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February 18, 2026 Blogs,
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UAE Tour: Antonio Tiberi soars to stage win, race lead on Jebel Mobrah summit finish as Remco Evenepoel loses two minutes "Isaac del Toro attacks for second place ahead of Lennert Van Eetvelt while Evenepoel struggles on steep gradients." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'Remco won't be pleased' - Red Bull struggle to explain Evenepoel's UAE Tour setback "Remco Evenepoel conceded more than two minutes on the first summit finish of the UAE Tour at Jebel Mobrah, losing the red jersey in the process." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) So what the heck happened to Remco Evenepoel at the UAE Tour? "Leader’s jersey slips away after tough day on Jebel Mobrah during Stage 3." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Del Toro explains cautious approach on Jebel Mobrah: 'I’ve never been a leader for the team' "Isaac del Toro did not take the stage on Jebel Mobrah, but he did come away with a performance that kept his UAE Tour ambitions intact." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "From now on I will definitely go for the victory" - Antonio Tiberi the new man to beat at the UAE Tour "Antonio Tiberi started off his season strong and at the Volta a Comunitat Valenciana had a level that saw him finishing fourth in the overall classification." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Luc Claessen/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Outer Line: UAE Dominance, Pogačar’s Strava Watts, Epstein Fallout & Iowa Bike Ban "The money, politics, governance, and power plays that shape the WorldTour and the sport we love." By The Outer Line (pezcyclingnews.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Team effort vs individual performance: As Team Visma Lease a Bike looks to replace key riders, staff and its lead sponsor, where does this leave Jonas Vingegaard for 2026? "Will the Dane’s individual brilliance continue to shine whoever his teammates and coaches are, or is the ‘system’ around him just as - if not more - crucial? Let’s look at the psychology behind elite cycling performance." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 21 teams confirmed for Tour de France Femmes 2026 as ASO holds firm on new Women’s WorldTour rules "A total of 21 teams have been selected to compete in this year’s Tour de France Femmes, bringing together the full line-up of 14 UCI Women’s WorldTeams and seven UCI Women’s ProTeams." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) More Color Updates for the Revel Rover, but This Time, They are Limited Edition "At the beginning of the month, Revel announced a few changes to three of its bikes. While these weren’t significant changes, such as geometry tweaks, the Ritual, Rascal, and Rover all got a new look." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cane Creek eeBrakes in JPS Livery "The best rim brake road-reach calipers on the market, Cane Creek‘s eeBrakes, often get special, limited edition anodizing. The first colorway of the year is this JPS livery." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Clean eBikes, dirty tricks: eBike company accuses competitors of sabotage "A war appears to be brewing in London’s shared eBike market, and it’s getting messy with new accusations of sabotage." By Micah Toll (electrek.co) (electrek.co) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 UAE Tour Live Streams "2026 UAE Tour February 16-22nd, United Arab Emirates, Stage 3 (Umm al Quwain → Jebel Mobrah, 183km)
Live video Wednesday from 6:25am U.S. Eastern, 3:25am
Pacific - Finish at around 5:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
3:25am Pacific."
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Vuelta a Andalucía: Christophe Laporte sprints to victory on opening stage of Ruta del Sol "Frenchman takes the first leader's jersey in Pizarra." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Szymon Gruchalski/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Today's
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American cycling fans: If you watch any races in 2026, make it these 8 "These are the races that define pro cycling. Here's where to stream them live in the U.S." By Logan Jones-Wilkins (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'I’d pick the Tour' - Giddings targets Grand Tour debut as lead-out role grows at Lotto Intermarché "Josh Giddings traced his journey from the GB track program to the cobbled Monuments, reflected on the Lotto Intermarché merger, and set out his 2026 ambitions speaking with Domestique." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 69-year-old man becomes the oldest person to ride around the world "Mark Herbst set out to honor his late wife who passed away from cancer and has raised almost $70,000 for cancer research." By James Bunga (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: courtesy of Mark Herbst Shimano patents smart cycling shoes that automatically adjust while in motion "Shimano could be preparing one of the most striking developments in recent years: shoes capable of adjusting (tightening or loosening) based on effort and usage conditions." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Image via Outside Magazine Garmin posts record revenue for 2025 and 17% growth in Q4 "For the year, revenue was $7.25 billion, compared with $6.29 billion in 2024. For the quarter, revenue was $2.12 billion, compared with $1.82 billion at the same time last year." (bicycleretailer.com) (Credits not Found) Curve Release The Big Kev V2 With Clearance For 29×2.4″ "The Big Kev V2 is the progressive gravel bike you have been waiting for. Curve Cycling was among the first to launch wide-tire gravel bikes, and Big Kev has long delivered comfort and control where others max out." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) NOBL Signature series wheels is a first "A new direction from the Vancouver Island-based wheel brand." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: NOBL “The bike you’ll reach for most” (if you can afford it): Ventum claims its revamped NS1 is the ultimate all-rounder; plus a 109g Selle Italia saddle, a cargo bike for kids + more "There’s plenty of new tech to tell you about from our inbox and from IceBike, one of the UK’s biggest cycling trade shows." By Jack Sexty (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Abuse and harassment continuing to deter women from cycling, as campaigners launch new “safety audit” "Consultations and community mapping will contribute to recommendations for local leaders." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: Cycling UK) Boyd Jocassee SL Gravel Wheels Now Lighter, Tougher & Aero-ish "BOYD Cycling has released an lighter version of its Jocassee Carbon Gravel Wheelset, now the Jocassee SL, thanks to upgraded carbon rims and new hubs." By BikeRumor Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Vuelta a Andalucia/Ruta del Sol Live Streams "2026 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista del Sol February 18-22, Spain, Stage 1 (Benahavís → Pizarra, 150.1km) Live
video Wednesday from 8:00am U.S. Eastern, 5:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:00am Pacific."
