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December 31, 2025 Blogs,
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'We are seeing the best cyclist ever' - Can Mathieu van der Poel be the one to upset Tadej Pogačar's plans for 2026? "As Tadej Pogačar attempts to add Milan San Remo and Paris Roubaix to his palmarès, is there anyone who can stop him?" By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "What we are seeing, in my eyes, is the best cyclist ever" - British commentator on Tadej Pogacar; Mathieu van der Poel's dominance in cycling "2025 was the year of Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel. The two have won all five monuments of cycling, both road and cyclocross world titles, and largely dominated every race they put their full intentions on, with dominating triumphs." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Want to smash the Festive 500 and build your engine for 2026? Rouvy’s new three-month winter indoor training camp might just be the answer "Two training plans from two of the world’s best professional cycling teams set against the backdrop of three stunning European backdrops." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rouvy) 300 watts for 13 hours: Unbound Gravel champion crushes the Festive 500 in a single Christmas Eve ride "I was just stoked to be home for dinner!' says Cameron Jones." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Scott Bikes) Sarah Gigante reflects on descending, online abuse and a breakthrough season "After a season defined by stunning climbs, a major injury and intense scrutiny, the Australian star reflects on her weaknesses." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) New Study Suggests Gluten May Not Be the Problem "For years, gluten has been treated as a likely troublemaker among endurance athletes. Many cyclists experimented with cutting it out." By Jiri Kaloc ()welovecycling.com) Photo via Instructables 'Get to know 'the man behind Tadej Pogacar's success' at UAE Emirates XRG "He has been called the man behind Tadej Pogacar's success of the past two seasons: Javier Sola." by Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Is it a good idea to train with ChatGPT? "The versatility that tools like ChatGPT allow when entering information and requesting a training plan is significant." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via albanycomicbookshow.com Column
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December
31, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Christmas Holiday Quiz Answers "Dressed in red, white and green these riders are ready to deliver. Why the outfit?" (inrng.com) (Image credit: ASO) Today's
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'When you think cycling might be getting predictable, the most dramatic things can happen' - The Cycling Weekly team's races of the year "Let's just hope for just as many thrills in 2026." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel closes a memorable chapter at Soudal Quick Step "The double Olympic champion is moving to Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe on Thursday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: SWpix.com via cyclinguptodate.com Movies: 5 Great Videos of 2025 "From vintage cycling cinema to cutting-edge gravel racing documentaries, 2025 delivered a standout year for bike-racing films and YouTube cycling videos." By Leslie Reissner (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Q36.5 Adventure Jersey: a versatile gravel-biased jersey "Perhaps better known for their road products, Q36.5's Adventure range caters for gravel riders, with pieces that include this Adventure Jersey." By Tim Russon (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones) A fake "Vingegaard" on a motorcycle takes the KOM from Pogacar "For a few hours, the Coll de Rates once again became the scene of a supposed "revenge" between two of the great dominators of current cycling. But only on paper… or rather, on Strava." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image via Lukáš Ronald Lukács @lucasaganronald Hot or not? Garmin Tacx Alpine Gradient Simulator "More gradient, more movement, more road feel - The Garmin Tacx Alpine gradient simulator promises to elevate both immersion and enjoyment during indoor training sessions." by Lars Engmann (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo Lars Engmann Bike Hugger: A Year in Review "Another year on two wheels is in the books, and curiosity remains at the heart of Bike Hugger." By Byron (bikehugger.com (Image Credit not Found) Wahoo Computer Buyer's Guide "Trying to choose between Wahoo Cycling's trio of tremendous cycling computers? TPC is here to help. Below, we break down the differences between the Wahoo Elemnt Bolt 3, Roam 3, and ACE. " By Adam Vadeboncoeur (theproscloset.com) Photo: Trevor Raab via bicycling.com Column
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December
31, 2025
