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January 21, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
UAE dominate stage 2 - Vine and Narváez take one-two victory and 'end' GC battle "UAE Team Emirates XRG has virtually sealed the 2026 Tour Down Under as on stage 2 to Uraidla, the team exploded on the climb to the Corkscrew, which led to an attack from Jay Vine and Jhonatan Narváez that was not followed by anyone." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) 2026 Tour Down Under Live Streams "Tour Down Under Men's race: January 19-24 Adelaide, South Australia (Stage 2, Norwood → Uraidla, 148.1km) Live video Wednesday (in
North America) from 7:30pm Eastern, 4:30pm Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30pm Pacific.
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Maggie Coles-Lyster takes incredible comeback win in Australia "The Human Powered Health sprinter storms back from a crash and a season-defining health battle to take the Vanguard Women’s One Day Race." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: @tourdownunder/X Lund Andresen outsprints Brennan and Welsford to win Tour Down Under opener "Danish rider Tobias Lund Andresen (Decathlon CMA CGM) has won stage 1 of the Santos Tour Down Under in Tanunda, outsprinting Matthew Brennan (Team Visma Lease a Bike) and Sam Welsford (Ineos Grenadiers) to take both the day’s victory and the ochre leader’s jersey." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'You need to be a little bit stupid to be a sprinter’ - Lund Andresen after Down Under win "It is his first season with Decathlon CMA CGM after three years at Picnic PostNL, and the win landed as more than a well timed sprint. It also felt like an early sign that the switch is working." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Marius Mayrhofer suffers multiple fractures in Tour Down Under crash, whilst brain scan all clear for Max van der Meulen "Former Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race winner Mayrhofer will return to Europe after crashing on Wednesday." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Analyzing the 2026 Tour de France favorites "Tadej Pogacar is the favorite and Jonas Vingegaard remains his chief rival, but there are podium contenders on new teams and up-and-coming talents set for eagerly-awaited Tour debuts." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Massive 70 rider pileup mars stage 1 of pro-am Pune Grand Tour - Video "India’s first foray into elite level cycling stumbled and tumbled on Tuesday at the pro-am Pune Grand Challenge Cycle Tour, billed as an international spectacle showcasing world-class sport." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) From Pendleton to the Cascades: Mudslinger Events Unveils 2026 Oregon Lineup "Mudslinger Events will open its 24th season of Oregon cycling events on March 15, 2026, with the Real West Gravel in Pendleton." (cyclingwest.com) Photo courtesy of Mudslinger Events NOBL leaps to fore of gravel tech with FAR series rims and wheels "Fatter also means lighter from Vancouver Island brand." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: NOBL Lidl Trek give Derek Gee season update "The national champion will begin his lead-up to the Giro in February." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Lidl Trek A Simple Hack To Prevent Punctures at the Base of Presta Valves "All that’s needed is some material or fabric that’s tough enough to be resistant to cutting. What I use is pieces cut from a cloth rim strip." By Jim Langley (roadbikerider.com) Column
Two
January 21,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
'I’m pretty happy with how it’s all coming together' - George Hincapie’s Modern Adventure Pro Cycling readies for the deep end at the AlUla Tour "On the brink of its first world-class test, Cycling Weekly sat down with Hincapie to get better acquainted with America’s newest ProTeam." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Modern Adventure Pro Cycling) Today's
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Omloop Het Nieuwsblad gives Van der Poel extra reason to show up with changed finale "Wout van Aert and Tom Pidcock have already confirmed their presence, and Mathieu van der Poel is said to be weighing up a start too." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Suunto's New Routeplanner Site Hands-On: Totally free, no account required!?! "It seems rare in 2026 (or anytime this decade) for a new web platform to be launched that allows you to create routes, save those routes as files, and more…all without paying for it." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) 'I never told my parents how bad it really was' - How one rider went from cancer diagnosis to medal-winning form "A stage-four cancer diagnosis at just 20 threatened to end Yuli van der Molen's career before it had really begun. She tells Tom Davidson how she made it back." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Whitehead/SWPix) road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: the best road bikes "After a year of testing everything from affordable alloy all-rounders to cutting-edge carbon superbikes, here are the 10 road bikes that most impressed the road.cc reviewers" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Daily Dope: Portuguese doping soap opera continues with 2 more riders banned "Spanish cycling news Ciclo21 reports the Portuguese Anti-Doping Authority has banned two Portuguese cyclists Venceslau Fernandes and Rafael Silva, both for unexplained biological passport irregularities." