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Column One
January 3, 2026

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Superprestige Gullegem: Niels Vandeputte extends overall series lead after thrilling battle for victory against Michael Vanthourenhout


"Joris Nieuwenhuis takes third, Joran Wyseure fourth in snowy penultimate round."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Superprestige Gullegem: In-form Amandine Fouqenet solos to second win of the festive period


"French cyclocross champion leaves behind Marion Norbert Riberolle and Rafaelle Carrier to taste victory."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Two riders locked together at top of Superprestige GC with one round to go


"Michael Vanthourenhout and Niels Vandeputte are locked together at top of the GC, only three points between them with one round to go."
By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via Shutterstock
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The state of Belgian cyclocross: Is Thibau Nys now above Wout van Aert?


"The question now being asked quietly but persistently in Belgian cyclocross circles is no longer whether Thibau Nys belongs at the front, but whether he has already moved to the front of the national hierarchy."
By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots
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Tattoos Affect Your Immune System in Ways We're Only Beginning to Understand


"While the personal meaning of a tattoo may be obvious, the biological consequences are far less visible."
By Manal Mohammed (sciencealert.com) (Photo via welovecycling.com)
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Tyler’s TD4.2R Road Bike


"When Tyler told us that he wanted to create a pure road bike out of a TD4.2, we were instantly interested, but also paused. Could a Donkey really run with the race horses? Tyler’s vision for the project was unmatched, and the results amazed us."
Steve The Intern (rodeo-labs.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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2026 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Gullegem, Belgium Live Streams


"2026 Telenet Superprestige Cyclocross Gullegem, Belgium, Saturday, January 3rd

Elite Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET.

Elite Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET.

The races will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:35am Pacific."

(cyclingfans.com) (Image: cyclocross.social)
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Column Two
January 3, 2026
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Podcasts, (Plus Photos, Books, Misc)










After snowy Mol race, Van der Poel weighs in on ‘cross and the Olympics


"The 7-time world champion says cyclocross fits the Olympic picture - but admits the final call is out of his hands"
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X.com/ (Image: Screenshot))
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Freezing Mol cyclocross sparks brutal post race scenes


"With biting cold, snowy and wet conditions and relentless exposure, riders crossed the line shivering and visibly undercooled, creating some uncomfortable scenes in the finish area."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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'If I could win one more race, it'd be the Giro d'Italia' - Jonas Vingegaard has agreement in place to ride the Italian Grand Tour, reports say


"Rumors that the Dane will attempt to complete the Grand Tour hat-trick this spring have intensified with the news."
By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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How much money does a WorldTour team need?


"The budgets of the men's WorldTour teams will reach a combined total of 663 million euros by 2026, with an average budget per team of 33 million, representing a 4.5% increase compared to the previous season."
By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via IDLprocycling.com
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“Cycling has completely changed… Now you eat like a mother all day long” - Mads Pedersen says modern peloton barely resembles the sport he joined


"When Mads Pedersen turned professional in 2015, cycling was already a demanding, data-driven sport. A decade on, the Dane barely recognizes the world he stepped into."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Nibali on Pogacar’s Sanremo problem: 'Perhaps his limit, is that he thinks he can manage everything with strength'


"Tadej Pogacar can bend most races to his will with sheer power. Milano Sanremo keeps resisting, because it rewards patience, nerve, and the ability to pick the right moment."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Will the surprise of 2026 at Lidl Trek come not from Pedersen or Ayuso, but from a forgotten Giro winner?


"He once had the world at his feet - when Tao Geoghegan Hart looked to be back at his very best in the Giro d’Italia in 2023 and appeared primed to challenge for overall victory."
By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Ryan Bodge (Trek) via cyclingnews.com)
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Bivo One 21oz Lightweight Bottle


"An innovative and sustainable water bottle that works brilliantly."
By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc)
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I tried an electric bike to get me back into gravel riding without the shame of being woefully unfit


"Stealth electric propulsion is the way forward, step forward the Ribble CGR E AL."
By Leon Poultney (techradar.com) (Image credit: Future/Leon Poultney)
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Column Three
January 3, 2026
Doug Report Cycling Daily






'I want to set my sights on the Winter Games' - Quinn Simmons reveals his unusual ambitions


"A junior world medalist in ski mountaineering, Simmons is keeping the door open to a rare Olympic double."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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What does Wout van Aert’s latest injury mean for the Classics?


