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Tour of the Alps Stage 4 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 3 (Arco → Trento, 167.8km) Live
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Paul Seixas flies La Flèche Wallonne victory on debut, becomes youngest winner "The Frenchman beat Mauro Schmid and Ben Tulett on the Mur de Huy." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) La Flèche Wallonne: Paul Seixas delivers on his promise with commanding victory "Mauro Schmid, Ben Tulett round out podium on Mur de Huy." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca “We weren’t sure if I would even start the race” - Ben Tulett delivers podium for Visma after crash-hit build-up at Flèche Wallonne "Ben Tulett produced one of the standout rides of La Flèche Wallonne 2026, finishing third on the Mur de Huy behind winner Paul Seixas after a disrupted build-up that had left his participation in doubt." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Allusions, Illusions and Delusions in the Ardennes "Every year riders say they want to target the Ardennes races, this period of racing in late April with hilly races in Belgium and beyond. It’s a trap." (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) 'Women's cycling is every bit as good as men's cycling' - Anger over women's Amstel Gold Race TV coverage "Demi Vollering finished third, but said afterwards that viewers had been unable to watch the first part of the race. Live coverage only began with around 55 kilometers to go - and for Roxanne Knetemann, that is far too late." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Can anyone stop Tadej Pogačar at Liège Bastogne Liège, or will Paul Seixas? "La Doyenne is tough, attritional and super punchy…a race made for the world champ, and maybe a few others" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I'd always like to do better' - Ben O'Connor and the fine art of building for the Giro "The Tour of Alps' summit finish at Val Martello didn't play out as Ben O'Connor would have liked, but the Australian was able to put the display in perspective when he spoke to Domestique on Wednesday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Giro Unveils Eight New and Updated Road, Gravel, and MTB Shoes at Sea Otter "The team at Giro has apparently been quite busy, as they showcased 8 new and updated shoes at their Sea Otter booth this year." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (photo/Jeremy Benson) Paul Seixas Targets Mur de Huy Test At La Flèche Wallonne "Paul Seixas targets Mur de Huy test at La Flèche Wallonne after dominating Itzulia Basque Country." AFP Report (flobikes.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) How is Avinox going to approach the warranty of its M2S and M2 eBike motors? "We get in touch with Avinox to find out how the brand plans to honor warranty claims." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit: Liam Mercer) 2026 Fleche Wallonne Live Streams "2026 La Fleche Wallonne April 22nd, Belgium (Herstal → Huy, 208.8km) Live
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'I've been struggling... so it feels nicer than normal to win' - Tom Pidcock sprints to victory on Tour of the Alps stage 2, less than a month after ravine crash "Pinarello Q36.5 rider takes third win of the season in Italy." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Tour of the Alps Stage 3: Tom Pidcock back from injury with a bang! Brit wins after late catch as crash-hit stage explodes in final kilometers "Tom Pidcock timed his move to perfection on Stage 3 of the Tour of the Alps 2026, sprinting to victory after a dramatic late catch of the breakaway." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of the Alpes temporarily neutralized after heavy crash "The third stage of the Tour of the Alps was neutralized just two kilometres after the peloton set off." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) AIRmail: Evenepoel’s Amstel Win, Riccitello Rising & Cycling’s Shifting Power Base "This week in racing - Remco Evenepoel reminded everyone of his one-day pedigree at the Amstel Gold Race, while young American Matthew Riccitello quietly built momentum as a legitimate Grand Tour prospect." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Boy Who Retraced His Father’s 14,000km Journey & Copied Every Single Photo His Dad Took "Jamie Hargreaves’ journey was both a physical and emotional reconstruction of his father’s past. At just 22, he set out to follow the exact route his father Phil had cycled decades earlier, in 1984, from the UK to Australia over 14,000km, effectively tracing his father’s tire tracks from 40 years ago." (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) 'No-one covers this sport like we do' - Warner Bros. Discovery and TNT Sports renew rights for Giro d'Italia until at least 2029 "RCS races to stay on WBD platforms across Europe and USA for next four seasons." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "He didn't do everything he could" - Chris Horner criticizes Mattias Skjelmose's passiveness against Remco Evenepoel at Amstel Gold Race "At the Tour of Flanders there was a lot of criticism towards Mathieu van der Poel for willfully collaborating equally with Tadej Pogacar despite that harming his chances of taking the win." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Assos Mille GT Summer’26 Collection Reviewed "Assos summer kit." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: AHamilton New state law could legalize grey area e-bikes but complicates other electric bike rules "A new bill in Minnesota is taking aim at one of the fastest-growing gray areas in micromobility: High-powered electric two-wheelers that blur the line between eBikes and motorcycles." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of the Alps Stage 3 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 3 (Latsch/Laces → Arco, 174.5km) Live
