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January 24, 2026 Blogs,
Articles
Matthew Brennan wins stage 5 and saves Visma's race; Jay Vine confirms overall win "Matthew Brennan of Team Visma Lease a Bike took the victory on the final sprint." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Kangaroo causes Tour Down Under leader Jay Vine to crash "UAE Emirates down to three riders on final day." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Preview stage 5 Tour Down Under 2026 - Can Jay Vine save the race on final explosive stage? "The final day of the race will see Jay Vine begin in the race lead, but he and the thinned down UAE Team Emirates XRG will face a challenge on the explosive Stirling circuit." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "Tour Down Under Men's race: January 19-24 Adelaide, South Australia (Stirling → Stirling, 169.8km) Live
video Saturday (in North America) from 7:30pm Eastern,
4:30pm Pacific - Finish at around 8:55pm Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
4:30pm Pacific."
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UAE gives Jhonatan Narváez update after bad crash "Narváez was taken to hospital for precautionary spinal and neurological assessment. He has sustained several stable thoracic vertebrae compression fractures that will not require surgery at this stage." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Ethan Vernon powers to maiden NSN win on reshaped Queen stage "Michael Leonard stays in top-10 but loses white jersey." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "We’ve probably still got to race the same way" - Jay Vine on the defensive as he goes into final Tour Down Under stage with a badly damaged UAE "After stage 4, Jay Vine remains in the lead, but the team has several men out of the race or in a bad position due to the crashes that have been affecting it." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) History says the fifth Tour de France win is the hardest: Can Pogacar match Anquetil, Merckx, Hinault and Induráin? "Tadej Pogacar will start the 2026 Tour de France looking to secure a record-equaling fifth overall title in Paris. We take a look at the four men who have already reached that milestone and examine how they did it. " By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Is this AI camera really "the future of two-wheel safety?" Plus £780 recovery boots, an award-winning eBike and more "We've got new stuff from Ridley, Look, Luna, Restrap and more in our weekly tech round-up." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) 2026 Gravel Worlds® (not the UCI version) offering massive $150,000 record setting prize purse "Lauf Gravel Worlds® will offer a record-setting prize purse of $150,000 USD at the 17th edition later this year, making it the largest single-day prize purse in all of gravel cycling." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Runway cyclists, pizza-cutting brake discs and wildlife rescues - This week in cycling social media "The internet is pretty sure Lipowitz Florian could turn model." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Two Portuguese riders handed significant bans after biological passport abnormalities "Venceslau Fernandes has received a six-year ban following his provisional suspension in 2024. Meanwhile, Rafael Silva’s ban is four years in length." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Column
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January 24,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
UCI Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen: Double puncture not enough to stop Mathieu van der Poel from taking a 50th career World Cup victory "Podium sweep for Alpecin Premier Tech as Tibor Del Grosso takes second and Niels Vandeputte third in penultimate round." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UCI Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen: Puck Pieterse celebrates season's first World-Cup victory as Lucinda Brand's podium streak comes to an end "Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado sprints for second place ahead of Amandine Fouquenet in third at the series' penultimate round." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclingmagazine.ca- Today's
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World Cup Hoogerheide Cyclocross - Startlist, Map, Favorites, how to watch live and on TV Mathieu van der Poel in the USA and UK "Round 11 of the cyclocross World Cup will take place this Sunday, January 25th, in Hoogerheide." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots 'It is simple, he is the very best cyclocross rider ever' - Sven Nys heaps praise on Mathieu van der Poel as he matches decade-old record with 50th World Cup win "Dutchman has chance to hold outright record if he wins Sunday's World Cup in Hoogerheide." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I was extra cautious but it still happened again' - Van der Poel's relief as punctures threaten to derail milestone win "Mathieu van der Poel’s 50th elite cyclocross World Cup victory was certainly a memorable one for the World Champion, who had his work cut out due to multiple punctures in Maasmechelen on Saturday." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Vincent Kalut/Cor Vos “It was a terrible cross for me” - Thibau Nys opens up on frustrating Maasmechelen outing as Van der Poel sets the benchmark "For Thibau Nys, the Maasmechelen World Cup was not about results or records, but about limitations." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: ProShots Van Aert keeps the flame alive as Van der Poel closes in on history "Injury ended Wout van Aert's cyclocross campaign on January 2, but that hasn't stopped him making headlines this winter even as Mathieu van der Poel builds towards a record eighth world title." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen, Belgium Live Streams "2026 UCI Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen, Belgium Saturday, January 24th. Elite
Women at 13:40 CET, 7:40am ET.
Elite Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET.
The
races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 4:30am
Pacific."