"The Belgian superstar halted his ‘cross season after a crash that left him with a fractured ankle."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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The new Visma signing for whom Wout van Aert’s winter-ending injury may be a blessing in disguise


"The 2026 road season is almost underway, with the Tour Down Under set to open the calendar on 20 January. Yet before racing has even begun, Team Visma Lease a Bike face a disruption that could shape their early campaign: Wout van Aert’s ankle fracture, sustained during the cyclocross season and requiring surgery."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago
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Santos Tour Down Under 2026 route - Stage-by-stage guide


"From the start in Adelaide to the finish in Sterling, here's everything you need to know about the full route and six stages of the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under."
By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Giro d’Italia 2026: Extra wildcard likely as Cofidis leaves Giro off its program


"RCS Sport could gain an extra invitation slot for the 2026 Giro d’Italia after Cofidis left the race off its published program."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Tadej Pogačar just debuted a jersey he will never, ever wear


"It’s new kit day for the world champ - well, sort of."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)
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7 UCI rule changes for the 2026 season


"January never just resets the calendar. It also resets the rulebook. For 2026, the UCI is tightening several equipment definitions, adding clearer limits on bike setups, and putting new responsibility on race organizers."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: UCI
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Soudal Quick Step won't throw GC ambitions in the trash after Evenepoel's departure: 'Want to win on all terrains'


"After the departure of Remco Evenepoel, the Belgian team will have to adjust its tactical approach."
By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Wout Beel
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How do you replace the departing Kooij, Uijtdebroeks and Benoot? Niermann explains Visma Lease a Bike's transfers


"Winning two Grand Tours and still feeling disappointed? It sounds strange, but at Visma Lease a Bike they are not calling 2025 a completely successful season."
By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Image: Charly Lopez
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Column One
January 2, 2026

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Exact Cross Mol: Mathieu van der Poel conquers conditions to take another victory after snowy battle sees Wout van Aert crash heavily


"Belgian abandoned race after catching world champion but crashing in his wheel, as Aerts and Orts finish on podium"
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Exact Cross Mol: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado back to her best in the snow for first victory of the season


"Dutch rider attacks away from Manon Bakker at the end of lap four, before soloing to the win in wintry conditions"
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Wout van Aert crashes heavily in the snow and abandons Exact Cross Mol in pain


"Wout van Aert was forced to abandon the men’s Exact Cross Mol after a heavy crash brought his race - and the much-anticipated duel with Mathieu van der Poel - to an abrupt end."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot)
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'His ankle is the most painful' - Wout van Aert's final cyclocross battle with Mathieu van der Poel at risk after Belgian's heavy crash in Mol


"Van Aert and Van der Poel’s last match of 2026 was due at the UCI Cyclocross World Cup in Zonhoven on Sunday"
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via nieuwsblad.be
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Mathieu van der Poel loses control in the snow to crash at Exact Cross Mol


"Mathieu van der Poel has narrowly avoided serious consequences after crashing heavily during the men’s Exact Cross Mol, as treacherous snow and deep sand pushes riders to the limit."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot)
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‘This wasn’t pleasant’ - Van der Poel reflects on extreme cold in Mol


"Mathieu van der Poel claimed another cyclocross victory in brutally wintry conditions, but the world champion admitted the joy was muted after a race dominated by snow, ice and numbing cold."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Playground - New Film About Bike Messenger Alleycats


"The new film Playground looks at how alleycats reimagine city space and subvert traditional ideas of dominance and exploitation."
By Claire Tayler & Norman Duncan (theradavist.com) Photos By Claire Tayler & Norman Duncan
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Feedback Sports Sport Mechanic 2.0 Repair Stand Review


"So far, it has proven to be a sturdy and user-friendly addition to my home workspace, even if it lacks some of the bells and whistles of its more expensive siblings."
By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Jeremy Benson)
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2026 Exact Cross Cyclocross "Zilvermeercross" Mol, Belgium Live Streams


