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February 3, 2026 Blogs,
Articles
Preview Volta a Comunitat Valenciana 2026 stage 1 - Pedersen vs Girmay vs Marit on opening sprint "A race above many of its World Tour peers in terms of startlist, it features every year a whole array of starts looking to use the good weather and familiar roads to kick off their season. " By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Volta Comunitat Valenciana start list - Evenepoel headlines star studded startlist "The 77th edition of the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana takes place from February 4-8, beginning in Segorbe and concluding in Valencia." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Dutch coach to Van der Poel: ‘8 is nice, 10 is better’ "Mathieu van der Poel has yet to decide how long he will continue in cyclocross, but Dutch national coach Gerben de Knegt sees little reason to think the 8-time world champion is done anytime soon." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Remco Evenepoel has a 100% record in 2026 - Can he start dreaming of Tour de France success? "It's too early, sure, but he's my second favorite." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I hate Ralph Denk' - Lefevere hits out at Red Bull pursuit of Remco Evenepoel "After a recent health scare, Patrick Lefevere is back discussing pro cycling, and Remco Evenepoel's transfer to Red Bull was an obvious topic of conversation." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo via cyclingpro.net) UAE Team Emirates XRG unveil powerhouse support squad for Joao Almeida at Volta a Comunitat Valenciana "Winning the 2026 Volta a Comunitat Valenciana is the sole objective on the mind of UAE Team Emirates XRG." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Older and wiser' - Ben O'Connor targets Giro d'Italia in 2026 "After focusing on the Tour de France in his debut season with Jayco AlUla, Ben O'Connor will return to the Giro d'Italia in 2026." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 team bikes ranked - From the 'cheapest' to Pogacar's £15k superbike, we attempt to rate every bike on the WorldTour "Liam takes a closer look at every WorldTour bike, ranking them on little more than vibes alone." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Photo credit: Marijn Sourbron) Polish Cyclist Found Dead in Siberian Hotel "He had covered 406 kilometers, almost halfway, through the coldest region outside Antarctica, at the coldest time of year." Jerry Kobalenko (explorersweb.com) Photo: Shutterstock Column
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February 3,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
'My girlfriend was shouting for help' - Former pro Nicolas Roche 'attacked and beaten up' in Barcelona "41-year-old says incident was the 'biggest fright of my life." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Yuzuru SUNADA) Today's
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‘There hasn’t been an American team for a long time’ - Cole Kessler chases the dream at Modern Adventure "Modern Adventure Pro Cycling enjoyed its inaugural race at the AlUla Tour last week and made an immediate impression as Stefan De Bod took fourth overall." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Unibet Rose Rockets soften Tour disappointment with wildcards for Strade Bianche and Milan San Remo "RCS Sport has announced the teams for its March WorldTour races, and Unibet Rose Rockets have received two two major invitations." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Joren Benjamins/Unibet Rose Rockets "Is Paul Seixas the best 18-year-old we’ve ever seen?" - Bruyneel and Martin ponder on cycling's new generation "Professional cycling is experiencing an ever-faster influx of young talent. A decade ago, seeing 18- or 19-year-olds at the top level was rare." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Thomas and Rowe question Visma and Vingegaard decision: “What’s Jonas thinking?” "With the Giro d’Italia, Jonas Vingegaard will attempt in 2026 to complete the trilogy of Grand Tours." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien Big crash at Belgium worlds qualifier leads to safety changes for 2026 edition "It was pure chaos. Some bikes were broken, people were lying on the side of the road and there were about five ambulances present." Author: Dan Hood (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Finucane and Morris win European golds in Turkey "Emma Finucane and Anna Morris won gold for Great Britain on day three of the 2026 UEC Track Elite European Championships in Turkey." Charlotte Coates (bbc.com) (Image Credit not Found) Trek’s latest 3D-printed saddle, bargain eyewear, and 10/10 bib tights: road.cc Recommends updated with six outstanding cycling products "Our first picks of 2026 are in, and only six products have made the cut. From top-tier bib tights to a high-performance saddle and standout eyewear, these are the items that impressed us most this month – and earned our seal of approval." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Shimano Ridescape Lens Options for Road, Gravel, and Trail Riders "These new options are specifically tuned to emphasize colors and highlight objects and surfaces unique to a specific riding landscape." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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February 3,
2026