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The
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La Flèche Wallonne Femmes: Demi Vollering holds on for dramatic win ahead of Puck Pieterse "Demi Vollering timed her effort to perfection on the Mur de Huy, launching a long-range acceleration to win La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026 ahead of Puck Pieterse and Paula Blasi after a relentlessly aggressive race." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) “I looked behind me and thought, ‘Oh my God, I might have to sprint’" - Demi Vollering survives epic Puck Pieterse fightback on the Mur de Huy "Demi Vollering held her nerve on the Mur de Huy to win La Flèche Wallonne Femmes 2026, resisting a late surge from Puck Pieterse in a dramatic uphill finish that was decided in the final meters." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Olympic speedskater to make pro debut at La Flèche Wallonne "Belgian Winter Olympian Sandrine Tas has raced before, but Wednesday is her first day as a professional cyclist." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Lotto Intermarché "I don’t have the level to beat him" - Paul Seixas does not want to be put side-by-side with Tadej Pogacar at Liège "At 19 years old, the potential and excitement for the development of Paul Seixas is something that has rarely ever been seen in pro cycling." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Van Aert back in Belgium and back on the bike: 'I've never recovered from a classic so quickly' "Wout van Aert got some time off after his historic victory at Paris Roubaix. Now the Visma Lease a Bike rider has been spotted back in the saddle." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pidcock cautious on Liège prospects despite comeback Alps win: 'It will be difficult' "His triumph beneath the sheer cliffs that overlook Arco on stage 3 of the Tour of the Alps will feel no less valuable given the road traveled to get here. " By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos UAE and Pogacar rethink Tour de France line-up "In the pursuit of a fifth victory for Tadej Pogacar, there is a growing sense within UAE Team Emirates XRG that plans for the upcoming Tour de France may be evolving, with Florian Vermeersch increasingly likely to secure a place alongside the Slovenian this summer." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Reach for a Better Bottle: Elite Refines Its Race-Proven Bottles and Cages "The Italian masters of effective and elegant design improve two critical yet overlooked accessories that remain favored WorldTour fixtures." Sponsored Post (bikerumor.com) (Photo/Elite Cycling) Lazer VeloVox On-Bike Communication Device "Interesting helmet-based comms, but doesn't bring enough to be a must-have for the average rider." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Five things we learned about the future of 32″ (and other wheelsize) bikes at Sea Otter "Staring into the giant crystal ball that is Laguna Seca Speedway." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) 2026 Fleche Wallonne Femmes Live Streams "2026 La Fleche Wallonne Femmes April 22nd, Belgium (Huy → Mur de Huy, 148.2km) Live
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Evenepoel absence only adds to Seixas' burden at Flèche Wallonne "Remco Evenepoel’s decision not to ride Flèche Wallonne means the spotlight will be firmly on Paul Seixas on Wednesday afternoon." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) 'Mission bionic arm successful' for Matteo Jorgenson but Visma Lease a Bike left with very few options for remaining Ardennes "American leader crashed and broke his collarbone during Amstel Gold Race." (cyclingflash.com) (Image: Screenshot via idlprocycling.com) Visma Lease a Bike regroup after Jorgenson injury and name a Norwegian-British plan B for the Flèche Wallonne "It has been a testing spring for Visma Lease a Bike. A winter plan built around four co-leaders for the Ardennes Classics - Matteo Jorgenson, Louis Barré, Ben Tulett and Simon Yates - has been systematically dismantled by injury and illness." By Pim van der Doelen (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien/Visma Visma Lease a Bike want you to help choose its Tour jersey "Barcelona-inspired design nods to Gaudí, with fans voting on which version the team will wear in July." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Visma Lease a Bike 'I get the impression that the changes made haven’t actually made the sport safer' - Tom Pidcock talks safety "I don’t think that crash will affect me or worry me ahead of the upcoming races' says Briton, who returned to racing at the Tour of the Alps." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) No more gears: Meet the new eBike drive system with no mechanical link between the pedals and rear wheel "Niche Mobility has unveiled a prototype drive unit that uses a fully automatic digital system with regenerative braking and a reverse gear, with a launch targeted for 2027." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Niche Mobility) Coospo's radar tail light rivals Garmin, Cycplus impresses with a sub-£400 smart trainer, and Ravemen and Moon deliver standout lighting: road.cc Recommends updated with eight great cycling products "A mix of products feature in March’s Recommends, spanning cold-weather kit, lighting, training tech and more." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Lezyne’s CLIK Valve-compatible pumps make tire inflation easier than ever "Lezyne’s updated range of CLIK Valve-compatible pumps and interfaces use an innovative valve design to make putting air in your tires as easy as child’s play." By road.cc Tech (road.cc) (Image Credit: Lezyne) Revived eBike specialist VanMoof launches the S6, its first new model since McLaren Applied takeover "VanMoof is back with what it calls the “ultimate eBike”. Visually it looks similar but inside it’s had the McLaren Applied treatment." (Image Credit: VanMoof) Podcasts,
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Tour of the Alps: Giulio Pellizzari shoots to victory and seizes race lead atop stage 2 mountain finish "Italian celebrates first win on home ground at Val Martello as Thymen Arensman and Mattia Gaffuri round out podium." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tom Pidcock must learn to suffer and accept defeat on his road back to Liège "Tom Pidcock is not built to simply ride along, get dropped and lose. But at his comeback race in the Tour of the Alps, that is exactly what the Pinarello Q36.5 rider is going to have to learn to accept." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) Stage 3 Tour of the Alps Preview: A chance for the attackers as the race rolls into Arco? "The Tour of the Alps only really got going with Tuesday's summit finish on stage two. From here the climbing will be near-constant until the final stage on Friday." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What Amstel Gold Race Women 2026 means for the season "Amstel Gold Race Women 2026 gave the season one of its most revealing results so far. Paula Blasi did not simply win from a late move. She changed the reading of the Ardennes week." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pogacar misses out on prestigious Laureus award for second year running "Professional cycling ultimately left empty-handed at the 2026 Laureus World Sports Awards in Madrid, often informally referred to as the “Oscars of sport”, despite a strong presence on this year’s shortlist." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New Products From The Sea Otter Classic and Other Shows Part 1 "With March and April each year, come some big bike shows, such as the Sea Otter Classic, which takes place in Monterey, California and the Taipei Show in Taiwan." By Jim Langley (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) How to choose the right bike for cycling to work - What’s the best bike for commuting duties? "Don’t let a the countless bike options put you off switching to cycling. We’ve gone through various types of bikes designed with commuting in mind so you can decide which one is ideal for you." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour of the Alps Stage 2 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 2 (Telfs → Martell/Val Martello, 147.5km) Live
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'I’ve never ridden the Mur' - Seixas embraces the unknown at Flèche Wallonne "At just 19, Paul Seixas arrives in the Ardennes with a growing reputation and very little experience to match it." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pieterse aims to defend her Flèche Wallonne title against a stacked field: 'It won't be easy' "After a superb Tour of Flanders, Puck Pieterse did not have the legs to make the difference at the Amstel Gold Race. But she heads to the Flèche Wallonne with the added motivation of being defending champion." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) Men’s Flèche Wallonne 2026 contenders preview: Who can master the Mur de Huy? "The men’s Flèche Wallonne 2026 arrives with a very different feel to some recent editions. With Tadej Pogačar not expected to start, the Mur de Huy is less of a coronation climb and more of a tactical examination." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Bas CzerwinskiGetty Images via cyclingnews.com) Men’s La Flèche Wallonne 2026 team-by-team guide "Men’s La Flèche Wallonne 2026 takes place on Wednesday 22nd April, with the race once again narrowing towards the Mur de Huy. The 2026 start list has a slightly different feel from a full-strength Ardennes showdown because Tadej Pogačar, Remco Evenepoel, Matteo Jorgenson, Juan Ayuso and Ben Healy are all absent." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How to watch the 2026 Liège Bastogne Liège Live: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Liège Bastogne Liège featuring Tadej Pogacar, Remco Evenepoel and Paul Seixas?" By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Zero tolerance' softened as Tour de Hongrie reinstates MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort after doping case "The organizers of the Tour de Hongrie have reversed their earlier decision to exclude MBH Bank CSB Telecom Fort following a doping case involving one of the team’s riders." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) In