"2026 Exact Cross Cyclocross "Zilvermeercross" Mol, Belgium, Friday, January 2nd

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) (Image: cyclocross.social)
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Column Two
January 2, 2026
Doug Report Cycling Daily






Biniam Girmay sports the new NSN gear


"Tour de France green-jersey winner wears new kit ahead of team's debut season after the rebranding of the former Israel-Premier Tech."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: NSN Cycling Team via cyclingnews.com)
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2026 Santos Tour Down Under start list: The opening act of the WorldTour season


"The 26th edition of the Santos Tour Down Under begins in Adelaide on January 20 and finishes in Stirling on January 25, where the ochre jersey will be awarded to the overall winner."
By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Gear Break: Happy New Year 2026! Colnago V5RS, Giant Defy, Oakley Meta Vanguard, Garmin Active Intelligence, 4iiii Precision 3+, Therabody RecoveryAir JetBoots


"2025 is in the rearview, Happy New Year 2026 and welcome to the first Gear Break of the year!"
By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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The inspiring backstory to Alison Jackson’s national champions jersey


"The 3-time Canadian champ went a more traditional direction in 2026, with an homage to an important female athlete."
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via The Star Phoenix
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'Just imagine if I were in that train' - The Dauphiné moment that made Evenepoel crave Red Bull strength


"On the day Remco Evenepoel officially stepped into Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe colors, a new Specialized podcast episode offered a candid glimpse into why the move felt inevitable."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Phil Gaimon Leaks New State Carbon Aero Road Bike, with Complete Build Under $4k


"Phil Gaimon's latest sponsorship YouTube video just dropped, and in it is a pretty big announcement about bikes."
By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) Photo via YouTube
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Keegan Swenson Lands on Specialized Off-Road Team’s Expanded Roster for 2026


"The Specialized Off-Road Team is heading into 2026 with one hell of a roster."
By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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News Get your riding off to a flying start with our January challenges


"Each month we set our Big Ride Challenge riders two smaller challenges to motivate their riding through the coming four weeks."
By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Jones)
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Ultimate Gravel Wheels for $3900? Baumier GT24 Ultralight Review


"Hands down our lightest wheel yet. Its braided textile fiber spokes - assembled exclusively at Baumier with our partners, PiRope - offer exceptional vibration absorption with minimal weight. Designed for long distances, big climbs and personal bests."
By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image via baumier.com)
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Ontario cyclists clap back at winter cycling myths


"Guelph riders say cold weather doesn’t stop them - but snow-packed bike lanes and impatient drivers can"
By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via Twin Cities Orthopedics
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Sports Nutrition News from the American College of Sports Medicine


"The American College of Sports Medicine (ACSM) is a professional organization with more than 14,000 members who are sports medicine doctors, sports dietitians, exercise scientists, sports psychologists, and other health professionals who work with athletic people."
By Nancy Clark (cyclingwest.com) Image by ChatGPT.
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Column Three
January 2, 2026
Doug Report Cycling Daily






All the pro cycling kits for 2026: EF Pro Cycling stay pink, Visma Lease a Bike stay yellow, while Bahrain Victorious go blue


"Get a head start on what teams will look like this season with our guide."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Bram Bierken/Visma Lease a Bike/Nimbl)
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Will a bike fit make you faster in 2026? New study suggests amateur cyclists could unlock significant power gains


"New study into Selle Italia's idmatch bike-fitting system reports gains in both peak and sustained power, as well as a reduction in fatigue and discomfort."
By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Photo credit: idmatch)
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“Pogacar wins races through strength, not tactically - Van der Poel wins with cunning and tactics” - Vincenzo Nibali warns pure power won't be enough at Milano Sanremo


"Raw strength is more than enough for Tadej Pogacar to dominate almost every race on the calendar. But according to Vincenzo Nibali, Milano Sanremo plays by different rules."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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Niermann and Visma Lease a Bike ready to strike back in 2026 - 'We are quite far from UAE'


"Two Grand Tours won, second in the Tour de France, and still the conversation circles back to what did not happen."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Tech Tidbits: Apple Fitness+ Expanded Content, and Amazfit Active Max Hands-On