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) I Used AI to Train for a Gravel Race. Here’s How it Went "The FasCat app is generally well designed and easy to use. It seamlessly syncs with my Wahoo computer, so workouts are automatically uploaded to the app." By Peter Abraham (cyclingwest.com) Photo by Peter Abraham Battle of the electric bike pump brands "This review is for road and gravel bike enthusiasts looking for an electric bike pump with a digital pressure display that’s small enough to carry on a ride, and fast and long-lasting enough for pre-ride pressure top-offs and in-ride flat tire inflations." by Steve (intheknowcycling.com) (Image via Credit BikeRadar) HJC Ibex 3 "Well-spec'd and well-made lid with a reassuringly deep and secure fit." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Five excuses that let you see your friends from the group ride in the off-season "When you don’t want to admit you miss them." By James Bunga (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Tailgun Racing BBB Cycling’s Castor Oil-Based Sunglasses Gain New Model with FLUX Lens "In 2026, BBB Cycling added the new Arc FLUX to its lineup of glasses with the advanced lenses." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
January 21,
2026
Videos
Strade Bianche trims gravel for 2026 after Pogacar’s dominance "The routes for the 2026 Strade Bianche and Strade Bianche Donne were revealed on Wednesday, with a decrease in the amount of gravel roads being the notable difference in the men’s race." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot 2026 Liège Bastogne Liège routes revealed with traditions intact as Pogacar hunts fourth victory "Liège Bastogne Liège rolls round again on Sunday, 26 April 2026, and if recent history is anything to go by, the rest of the peloton will be racing for second." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Outer Line: Vinge's Giro/Tour Double - No Giro TV? - Strava IPO - Shady Sponsorship & More "Pro cycling’s biggest official newsflash ahead of the Tour Down Under was Visma Lease a Bike star GC rider Jonas Vingegaard’s announcement that he will be targeting both the Giro and the Tour this year." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'Nobody gives anything away for free' - Bernal targets Giro return in 2026 "Last year's Giro d'Italia marked a return to the business end of Grand Tours for Egan Bernal. The Colombian champion hopes to line up in Italy again in 2026, but it is not yet clear how Ineos will divide up the calendar following the arrival of Oscar Onley." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Who actually killed the drop bar mountain bike? "More to the story beyond LifeTime stomping on rider's fun." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Around the world bikepacker killed by suspected lightning strike in Andes "Florian Berg was more than a year into his adventure aiming to highlight the "the existential danger of climate change." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Photo credit: @bluemiracle_official/Instagram) Rudy Project celebrates 40 years of the Super Performance sunglasses with a limited-edition €950-a-pair re-run "You could own one of just 100 pairs of the iconic sunglasses made 40 years after the Colorado Springs World Championship win that catapulted them to fame." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Rudy Project) Muc-Off It Blows! Precision Air Blaster Review "The 80W motor delivers four fan speeds—Turbo, High, Medium, and Low. It runs at 100,000 RPM in Turbo mode, 80,000 at High, 60,000 at Medium, and 40,000 RPM at Low." By Sheri Rosenbaum (roadbikerider.com) (Image Credit not Found) What does “wide” mean for gravel rims now? And does it matter? "Changing racing landscape means changing equipment, slowly." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Tiny Garmin Charging Battery Mini-Bank: Worth It? "I have been using it on and off over the last while. But I’m not entirely sure it’s really for everyone. Or at least, why you’d buy it." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Canyon axes up to 320 jobs as part of "continued consolidation," two weeks after claiming business not in crisis "The German bike manufacturer had previously warned that "efficiency measures" were needed to navigate the "ongoing challenging market." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Photo credit: Alpecin Premier Tech) Gorewear Cold Weather Cycling Kit "Gorewear has built its reputation on technical fabrics and functional layering, and the combination of Swiftride Bib Tights, Spinshift Long Sleeve Jersey, and Spinshift Windbreaker is a strong example of that philosophy in action." By Byron (bikehugger.com (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 20, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Results Tour Down Under 2026 - Tobias Lund Andresen stuns to win stage 1 sprint ahead of Brennan and Welsford "Tobias Lund Andresen benefited from a perfect leadout to take what is perhaps the biggest win of his career." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Tour Down Under Live Streams "Tour Down Under Men's race: January 19-24 Adelaide, South Australia (Stage 1, Tanunda → Tanunda, 120.6km) Live video Tuesday (in North
America) from 7:30pm Eastern, 4:30pm Pacific - Finish at
around 7:35pm Pacific.
