Women on Thursday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Out of this valley rise multiple leg-sapping climbs - Here's how to ride the best of them "Climb-addicted masochist Simon Warren tackles nine of Calderdale's most punishing ascents, grinding from the industrial valley floor to high gritstone ridges." By Simon Warren (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) SKS Speedrocker XL Fender Set "Quiet, effective fenders for gravel bikes." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour de Suisse Live Streams "2026 Tour de Suisse Stage 3, June 17-21, Switzerland (Bad Ragaz → Bad Ragaz,157.4km) Live
video Friday from 9:35am U.S. Eastern, 6:35am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 6:30am
Pacific."
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World Champion Finn confirms Giro Next Gen favorite status with race win and pink jersey "The 19-year-old Italian rode everyone off his wheel on the Monte Livata and took over the lead from Visma | Lease a Bike rider Matisse Van Kerckhove, who struggled in the high mountains." By David Bavin-Hobbs (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Laurence Pithie doubles up at Tour of Slovenia "Laurence Pithie remains in the overall lead of the Tour of Slovenia after he won stage 3 from a reduced bunch sprint against Ivan Cobo and Stefano Oldani." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Is the green jersey now Pogacar-proof? The changes to the Tour de France points system "The Tour de France organization has taken measures to increase the chances that the green jersey will fall to a sprinter in 2026 after Tadej Pogačar proved to be Jonathan Milan’s closest challenger last year." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Not just safe, but comfortable too - PIKIO LABS’ groundbreaking Si helmet, reviewed "This unique approach to helmet safety from a newly launched Canadian company has turned heads in the name of protecting them." By Tyler Boucher (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tyler Boucher) 2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen Live Streams "2026 Giro d'Italia Next Gen (formerly the Giro Under 23) June 14-21, Stage 6 (Velletri → Subiaco-Monte Livata,155km) Live
video Friday from 7:10am U.S. Eastern, 4:10am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 4:10am
Pacific."
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Live
video Friday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 3:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 5:45am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 4:00am Pacific."
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Baloise Belgium Tour 2026 Stage 3: Alex Aranburu wins chaotic Durbuy finale ahead of Brit Lewis Askey "Lewis Askey launched the sprint for NSN Cycling Team, but Aranburu had the final answer and crossed the line first, with Askey taking second place." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) 6,042km in under two weeks: Sarah Ruggins sets record time for riding across Europe "John o’Groats to Land’s End and back record holder battled extreme temperatures on three hours sleep a day." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: James Busby Images) Opinion: The Golden Age of cycling tech is here. Stop fighting it "You may be doing yourself a disservice when skipping the gadgets." By Greg Kaplan (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tadej Pogacar opens up about his struggles ahead of the Tour de France: 'A lot of disadvantages' "There are plenty of advantages to being the best rider in the world, because everyone goes the extra mile for you. But there is also a downside to being a star." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Bosch unveils its first hub motor, semi-pro wins Voi Bike Challenge at Nocturne crit race, Florida sets close pass law + more "Bosch’s first-ever hub-based motor, Voi crit, and eBike-related updates from Oxfordshire and Florida feature in this week’s round-up " By Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Live Streams "2026 Baloise Tour of Belgium Belgium, June 17-21, Stage 3 (Durbuy → Durbuy, 173km) Live
video Friday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (US) and FloBikes (Canada)
starting at about 6:30am Pacific."
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