"With the New Year, sports tech companies are trying to get ahead of CES next week, with their announcements. While I don’t expect much notable in the endurance sports hardware realm next week at CES, I do expect we’ll see various software updates."
By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker)
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AG Insurance Soudal - 2026 Women’s WorldTour Team Guide


"AG Insurance Soudal move into the 2026 season having taken a clear step forward in both visibility and results. Ninth in the 2025 UCI Women’s WorldTour team rankings, the Belgian squad remain outside the sport’s top tier, but their trajectory is unmistakably upward."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via Reddit
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Gent Wevelgem still calls Tim Merlier and Frank Vandenbroucke is part of why


"Sixteen wins should have been enough to define Tim Merlier’s season, yet the result he talks about with the most feeling is a second place in Gent Wevelgem."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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California Gravel Event Calendar 2026


"We're excited to share the complete 2026 California Gravel Event Calendar."
(gravelstoke.com) Image: Substack
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Zefal Z Road Pack Saddle Bag


"Tough, good value saddlebag with impressive waterproofing, but short on internal space."
by Stef Marazzi (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc)
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Always Use Protection and Make Your Bike Unique with RideWrap Creator Kits


"RideWrap protects your new (or old) bike from scuffs, scratches, dings, and other more minor inconveniences."
By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column One
January 1, 2026

Doug Report Cycling Daily








Mathieu van der Poel stays in CX winning cruise control


"New year, same winner. Mathieu van der Poel kept his perfect record intact this winter with a win at the X²O Trofee Baal, marking his seventh victory of the season."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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X²O Trofee Baal-GP Sven Nys: Lucinda Brand secures 13th consecutive season victory in elite women's race


"Puck Pieterse takes second, Zoe Bäckstedt third in cold and rainy conditions on New Year's Day."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com)
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“Puck came on strongly towards the end” - Lucinda Brand holds off Pieterse fightback as rival rues “I ruined it for myself”


"Lucinda Brand summed up her latest victory at the GP Sven Nys Baal in typically understated fashion, describing a race defined by restraint rather than aggression."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots
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“It’s been a very busy Christmas period” - Thibau Nys cites fatigue


"Third place at the GP Sven Nys Baal came down to restraint for Thibau Nys, who opted against following the early pace set by Mathieu van der Poel and Emiel Verstrynge on the Balenberg."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots
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Van der Poel shrugged off Baal crash - 'A bit off the line and then I was on the ground'


"Mathieu van der Poel made it seven from seven this winter with victory at the X²O Trofee Baal, but his New Year’s Day success came with two rare moments of disruption."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Women’s Cycling Highlights 2025: Real Power, Promising Progress, and the Slow Hard Work of Building a Sport


"If you were looking for a single, neat headline to sum up women’s cycling in 2025, you probably didn’t find it."
By Megan Flottorp (welovecycling.com) Photo via uci.org
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Did Remco Evenepoel scout the Tour of Flanders route, or not?


"Remco Evenepoel was spotted on the cobbled climbs of the Flemish Ardennes last weekend, including the Oude Kwaremont and Paterberg, and it immediately reignited the same question."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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How to Set Winter Goals Without Hating Yourself by February


"You’ve emerged from the end-of-year glow with a belly full of roast potatoes and a head full of dreams. This is it. You’re going to ride consistently. Maybe even train."
By Monica Buck (welovecycling.com) Photo lclmh.shop
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2026 X²O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross GP Sven Nys Baal, Belgium Live Streams


"2026
X²O Badkamers Trofee Cyclocross GP Sven Nys Baal, Belgium, Thursday, January 1st

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) (Image: cyclocross.social)
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Column Two
January 1, 2026
Doug Report Cycling Daily



Podcasts, (Plus Photos, Books, Misc)







Demi Vollering on top, Tadej Pogačar to win Roubaix, and bigger tires - The Cycling Weekly predictions for 2026


"These might not be the boldest bets, but they could come off."
By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images)
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The WorldTour is getting younger and younger?