Startlist Etoile de Bessèges 2026 - Riders: Dylan Groenewegen, Lukas Kubis, Paul Lapeira and more "The race features opportunities for the sprinters, classics riders and time trialists to perform." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago From the Tour to skimo: After low-key retirement, Michael Woods eyes new challenges "A hernia operation denied Michael Woods a send-off at the Canadian WorldTour races in September, but the 39-year-old has announced that he will compete in gravel, MTB marathon, triathlon and ski mountaineering in 2026." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New Wout van Aert recovery update as Strava ride reveals progress after ankle surgery "A fresh glimpse into Wout van Aert’s rehabilitation has offered the clearest sign yet that his return to racing remains firmly on track." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Kristoff Ramon Merlier to miss Opening Weekend as knee problem lingers "Tim Merlier is facing a short spell on the sidelines after knee irritation resurfaced during the team’s January training camp." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Major kit brand investing in airbag tech as WorldTour teams start testing "Are airbags built into clothing about to begin a step-change in cycling safety?" By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Garmin releases the new RearVue 820, its "most powerful radar tail light:" Is it still the gold standard? "The RearVue 820 costs more than its predecessor, but brings advanced vehicle tracking, improved battery life, and a brighter rear light." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) PakBrite Carbon Capsule Pro Waterproof Storage and Integrated Taillight "Cleverly thought out and it works well – but an expensive and unsightly solution in search of a problem." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) “On your left” is cycling’s worst habit "Please stop shouting at people on pathways." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) The cycling products I couldn't live without (certainly during the winter) "We all have things we swear by for tackling the worst of the weather outside on the bike. Here are the essential bits of kit that keep me riding all year round." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) Column
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February 2, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Tom Pidcock confirms return to Tour de France as leader for Pinarello-Q36.5 debut "Swiss ProTeam earned their way to a place at the 2026 edition mainly thanks to star British rider." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Ross Bell Photo / Pinarello-Q36.5 via cyclingnews.com) Tibor del Grosso asks - And the organizers delivered "The silver medalist wanted to put a show on for the fans, and the cameras in the finale." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) British sprinter Emma Finucane breaks flying 200m world record "23-year-old becomes third woman in history to clock below 10 seconds." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Olly Hassell/SWpix) Results: CBR Carson Criterium #2 "The CBR Carson Criterium # 2 brought fast laps, tight corners, and all-out racing to the streets of Carson, delivering the high-speed action Southern California crit fans love." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) How to watch the 2026 Volta Comunitat Valenciana: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the first European UCI stage race of the 2026 season live? This guide tells you exactly where to tune in." (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Mara Roldan’s comeback trail: ‘So hungry for the challenges ahead!’ "After a long, difficult recovery, things are looking good for the Picnic–PostNL rider." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Picnic Post/NL The real reason Unibet Rose Rockets isn't allowed at the 2026 Tour de France "ASO surprised everyone by giving Caja Rural a 2026 Tour de France wildcard instead of Unibet Rose Rockets. What happened?" Bram Wulteputte (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Unibet Rose Rockets Fit Chick aka Selene Yeager Rodeo Labs Trail Donkey 4: Deep Dive "Selene Yeager is a health and science journalist with 30 years’ experience and more than two dozen books to her name. She also lives an active life as a former Ironman triathlete and professional mountain bike racer who still rides, runs, paddles, hikes, lifts, and through her work." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) This bike belonged to a 70's legend of the UK scene, and to think it was just a hand-me-down "Les West’s Holdsworth Professional is a scarce, hand-built masterpiece, which narrowly escaped being mass-produced in a factory." By Simon Fellows (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Column
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February 2,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
Van der Poel speaks about retirement after worlds win "After claiming a record-breaking 8th 'cross world title the first question was whether or not winter racing will remain part of his future." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Simon Wilkinson/SWpix.com via cyclingnews.com) Today's
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Pogacar, the factor that could shape Van der Poel's future in cyclocross "After the victory of Mathieu van der Poel at the Cyclocross World Championship and achieving the desired record of victories, the cycling world is wondering if we have seen the last race of the Dutchman in the muddy discipline." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via X.com) Remco Evenepoel is flying, UAE are already top, and Wollaston can't stop winning: Five things we've learned from the start of the road cycling season "2026 is underway and already there is plenty to talk about." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Biniam Girmay eager to launch at NSN Cycling Team "Biniam Girmay is only a few days away from his first start in NSN Cycling Team colors at the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana on Wednesday." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: NSN Cycling Team UAE Tour 2026 route - Stage-by-stage guide "From the start in Madinat Zayed Majlis to the finish in Abu Dhabi Breakwater, here's everything you need to know about the full route and seven stages of the 2026 UAE Tour." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Kinesis reckons it has launched the "ultimate endurance aluminum road bike frameset," rivaling the performance of carbon "The Kinesis RTD has updated endurance-focused geometry, 34mm tire clearance, internal cable routing and a £950 price point. And some big claims behind it all." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Photo credit: Kinesis) Rapha Pro Team Shadow Jacket Review: A heavy-duty jacket for deep winter or foul weather "In the coldest and wettest conditions this excels, but perhaps at the expense of versatility." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) The bike that out-won cycling "How Canyon’s Inflite won more races in the past eight years than any other bike - regardless of discipline." By Ben Hillsdon (media-centre.canyon.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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February 2,