'I suggested we make trophies out of tinfoil' - The inside story of the parking lot Vuelta a España podium "When necessity called, Tom Pidcock’s mom stepped up - and transformed a canceled Vuelta podium into an unforgettable celebration." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Bram Berkien/Team Visma Lease a Bike) Pogacar's dominance, Evenepoel's big move - 10 storylines to follow in the men's WorldTour in 2026 "As the calendar flips into 2026, we take a look at some of the key stories to follow in the new men's WorldTour season." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "I’ve never met anyone more professional than her" - Lorena Wiebes' agent in awe of the sprinter’s relentless evolution "Lorena Wiebes’ 2025 season was arguably her most dominant ever. With 25 victories, she won more races than any other rider in the professional peloton, male or female, often in her trademark fashion." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago The World XCM Champion signs with Specialized "The American is, as of today, one of the most complete and respected riders in the international off-road scene." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Specialized via cyclingnews.com) Last year, he was spot on: Lidl Trek team leader De Jongh names his spring surprise for 2026 "I remember when we spoke at the 2023 Tour start in Bilbao and you talked about a game-changer there. Is this winter's move another game-changer?" by Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com via cyclingnews.com) Why 2026 is the year I’m making my first New Year’s Eve resolutions ever "New Year’s resolutions have never really been my thing. In fact, I don’t think I’ve ever really made New Year’s resolutions." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Because it's not all about the fancy test bikes' - Aaron Borrill's Gear of the Year 2025 "Gravel race pedals, Pogačar's helmet, and a nifty tire lever." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Apple AirPod Pro 3 "A very good set of earbuds with exceptional transparency, a comfortable fit and a built-in HRM" By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Cycling Transfers: Ranking the men's WorldTour teams based on their transfer activity "We look at every men's WorldTour squad, the major ins and outs, and rank every team from 18 to 1." By Daniel Benson (dnlbenson.substack.com) Photo courtesy of SWpix Column
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December 30, 2025
Blogs,
Articles
Tibor Del Grosso wins after late chaos ahead of Joran Wyseure and Thibau Nys "Tibor Del Grosso claimed a hard-fought victory in the men’s race at the Superprestige Diegem, emerging on top after a dramatic finale shaped by crashes and fading legs under the floodlights." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Puck Pieterse shrugs off puncture to take first win of season "Puck Pieterse claimed her first victory of the season with a controlled performance in the women’s race at the Superprestige Diegem, proving untouchable despite a late puncture on the floodlit circuit." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) How much money is Van der Poel earning this cyclocross season? "Mathieu van der Poel has only needed six cyclocross races this season to become one of the main protagonists, but how much money has he earned in those races?" Photo via Outside Magazine "I feel so guilty, it wasn't my intention at all" - Fan who almost caused Mathieu van der Poel crash questioned by police, but no charges filed "New footage suggests incident at Belgian cyclocross race was an accident, the fan cheering riders when he made contact with Van der Poel's handlebar." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) h (Image: credit: TNT Sports/Sporza) Superprestige organizers really, really wanted a Tadej Pogačar ‘cross cameo Gullegem "With Van der Poel, Van Aert and Nys unavailable, race director Stijn Tant had a rather ambitious idea" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Social Media What rule changes affect women’s cycling in 2026? "The 2026 season begins with women’s cycling operating under a markedly different set of constraints." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via velo.outside.com Michaela Drummond retires from professional cycling after decorated track and road career "New Zealand rider Michaela Drummond has announced the end of her professional cycling career, closing the chapter on more than a decade competing at the highest level across both track and road disciplines." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) SRAM Rival XPLR AXS: Where Full Mount Truly Shines "The new Rival XPLR AXS groupset nails the tight tolerances needed to facilitate a 13-speed drivetrain." Spencer Harding (theradavist.com) Photo Spencer Harding Zwift Big New Years Sale Is Here "New year, new legs - and now’s the time to kit out your pain cave. Zwift has dropped its Big New Year Sale, opening the doors to some of the best indoor training hardware deals we’ve seen in a long while." (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Diegem, Belgium Live Streams "2025 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Diegem, Belgium, Tuesday, December 30th Elite
Women at 18:30 CET, 12:30pm ET.
Elite
Men at 20:00 CET, 2:00pm ET.
