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January 9, 2026 Blogs,
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"I just want to focus one way or another at this point" - Matteo Jorgenson wants to lead Visma at Grand Tours from 2026 onwards "Matteo Jorgenson has evolved tremendously since joining Team Visma Lease a Bike." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Ruby Roseman-Gannon launches from break to claim elite women's criterium at Australia's Road National Championships "Lucinda Stewart claims another national title in Perth, sweeping up U23 jersey with sixth overall." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld / AusCycling via cyclingnews.com) Does the weight of your expensive cycling shoes matter or are the claims as lightweight as the product? - The answer might surprise you "Do super-lightweight cycling shoes offer performance benefits that justify their hyper-expensive prices? We asked a top-scientist who modeled it and found out." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gear Break: Gravel Inspiration - Mosaic GT-1 i45, Tifois Moab Lite, Apidura Expedition Series, Le Col Pro Jacket, IRC Boken G-Claw, Shimano GRX717 "It is January 9, and as the days slowly get longer, we are diving into a fresh dose of gravel inspiration." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Pidcock's new Pinarello Dogma F in detail. Soon for sale "A bike that we bring to you in detail here and that will be available for purchase, with the same aesthetics, in limited units." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Ciclismo a fondo Friday cycling quiz - Are you ready for the 2026 season? "Have you been paying attention to where and when the major races are this season? Then you're all set for scoring top marks in this week's quiz." By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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January 9,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
Neo-Pros To Watch For 2026 "Ten neo-pros to introduce and watch for 2026. It’s an unusual year with few riders turning pro but this year’s draft has some big names." (inrng.com) (Credits not Found) Today's
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The most surprising bike I rode in 2025: The Pinarello Grevil F3 reviewed "The Grevil G is a modern gravel bike that understands that long events still involve attacking, cornering and sprinting - and that the best thing about riding bikes is playing on them." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) 'As cyclists, we do abnormal things' - Jakobsen enters make-or-break season "2026 will be a big year for Fabio Jakobsen after two seasons blighted by injury at Picnic PostNL." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Italian WorldTour rookie is loving the feast at Visma "Filippo Fiorelli discovers that training hard at Visma Lease a Bike means eating even harder." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Galibier Colombiere Pro Jacket "Hugely comfortable insulated jacket that works equally well on and off the bike." By Alex Bowden (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) RockShox Reverb AXS Gen 2 Review: The Longest and Best-Integrated Wireless Dropper "The battle for the best wireless dropper post is going strong, and RockShox came out swinging with the 2nd generation of the Reverb AXS." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Jeremy Benson) Column
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January 9,
2026
Videos,
Vlogs
Pros salute Eli Iserbyt after surprise retirement announcement "The two-time World Cup and Superprestige overall winner steps away from professional cycling at 28 following medical issues." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) road.cc Recommends Components of the Year 2025/26: The best groupsets, pedals, saddles and more "We add the best components we've reviewed to road.cc Recommends every month, and now it’s time to reveal the best of the best from Shimano, SRAM, Look, Time." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Derek Gee-West signing continues Lidl Trek's push towards cycling's 'gold standard' "When his transfer to Lidl Trek was announced on January 6, Derek Gee-West stated that the German team are ‘operating very close to cycling’s gold standard." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Lidl Trek 'Twice as much as Evenepoel' - Ineos Grenadiers reportedly payed record-breaking money to buy-out Oscar Onley's contract "According to Velo, Oscar Onley's move to Ineos Grenadiers was largely because of a payout of around the double as Evenepoel. This would make it around €4-7 million." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It’s really valuable, to the point it’s almost invaluable, and they’re just extremely helpful' - 29 young riders with Rayner Foundation funding announced "The charity supports developing cyclists, enabling them to live and race abroad." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com/Olly Hassell) Madiot's exit sparks change in philosophy at Groupama FDJ United "Marc Madiot’s departure has coincided with a distinct shift in emphasis at Groupama FDJ United in 2026, with the squad set to make a concerted attempt to chase UCI points after years of essentially ignoring the WorldTour rankings." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Groupama FDJ All The 2026 World Tour Cycling Jerseys: Who’s Looking The Best? "Every team has now unveiled their new kits for the 2026 pro cycling season and Crank Punk is here to hand out two awards, for the Very Best In Class - and the Very Worst!" (crankpunk.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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January 8, 2026