2026
Videos
Rider safety, fair pay and community: While Leadville and Unbound grab headlines, these other races are quietly moving the sport forward "Controversy may fuel gravel racing headlines, but these three events are preserving its spirit while improving safety, pay and access." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Gravel Worlds) Will the Evenepoel show continue? - 2026 Volta Comunitat Valenciana preview "The first European stage race of the men’s UCI calendar is stacked with GC talent. Fresh from his exhibition in Mallorca, Remco Evenepoel is the favorite, but he faces a deep field." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Picnic PostNL boss explains decision to accept Ineos’ Oscar Onley offer "Speaking to WielerFlits, Picnic PostNL manager Iwan Spekenbrink has explained why Oscar Onley’s late 2025 move to Ineos Grenadiers was a blow, but also a sign of where the sport is heading." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) I'm still agnostic on tubeless tires for road bikes - Are they better or just different? "Dr Hutch weighs in on the tubes vs tubeless debate and concludes little." By Michael Hutchinson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Raf Carrier signs with new team for 2026 "Canadian multi-discipline standout set for U23 debut after breakout cyclocross season" By Colin Field (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Nick Iwanyshyn In-depth review: The Van Rysel RCR-F aero road bike "When are the conditions right for you and this aero racer from northern France?" Andre Cheuk (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Matt Stetson Gaciron CETUS-1700 Underneath Mounted Bike Light "Powerful light for a great price - tightly defined beam shape works really well in the right conditions." by Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) While some cops chase eBikes, others are hopping on them "While some police departments in the US and around the world are busy chasing down illegal or reckless eBike riders, others are taking a very different approach: if you can’t beat them, join them." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit Wichita Police Department) GoPro MAX2 Review: GoPro comes back in to the 360˚ camera market with a bang "Some unique resilience features and practical size makes the new MAX2 a super 360˚ action camera. But some glaring faults remain." (Image credit: Andy Turner / edited in Google Gemini) Column
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February 1, 2026
Results Cyclocross World Championships 2026 - Historic van der Poel wins 8th rainbow jersey in Hulst; Del Grosso and Nys on the podium "The Dutch rider has taken his eighth rainbow jersey in the men's elite category and with this, has become the rider to have taken the most titles in the discipline's history." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) After two U23 CX Worlds podiums Leonie Bentveld is finally champion "Dutch rider Leonie Bentveld finally won a rainbow jersey after a cagey late move. She had twice stood on the U23 podium and once on the Junior steps." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Dramatic finish to Junior men’s race at Hulst World Championships "Delano Heeren went from third to first over the final two laps to celebrate at the line." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'Right moment to pull one' - Van der Poel pulls off Ronaldo's Siu celebration after historic 8th Cyclocross Worlds win "Mathieu van der Poel now stands alone in the history books after another faultless display in Hulst, and the Dutchman explained the reasoning behind the use of a familiar celebration in the sporting world to mark the historic occasion." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The most beautiful ‘comeback’ story at the ’cross worlds "Barbora Bukovska took the win in the junior race, but it was a year in the making." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: UCI / X "I feel less and less like a cyclocross rider..." - Under-23 cyclocross world champion prepares for a road career "It would be a stretch to call Aaron Dockx's world title a 'complete upset', however it's the 21-year-old Belgian from Alpecin Premier Tech definitely wasn't among the most anticipated names heading into Saturday's under-23 race." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Mathieu van der Poel’s CX Worlds Bid - Inside the Roodhooft Cyclocross Legacy "Seventeen years ago, the story of Christoph and Philip Roodhooft began in a garden shed in Herentals with a small team. Today, their structure has grown into one of the most successful teams and the world’s best multidisciplinary project in world cycling." (socalcycling.com) (Credits not Found) There's a Surprising Problem Behind The Modern Mindfulness Trend "Over the past two decades, the concept of mindfulness has become hugely popular around the world. An increasingly ubiquitous part of society, it's taught everywhere from workplaces and schools to sports programs and the military." By Ronald S. Green (sciencealert.com) (Renato Arap/Getty Images Signature/Canva) I Never Ride Without a Radar Light and Wahoo’s Trackr Radar Is My New Go To "Since launching the RTL515, Garmin has had the best radar on the market, but Wahoo has done enough to finally surpass it." By Dan Chabanov (bicycling.com) Trevor Raab 2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships "2026 UCI Cyclocross World Championships January 30-February 1, Hulst, Netherlands. Junior
Men at 11:05 CET, 5:05am ET, 2:05 Pacific.
