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January 12, 2026 Blogs,
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'That one's for you, mate' - Australian rider dedicates national title to WorldTour team boss who 'gave me the flick' "Former Picnic PostNL rider Patrick Eddy, now of Team Brennan, pulled off a dramatic victory." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld / AusCycling) Julian Alaphilippe warns cycling is losing its soul "At 33 Alaphilippe is increasingly outspoken about what gets lost when racing becomes easier to quantify than to feel." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) De Lie's Classics ambitions intact despite injury setback "After a troubled Spring, Arnaud De Lie finished his 2025 campaign strongly but his preparations for the new season have been interrupted by an ankle injury." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can Tadej Pogačar get even better? His coach thinks so "From gym work to carbs, UAE Team Emirates’ performance leaders explain why Tadej Pogacar is still improving - and why his ceiling may be higher than we think." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The road.cc Recommends Wheels of the Year 2025/26 "Buckle up! It’s time to reveal the road and gravel wheels that most impressed our reviewers over the past 12 months, from Hunt, DT Swiss, Fulcrum, Van Rysel and more." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Pro Log: Jayco disasterclass at Australian Road Nationals, Cyclocross Nationals, Tom Dumoulin's new job and Simon Yates retires "The past week’s pro cycling news highlights, including Jayco AlUla's bizarre tactics at the Australian National Championships." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via britishcycling.org.uk Panda Podium announces partnership with Phil Gaimon "Panda Podium has announced a new partnership which will see the business and the brands it works with become increasingly visible to a Western cycling audience in 2026." (bikebiz.com) (Credits not Found) Hot or Not? Specialized S-Works Ares-Shoes in Review "Stiffer, lighter, faster - the S-Works Ares 2 marks the second generation of Specialized’s sprint-focused road shoe." by Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) Photo Jan Fock Predictions: What will the electric bike market deliver in 2026? "2026 already looks to be a lively one in terms of geopolitics and, like it or not, that has a massive influence on our purchasing potential." by mark sutton (cyclingelectric.com) Photo via Colorado Public Radio Safer Streets or Just More Cyclists? What Canada’s Bike Lane Boom Really Shows "The study finds that physically separated cycle tracks are generally safer than painted bike lanes and are much more effective at encouraging people to cycle, especially in large Canadian cities." (devdiscourse.com) Photo via downtownseattle.org Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M: Mixed‑Terrain Control for Real‑World Gravel "A fresh pair of Pirelli Cinturato Gravel M tires has arrived for testing. And they’re aiming for a fiercely competitive part of the gravel market: the “do‑everything” tire." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) Image courtesy of albertoviciana Column
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January 12,
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Podcasts,
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Mikel Landa: “Starting year 16 with the same passion” "Between two training sessions in Calpe, the Basque climber talked about his love for the sport and hopes going into his third year with Soudal Quick Step." (soudal-quickstepteam.com) Photo credit: ©Wout Beel Today's
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3T Strada Italia review: You can have it all - Precision, performance and plushness "Novel aero endurance all-road bike that prioritizes both speed and comfort." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Fellows) 'I've known occasions where a star's bike has attracted more attention than they did' - How to race against your heroes with Dr Hutch "Staying cool when a big name turns up at your local race is mandatory." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The Ridley eNoah Ushers in the Era of Aero Road Bikes that are eBikes in Disguise "Ridley introduces the eNoah. Equipped with a TQ HPR 40 drive unit, they claim the new aero eRace bike is “half the sweat, double the fun." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) What is the new ChatGPT Health and how will it connect with Garmin, Coros, etc.? "OpenAI, the owner of the well-known ChatGPT, and Apple are making a leap with the launch of ChatGPT Health, the artificial intelligence tool that aims to make health data collected by applications like Apple Health much more accessible to users." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via x.com Get ready to roll with the road.cc Recommends Tires of the Year 2025/26 "Check out the best road and gravel tires we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months - from Continental, Pirelli, Schwalbe and more." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Wanted: Middle Aged Men In (need of) Lycra as cycling clothier Rapha struggles to survive "It was another disappointing year for Rapha, the British premium cycling clothing brand synonymous with well-off middle-aged men in Lycra (MAMILs) often found riding expensive bicycles decked out in pro-like cycling kits at gran fondos." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'I went out of this world' - 86-year-old rides height of tallest mountain in solar system "Gerard McCarten climbed 23,000m to raise money in memory of his wife and daughter." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Gerard McCarten) Mount a Bottle Cage Anywhere with Tailfin’s Hydromount "Whether you’re gearing up for a big ride in an arid environment or your full suspension bike doesn’t fit a water bottle, the Tailfin Hydromount ($30) has your back." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) This lightweight device can turn almost any bike electric in seconds "The Pikaboost electric bike conversion kit is back, this time with an even lighter version." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 12,