Blogs,
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Belgian two-time CX World Cup series champion Eli Iserbyt forced to retire "Pauwels Sauzen rider hasn't raced this season following two iliac artery surgeries." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Jay Vine scorches to Australian time trial title "After silver a year ago, Jay Vine has regained the title he last won in 2023 with a towering performance in Perth. Defending champion Luke Plapp had to settle for eighth place." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Felicity Wilson-Haffenden wins Australian elite women's time trial title, edging out Brodie Chapman by less than four seconds "The 2023 junior world time trial champion takes the victory in her first time stepping into elite category at Road National Championships." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld / AusCycling via cyclingnews.com) Knee injury delays Tim Merlier's start to new season "He will not line up at the AlUla Tour later this month, with the start of his season still to be decided. " By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Post-Evenepoel boost for Soudal Quick Step as Soudal extends until 2030 "Soudal will remain as title sponsor of the Belgian team until the end of the 2030 season, while sub-sponsor Safety Jogger will also continue its backing for the next three years." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Wout Beel 'I want to try and break a world record' – Emma Finucane targets flying 200m record at European Track Championships "Olympic champion has changed her training specifically for the effort." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) EF Pro Cycling 2026 Roster: Riders, Leaders, and Future Stars "The team’s roster of young racers and established stars is set to launch into 2026 with the goal of continuing to reinvent professional cycling." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) In
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Debunking the 32-inch wheel myth: What road cyclists really need to know "With Maxxis in production with their Aspen MTB 32-inch tire and big brands like Trek in over the axles field testing the latest oversize option, does this mean road wheels are about to get bigger?" By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Continental eContact Plus tire "Premium eBike/commuting tire for carrying heavy loads with excellent puncture resistance and durability." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) I went cycling and hated it, but realized that it's all just part of the process "Five hours in the woods taught me about mental endurance." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) I rode a spin bike for 24 hours straight despite not knowing how to - Here's what I learned "One amateur cyclist took on a charity challenge and learned a lot about herself in the process." By Ffion Wall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Andy Gale Photography) Column
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January 8,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Visma Lease a Bike DS explains Simon Yates’ ‘shock’ retirement "After years at the very top of pro cycling, the British rider is stepping away from the sport." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (AFP/Getty via independent.co.uk) Today's
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Why the details of Derek Gee-West’s case are so closely guarded "The head of the UCI’s arbitral board touches on the high-stakes talks." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Lidl Trek Paul Magnier commits long-term future to Soudal Quick Step "The French rider has signed a contract extension that will keep him at the team until the end of the 2029 season." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Review: Posedla Joyseat 3.0 Custom 3D Printed Saddle "Is a $599 Saddle Worth the Money?" By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Image: Chuck Peña Cycling gear that was so good I’m not ditching it in 2026 "Hannah's pick of cycling kit is timeless, so she won't be in a hurry to move on to the new season of gear." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Scott Bikes) Tim Declercq: Evenepoel must reach 'unprecedented levels' to beat Pogacar at Tour de France "Tim Declercq has offered a measured assessment of Remco Evenepoel's chances of winning the Tour de France, suggesting his former teammate will need to reach unprecedented levels to challenge Tadej Pogacar's dominance." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) road.cc Recommends Clothing of the Year 2025/26: The best jerseys, jackets, shorts, tights, shoes & more "Check out the most impressive clothing that we’ve reviewed over the past year, from the likes of Castelli, Santini, Assos." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Sarah Gigante back training in the mountains and setting sights on March season start following 2025 broken femur injury "I would have loved to race Nationals, Tour Down Under and Cadel's, but coming back from injury means you have to respect the process' says the Australian winner of two Giro d'Italia stages." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Indoor cycling is a fitness hack, not a soft option "Far from being just for winter, the efficiency of turbo training unlocks fitness gains all year round." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Photo credit: Rouvy) 7 Expert Tips to Help You Exercise Safely in The Winter Cold "Exercising in the cold weather can be refreshing and invigorating. But it can also come with a unique set of risks." By Jen Wilson & Athalie Redwood-Brown (sciencealert.com) (Westend61/Getty Images) TailFin HydroMount Lets You Add Cages, Without Putting a Bolt Through Your Frame "Tailfin is back with another brilliantly over-engineered bicycle accessory, the HydroMount." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 8,
2026
Videos,
Vlogs
Chloé Dygert launches fundraiser in support of track star Sarah Hammer amid serious health battle "America’s most decorated track cyclist has undergone seven surgeries and faces respiratory complications and mounting medical costs after a sudden vascular emergency." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Lotte Kopecky aims to rediscover top form, supported by Axel Merckx: 'He knows what our life involves' "Lotte Kopecky wants to get back to a place she barely reached last season: true top condition." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo Specialized SD Worx Protime 'You must keep believing' - Küng on chasing Classics in Pogacar-Van der Poel era "Stefan Küng will hope that a change of team can help him land an elusive Classic victory, but he knows only too well that the task is complicated by the presence of Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogacar’s dominance brings order to UAE’s super team according to teammate "UAE Team Emirates XRG is stacked with winners, but the internal hierarchy stays surprisingly simple." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) | News Tom Pidcock and Nick Zukowsky’s Pinarello Q36.5 gear revealed "Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team have a sharp new look for 2026." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team Ben O'Connor (Jayco AlUla) holds the key to new success in 2026: 'I was furious' "Where Ben O’Connor enjoyed a breakout year in 2024, he fell off his bike more often in 2025 - and his first season at Team Jayco AlUla did not go as he had hoped." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: GreenEDGE Cycling via cyclingnews.com) Step aside roadies: UCI gravel world series racing is hot "One need look no further than the 2026 calendars published by the UCI for their amateur Gravel World Series and Gran Fondo World Series to see a monumental shift in the sport of cycling." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) This New Year, why not train for a longer cycling event instead of just a 30-minute run? "his New Year, why not train for a longer cycling event instead of just a 30-minute run?" By Caroline Dezendorf (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Left: Future Right: Getty Images) New App: Using Philips Hue Lights Easily with Any Trainer "I’ve long wanted a way to link Philips Hue lights with Zwift (or my trainer), but the solutions were never that awesome." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) PNW Components recalling about 1,200 Loam Gen 2 pedals because of defective axle "PNW Components is recalling about 1,200 Loam Gen 2 aluminum pedals because the axle can crack and cause the body to detach from the crank." (bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found) Brompton reports £2m loss and drop in sales in 'year of balanced outcomes' "Folding bike brand's CEO says the outlook for the future is 'optimistic." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Simon Fellows) Column
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January 7, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
'I step away from professional cycling with deep pride and a sense of peace' - Simon Yates announces surprise retirement "Reigning Giro d'Italia winner says it is not a decision made lightly." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Visma sports director reveals reason behind Simon Yates' retirement "The sporting director framed Yates’ decision as part of a wider trend in modern cycling, where marginal gains and constant scrutiny have pushed the demands higher year after year." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Simon Yates: Five moments that defined a brilliant career "Simon Yates announced his retirement from professional cycling on January 7, bringing the curtain down on a career defined by explosive climbing, tactical intelligence, and the ability to win across all three Grand Tours." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Wednesday Shorts "A New Year, a new season and several news items to sift. We’ll start with Simon Yates and go via the Giro’s uncertain TV rights to Cofidis with more in-between." (inrng.com) (Image Credit not Found) Review: CADEX Max 40 Wheelset - Unicorns Are Real "Elite may not be a strong enough word for this wheelset." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Leaked pics suggest Cannondale CAAD 14 is coming - And it looks like a return to classic CAAD roots "Images show an unreleased Cannondale CAAD 14 alloy race bike, hinting at a more traditional frame silhouette paired with fully internal cable routing. It could mark a stylistic shift away from the CAAD 13 - but it all comes with an asterisk" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (credit: Cannondale) I did the UK's most expensive cafe ride "£265 for a coffee. Yes, you read that correctly." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Photo credit: Liam Cahill) Bogaerts on potential Pidcock cyclocross return - 'He would want to be competitive right away' "Pinarello Q36.5 Head of Performance Kurt Bogaerts recently spoke to Belgian media about Tom Pidcock's unconventional altitude training plans and his future in cyclocross." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Column
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January 7,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Books, Misc)
Power Plays: How 2025 Rewrote the Global Sports Business - And What Comes Next in 2026 "From blockbuster media mergers and private-equity invasions to athlete power plays, sportswashing, and the relentless dominance of cycling’s superteams, 2025 was a year that reshaped the global sports business landscape." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'You can break my nose... but not my heart' - It's all cyclocross carnage and tiramisu training rides in this week on cycling social media "Plus a new track release from XDS Astana." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'The fire is in me is a good sign' - Alaphilippe targets Ardennes and Worlds in 2026 "In his second season at Tudor Pro Cycling, Julian Alaphilippe will return to Strade Bianche and the Ardennes. The Tour de France and Montreal Worlds will also feature on his schedule." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) No surprises this time: Lidl Trek informed Skjelmose of Gee-West signing "DS Kim Andersen said riders all knew about Derek Gee-West coming aboard well in advance, unlike the Juan Ayuso signing." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Cannondale founder Joe Montgomery passes away "Born in Ohio, US, on 11 December 1939, Montgomery founded Cannondale in 1971 at the age of 32." By Simon Yuen (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) Trek Aeolus RSL AirLoom Bike Saddle "Great value, great comfort and lightweight." by Tom Weijand (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) "I saw him, and I got really angry. I was like, you want to fight, right?" - How an Astana rider's punch in Roubaix almost led to a fight in Calpe "It is not frequent in the peloton, however it happens more often than the TV cameras capture it." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Segway launches techie Myon and Muxi eBikes, plus Xaber 300 electric dirt bike "Segway is back at CES with a noticeably broader take on electric mobility." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 7,
2026
Videos,
Vlogs
Simon Yates' quiet, surprising farewell was true to his story "On Wednesday, Simon Yates unexpectedly announced his retirement from cycling at the age of 33." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tom Dumoulin to take over as Amstel Gold Race race director "Tom Dumoulin will become the next race director of the Amstel Gold Race, taking over the role from 2027." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Tom was the first to raise his hand' Why is Tom Pidcock going to train in Chile this month? "The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider and six of his teammates are heading to South America." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Ruben Guerreiro denies alleged whereabouts issue was behind Movistar exit "Speaking to Portuguese publication Topcycling, Guerreiro rejected the AS report, insisting that he had no whereabouts strike against his name." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Suunto Releases Major Firmware Update for Watches - Full Details! "Suunto has just rolled out a pretty solid update, continuing a seemingly recent trend over most of the last 6-8 months of more frequent and more notable firmware updates." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Here are the road.cc Recommends Accessories of the Year 2025/26: The best helmets, glasses, lights, locks and more "It’s time to reveal the best cycling accessories that we’ve reviewed on road.cc over the past year." (Image Credit: road.cc) Berm Peak’s Seth Alvo says impostor used AI to steal $50,000 worth of eBikes "YouTube creator details how a scammer faked emails, analytics and phone numbers to trick bike brands into shipping inventory." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (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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