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Volta ao Algarve: Paul Magnier rockets to stage 1 victory as Soudal Quick Step control final kilometer "Jordi Meeus and Pavel Bittner outsprint Jasper Philipsen in bunch finish to complete podium." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A positive to have two strong riders' - Red Bull's dual GC threat ready for Fóia showdown in the Algarve "It was close but no cigar for Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe on the opening stage of the Volta ao Algarve." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Maximilian Fries / Red Bull Content Pool 'I don't take his age into account' - Ayuso and Almeida braced for Seixas challenge in Algarve "Ahead of the Volta ao Algarve, Domestique caught up with Decathlon CMA CGM sports director Heinrich Haussler to talk about the prospects of rising stars Paul Seixas and Matthew Riccitello." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'We're going to be competitive' - Soudal Quick Step look to get off the mark for 2026 in Algarve "Domestique spoke to Soudal Quick Step Sports Director Tom Steels about the Belgian team’s ambition to be “competitive as a whole” at the Volta ao Algarve with a strong line-up headlined by Paul Magnier." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Pogačar’s race schedule “influences rivals’ choices” - why UAE are staying secretive "It is certain that Tadej Pogačar will ride the Tour de France and target the Spring Monuments, but what else the Slovenian has on his 2026 program is still not fully known." By Pim van der Doelen (idlprocycling.com) Image: UAE @ Fizza “There is no place for a growing ego at Visma” - Ex-pro sees clear reason for exit of Jonas Vingegaard’s long-time coach "When Tim Heemskerk walked away from Team Visma Lease a Bike earlier this winter, the reaction across the peloton was immediate and uneasy." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photograph: Manon Cruz/Reuters via theguardian.com 'This is about getting more views' - UAE Team Emirates XRG using outriders to protect Tadej Pogačar from unwanted attention while training "A string of incidents, including with Pogačar himself, prompted the move." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) In
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US bike infrastructure faces major funding cuts; SRAM, Shimano, Trek and others sound the alarm "More than 1,100 organizations urge Congress to protect federal funding for bike and active transportation infrastructure." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Best endurance road bikes 2026 - The top rated fast and comfortable mile munchers reviewed on road.cc "Our pick of the best endurance bikes ridden by our expert reviewers that offer the right combination of comfort, handling and speed." By Emily Tillett (road.cc)(Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Review: CADEX Amp 3D Saddle - Performance Amplified "The CADEX Amp 3D Saddle, a short-nose perch that blends ultralight carbon construction with cutting-edge 3D-printed gyroid padding to chase the holy trinity of cycling performance: comfort, efficiency, and power transfer." By Chuck Peña (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Chuck Peña 2026 Volta ao Algarve Live Streams "2026 Volta ao Algarve February 18-22, Portugal, Stage 1 (Vila Real de Santo António → Tavira, 183.5km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:40am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:00am Pacific."