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"He has a lot of pain in his left arm" - Joran Wyseure stretchered off after heavy start line crash in Maasmechelen "Joran Wyseure was carried off the course on a stretcher following a heavy crash just meters after the starting gun." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Column
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January 24,
2026
Videos
Results Gran Premio Castellón 2026: Michael Matthews seals uphill sprint after late race explosion "Michael Matthews powered to victory at the Gran Premio Castellón, finishing off a controlled Team Jayco AlUla performance with a decisive sprint on the rising finish in Onda." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Trofeo Marratxi-Felanitx: Maeva Squiban launches repeated attacks to win Challenge Mallorca Femenina opener ahead of Marlen Reusser "Two-time Tour de France Femmes stage winner kicks off 2026 season with a bang for UAE ADQ." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Go big or go home!” - Chris Horner criticizes Red Bull’s ‘cherry-picking’ strategy to avoid Pogacar "According to Chris Horner, there is "drama brewing" within the German structure regarding the management of their two superstars, the split calendar, and the decision to leave Primoz Roglic off the Tour de France long list." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Max Fries 'Stop riding at the front when Van der Poel and Pogacar are there' - Benoot calls for teams to play their cards right "Tiesj Benoot believes that more riders and teams need to play their cards right in races, not helping the dominant forces that are Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel by riding on the front too much." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Surprisingly large and interesting' - Van Den Spiegel on surge in Cyclocross World Cup hosting bids for future seasons "The current series of the UCI Cyclocross World Cup draws to a close this weekend with the final two rounds in Maasmechelen on Saturday and Hoogerheide on Sunday, and Flanders Classics CEO Tomas Van Den Spiegel has already indicated his optimism around building next season’s calendar." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Tomas Sisk/Cor Vos Galibier Liberté Optics - On a par with big name glasses that cost four times as much "Bargainous lightweight, don't-know-they're-there specs - especially if you go for the photochromic ones." By VecchioJo (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) The Ultimate List of the 10 Best Cycling Destinations Around the World "Top Bike Tours Portugal, a Portugal-based cycling holiday specialist, reveals the top 10 best cycling destinations around the world. “For those craving an active, adventure-filled holiday, there’s nowhere better,” says Sérgio Marques, Top Bike Tours’ founder and CEO." (spacecoastdaily.com) (Credits not Found) 'My cycling was my escape' - Michèle Linton talks about long rides in the Scottish Highlands and and getting back on her bike after a bereavement "One of our regular Big Ride Challenge riders tells Owen Rogers what drives her on to hit the annual mileage." By Owen Rogers (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Michele Linton) 2026 Ruta de la Cerámica Gran Premio Castellón Live Streams "2026 Ruta de la Cerámica Gran Premio Castellón (Castellón → Onda, 171.7km) January 24, Spain Live
video Saturday from 3:00pm CET (9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am
Pacific) - Finish at around 7:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max (maybe) starting at about
6:00pm Pacific."
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January 23, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Ethan Vernon wins Willunga uphill sprint as UAE lose Narváez to crash "NSN Cycling Team has taken their very first win since its creation, as Ethan Vernon soared to victory in Willunga at the end of stage 4 at the Tour Down Under." 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 4, Brighton → Willunga, 130.8km) Live video Friday (in North
America) from 6:30pm Eastern, 3:30pm Pacific - Finish at
around 8:10pm Pacific.