The races will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 9:27am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com) (Image:
cyclocross.social)
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December
30, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
The unassuming king of Scotland: The year Oscar Onley announced himself to the world as Britain's next GC star "Despite WorldTour victories and fourth place at the Tour, Oscar Onley remains characteristically understated." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) "We shouldn’t be overly positive" - Eli Iserbyt’s career at serious risk as recovery stalls "All riders are battling in the mud except for one, Eli Iserbyt, who is watching from home, dealing with ongoing pain and mounting frustration." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago The yellow continues to lead: This is the new 2026 kit of Visma Lease a Bike "The Visma Lease a Bike team was one of the few that had not yet officially presented their kit for the 2026 season, but just one day before the year ends, they have done so." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via TotalVelo Emilia Fahlin announces retirement after diagnosis ends 19-year professional cycling career "The 37-year-old revealed that specialist examinations abroad led to a diagnosis of iliac artery endofibrosis, a condition involving the narrowing of arteries that restricts blood flow to the legs." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The return of the Specialized Venge, the end of hookless wheels, and more sub £1,000 bikes: Our top 2026 cycling tech predictions "Here are some of the top tech trends we expect to see (or in some cases hope to see) in 2026 and beyond." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Movistar Team - 2026 Women’s WorldTour Team Guide "Movistar enters the 2026 season with a clearer competitive identity than at any point since the program’s mid-cycle reset earlier in the decade." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Missing an Allen key? Now you can DoorDash it "RONA partners with DoorDash to bring tools and hardware to your door in as little as an hour." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Top 20 Bicycle Stories of 2025 on BikeRumor! "As 2025 comes to a close, it’s time once again to recap our top 20 stories of the year." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Archie Ryan extends contract with EF Education EasyPost "The main reason I decided to re-sign with the team is the people’ says Irish climber." (efprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) BikeRumor Gear of the Year: All of the Gear, Trends, and Bike Tech that Shaped 2025 "The holidays are behind us, the year is coming to a close, and it’s almost time to get started on those resolutions." by Zach Overholt, Jeremy Benson, Jordan Villella, Travis Reill and Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Photo/SRAM) Canyon Endurace:ONfly CF 8 review: An eBike that feels like a tailwind, at last "The promise of eBikes was an easier ride, but with strict limits on the intervention from the motor, they’ve struggled to find relevance in the road category - this new TQ-equipped Endurace moves that dial." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future / Andy Carr) Column
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December
30, 2025
Videos,
Vlogs
'What she is doing is unbelievable' - How Lorena Wiebes is taking winning to the next level "Lorena Wiebes won more races than any other pro in 2025 – her dominance not confined to sprints. Tom Davidson explores just how far the Dutchwoman's expanding skill-set can take her." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Belgian press confirm Lotte Kopecky relationship with Axel Merckx "Belgian media have confirmed that world champion Lotte Kopecky is in a relationship with former professional rider Axel Merckx, following comments Kopecky made earlier this week in an interview with Sporza." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo: Imago via cyclinguptodate.com Five Cool Things at Christmas 2025/26: Here are the five winners who will get a bonus belated Christmas present in the new year "We asked you to send us pics of your Christmas presents, and as always, you didn't disappoint. Here are the five best, who will all bag some extra cycling schwag." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (credit: No Reply on the road.cc forum) Not every bike ride has to be an epic: Cycling Weekly's team pick their best two-wheeled adventures of 2025 "From South Africa to the Highlands of Scotland." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones Future) 'Cycling appeared out of nowhere' - Marine Lenehan's rapid rise from hurdling to the WorldTour "Marine Lenehan has a background in sprint hurdling, qualifications as a nutritionist and a gravel world title." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Lidl Trek Paris Roubaix revelation confides to have encountered "some of my worst days ever" in a rollercoaster season "With 67 racedays, Jonas Rutsch's season was one that didn't stand out in terms of extensiveness, but there's certainly a story to be told." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Sweet Protection Aero 2Vi MIPS Cycling Helmet Review "Fit, comfort, style, 5 star VA Tech safety ratings, removable venting covers, aerodynamic winter/summer versatility, Fidlock buckle." by Jeff Valliere (roadtrailrun.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lloyd Cole: Rattlesnakes and rim brakes "Enjoy a musical ride down memory lane as Steve Thomas catches up with Lloyd Cole to talk all things bikes (and a bit of music)." by Steve Thomas (road.cc) Lloyd Cole feature (credit: Lloyd Cole/Steve Thomas) Feeling The Post-Christmas Blues? These Simple Actions Can Help "For many people, the run-up to Christmas is filled with excitement and anticipation. For others, it can quietly tip into something more difficult." By Jolanta Burke (sciencealert.com) Photo via The Herald-Mail Maxxis Rambler HYPR-X EXO 700x45 "Very good all-rounder that performs well in most trail conditions." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Doping Thrives in 2025: Top 10 cases "Another year has passed and worldwide doping incidents involving cyclists show no sign of abating, with Gran Fondo Daily reporting on over 60 cases in 2025." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December 29, 2025