2026
Wout van Aert back on the bike after ankle fracture "Wout van Aert has returned to training just nine days after undergoing surgery for an ankle fracture, an encouraging step in his recovery." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Bce/Cor Vos Aero meets airflow with Lazer Sphere KinetiCore "Lazer is rolling out its latest helmet, the Sphere KinetiCore as an all-rounder road helmet." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Matt Stetson The 5 best transfers of the winter "I’ve always believed transfer seasons reveal more about cycling’s future than most race days." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via roadcycling.cz Former Vuelta stage winner set to miss early 2026 after fracturing hip in training crash "The Ineos Grenadiers have been hit by an early-season setback. Spanish rider Óscar Rodriguez has suffered a serious training crash, fracturing his hip and undergoing surgery." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via X.com) Check out Cannondale’s first-ever bike: The ST-500 from 1983 "Joe Montgomery, the driving force behind Cannondale’s leap into bike manufacturing, has just passed on, so let’s look back at the brand’s very first bike." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Photo credit: Cannondale) Cycling legend Peter Sagan confirmed for L’Etape Dubai by Tour de France "Legendary cyclist Peter Sagan has been confirmed for this year’s L’Etape Dubai by Tour de France presented by Škoda, which is set to see over 700 riders taking part on Jan. 24–25." (arabnews.pk) (Credits not Found) Van Avermaet named Head of Riding Experience at Basso "In his new position, Van Avermaet will work closely with Basso’s R&D team to translate millions of pedal strokes into technical innovation, helping to create bikes that deliver a superior riding experience." By Simon Yuen (cyclingindustry.news) (Image Credit not Found) It has just arrived on Strava and it could be one of the big news of the year: This new feature offers personalized routes and workouts near you "Strava continues to evolve far beyond simple activity tracking. The platform has globally launched its new Instant Workouts feature, a tool that analyzes the user's training history to recommend personalized sessions and routes based on their goals." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image via Android Central Rapha Pro Team Shadow Winter Jacket "Quietly warm and strikingly windproof without ever quite feeling as extraordinary as its price." By Alex Bowden (Image Credit: road.cc) Y-Mount reckons its new mounting system "revolutionizes bikepacking" by tackling saddlebag sway "The Y-Mount is designed to stabilize your bikepacking setup on road and gravel bikes, though a few additional components are required to achieve full stability. There's also attachments for smaller bags and bottle cages." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) CES 2026: Big Leaps For eBikes, Batteries, and Beyond! "We saw some stellar new products and discovered unexpected emerging trends. Continue reading for more details about the coolest up-and-coming eBikes and beyond!" By: John S. Bozick (electricbikereport.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 11, 2026
Dutch Cyclocross National Championships: Tibor Del Grosso powers to successful title defense in tight, exciting elite men's race "Lars van der Haar second in final Dutch championships, Pim Ronhaar third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dutch Cyclocross National Championships: Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado takes assured solo victory as Fenix Premier Tech go 1-2 "Puck Pieterse second, Lucinda Brand third in a race that was never particularly close behind the winner." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thibau Nys survives crash and late charge from Emiel Verstrynge to defend Belgian crown in Beringen "Thibau Nys defended his Belgian elite men’s cyclocross title in Beringen after a race that swung from early control to late-race chaos, before settling only in the final meters." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago British Cyclocross National Championships: Cameron Mason secures fourth consecutive elite men's title in challenging conditions at South Shields "Toby Barnes earns silver and Ben Askey takes bronze on slippery course with high winds." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Thibau Nys has strong opinions about ‘cross at the Olympics "The Belgian champ weighs in on the recurring conversation about cyclocross at the Olympic Games." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) “How long will Van der Poel keep crossing?” - Sven Nys believes Thibau Nys’ moment is getting closer "The question that keeps coming back around the Nys camp is not really about form, fitness or even results. It is about timing." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Someone designed a way better version of Derek Gee-West’s championship jersey "A Montreal-based freelance designer has offered an alternative Canadian champion’s jersey that more clearly represents national identity - highlighting what Lidl Trek’s official design missed" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Anthony Debauche 2026 Cyclocross National Championships live streams - Belgium, France, etc, Live Streams "2026 Cyclocross National Championships - Various countries - January 11th." (cyclingfans.com) (cyclocross.social) Column