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'Even when you don't believe you can win from there, they do' - Sam Welsford continues winning roll for Ineos Grenadiers with Tour Down Under stage three victory "Australian wins in Nairne to make it two wins in four days." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) Tour Down Under Queen Stage shortened over 'extreme' fire danger and severe heat "Willunga Hill taken out of race route due to weather warnings." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'They were so close to sending him' - Pogacar’s agent arrives Down Under as organizers push for return "Tadej Pogacar’s agent Alex Carer is working hard to try and convince Pogacar’s team to see the world champion make his return at the Australian stage race for the first time since 2019." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pune Grand Tour 2026: Luke Mudgway seals overall title "Cycling for the Li Ning Star team, the Kiwi dominated the four-stage race, retaining the Yellow Jersey from start to finish as his team swept individual and team honors." (olympics.com) Picture by Brian Hodes Topeak E-Booster Digital Mini "Decent electric mini inflator that is a doddle to use but the battery capacity is not as large as the competition." By Iwein Dekoninck (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) 'I knew I just had to be smart' - Noemi Rüegg's masterclass against UAE Trio at Tour Down Under "Noemi Rüegg (EF Education Oatly), featuring as a guest on the Domestique Hotseat, reflected on what will likely stand as one of the most impressive victories of the entire 2026 season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Strava reveals: Van der Poel’s 'Birthday Classic,' Seixas’s 9-to-5 shift and a Cipressa tribute to Pogacar "The cycling season is already well underway on the other side of the world, but most of the real stars are still working quietly towards their goals in Europe." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo via L'Équipe New Jersey’s ridiculous new eBike law could be terrible for cyclists worldwide - We must resist it "Why a misguided US crackdown on eBikes could set the stage for similar moves in the UK, where moral panic and politics already shape the debate." By Jack Luke (bikeradar.com) (Image Credit not Found) Lectric eBikes just did something it almost never does: A real price cut "Lectric is running what may be its first real, honest-to-goodness sale in a long time, knocking $100 off every model in its lineup." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 23,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
World Cup Hoogerheide - Final test before the worlds "Last big race before Hulst, featuring Mathieu Van der Poel, Lucinda Brand and a whole bunch of Canadians, including Maghalie Rochette." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Today's
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UCI Cyclocross World Cup Maasmechelen Preview: Van der Poel targets unbeaten run on the mine terhills "The penultimate World Cup round arrives on Belgium's former coal slag heaps, where Mathieu van der Poel looks to extend his flawless season and Lucinda Brand celebrates her secured overall title." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Filippo Ganna has Milan San Remo as major goal, but is already working on a much bigger dream "Filippo Ganna has come close several times already, but 2026 could finally be the year in which the Italian manages to win a Monument." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Ineos Why has the Strade Bianche 2026 removed kilometers of gravel? "In an effort to be more attractive to a larger number of cyclists and to allow the race to develop in a more open manner, Strade Bianche has decided to revert and return to the route we could consider classic." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via velo.outside.com) The Friday Cycling Quiz - Match the climb to the early season race "They may not match Mont Ventoux in severity or fame, but the early season races often have classic climbs of their own: but do you know which race they feature in?" By Simon Richardson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'Never trust the forecast!' These are the tips and tricks that keep the pros riding through the worst of winter "Winter riding doesn't have to be survival mode. Pro riders who know how to thrive through the colder months share their best hacks, habits and kit tweaks." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Andy Jones) Gear Break: Castelli Perfetto RoS 3, Look Keo Grip Cleat, Eddy Merckx Ti, Kogel Kolossos Speed on dirt, Cyclowax Premium, Pinarello Grevil MX "Another exciting Gear Break, stay warm!" By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Design & Innovation Award 2026 - The Oscars of the Bike and Outdoor Industries "What are the most outstanding bike products of 2026? And which trends will shape the cycling industry in the year ahead?" Words: Susanne Feddersen (granfondo-cycling.com) Photos: Diverse Hellestraat and Onderbossenaarstraat added to Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 route; Waregem hosts men’s & women’s finales "Dwars door Vlaanderen returns on Wednesday, April 1st, with the men’s and women’s races again finishing on the Verbindingsweg in Waregem. Organizers have confirmed two notable tweaks to the men’s route, plus a fresh addition for the women." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via LinkedIn Column
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January 23,
2026
Videos
Appeals court upholds murder conviction of woman accused of killing professional cyclist in 2022 "An appeals court has upheld the murder conviction of Kaitlin Armstrong, the woman convicted of murdering professional cyclist Moriah Wilson in East Austin in 2022." Author: Britny Eubank (kvue.com) (Image Credit not Found) Predictions For 2026 "Some predictions for 2026. Yes Pogačar is there, but inside the crystal ball there are foolhardy glimpses of sprinting, TV coverage, scandal and even bidons for the year ahead." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Jakob Omrzel on Slovenia's cycling boom, Pogacar comparisons, and his patient path to the Giro "Giro Next Gen champion Jakob Omrzel is taking the long view in his first WorldTour season. Domestique spoke with the 19-year-old Slovenian about role models, development over results, and why he's in no rush to chase Grand Tour glory." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Charly Lopez 'Getting the balance back' - Romain Bardet takes solo victory at Australia's RADL GRVL with new Rapha team "The former WorldTour pro starts off a full season of gravel at Factor Racing Rapha CC with intent." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Patrick Boere) Minimum salary freeze set for 2026 across WorldTour, with increases limited to Women’s ProTeams "The UCI has confirmed that minimum salaries for men's and women's WorldTour teams and men's ProTeams will be frozen at 2025 levels for the 2026 season." By Peter Stuart (veloracycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 450W FTP at 70 kg: How Zach Nehr is chasing WorldTour-level power from his basement - And the workouts behind it "What happens when you stop training like an elite amateur and commit fully to WorldTour-level power? This is my road to a 450-watt FTP." (Image credit: Zach Nehr) By Zach Nehr (cyclingweekly.com) While fighting allegations that its bikes catch fire, Rad Power store… catches fire "A bit too on the nose." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UAE top talent faces important and busy spring, already picks out Giro stage and recalls 'heart-stopping' moment "Jan Christen, the Swiss rider, is only 21 years old and is facing an important and busy spring." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo via UAE @Fizza 'He's a great guy, but he has his own way of doing things' - Sepp Kuss says Simon Yates' bombshell retirement decision was fully within Briton's character "Jan Hermsen noted that Yates himself had expressed a desire to defend his title, even if the team had not yet confirmed it. “That’s probably because Jonas Vingegaard is going,” Vanbelleghem speculated." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Colossal Ripper becomes first production 32-inch BMX bike "Legendary BMX brand launches two models taking oversized wheels from curiosity to category." By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 22, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Sam Welsford takes second Ineos Grenadiers win of the year on stage 3 "Sam Welsford had his final opportunity to win today at the Tour Down Under but he delivered. Ineos Grenadiers timed their leadout to perfection in Nairne and managed to deliver the Australian to a stage win in the final bunch sprint." 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 3, Henley Beach → Nairne, 140.8km) Live video Thursday (in North
America) from 7:30pm Eastern, 4:30pm Pacific - Finish at
around 8:20pm Pacific.