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Articles
Van der Poel untouchable again as Van Aert duel ends in puncture-fueled anticlimax "Mathieu van der Poel delivered another commanding performance to win the men’s race at the X2O Trofee Azencross Loenhout." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Lucinda Brand defies Zemanova charge to claim sweet 16th win of the season "Lucinda Brand has made it a sweet 16 victories for the season with a hard-fought win at the X2O Trofee Azencross Loenhout, but this time the outcome was decided by patience and timing rather than a long solo ride." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Mathieu van der Poel given scare after spectator contact in Loenhout "Mathieu van der Poel was involved in an early incident during the men’s race at the X2O Trofee Azencross Loenhout, after apparent contact with a spectator briefly unsettled the opening lap." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) IOC delays cyclocross Olympic decision until summer after 'constructive and positive' talks with UCI "The clock is ticking as to whether cyclocross will be included at the 2030 Winter Olympics for the very first time." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) In
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'The whole stage went how I expected it to go' - Simon Yates's Finestre hour and Giro d'Italia triumph unpacked "Returning to the setting of his most painful defeat, Simon Yates found redemption." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Sebastian ‘Basti’ Trimborn sets new 12hr world record on Zwift: 536km "The incredible performance bested the old record set last year on Zwift by American Matthew Lefthand by 6 kilometers (3.7 miles)." Author: Ron Barrans (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) New Year’s Day Ride Along the Pacific Coast Highway "Gear up for a New Year’s Day tradition that local cyclists know well. The SoCal New Year’s Day bike ride return in 2026 with the iconic Long Beach New Year’s Day Ride - a long-standing meet-up for riders who prefer to start the year on the road." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Looking back at 2025 "2025 has been a remarkable year in many ways for global professional cycling." By Dan Challis (globalpeloton.substack.com) (Image Credit not Found) New California law will target the parents of child eBike riders "Another year and another set of eBike restrictions. California riders are about to see some notable changes, as several new eBike and electric motorcycle laws are set to take effect next week." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) 2025 X2O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross Azencross Loenhout, Belgium Live Streams "2025 X2O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross Azencross Loenhout, Belgium, Monday, December 29th. Elite
Women at 13:45 CET, 7:45am ET.
Elite
Men at 15:00 CET, 9:00am ET.
The
races will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 4:40am Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
(cyclocross24.com)
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December
29, 2025
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Away from the headlines - The Cycling Weekly team's alternative riders of 2025 "Recognition for those riders who deserve more attention than they have received." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rupert Hartley/Albion Cycling ) Today's
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The present and future of cutting-edge cycling clothing - From waterproofing to 3D-printing, here's everything you need to know about your gear in 2026 and beyond "What really goes into the chamois pad in your shorts, and is a genuine like-for-like replacement for your PFAS-laden waterproof jacket coming soon? We spoke to numerous industry leaders to get the lowdown on the latest tech." by Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Lidl Trek - 2026 Women’s WorldTour Team Guide "For the first time since the women’s program was launched in 2019, Lidl Trek approach a season without two of its defining figures." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Evenepoel reignites hopes with training ride on Tour of Flanders parcours, but Gilbert dismisses rumors with a laugh "Before the announcement of his racing program, several media outlets suggested that Remco Evenepoel would make his debut at the Tour of Flanders." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: © Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe | Maximilian Fries via cyclingnews.com) From broken collarbone to Tour de France glory: Jonas Abrahamsen on belief, Kristoff’s legacy and Norway’s blind spot "Speaking to Domestique, Jonas Abrahamsen retraces a season that lurched from illness and a fractured collarbone to a Tour de France stage win in Toulouse." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Canyon SRAM zondacrypto - 2026 Women’s WorldTour Team Guide "Canyon SRAM zondacrypto enter the 2026 season in a familiar but increasingly defined position. Fifth in the 2025 UCI Women’s WorldTour rankings, they remain part of the sport’s upper tier." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The UCI focuses on extreme thinness and does not relent on doping "A few days ago, during the annual seminar that brings together representatives from all the stakeholders involved in the World Tour, both men's and women's, the president of the UCI, David Lappartient, reviewed everything that happened during the 2025 season in the world of road cycling," By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Australian Broadcasting Corporation Items of Use "Some software and hardware that proved helpful during the year." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Santini Alpha Insulated Jacket "Fantastic windproof and warm jacket with appreciated details for keeping cold but dry days at bay." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Latest Knog Frog Lights Offer Versatile Mounting, Easy Operation & Reliability "The first clever thing you notice about the Frog lights is their shape. I think Knog hit on a great design – It’s sleek, lightweight, super easy to install and remove, and can be attached to anything it can wrap around." by Steve Fisher (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) T-Lab X3 could be the best Titanium Gravel Bike: Won’t destroy your Wallet "Certainly, this isn’t a cheap bike, but when you compare it to other bespoke builders, some of these other brands are charging upward of $US 6,000 for a titanium frame only." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) You Don’t Need Another New Year’s Resolution: Just a Second Job - And Maybe More Sleep "This second job’s not the sort of employment that leads to an automatic deposit in your checking account, though there certainly is a payout." By Kevin Kolodziejski (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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December
29, 2025
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Vlogs
'The other problem is that it’s not going to slow things down very much' - Rating the UCI's rules and regulation updates of 2025 "The UCI’s tireless crusade for a safer, slicker sport produced plenty of talking points in 2025." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) UAE rider explains Tour de Suisse clash between João Almeida and Jan Christen "In pro cycling, it is not often that internal feuds are talked in public. But there are certain exceptions, and UAE Team Emirates XRG is often at the center of them." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 'Why do I attack from so far out? Because that's how I win' - Pogacar on his racing style "Fresh from being named L'Équipe's Champion of Champions, Tadej Pogacar has reflected on fame, legacy and the craft of winning." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 8 potential breakout riders to watch in women’s cycling in 2026 "A breakout season in the Women’s WorldTour is rarely about sudden discovery. More often, it is the point at which a rider’s underlying profile becomes impossible to ignore." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A score to settle' - Mikel Landa plans GC revenge at Giro d'Italia in 2026 "No active rider in the peloton has started more Grand Tours than the 26 that Mikel Landa has begun. The 36-year-old Basque rider has a nice split among each Grand Tour with nine starts at both the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España, and eight at the Tour de France, beginning back in 2012." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Unibet Rose Rockets bolster performance staff after Kittel appointment with Roubaix podium finisher "Unibet Rose Rockets have continued to strengthen their sporting structure ahead of the 2026 season with the appointment of Roger Hammond as sports director." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Back from the brink with Ricarda Bauernfeind "The German rider has a new team as she looks to continue rebuilding her career following double knee surgery." By Daniel Benson (dnlbenson.substack.com) Photo courtesy of A.S.O./Jennifer Lindini What We’ll Be Talking About in 2026 "As 2025 comes to a close, cycling stands at an intriguing crossroads." By Megan Flottorp (welovecycling.com) Photo via HuffPost Hot or Not? Testing the 2025 Roval Rapide CLX III "With a revised aero concept, wider rims and carbon spokes, component brand Roval are launching the third generation of their popular Rapide CLX wheelset." by Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Emergency rooms fear rise in injuries from cycling while drunk "The expected influx of injuries caused by excessive consumption of alcohol and drugs, and biking while under the influence, has emergency room staffs concerned this year." (nltimes.nl) Photo Credit: Politie Rotterdam / Politie / Supplied New Helmet Technology: Designed to Reduce the Risk of Concussions "Designed to reduce the risk of concussions, the Release Layer System (RLS) addresses one of the most common causes of brain injury: rotational motion during impact." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) Review: Pedibal Maxima "Comfort, carrying capacity and a legal throttle represent a unique combination." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) Photo Richard Peace Column
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December 28, 2025
UCI Cyclocross World Cup: Thibau Nys wins in Dendermonde as Wout van Aert takes sixth "Brutally fast race in absence of Mathieu van der Poel sees Del Grosso and Sweeck on podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Cyclocross World Cup: Lucinda Brand indomitable in Dendermonde "Pieterse, Fouquenet round out podium in round eight." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) What happened to Wout van Aert at Dendermonde? "Van Aert struggles to impose himself on ultra-fast course, settles for sixth." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Joris Nieuwenhuis clarifies ‘cross season update "The Dutchman took to Instagram to let fans know how he is faring after an injury." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Amandine Fouquenet finally gets new team in Pauwels Sauzen; road link with AG Insurance Soudal under discussion "The move marks a significant step in the 24-year-old’s rapid rise to the elite level of women’s cyclocross, following a breakthrough season that made her one of the most sought-after riders on the market." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) From the Tour de France to JOGLEJOG via a Christmas party - The Cycling Weekly team's cycling moments of 2025 "We couldn't all pick stage 20 of the Giro d'Italia." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Dendermonde, Belgium Live Streams "The 2025 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Dendermonde, Belgium is being held Sunday, December 28th. Elite
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET.