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Targeting prologue pays off for Sam Watson and Ineos Grenadiers at Tour Down Under "British rider scorches to victory in Adelaide opener, looks for more success as part of Sam Welsford's lead-out train." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) GB's Watson wins Tour Down Under prologue "Britain's Sam Watson won the opening stage prologue of the Santos Tour Down Under for Ineos Grenadiers ahead of compatriot Ethan Vernon." By Matt Warwick (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I'm ready for some climbing' - Jay Vine makes fast start at Tour Down Under "Jay Vine didn’t do quite enough to claim the first ochre jersey of the Tour Down Under, but he did his chances of final overall victory no harm with a fine display in the prologue in Adelaide on Tuesday." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “We went full gas… maybe too much” - Prologue miscalculation forces Visma pivot at the Tour Down Under "Team Visma Lease a Bike did not come to Australia to win a 3.6-kilometer prologue. But when they committed fully to the opening test at the Tour Down Under, they expected more than a quiet afternoon." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via CyclingUpToDate.com It could get to 104°F at the Tour Down Under this week - How hot is too hot for cycling? "Stage three of the men’s Tour Down Under, on Friday, will be ridden in temperatures approaching 104°F, before Saturday’s Queen Stage, with its triple ascent of Willunga Hill, could tip over 104; the final day, stage five on Sunday, is forecast for similar levels of heat." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) What do all the numbers, letters and symbols on your tires really mean? Decoding bike tire sidewall jargon "If you've ever been confused about the information on the side of your tires, here's how to make sense of it all." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Spanish authorities plan to tighten enforcement of Spanish Cycling Regulations in 2026, so stay sharp and avoid getting caught out "Heading to Spain for a winter training camp? Expect the Guardia Civil to step up enforcement of Spanish Cycling Regulations." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) Photo via Team Visma Lease a Bike Is Cycling Entering a New Era of On-Bike Safety? "A discreet wearable airbag system at Velofollies is drawing attention and prompting new conversations about how crash risk is managed." By Brit Cooper (triathlonmagazine.ca) Photo: Aerobag Tiny improvements in sleep, nutrition and exercise could significantly extend lifespan, study suggests "Combining small improvements to several areas of well-being could lead to bigger health gains than improving just one in isolation, a new study suggests." By Marianne Guenot (livescience.com) (Image credit: Lu ShaoJi/Getty Images) Top 4 News Highlights to Watch This Month "The cycling world’s buzzing right now, and honestly, I can’t remember a month this packed with exciting developments." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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January 20,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
The Future of Endurance Training "What are elite endurance coaches thoughts on the evolution of training and performance?" By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Today's
Trending Articles
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From NSN to CMA CGM to XRG: Which sponsors are funding the 2026 WorldTour and what do they actually do? "Who exactly are the companies behind the 2026 WorldTour teams? Some names are familiar, others operate far outside the usual cycling orbit." by Lukas Knöfler (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "Real tangible advantages:" Schwalbe reckons 32in tires offer more grip, more stable handling and faster cornering "Schwalbe has published its thoughts on 32in tires and unveiled a more affordable version of its gravel tire range." By Liam Mercer (road.cc) (Image Credit not Found) Organizer bans drop bar bikes at iconic event as a 'safety measure' - What were they thinking? "Life Time’s decision undercuts their own success without actually addressing the most pressing safety issues " By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Life Time) Gobik’s New GRIT 2.0 Cargo Bibs Combine Big Comfort & Big Storage for Big Days "Kit supplier for the pros, Gobik cycling apparel, launches the new GRIT 2.0 cargo bib tights." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Gobik) New Cannondale SuperSix Evo breaks cover at the Tour Down Under "Fifth-generation SuperSix Evo gets a subtly tweaked frame, a UDH dropout, and what appears to be a new integrated bar assembly." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Cannondale Topstone Carbon Gets the SmartSense Treatment "Cannondale’s gravel fun machine just got a meaningful tech upgrade. The new Topstone Carbon 2 AXS SmartSense adds the brand’s fully integrated SmartSense Gen 2 rider-awareness system to its flagship adventure gravel platform." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 11 Chinese cycling brands you don’t know about, but should "China is making big inroads into the Western cycling market. These are the companies that should be on your radar." By Paul Norman (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lezyne React Drive 1200 front light "Decent front light in its own right that can show and sound radar alerts from Lezyne's Radar Drive." by Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Fizik Cuts 17% of the Weight with New R1 Light Saddle Range "Fizik is doubling down on old-school weight savings with a new, stripped-back R1 Light saddle range - proof that not every performance leap needs to come from a 3D printer." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (Photo/ FIZIK LYRA / KYROS 2026) Thief Busters turns bike theft into viral punishment "The bait-bike prank channel racks up millions of views but raises uncomfortable questions about pain, justice and where the line really is." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
Three
January 20,
2026
Videos
New US team Modern Adventure secure first WorldTour invitation "Modern Adventure Pro Cycling will ride the Volta a Catalunya in March after securing their first invitation to a WorldTour event, while Picnic PostNL have opted against lining up in the seven-day race." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) George Hincapie’s Modern Adventure Pro Cycling readies for the deep end at the AlUla Tour "On the brink of its first world-class test, Cycling Weekly sat down with Hincapie to get better acquainted with America’s newest ProTeam." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Modern Adventure Pro Cycling) Peak Pogacar can last until 2027, according to Pedro Delgado "Former Spanish rider Pedro Delgado has suggested that Tadej Pogačar has reached his peak, but the 1988 Tour de France winner believes that the current World Champion will continue to operate at this level for at least the next two seasons." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Van der Poel gives jab to teammate over ‘cross "World champion Mathieu van der Poel was asked how sprinter Jasper Philipsen would fare in a ‘cross race…and he didn’t hold back." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: SW Pix via cyclingnews.com) How Nys can beat van der Poel, according to Wellens "Former world champ Bart Wellens says that Thibau Nys needs to change strategy in order to challenge Mathieu van der Poel." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Floyd Landis’ net worth: Doping scandal, and a legacy that still divides cycling "Floyd Landis is a former American professional cyclist who rose to the top of the sport with his strength and determination." (timesofindia.indiatimes.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Fancy being coached by a world champion? Lizzie Deignan launches cycling training service with husband "Deignan Performance sees Lizzie and Philip combine to offer expertise." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future/Andy Jones) road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: The best all-road bikes "All-road bikes blur boundaries and open doors. Fast on tarmac, confident on rough lanes and happy to sneak down a bridleway, here are the drop-bar do-it-alls that impressed us most last year." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Stop scaring your dog: Look's new cleats are the simple fix cyclists need "With added rubber grips, the new Keo Grip cleats promise to save your floors, your dignity, and stop the terrifying tottering and sliding we all know when you're off the bike." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Look Cycle) Are These the Absolute Worst Cities for Cycling in America? "Ask cyclists and pedestrians about the most dangerous places they’ve ever tried to move through a city without a car, and you hear a lot of stories." by: Ron Johnson (momentummag.com) (photo courtesy NYC DOT) New Jersey passes law requiring license, registration, insurance for eBike riders "New Jersey's governor signed a bill into law on Monday that will require license, registration, and insurance for all eBike riders." by Dean Yobbi (bicycleretailer.com) Photo: Trevor Raab via bicycling.com Column
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January 19, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
2026 Tour Down Under Live Streams "Tour Down Under Men's race: January 19-24 Adelaide, South Australia (Prologue, Adelaide → Adelaide, 3.6km) Live video Monday (in North
America) from 2:20am Eastern, 11:20pm Pacific - Finish at
around 8:35pm Pacific.