"If you look at the WorldTour long enough, it is easy to feel like everything is speeding up."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos)
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Roger De Vlaeminck (78) hospitalized following car accident: Belgian legend and outspoken Pogacar critic injured in New Year's Eve scare


"The 78-year-old, a four-time Paris–Roubaix winner and one of the most outspoken figures in cycling history, was driving home from Bilzen to his residence in Kaprijke when the crash occurred."
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Facebook
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Get the Zwift Ride smart bike to turbocharge your New Year fitness goals! Plus five more top tips for 2026


"Get the Zwift Ride at its lowest price ever before January 5th."
By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc)
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Lidl Trek reveals what was really going on with the Coll de Rates traffic jam


"The Coll de Rates traffic jam that flooded social media in December came with plenty of speculation about what Lidl Trek was doing on the climb."
By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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“New chapter, new wings” – Remco Evenepoel ‘super happy’ as a new era takes flight


"Remco Evenepoel has begun 2026 by offering the first public glimpse of his new life at Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe"
By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Image: Social Media
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The Cult of Optimization - Why Doing Less Might Be the Answer


"I want to get it right. Everything. My life, my body, my mind – scheduled and optimized down to the last minute and cell."
by Julian Lemme (downtown-mag.com)
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Best exercise bikes 2025: For home workouts this fall & winter, all tested and rated


"Improve your warm-up, get your legs spinning or add cardio to your training with the best exercise bikes, that are always ready to ride. "
By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Decathlon)
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After 10,000 miles, here’s what happened to this electric bike


"The bike in question is the Ride1Up Prodigy V2, purchased in March 2023 for $1,595 and ridden daily for commuting, plus weekend rides."
By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found)
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Column Three
January 1, 2026
Doug Report Cycling Daily






"The difference is astonishing" - Johan Bruyneel on Mathieu van der Poel's cyclocross domination; predicts him and Tadej Pogacar as 2026 monuments winners


"Van der Poel's raced six races, six wins. No-one can touch the guy, he's making the world's best cross riders look silly."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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New sponsor, same pink: Assos steps in as EF Pro Cycling’s new apparel partner


"EF Pro Cycling’s unmistakable pink lives on as Assos promises to continue the team's visual identity while introducing 'a new, almost other-worldly energy to the peloton."
By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jered Gruber & Ashley Gruber | Gruber Images.)
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Visma Lease a Bike complete roster with French talent Louis Barré


"Team Visma Lease a Bike have completed the roster with the signing of 25-year old Louis Barré, who joins after spending the 2025 season at Intermarché Wanty."
By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Team Visma Lease a Bike
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Liv AlUla Jayco - 2026 Women’s WorldTour Team Guide


"Liv AlUla Jayco heads into the 2026 season at a crossroads that has been approaching for some time."
By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via Bicycling
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Ankle injury threatens to delay Arnaud de Lie's season start - "I have already started rehabilitation"


"Arnaud de Lie is set to start his season in three weeks, but is now dealing with a lingering injury."
By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Steve Dinneweth via cyclingnews.com)
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Manhunt underway for driver in deadly hit-and-run that killed elite cyclist


"On New Year’s Eve Nolensville, Tennessee USA police finally identified and began a statewide manhunt of for 24 year-old Allen Bautisa Milla who is wanted for in the hit-and-run homicide of elite cyclist Blaise Schaeffer three weeks ago."
Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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How to Figure Out Your True Heart Rate Zones for Cycling Training - Tanaka and Karvonen Formulas


"If you’re riding regularly and want to get fitter without wasting time, understanding your true heart rate zones is a game-changer."
By Average Joe Cyclist (averagejoecyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found)
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This Versatile Gravel Bike’s Innovative Handlebars Prove Sometimes Weird Just Works


"The Grizl CF 7 Escape’s hyper-functional, pentagon-shaped cockpit serves as a great reminder to think outside the box."
By Steve Mazzucchi (gearpatrol.com) Photo: Canyon
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Galibier Équipe 3 Aero Bib Shorts


"Really comfortable with an excellent chamois."
By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc)
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TQ HPR60 - In Our big eBike Motor Group Test


"A motor that lets you do the riding rather than taking over - and one that’s almost invisible while doing so."
by Lars Engmann (ebike-mtb.com) Photo Peter Walker
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