Elite
Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:30am
Pacific."
(cyclingfans.com)
(cyclocross24.com)
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December
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Matthew Riccitello interview: Why 2026 is a big year for American cycling’s emerging star "Entering the penultimate stage of the 2025 Vuelta a Espana, Matthew Riccitello was 58 seconds behind the white jersey and in the top five for the general classification." By Jessica Hopkins (nytimes.com) Photo Dario Belingheri / Getty Images ‘There is no plan B’ - Lappartient doubles down on anti-doping as UCI tackles safety, geopolitics and growth "Speaking after the UCI WorldTour and Women’s WorldTour seminar in Geneva on December 10th to 11th, Lappartient said the sport’s main policy forum brought together teams, organizers and riders, to assess 2025 and align on 2026." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Analysis: Ineos Grenadiers’ possible plan for Spaniard Carlos Rodríguez in 2026 "The British team heads into next season after a particularly strong transfer window, their best in years, and with a hierarchy that is beginning to crystallize ahead of July’s showpiece." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) “In my Grand Tour career, there's always a small problem, a crash or a puncture” - Simon Yates admits ‘perfect’ Giro d’Italia turnaround still unbelievable "Looking back on his 2025 Giro d’Italia triumph, the detail that still refuses to settle is not the attack on the Colle delle Finestre or the pink jersey in Rome, but the unfamiliar absence of disaster." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago 'I stepped out of my comfort zone' - Niamh Fisher-Black on learning to lead "The New Zealander's first season at Lidl Trek saw her place fifth at the Tour de France Femmes and take silver at the World Championships road race in Kigali." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'You've heard of junk miles? Well I've invented junk intensity' - Dr Hutch on why you should ditch training and just go for a ride "Half-arsed training isn't even fooling Dr Hutch himself." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shutterstock) I'm a 33-year-old with the VO2 max of a top pro cyclist. Could I have made the WorldTour? "There's far more to a pro contract than a high VO2 max." Charlie Allenby (bikeradar.com) Photo Joseph Branston I Hit A Sheep And Broke My Hip. Here’s How Long It Took Me To Ride Again "Steady yourself for a non-profound insight. Seeing a specialist physio early in my recovery was a great decision." by Andrew Montgomery (sportivecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pearson On & On Race "Sweet-handling gravel racer with loads of feedback and versatility." By Stu Kerton (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Column
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The year everything got faster: These are the most impressive cycling records set in 2025 "The record books were ripped up and rewritten this year." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWPix, Getty Images, Rupert Hartley/Albion Cycling) The 'fastest bike in the world', plus an aero condom, a radical new pedal system, the latest inflatable helmet + more "All the wildest bike tech that's caught our eye in 2025." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Luke Plapp to race 2026 Tour de France and potentially hunt GC at Vuelta a España "The Giro d'Italia stage winner has in the past performed strongly in the overall classification of several stage-races, including a second place between Adam Yates and Remco Evenepoel at the 2023 UAE Tour." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Before epic return to the road, Pauline Ferrand-Prevot had a years-long battle with undiagnosed injury: "No one could find the cause..." "Although she is one of the very best in modern cycling, the veteran had several seasons where she was being hampered by something she didn't understand." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Mavi García and one final season, in theory: Experience, medals and a farewell on her own terms "At 42, Mavi García continues to prove that age remains little more than a number. The Balearic rider is preparing for what is, on paper, her final professional season in 2026, returning to UAE Team ADQ with the same competitive hunger that has defined the most successful period of her career." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Liv Racing TeqFind via cyclingnews.com) Thymen Arensman on happiness beyond the Tour: 'Cycling is secondary' "Two mountain stage victories at the Tour de France would be enough to define most riders’ seasons. For Thymen Arensman, they sit somewhere else." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) I was bitten by wild dog but finished 200km ultramarathon before having rabies jabs "I had to message the expedition medics on my GPS tracker to say that I needed medical assistance,” Barbu explains. “I just raced the last 5km." By Sonia Twigg (sports.yahoo.com) Photo Cameron Wright These Upgrades Made My Bike Faster, Lighter and Reduced Neck Ache (Now It Looks Like an Absolute Weapon) "This is going to shock you. I’ll say it anyway. Not all of your problems will be solved by a new bike." by Andrew Montgomery (sportivecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) As little as a $5.00 monthly contribution is important and will help keep us online, give more if you are able! The DougReport does not have advertisements, your donations are the only source of funding!
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