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January 11,
2026
'I think I've found myself again' - Patrick Eddy bounces back from WorldTour contract non-renewal to emotional Australian title "23-year-old says he 'started to forget what it was like to win a bike race' after quiet start to pro career." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld / AusCycling via cyclingnews.com) First-year pro Mackenzie Coupland wins Australia's elite women's road race title with late solo move "Ruby Roseman-Gannon second, Neve Bradbury third as Coupland also claims U23 title in combined race at Westbridge Funds Road National Championships in Perth." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld / AusCycling via cyclingnews.com) Surprise winners at the Australian National Road Race Championships "Patrick Eddy and Mackenzie Coupland won the Australian road race national championships on Sunday, claiming the green and gold jerseys in Perth." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Onley eyes Tour podium 'in next couple of years' "Oscar Onley still feels "very far away" from winning the Tour de France despite last summer's historic fourth-placed finish but believes he is capable of making the podium "in the next couple of years." (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) "Pogacar is still human, he’ll have more difficult moments" - Groupama's newest Classics threat insists French team can challenge for big wins this Spring "Bastien Tronchon knows exactly what he is walking into. The Spring Classics are chaos, pressure and power all rolled into one." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Guerreiro forced to respond to doping accusations during absence: 'Checked the calendar to see if it was April fools' "For Ruben Guerreiro, 2025 was a year to forget. The Portuguese rider from Movistar Team endured a very difficult season, with his contract expiring at the end of the year." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo Credits:Ricardo Costa Roval Rapide CL III "Very good wheels for fast group rides, though you can spend less." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Cycling develops one-dimensional fitness - These 7 cross-training benefits will make you a more rounded rider "From superior speed and power to enhanced durability and motivation, cross-training delivers multiple benefits." By Mark Bailey (bikeradar.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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January 11,
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“The best off-season Ineos have had in a long time” - Bob Roll & Van Garderen see plenty of positives in early days of the Geraint Thomas era "Ineos Grenadiers have spent several winters talking about “transition”. This one feels different." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: SWpix.com Van Baarle targets Monuments with Soudal Quick Step - 'Flanders and Roubaix hold a special place in my heart' "Dylan van Baarle has set his sights on the cobbled Monuments after completing two successful training camps with his new Soudal Quick Step teammates." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Davide Cimolai on modern cycling: constant pressure, burnout risks, and only Pogacar and Van der Poel spared "Retired Italian rider Davide Cimolai has warned that modern cycling’s constant pressure is fueling burnout risks, arguing that only rare exceptions like Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel seem spared." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "It is simply a matter of the team’s survival" - Groupama FDJ forced to change mentality as relegation cycle begins "Groupama FDJ managed to keep their WorldTour license at the end of 2025, but it was a close call." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Cyclism'Actu Valentin Madouas reveals internal struggles at Groupama FDJ ahead of UCI points hunt "Groupama FDJ United begin 2026 with a clear obsession: UCI points." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) What’s happening with prize money in mountain biking? "A major media owner is supposed to be revolutionizing the sport. Why are they paying so little to riders?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Boris Beyer / Red Bull Content Pool Yates' retirement a sign of bigger problem? 'Applies practically to everyone except phenomena like Van der Poel' "With the demands of professional cycling these days, it is very difficult to combine career and family if you want to raise your children in a certain way." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) Photo via escapecollective.com Crafty cap makes Presta valves more robust, boosts airflow by 300% "Although Presta valves are pretty much standard on higher-end bikes' wheels, the things definitely do have their drawbacks. Dutch company BBB Cycling has decided to do something about that, with a li'l Presta-improving device known as the CoreCap." By Ben Coxworth (newatlas.com) Image: BBB Cycling Column