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GoPro Mission 1 Pro Hands-On: Everything You Need to Know! "Over the last few weeks I’ve been testing out the new GoPro Mission 1 Pro camera, which is part of a larger lineup of cameras taking advantage of their more recently announced GP3 chipset." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Spatz Fasta Lite Overshoes "Expensive, but excellent overshoe that offers good protection and versatility." By Matt Page (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Blogs,
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Paul Seixas’s five main rivals to win the 2026 Flèche Wallonne "The Ardennes Classics roll on this Wednesday, 22nd of April, with one of the season’s most compelling races: La Flèche Wallonne 2026." By Jorge Borreguero (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) French 'superhuman' Seixas tipped to challenge Pogacar in Ardennes showdown "Momentum around Paul Seixas is building fast, and not just among fans. Within the sport, there is a growing sense that the 19-year-old could already disrupt the established order when the Ardennes Classics reach their climax at Liège Bastogne Liège." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Amstel Gold Race Review "Remco Evenepoel accelerates up the Cauberg. Both he and Mattias Skjelmose are looking at the road ahead but Romain Grégoire is fixated on the two riders in front of him as he is about to be dropped." (inrng.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'It’s in the top eight victories in my career' - Remco Evenepoel sprints to maiden Amstel Gold Race win "Belgian improves on 2025 podium by beating the man who bested him 12 months ago." By Vern Pitt (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Big wheels, hemp and alarm clocks that don't wake you for a ride if its already raining - The new bike tech heading to your local bike shop next "Sea Otter is bananas, with huge wheels, and a smattering of bonkers, and some actual bargains hidden among the madness, courtesy of China." By Lisa Charlebois (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Lisa Charlebois) 2026 Sea Otter Classic: Randoms and small parts "New products don't have to be groundbreaking new standards to make your ride better. Or better looking." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cat Ferguson leads British hopes as UK start to 2027 Tour de France Femmes set to be toughest in history "Further details of the 2027 Tour de France Femmes Grand Départ were revealed on Monday, with the UK hosting the first three stages of the race and London set to be the scene of its first-ever team time trial." By Flo Clifford (sports.yahoo.com) (Photo: Local Library) Cyclist runs across finish line following crash to secure qualification at Track World Cup "Nikita Kirilsev secured second in the men’s keirin after running the final 200m in cleats and carrying his bike." By Megan Huws (road.cc) Photo via domestiquecycling.com Cyclist runs across finish line following crash to secure qualification at Track World Cup "Nikita Kirilsev secured second in the men’s keirin after running the final 200m in cleats and carrying his bike." By Megan Huws (road.cc) Photo via domestiquecycling.com 2026 Sea Otter Classic: Day 4 "The Radavist thanks 1UP USA for sponsoring our Sea Otter Classic coverage and our independent Reportage!" By Travis Engel (theradavist.com) Photo: Josh Becker Tourette Syndrome: From Pills to Pedals - Torben Adolph "Torben Adolph has Tourette Syndrome. It’s a nightmare for the family, for anyone around me. I can’t be social with friends. I can’t read the room. I misinterpret what people say. I get angry. Into conflicts - fighting and yelling. It’s uncontrollable." By Kevin Winterfield (zwiftinsider.com) Photo via wellnessbyrosh.com Tyler Hamilton gives powerful PSA: ‘Don’t kill me with a car’ "Former pro speaks out after years of close calls and loss, urging drivers to pay attention before it’s too late." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: AFP Photo via cyclingnews.com) Podcasts,