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February 17, 2026
Remco Evenepoel evens the score with Isaac del Toro at UAE Tour, builds 32-second lead over rival ahead of first mountain test "Belgian says he'll 'do my best and defend the jersey with everything I have' as brutal Jebel Mobrah ascent comes into focus." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Gee-West rockets up UAE Tour GC after strong time trial "Evenepoel's seventh win of the season gives him the race lead." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'A truly brutal finish' - Evenepoel, Del Toro and the UAE Tour's game-changing mountaintop "The climb of Jebel Mobrah makes its debut at the UAE Tour on stage 3, and the 15km ascent looks set to be the site of a showdown between red jersey Remco Evenepoel and stage 1 winner Isaac del Toro." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Interview: SRM Founder Uli Schoberer "When Greg LeMond told Ulrich Schoberer, “I wish you had invented SRM when I won the jersey in 1983 in Switzerland - I would have won many more,” it wasn’t just flattery. It was a powerful endorsement of the system." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) Evenepoel goes big on gearing in UAE Tour time trial as Dan Bigham says riders 'don’t understand how gearing works' "The most visible detail on his bike might also be the most debated: a chainring that looks oversized, but is chosen for efficiency rather than bravado." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Which riders could actually prevent Pogačar and Van der Poel dominating the Classics? "While big victories from Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel seem inevitable this spring, Robyn assess who might be able to poop their parties." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via Irish Mirror Visma talents beam after first meetings: “Van Aert has always been my idol” "They are both only 18, but that didn’t stop Visma | Lease a Bike from adding Italians Francesco Baruzzi and Fabio Segatta to the development team this year." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien These Limited-Edition Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 Frames are Literally Rideable Works of Art "Each frame is uniquely hand-painted by its respective artist and numbered. This means each frame is distinct and will vary from the others in both logo and graphic placement." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Reserve is Announcing Something New, and It Isn’t Wheels: Introducing the RD1 "For the first time ever, Reserve is making something other than a wheelset! Okay, okay, I know. The brand also makes valves and rim tape. But, you get the picture." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 UAE Tour Live Streams "2026 UAE Tour February 16-22nd, United Arab Emirates, Stage 2 ITT (Hudayriyat Island → Hudayriyat Island, 12.2km)
Live video Tuesday from 3:30am U.S. Eastern, 12:30am Pacific
- Finish at around 3:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about1:50am Pacific."
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UCI strips Marc Soler of overall victory at the 2026 Vuelta a Murcia "The Spanish cyclist from UAE Team Emirates - XRG had initially been declared the winner after the cancellation of the second stage of the race." by Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via TNT Sports Today's
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Pidcock can shine on intriguing parcours - 2026 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol preview "The 72nd Vuelta a Andalucía is a five-day UCI ProSeries stage race running from February 18th to February 22nd. Star names in the field include Tom Pidcock, Jan Christen and Magnus Cort." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Vuelta a Andalucia Ruta Ciclista Del Sol: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the Vuelta a Andalucia featuring Tom Pidcock, Jan Chirsten and Pavel Sivakov, live?" by Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Big blow for Maxim van Gils after Christen crash "Maxim van Gils has sustained a pelvic fracture and will be sidelined for the coming months." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo via escapecollective.com Roubaix winner Andrea Tafi explains the difference between Van der Poel and Pogacar: “Cyclocross can give you a huge advantage” "The season has only just begun, but let’s be honest: we’re already looking ahead to Paris Roubaix. " By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo via velo.outside.com Favero Assioma Duo Power Meter Pedals - Accuracy, Reproducibility, & Sensitivity? "Comparing the Favero Assioma Duo the the SRM." By Stephen Cheung (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) 'It's no secret that the Tour's the main focus' - Oscar Onley confirms Tour de France bid for 2026 "Scot set for Ineos Grenadiers debut at Volta ao Algarve this week." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) What is happening at Visma Lease a Bike? "Coaches have left, former riders have criticized the team's approach, and now Jonas Vingegaard's squad are searching for a new title sponsor." By Ewan Wilson (cyclist.co.uk) Photo via Team Visma Lease a Bike Team USA Recap: AJ August Earns First Pro Road Win; Riccitello Takes Tour of Provence "We recap the latest in American bike racing from the past two weeks (February 3-17)." By: Anne Stein (usacycling.org) (Image Credit not Found) A pothole ruined my bike ride and broke my wheel, but it could have been much worse "A cracked rim and a wasted day is the sum of my pothole misery." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Renpho Morphoscan Nova smart scale review: Deep-dive body analysis "The Renpho Morphoscan Nova goes above and beyond what typical smart scales can do, but is it worth the steep price?" By Anna Gora (livescience.com) (Image credit: © Anna Gora) Column