U23 Women at 13:10 CET, 7:10am ET, 4:10 Pacific. Elite Men at 15:10 CET, 9:10am ET, 6:10 Pacific. Day
3 Sunday starting at 5:05am U.S. Eastern, 2:05am Pacific."
The races will be shown on FloBikes starting at about 2:00am Pacific." (cyclingfans.com) (Image:
cyclocross24.com
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February 1,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
GP La Marseillaise: Bryan Coquard opens up season tally with bunch sprint victory "Bryan Coquard has taken his first pro win of 2026, and the 54th in his career." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) Today's
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Scooter disrupts Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille as riders forced to navigate chaos "The Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille descended into chaos today when an unauthorized scooter rider invaded the course, forcing professional cyclists to navigate around the intruder." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image: Screenshot) 'I'm definitely retiring with no regrets' - Clarke closes outstanding career at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race "Simon Clarke, at 39, rode his final professional race on Sunday at the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race in Geelong, bringing down the curtain on a career that spanned two decades and delivered victories on cycling's biggest stages." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 5 riders who need to bounce back in 2026 "The point isn’t that they’re finished, it’s that 2026 feels like a fork in the road. Here are five riders who can’t afford another “nearly” season. They need to perform at their best." By Fin Major (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luca Bettini / AFP / Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "You can immediately dismiss those arguments" - Thijs Zonneveld tears apart Prudhomme's defense of Caja Rural Tour de France invitation "Unibet Rose Rockets' non-invitation to the 2026 Tour de France left the cycling world in a shock and disbelief." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via De Krant Passoni unveils flagship OT-01 Omni Titanium - And yes, it’s eye-wateringly expensive "Italian titanium specialist Passoni has refined its top-end road frame with cleaner lines, a weight saving and room for 32mm tires, but the handmade OT-01 Omni Titanium is very much a luxury item" By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: road.cc) KuCoin's past and Pogacar’s present: a partnership under scrutiny "When Tadej Pogacar walked onto a stage in Vienna this week as the global brand ambassador of KuCoin, the optics did most of the work." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Grand Prix Cycliste de Marseille La Marseillaise Live Streams "The 2026 Grand Prix Cycliste la Marseillaise is being held Sunday, February 1st (Marseille( Château-Gombert) → Marseille, 145.8km) Live
video Sunday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:00am Pacific."
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February 1,
2026
Videos
Trofeo Palma: Arnet Marit sprints to victory in final leg of Challenge Mallorca "Another win for Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe ahead of Max Kanter and Alessio Magagnotti." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tobias Lund Andresen wins, Brennan admits sprint mistake at Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race "Matthew Brennan did not search for excuses after being beaten again by Tobias Lund Andresen in Geelong." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'That's the only way I can make progress' - Evenepoel's aggressive style pays off in Red Bull debut in Mallorca "Remco Evenepoel has started on the right note at Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe with three victories in three days in Mallorca." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘Results always come if you do things right’ - Pescador embraces Colombia’s expectations as Movistar rebuilds "The young Colombian is leaning into the pressure after a lean spell for his nation, a part of Movistar’s youth-first reset as fuel for a return to the sport’s summit." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "Unfinished business at the Giro" - Michael Storer not bothered by Vingegaard or Almeida in pursuit of Corsa Rosa success "Michael Storer has been part of the Giro d'Italia on several occasions and last year he began it as a strong contender for a top result." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Tudor Pro Cycling via cyclingnews.com) 2026 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race Men's preview - Wide-open field for first WorldTour one day race "The 2026 Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Men's is the first and only WorldTour one-day race to take place in Australia this season. The race will be shown Saturday on HBO Max starting at about 6:30pm Pacific." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The safer Keo pedals "LOOK has been experimenting with integrated lights in their pedals since their commuting Geo pedal line up. That’s why it isn’t a surprise that they’ve added the technology to one of their most popular pedals, the LOOK Keo 2 Max." (thesweetcyclists.com) (Credits not Found) 2026 Mallorca Challenge Live Streams "2026 Mallorca Challenge Men: January 28-February 1, Spain (Marratxí → Palma, 158.3km) Live
video Sunday from 6:30am U.S. Eastern, 3:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 5:05am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max starting at about 3:30am
Pacific."
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