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2026 Tour Down Under - Prologue start times "The Tour Down Under gets under way with a prologue time trial in Adelaide on Tuesday (Monday night in parts of North America), with Australian time trial champion Jay Vine set to the be last man down the start ramp." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “Honestly, I can’t believe it” - Noemi Ruegg beats the odds to defend Women’s Tour Down Under title in dramatic Campbelltown finale "Noemi Ruegg completed a remarkable title defense at the Women’s Tour Down Under, winning the final stage in Campbelltown after surviving a three-on-one battle against UAE Team ADQ on the brutal double ascent of the Corkscrew." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via efprocycling.com Powless scenario for Noemi Rüegg as she beats three UAE riders to win Tour Down Under again "Noemi Rüegg made it back to back overall titles at the Santos Women’s Tour Down Under, closing out the race with victory on stage 3 in Campbelltown." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Rüegg and EF are the real deal, Wollaston is no flat-track bully and more: Five things we learned from the Tour Down Under "EF Education Oatly's Swiss rider survived attacks to spring to victory for second year in a row." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: SWpix.com/Zac Williams) Michael Leonard to debut for EF Education EasyPost at Tour Down Under "UAE Emirates sends strong team to defend title." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) CBR Dominguez Hills Criterium: Alex Akins, Holly Breck win "Alex Akins unleashed the fastest sprint to take the win. In the Women’s race, Holly Breck rode to victory for an impressive start to the season." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) Images of Tom Pidcock and his Pinarello-Q36.5 teammates from Chile "Tom Pidcock is together with a select group from Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling now a week in Chile, South America, preparing on another continent for the busy spring season at altitudes sometimes up to nearly 3,000 m." By Bram van der Ploeg (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wilier drops 'The Grip,' a killer new elite gravel team, led by Mattia De Marchi "This international gravel squad, backed by Wilier, might just have the best-looking pro kit of the season. Seriously, it's that good." By Hannah Bussey (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Wilier) Science was telling us wider tires were faster, we refuted this because they looked so slow "Doctor Hutch gets all misty eyed over rock hard, 19mm wide racing tires - they just looked so Goddamn fast!" By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) Column
Two
January 19,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
Vingegaard vs Evenepoel vs Del Toro: UAE Tour sets up early season super battle for 2026 "The early season rarely offers a clearer statement of intent than this. Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel and Isaac del Toro are all expected to line up at the UAE Tour in February." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Today's
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UAE Tour route revealed: What awaits Vingegaard, Del Toro and Evenepoel? "The routes for the UAE Tour and UAE Tour Women have been set in stone, with some feisty battles expected in the Middle East in February." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour El Salvador 2026: Ainara Albert defends overall lead with hard-fought sprint victory on stage 2 "Ainara Albert tightened her grip on the Tour El Salvador by winning stage 2 and successfully defending the overall lead on a demanding 91-kilometer route from Surf City to Sonsonate." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via Revista Mundo Ciclístico A wild concept bike, the next generation of fancy carbon wheels, Ridley's Noah goes electric, SRAM's 150mm cranks + more from Velofollies 2026 "All the hottest new tech we spotted in Belgium, including stuff from SRAM, Van Rysel, Silca, Eddy Merckx, Deda, Ridley, Fizik, Prologo and more." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Last-Minute Start no Problem for van der Poel "Orts Lloret scores podium spot in Benidorm." By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) MAAP Atmos Vest Review: Super light, super packable, super waterproof "Possibly the most packable fully waterproof gilet around but it is quite short." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) Former British Olympic hopeful retires at 32 after crash that was life-changing "She broke her neck, back, and pelvis but recovered to compete at the World Cup in two different sports." (the-sun.com) Photo via cyclingnews.com Schwalbe bets on 32" wheels and presents a gravel bike of this size "The 32-inch wheels are an authentic emerging trend in MTB, and we have been discovering presentations in this regard for several months." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via VojoMagazine Van Rysel reduces the price of two of its star models by over $2,000 "The climbing RCR Pro and the aerodynamic RCR-F available for an unbeatable €6,999, which is €2,000 less than their original price." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Image credit: Van Rysel) via cyclingnews.com The Dust Up: What People Are Getting Wrong About 32er Wheels "While 32″ wheels won’t fit most people, tall riders will finally have a bike that fits. For the six-foot-and-taller crowd, which includes me, 29″ XC bikes have always felt a little weird." By Daniel Yang (theradavist.com) Photo By Daniel Yang Universal Colors Women's Mono Cargo Bib Tight "Excellent tights suitable for all but the deepest winter days." by Becky Dowds (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Column
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January 19,
2026
Videos
“Mads Pedersen gets better every year” - Jan Bakelants hails Lidl Trek leader as last of a dying breed "Mads Pedersen has never fitted neatly into one box. Not a pure sprinter, not a pure classics brute, not a GC rider. Yet year after year, he keeps winning, keeps adapting, and keeps adding layers to his career." (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 men’s racing calendar: How the stars are shaping their seasons, and where the big clashes will land "Provisional race programs are starting to sketch out the first real storylines of the 2026 men’s season. They are not just lists of start numbers and dates. They hint at how teams want to build form, where riders believe they can win, and which rivalries are likely to heat up early rather than wait for July." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Maximilian Fries / Red Bull Content Pool via cyclingnews.com) road.cc Recommends Bikes of the Year 2025/26: The best gravel and adventure bikes "After countless miles of riding, we’ve hand-picked the best gravel machines that we’ve reviewed over the past 12 months. From featherweight flyers to long-haul adventurers, these are the bikes that proved their worth where it really counts." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) 'The Tour de France coming to Cardiff is bonkers... I can't get my head around it' - Geraint Thomas on the 2027 Grand Départ "Next year's Tour will visit roads the Tour winner grew up on." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com) Major US race organizer bans drop bar bikes at iconic event as a 'safety measure' - What were they thinking? "Life Time’s decision undercuts their own success without actually addressing the most pressing safety issues." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit via road.cc) Van der Poel's debut on the road could be earlier than expected "After being asked about his road calendar following his victory in Benidorm, he hinted at the possibility of being at the first of the races of the Opening Weekend of the classics: Omloop Het Niewsblad." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via Instagram 'A step we must take' - Unzué backs formation of new 'Super League' in pro cycling "Movistar manager Eusebio Unzué has expressed support for the formation of a new ‘Super League’ that would change the current structure of professional cycling." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) UAE Tour unveils route featuring brutal new climb - And GC battle between Vingegaard, Del Toro and Evenepoel "The UAE Tour has unveiled its route for the 2026 edition with a brand-new, fearsome climb." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image Credit via Abu Dhabi Sports Council) The ultimate Keo Blade pedals "Overall, we found the LOOK Keo Blade Ceramic Vision pedals to be stable, fast and bright. LOOK has taken their top-of-the-line Keo Blade Ceramic pedals and added a clever Vision rear light attachment." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) California is trying to close the last major electric bike loophole "A fundamental lack of understanding of both physics and marketing means that this rule change would be mostly bark and little bite, though it would create a nuisance for eBike retailers in the US." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (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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