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January 10, 2026
Belgian Cyclocross National Championships: Marion Norbert Riberolle defends elite women's title with dominant solo win "Fleur Moors second after crashing out of early lead, Kiona Crabbé completes podium in third." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Cyclocross National Champions 2026: Country-by-country overview "This weekend marks the cyclocross national championships across Europe. Here's an overview of those who have come out victorious in their respective nations across the men's and women's elite." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Bce/Cor Vos Soudal Quick Step riders interrupt training ride to help driver with stuck car "Members of Belgian squad help push vehicle back onto road, joking that it 'probably wouldn't be possible with a bunch of climbers." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Photo credit: Yves Lampaert/Instagram) How to watch the 2026 Santos Tour Down Under: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the first UCI WorldTour race of the 2026 season, the Santos Tour Down Under, live?" (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Le Col founder leaves clothing brand after years of losses "Former cyclist and company director Yanto Barker spent 16 years at British brand." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Le Col) Column
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January 10,
2026
Podcasts,
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“I can’t help wondering whether there are untold reasons behind this” - Expert claims Visma have ‘reason to be unhappy’ with Simon Yates surprise retirement "His decision puts Visma in a very awkward position,” Emil Axelgaard writes in his column for TV2." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Tadej Pogačar joins memorial ride honoring Samuele Privitera "More than 200 riders joined an event in Liguria for Samuele Privitera, as the world champion and several professionals showed their support for the late Italian talent." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo Tadej Pogacar/Instagram Jonas Vingegaard - Grand Tour winner and property magnate? Visma star snaps up neighbor's house to add 4th home to portfolio in Danish fishing town "Jonas Vingegaard is used to collecting yellow jerseys. Now he is quietly building something else as well: a serious property portfolio." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago "When you see a rider like Thymen Arensman winning at La Plagne..." - David Gaudu chasing 'form of his life' for 2026 Tour de France "Watching the Tour de France from his sofa last July hurt. Not because the racing was dramatic, but because David Gaudu believed he should have been there." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Icon Sport British bike component manufacturer accuses Hong Kong brand behind viral aero front mech cover of "blatant copy" "It does make me feel a little bit bitter because they haven't seen the blood, sweat and tears that have gone into the product." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit: Monokeros) MAAP Team Bib Evo Thermal Cargo Tights Review: Wonderful performance, but for a high price and some longevity concerns "Large and highly effective cargo pockets are a definite highlight." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) Column
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January 10,
2026
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Just when you though Remco couldn't get more aero - Specialized reckons its new kit can save 25w (but there's a catch), plus MyWhoosh wants to give riders Bitcoin rewards "Aero claims, new kits and a whole load of tech news to kick off 2026." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) ‘The worst is still to come’ Niels Albert on Eli Iserbyt, post-retirement "The former pro talks about his early exit from the sport and how it will hit hard." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Niels Albert/Instagram Birzman Hydraulic Hose Cutter "Super little tool works well and is priced very competitively against the alternatives." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) 'It is a painful decision but it is the right call' - Rapha to close five Clubhouses across USA and UK "British clothing brand recorded financial losses for the eighth year in a row in 2024." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rapha) Think The World Is Getting Worse? Science Has Some Surprising Good News "Talk to a random member of the public, and they're likely to say that people's behavior is getting worse." By Paul Hanel (sciencealert.com) (Image: Avelino Calvar/Canva) “On your left” - The five best cycling cameos on TV "Cycling doesn’t make it onto regular T.V. much in North America. At least not compared to Europe, where every prominent pro seems to end up on Dancing With the Stars so frequently we had to cut reality TV out of this review." By Terry McKall (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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