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How to watch the 2026 Volta ao Algarve: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the Volta ao Algarve featuring João Almeida, Juan Ayuso and Florian Lipowitz, live?" by Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Brittle Teams "Pro teams are brittle, what looks strong today could snap tomorrow. First EF the other day and now Visma Lease A Bike are reportedly looking for new sponsors. Others are having doing the same in private." (inrng.com) Photo: Unipublic UCI insists cycling reform projects 'must be under its aegis' as consultation begins "Following the demise of the One Cycling project and amid rumors of further discussions on changes to the sport's economic model among team owners, the UCI has announced a consultation period for riders, teams and race organizers regarding the future development of men's and women's pro cycling." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) New main sponsor for Team Visma Lease a Bike? ‘Visma takes a step back, new backer needed’ "Team Visma Lease a Bike enjoyed another outstanding year in 2025, with 40 victories in total, including overall wins in the Giro d’Italia and the Vuelta a España." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien Cannondale's SuperSix Evo 5 is everything the fourth-generation bike should have been all along "Fifth-generation Cannondale SuperSix Evo improves the all-round road bike formula with a new front end, redesigned tubes, lighter builds, and a UDH rear dropout." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) The new Cannondale SuperSix EVO Gen 5 refines an already fast bike and preserves its ultralight legacy "The most striking difference might be the sharp new looks" By James Bunga (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) UAE steps in to shield Pogacar after training incidents "The line between fandom and interference is getting thinner on the roads where the WorldTour trains. After incidents involving Jonas Vingegaard and Tadej Pogacar, UAE Team Emirates XRG has begun using motorbikes in training to protect its riders." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Luke Valenti on his impressive win in Spain: ‘Trickier than expected’ "Riding for his new Spanish squad, the Canadian won the Sanroma Memorial." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca)Club Ciclista Padrónes–Cortizo Vittoria Fastest Road Bike Tires get Wider 30mm Option for Corsa PRO Speed "The new Vittoria Corsa PRO Speed 700x30c (30-622) adds a wider size to their “fastest road bike tire”. And yes, it’s because their World Tour teams were asking for it." by BikeRumor Staff (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) PAC Tour’s Road eBike Tips "Within the next five years, the average age of a PAC Tour rider could be close to 70 years old. Many riders are considering using an eBike (electric bicycle) on PAC Tour as a way to continue riding more miles each day." By Jim Langley (roadbikerider.com) (photo courtesy of Specialized) Column
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February 16, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
UAE Tour: Isaac del Toro upsets the sprinters with sensational attack to win stage 1 "Mexican outpaces Ceel Bol and Antonio Tiberi on wind-shortened stage." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Jonathan Milan escapes fractures after UAE Tour crash as Lidl Trek monitor sprinter closely "Jonathan Milan’s 2026 UAE Tour was thrown into uncertainty on the opening day after a heavy late crash abruptly ended his chances of contesting the stage win and left Lidl Trek anxiously assessing their lead sprinter’s condition." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot via idlprocycling.com) 'Like a dream' - Del Toro goes one better than Pogacar in UAE Tour opener "Isaac del Toro has been deployed as UAE Team Emirates XRG’s team leader at the UAE Tour, filling in for the absent Tadej Pogačar." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Preview UAE Tour 2026 stage 2 - Britons Tarling and Hayter face Remco Evenepoel on flat time trial "The second day of racing features the traditional Hudaryriryat time trial, 12 kilometers in length and without technical features or climbing of any sort to mention." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago Tulett's smart move for Visma Lease a Bike in UAE Tour: “We took the initiative and were rewarded” "The finale of the opening stage of the UAE Tour delivered plenty of drama on Monday, with Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG) taking the stage win." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Bram Berkien UAE Tour sprint guide: The contenders for the flat stages "The UAE Tour is always a love affair for the sprinters, with several sprinting opportunities presented to the fast men at the WorldTour level." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos Mick van Dijke starts Spring 2026 with a ‘tuned engine,’ rebuilt shoulder and plenty of motivation "The motivated Dutchman experienced both highs and lows in 2025, but believes he can build on both sides of that story heading into the spring." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo: RedBull Assos Equipe RS Johdah Ultraz Winter Bib Tights S11 Review: Impressive weather proofing is paired with a supple and comfortable fit "Assos has a new pinnacle of its winter bib tights offering, surpassing even the Mille GTO tights." By Andy Turner (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner) 2026 UAE Tour Live Streams "2026 UAE Tour February 16-22nd, United Arab Emirates, Stage 1 (Madinat Zayed Majlis → Liwa Palace, 144km)
Live video Monday from 3:30am U.S. Eastern, 12:30am Pacific
- Finish at around 5:20am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
2:50am Pacific."