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Tour of the Alps: Tommaso Dati beats Tom Pidcock to the line in opening stage sprint finish "Continental squad Team UKYO rider surprises bigger teams to win as Florian Stork rounds out podium in Innsbruck." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Pidcock makes strong return, beaten by Tommaso Dati "Tommaso Dati of Japanese continental team UKYO won the opening stage of the 2026 Tour of the Alps in Innsbruck on Monday." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) Five riders to watch at the Tour of the Alps "The Tour of the Alps has a reputation for revealing new names, often before they break through on the biggest stage. This year’s start list blends emerging talents with experienced riders, all looking to make an impact over the week." By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) After illness, Gee-West hits Alps with Giro in mind: 'The body's come around' "Illness forced Derek Gee-West to abandon last month's Volta a Catalunya, but the Canadian champion gets his Giro d'Italia build-up back on track at the Tour of the Alps." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) La Flèche Wallonne 2026: The Mur de Huy awaits "It only takes a few minutes, but that’s usually what it takes to figure out who takes the dub at Flèche Wallonne. It all comes down to the finale on the Mur de Huy." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'A new mindset was born' - How Montmartre laid the foundation for Wout van Aert’s Paris Roubaix triumph "Little more than a week after his emphatic victory in Paris–Roubaix, Wout van Aert has offered a clearer view of the mental shift he believes made the difference." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) London set for historic team time trial as 2027 Tour de France Femmes starts in Britain "Race organizers have confirmed that London will host the first team time trial ever staged at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift in 2027, closing out a three-day British Grand Départ." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Best gravel bikes 2026 - Off-road and adventure-ready steeds to take you from tarmac to trail "Even if the vast majority of your riding is on the road, a gravel bike might still be the best option if you’re a commuter, or regularly ride on mixed terrain and questionable surfaces." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) BBB Signal Radar Rear Light "Competent radar light with some very nice touches and some minor limitations at a decent price." By Mike Stenning (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tour of the Alps Stage 1 Live Streams "2026 Tour of the Alps April 20-24, Italy, Stage 1 (Innsbruck → Innsbruck, 144.3km) Live
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Arnaud Démare believes Tadej Pogacar is searching for more than just victories "After more than a decade in the professional peloton and 97 victories, Arnaud Démare is not easily impressed. But when asked about Tadej Pogačar, the recently retired Frenchman offers a clear assessment of a rider he believes has shifted the balance of the sport." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Remco Evenepoel skips La Flèche Wallonne to focus on Liège Bastogne Liège "After his victory at the Amstel Gold Race, Remco Evenepoel has decided not to start in La Flèche Wallonne on Wednesday." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It was just a stupid accident' - Tom Pidcock insists ravine crash won't slow him down on the descents as he returns to racing "Brit says he's feeling good in training, but only this week's racing at the Tour of the Alps will tell the whole story." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Wiebes DNF, still helps team: Bottle duty at Amstel Gold Race "Dutch champion steps off early but still supports SD Worx Protime teammates." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tragedy in Turin: Two riders die in final kilometers of Gran Fondo Torino "The victims were Fabrizio Fiori, 61, of Collegno, and Bruno Tribolo, 68, of Pinerolo. Both collapses occurred between Chieri and Pino Torinese, within sight of the finish." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Scope’s wheels with “Aeroscales,” Felt’s lightweight aero bike plus more cool things from Vision, Scott and Gloria "The latest wheelsets and bikes have arrived for review - here’s a first look." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 'We've got loads of amazing technology now, but fewer size options' - Whatever happened to women-specific sizes? "As brands abandon women-specific bikes, Rosael Torres-Davis examines whether unisex design reflects progress - or leaves women short-changed and ill-fitted." By Rosael Torres-Davis (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Richard Butcher) Spotted: Mess Werk Power Pedals "A German company named Mess Werk has a new, easily swappable pedal-body design and a compelling build story." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) The story behind this lovingly restored Cliff Shrubb “Twin Tube Special” time trial bike from the early 90s "Learn more about this unusual take on frame design from the renowned South London frame builder." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Paul Grêlé) Here’s how Amazon’s price fixing allegedly drove up prices everywhere "My office has uncovered evidence that Amazon bullied vendors to hike up the price of their products sold at other shops, or secured the removal of these products altogether, to ensure Amazon was the cheapest place consumers could find products." By Richard Lawler Richard Lawler (theverge.com) Image: Alex Castro / The Verge OPEN Cycle launches the OPEN W.I.D.E. 2.0: 66mm of Clearance & Plenty More "The WI.DE. 2.0 fits up to 700x66mm (29×2.6″) - as good tires in bigger sizes (both gravel and XC MTB) are becoming more plentiful in the market." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Amstel Gold Race: Remco Evenepoel takes resounding victory over Mattias Skjelmose in tense two-man rematch "Dane denied a repeat win, Benoit Cosnefroy takes third from chase." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jorgenson breaks collarbone at Amstel and is ruled out of Ardennes Classics "Team Visma Lease a Bike has shared a medical update on Matteo Jorgenson after the American crashed in the final of the Amstel Gold Race." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Matteo Jorgenson crashes out of Amstel Gold Race "The American went down in a corner while trying to avoid Kévin Vauquelin, who had crashed just ahead of him." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It's a bit of a shame' - Evenepoel on missing Pogacar and Van der Poel at Amstel Gold Race "The Olympic champion headlines the start list once more this year, with Skjelmose also featuring, and Evenepoel has indicated that he will look to try and avoid a sprint finish in Valkenburg if possible," By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Vincent Kalut / Cor Vos From Tour de France to Tour de Gravel: Bardet rules the riviera at Monaco gravel race "Romain Bardet delivered one of the weekend’s most anticipated results on Sunday 19 April, winning the second edition of the Monaco Gravel Race UCI, his third elite gravel victory of 2026 after earlier triumphs in Spain and Australia." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) "There is a 90% chance" - Christian Prudhomme highly optimistic about Paul Seixas racing the Tour de France "The search for the next great French cycling superstar has been an ongoing storyline for decades, but the nation might have finally found its definitive answer in Paul Seixas." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Amstel Gold Race Live Streams "2026 Amstel Gold Race April 19, Netherlands (Maastricht → Valkenburg, 257.2km) Live
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Amstel Gold Race Women: Paula Blasi fights off strong chasers to upset the favorites and claim impressive solo victory "Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney and Demi Vollering round out the podium after chase comes too late." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Niewiadoma follows Vollering at Amstel Gold Race - And credits former Van Vleuten coach for her form "Second at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, second at Strade Bianche, and now second at the Amstel Gold Race." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Paula Blasi makes history in the 2026 Amstel Gold Race "Paula Blasi became the first Spanish woman capable of winning the Amstel Gold Race after delivering an outstanding solo performance between Maastricht and Valkenburg." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Marcel Van Hoorn / ANP / AFP via velo.outside.com) Demi Vollering: “It’s a real shame you only saw only the final 50 km” "Demi Vollering was the big Dutch favorite in Sunday’s Amstel Gold Race Ladies Edition, but in the end she could not quite launch a winning move." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) “Now I’m going to take a little rest” - Matthew Riccitello already looking ahead to bigger targets in 2026 after statement win "Matthew Riccitello may have just delivered one of the most controlled performances of his 2026 season so far, but his focus has already shifted firmly towards what comes next." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) There's a training session so tough, Dr Hutch has been putting it off since 2009 "Interval training sessions are great, until you actually have to get on your bike and do one." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) “Pogacar isn’t there... he has no equal. Not even Evenepoel” - Paul Seixas heavy Flèche Wallonne favorite according to Jerome Pineau "The rise of Paul Seixas has already shifted expectations once this spring. Now it is beginning to reshape how the Ardennes are being viewed before he has even raced them." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: X.com/RMCsport) Bernal reveals knee injury kept him off bike for three weeks: 'I adapted the plan' "A knee injury kept forced Egan Bernal to miss Strade Bianche, Tirreno Adriatico and the Volta a Catalunya, but the Colombian champion will look to get his Giro d'Italia preparation back on track at the Tour of the Alps this week." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Amstel Gold Women's Race Live Streams "2026 Amstel Gold Women's Race April 19, Netherlands (Maastricht → Valkenburg, 158.1km) Live
video Sunday from 6:45am U.S. Eastern, 5:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 4:45am Pacific.
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