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'We've got a very strong position' - UAE Team Emirates XRG start 2026 in dominating fashion, blitzing field on stage two of Tour Down Under "Jay Vine and Jhonatan Narváez put a minute into the peloton - will they get to 100 wins in 2026?" By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Zac Williams/SWpix.com) 'Simply too strong' - UAE in a race of their own at Tour Down Under "Jay Vine claimed stage victory in Uraidla on stage 2 after attacking with UAE Team Emirates XRG teammate Jhonatan Narváez on Corkscrew Road, leaving the rest of the peloton more than a minute back in the overall standings." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Sam Bennett undergoes heart surgery after health scare: “I had palpitations, I didn’t know what was going on” "In an in-depth interview with road.cc, the Irish sprinter and former Tour de France green jersey winner reveals the heart issue may have been holding him back for years, admitting it’s “possible I was having mini episodes during sprints." by Shane Stokes (road.cc) (Photo credit: Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team) Tour El Salvador 2026: Paula Patiño turns the final stage into a decisive coup to win overall as Albert’s lead evaporates in Santa Ana "When the stage finally broke open, Paula Patiño was the rider who finished it off, taking the stage win and flipping the general classification in one move." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Photo © Tour El Salvador via revistamundociclistico.com) Ranking the 2026 WorldTour kits: Who are the best-dressed cycling teams? "The 2026 WorldTour season is upon us, and with it a slew of new looks for the teams competing in the men’s and women’s peloton." Nick Miller (nytimes.com) Getty Images; design: Eamonn Dalton Daily Dope: Amateur world champion banned 3 years, stripped of title "The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) announced on Thursday that 2025 UCI Gran Fondo World Time Trial Champion Matthew Clark accepted a 3 year ban from sport after allegedly testing positive for Anabolic Androgenic Steroids." Author: John Woodson (granfondodailynews.com) Shifting Gear: Affordable Wireless Shifting, Shoes, Lights, and More Fresh Products "Let's take a quick look at the Kitworks MTB Tote, Fox Union All-Weather Shoes, Gloworm CX Core Light, Shimano Deore Di2 Upgrade Kit, and the Patagonia Dirt Roamer Storm Jacket and Pants." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Jeremy Benson) Not All Sitting Is Equal. One Type Was Just Linked to Better Brain Health "Excessive sitting isn't good for a person's physical or mental health, but there's a type of sedentary activity that may not shrink our brains or cost our cognition to the same extent." By Carly Cassella (sciencealert.com) (Catherine Falls Commercial/Getty Images) Ekoi has a new, beautiful, fast and supple tire, but does it live up to its lofty price tag? "The Ekoi RR 29 is a 29mm road tire that offers brilliant white sidewalls, a lightweight construction, and fast rubber. Yet, is it really worth its premium pricing?" By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Logan Jones-Wilkins) Column
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January 22,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
'When you have Mathieu in your team, the hierarchy is clear' - Kielich reveals difference between Visma and Alpecin "Timo Kielich's move from Alpecin Premier Tech to Visma Lease a Bike has placed him on the inside of two very different worlds at the top of the classics scene." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Team Visma | Lease a Bike Today's
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Ineos Grenadiers making moves - Egan Bernal could sign new contract until 2030 "Ineos Grenadiers has spent huge resources this past winter to sign Oscar Onley from Team Picnic PostNL, and there are big questions on what the team's GC block will look like beyond 2026." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) On-the-fly tire pressure adjustment innovator Gravaa declared bankrupt due to lack of sales - Nine months after Paris Roubaix triumph "The Dutch company pioneered the self-inflating and deflating tire technology used by Pauline Ferrand-Prévot to win Paris Roubaix last year, but says it has struggled to “get enough orders to make any margin in the current market." By Ryan Mallon (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) 'Trying to be relatable is very counterproductive' - Are Instagram influencers helping people get into cycling, or raising barriers to the sport? "From bike fits to press trips to Dubai, we look at the emerging phenomenon of the cycling influencer." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: @chrishallrides, @lauradoessports, @emilyannwillcox) Scott Addict RC Pro review: The climbing bike is dead, long live the climbing bike "Light, agile, and super fun to ride, the Addict RC platform proves there is still a place for climbing bikes in a world obsessed with aerodynamics." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Boardman Men's Long Sleeve Jersey "Solid budget jersey ruined by poor shaping and the bad fit that results." By Steve Williams (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) When Indoor Training Outperforms the Open Road "Indoor training often gets framed as a compromise. Many cyclists see it as something to tolerate when weather, daylight, or time limits interfere with outdoor riding. In reality, indoor sessions can outperform the open road in specific and important ways." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Photo via Purple Patch Fitness New 2026 Megamo West on Review - Wild West or Gravel Racing? "Wild West? On a gravel bike? On a gravel bike? It makes sense, if the Wild West isn’t just dust, cacti and adventure to you, but a mindset that won’t be pinned down." by Calvin Zajac (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) 3 carb-loading mistakes cyclists should avoid "Fuel smart with these tips and make your carb load count." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Behind the Aerobag: How Picnic PostNL are developing cycling’s next safety breakthrough "The Aerobag safety system caused a stir when it was presented at the Velofollies trade fair in Kortrijk last week. But how did it come about and when will we see it in the WorldTour peloton?" By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 is Here: A year of racing in Sault Ste. Marie on 2 wheels "There is so much to do in the region this year." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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January 22,
2026
Videos
Maasmechelen CX World Cup: Day 1 of double weekend "Mathieu van der Poel, Lucinda Brand and plenty of Canadians head to Belgium in penultimate tune-up race for the world championships." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Romain Bardet wins RADL GRVL race in Australia "The third edition of RADL GRVL in McLaren Vale, Australia included 700 competitors eager to claim their first gravel victory of 2026, as well as Oceania Cycling Confederation (OCC) Gravel Championship titles." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Is cycling really a rich person's sport, or are we all being duped? "As bikes and kit grow ever more expensive, we ask whether there is another way." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Caroline Dezendorf) TV commentators would make great sports directors, but could they drive in the race convoy? "Dr Hutch has done a bit of TV commentating himself, and he's the first to admit he'd make a terrible DS." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Pauwels moves early to align Van Aert and Evenepoel ahead of the Montréal Worlds "The season has not properly begun, yet Belgium coach Serge Pauwels is already thinking about the World Championships in September in Montréal." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Tour de France team time trial explained: Stage 1 format and rules "There will be a novel start to the 2026 Tour de France with a team time trial in Barcelona on July 4, with the race organization adding a twist to a familiar test. We outline the new format and investigate the historic reasons for its introduction." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Gravaa bankruptcy casts shadow over Visma’s Roubaix advantage "The bankruptcy of Dutch technology company Gravaa casts a shadow over one of the most striking innovations in modern cycling." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Updated No.22 Non-Integrated Titanium Stem "New York’s No.22 is no stranger to custom, innovative titanium frames and bike bits. I mean, some of their creations look almost too pretty to ride." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / No.22) Derek Gee-West and Michael Woods double-bill podcast episode "Former teammates look toward new beginnings in 2026." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Nick Iwanyshyn 6 tips to kickstart your exercise routine and actually stick to it, according to science "Struggling with your New Year’s fitness resolutions? Do not give up just yet. Here are 6 expert tips on how to successfully form and maintain new habits." By Anna Gora (livescience.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Why New Jersey’s radical new eBike law is the harshest one yet "Virtually all electric two-wheelers are grouped into a single category. Starting one year after the law takes effect, owners will be required to register their eBikes, carry insurance, and hold a driver’s license." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) No AI: This is Why Your Radavist Membership Matters "Women’s Health is owned by parent company Hearst Corporation. This entity made $13 billion in 2024, yet they have to use AI to generate imagery for a clickbait article claiming cycling is better for weight loss and fitness than walking." (theradavist.com) (Credits 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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