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UAE Tour opener cut in distance due to 'strong winds' "The decision to cut the stage by 26km was taken to remove the peloton's passage along the narrow Tal Moreeb cycle track from the route." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Luke Valenti strikes early with big win in Spain "Canadian delivers overall victory the Sanroma Memorial for his new Spanish team, Cortizo." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Club Ciclista Padronés - Cortizo Evenepoel far from panicking after Del Toro’s early strike: “Good for him and his team” "Remco Evenepoel finished 20th on the day - leaving the Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe rider 10 seconds down on the Mexican." by Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Riley Pickrell on new American team: ‘Management understands what it’s like to be a pro’ "Canadian opens first WorldTour race with Modern Adventure with solid top-10 behind Isaac del Toro." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: @AbuDhabiSC X Derek Gee makes Lidl Trek debut at UAE Tour "Riley Pickrell top Canadian on opening stage at seventh." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) From the French Navy to breakaway success - Inside Baptiste Veistroffer's journey to the pro peloton "From working as an engineer for the French Navy and competing in triathlons to becoming a breakaway specialist in professional cycling, Baptiste Veistroffer has had quite the journey." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Italian under-23 rider Francesco Mazzoleni dies after being hit by driver "18-year-old rider for GoodShop Team Yoyogurt died on Sunday during training ride." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image credit: Goodshop Yoyogurt/Instagram via cyclingnews.com) Am I addicted to Strava? "Is the social fitness app adding to, or taking away from your riding experience?" By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Giro Eclipse Pro aero helmet review: Great fit with superb ventilation "Second-generation Eclipse helmet combines MIPS Spherical rotational impact protection with improved airflow and aerodynamics." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Buying Used Bike Components: TPC Conditions Explained "Learn what our three used component conditions mean, so you know exactly what to expect before you buy." By Owen Halseth (theproscloset.com) (Image Credit not Found) Specialized celebrates the Chinese New Year with a limited edition of its Torch and Ares 2 shoes "Any celebration is a good excuse to launch a limited edition of some product. Specialized is doing this now in coincidence with the arrival of the Chinese New Year, which celebrates the Year of the Horse." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo via Mundo Deportivo) Column
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Clásica Jaén: Tim Wellens conquers the Spanish gravel with long-range solo success "Tom Pidcock second as Jan Christen makes it two UAE riders on the podium." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Dario Belingheri/Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Maxim Van Gils crashes heavily after clash with Jan Christen in sprint for second at Clásica Jaén "Tim Wellens had already taken the win, but behind the Belgian champion three riders were set to sprint for second place." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) 'I was very lucky to save it' - Wellens survives late scare to win Clásica Jaén "In the end, I was very lucky to save it, because in my head I was already on the ground suffering." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'I made a mistake' - Pidcock rues missed opportunity at Clásica Jaén "Tom Pidcock lamented missing the early split at the Clásica Jaén, but the Pinarello Q36.5 rider took encouragement from his form and his team’s strength as he looks ahead to Ruta del Sol." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It might be impossible' - Mads Pedersen still battling for Classics comeback "After breaking his collarbone and wrist on his first race day of 2026, Mads Pedersen is now racing against time to return to competition in time for the cobbled Classics." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Gianni Vermeersch grateful to the Roodhooft brothers after Red Bull transfer: “It shows they’re doing a lot of things right” "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe spent big ahead of 2025 to refresh its Classics group, but after Paris Roubaix - much like Team Sky a decade earlier - it discovered that money doesn’t automatically convert into Spring results." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Max Fries Visma Lease a Bike’s biggest Classics “signing” for 2026 may come from within "A key talking point at Visma Lease a Bike’s press day in mid-January was obvious: how much has the team’s Classics group been weakened for 2026 after the departures of Tiesj Benoot, Dylan van Baarle and Olav Kooij?" By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) “I can learn from him. Jonas has a lot of experience” – Jorgen Nordhagen steps into Jonas Vingegaard’s shadow as Visma begin next-generation shift "The UAE Tour was meant to be the first race in which Jorgen Nordhagen would line up alongside Jonas Vingegaard, beginning a year designed around learning directly from Team Visma Lease a Bike’s established GC leader." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Viral Bikes Launches Their First eBike: The Wander-ee Drop Bar Gravel eBike with Pinion Smart.Shift "New stuff coming out of the cycling wonderland of Bentonville, Arkansas! Friday, Viral Bikes launched a new bike that’s the first of its kind for the brand. Introducing the Wander-ee, their first e-bike entry into the market." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Viral Bikes) 2026 Clásica Jaén Live Streams "2026 Clasica Jaen Paraiso Interior February 16, Spain (Úbeda → Úbeda, 154.2km) Live
video Monday from 9:30am U.S. Eastern, 6:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:20am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 6:30am Pacific."
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