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March 3, 2026 Blogs,
Articles
Ename Samyn Classic: Jordi Meeus sprints to victory as late attacker Per Strand Hagenes gets caught in final kilometer "Norwegian rider falls just short of solo victory with chasing pack reeling him in at the last." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wout van Aert suspects sabotage after glass causes puncture in comeback race "Wout van Aert's return to racing hit another snag as a late puncture ended his chances at Le Samyn, with the Belgian left questioning how glass appeared on the circuit." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Per Strand Hagenes set the cobbles alight on Wout van Aert's return - "it was worth trying" "In the end, I felt I was running out of energy, but I didn't want to give up. I gave it my best, but in the end it wasn't enough." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: In de Leiderstui Strade Bianche 2026: Pogačar, Van Aert, Arensman, Del Toro, Seixas and so many more… "After a wave of criticism, the organizers have decided to tweak the route, especially in the middle phase. The goal: make the race slightly less punishing without touching the iconic finale too much." By Tom van der Salm (idlprocycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) “We do not have a doping problem” - Tadej Pogačar’s agent opposes “stupid” plans to monitor riders’ power data, insisting cycling “now has credibility” "Alex Carera and others say the use of a ‘power data passport’ will “create only problems,” though the International Testing Agency has sought to assuage these concerns, suggesting the voluntary trial could become mandatory protocol over time." by Shane Stokes (road.cc) (Image Credit: Zac WiLLIAMS SWpix.com) Paul Seixas compared to Hinault as Tour de France expectations rise - 'He is the chosen one' "Paul Seixas has been labelled a rising talent for a while now, but his ride at the Faun Ardèche Classic pushed the conversation into a different gear." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Recreational cyclists risk becoming too reliant on AI' - How cycling coaching platforms are changing the way we train "AI has already infiltrated the pro peloton - but can it help all of us train more effectively? India Paine investigates." By India Paine (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Ename Samyn Classic Live Streams "2026 Ename Samyn Classic March 3, Belgium (Quaregnon → Dour, 203.8.4km) Live
video Tuesday from 9:15am U.S. Eastern, 6:15am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:15am Pacific."
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March 3,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
Trofeo Laigueglia 2026 preview - Explosive finale in store on the Riviera "The 63rd edition of the Trofeo Laigueglia takes place on Wednesday, March 4, and it is one of the great early-season traditions on the Italian road calendar." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Trofeo Laigueglia: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Trofeo Laigueglia featuring Romain Gregoire, Christian Scaroni and Antonio Tiberi live?" By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogacar nominated for prestigious Laureus World Sportsman of the Year alongside Alcaraz and Duplantis "The Laureus World Sportsman of the Year category recognizes the most outstanding individual male athlete across all sports, with the final decision made by the Laureus World Sports Academy." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingweekly.com) Trofeo Laigueglia 2026 - Italian spring kicks off on familiar Milan San Remo roads "Italy has already seen racing for the first time last week, but the Italian spring really begins this Wednesday with Trofeo Laigueglia." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) More gears, less weight: Meet the new Shimano Tiagra R4000 "The $1000 "pure road riding" groupset features a wide gear range, ergonomics to suit a wide range of hand sizes and less mass." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Shimano) So was the whole cross-country skier Klæbo-to-pro-cycling story just a bunch of BS? "After 6 Olympic gold medals, rumors swirled about Johannes Klaebo swapping skis for a bike at Uno-X." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Johannes Høsflot Klæbo/Instagram The Kona LBF is Their Rowdiest Drop Bar Bike Yet & Definitely Not a Gravel Bike w/ Big Tires "At this point, there are many sub-genres in the world of off-road bikes, yet none are ready to contain the LBF." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tadej Pogačar kept one of these new bikes in the dark for most of last season - Introducing the new special edition Colnago Y1RS and V5RS in stripped carbon finish "Colnago launches two limited edition black race bikes - bikes so dark you can barely make them out in the pictures." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Colnago) Lusso Paragon Deep Winter Jacket "Outstanding winter jacket for riding through the worst conditions, for a highly competitive price - and it's made in the UK!" by Jez Ash (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) GoPro Outlines New GP3 and Upcoming Action Cameras: Hero 14, Max 3, Cinema Cam and More "GoPro has just announced a staggering list of details around what’s to come this year, in terms of camera types, camera capabilities, and more. But first, a tiny bit of notable backstory." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Above image released from GoPro, using the GP3 sensor) Column
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March 3,
2026
Videos
‘I told the team car he was going to win’ - Naesen explains why Van der Poel’s Omloop victory felt inevitable "Mathieu van der Poel’s win at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad unfolded with the air of inevitability that often follows the sport’s biggest names." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “It’s ridiculous” - UCI’s controversial new handlebar rules see pro cyclist disqualified after 60km solo win, but team insists ‘illegal brake levers’ were bent in crash "Italian rider’s team confident the bike was fully compliant at the start of the race and blame illegally narrow brake levers on crash damage." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: Beta Cycling/YouTube) Why Matthew Brennan didn't drink his Kuurne podium beer "Matthew Brennan drew attention after his powerful sprint victory at Kuurne: on the podium, with the cameras rolling, he did not take a single sip. Only later he did explain he couldn't. " By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The new Cervélo Caledonia marks the company’s attempt to snag more riders "Updates to the all-road bike put it more in-line with its high-performance sibling, except for the price tag." By Matthew Pioro (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: James Bunga 'The industry must self-regulate until the laws are defined' - Cycling legend issues call to action to protect eBikes in the US "'The industry is at a crossroads', says MTB trials star Hans Rey." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alamy) Hutchinson’s Blackbird Wider Tires - Redefining Fast tires? "Hutchinson has expanded the entire Blackbird family – Race, standard Blackbird and All Season - to include 32mm and 34mm widths." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) Specialized is due a big redesign of its flagship gravel race bike - Here’s what a new Crux will need to be at the cutting edge "It’s been a good few years since the big S last updated the Crux… will we see a revamped one in 2026? Here’s what we’re hoping will feature on the new bike (if we get one)." By Liam Cahill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Google Expands Pixel Watch Satellite SOS Features to Europe, Canada, & Beyond "Last summer, Google was the first smartwatch company to announce satellite SOS features in late August. At the time, it was a massive deal, as it allowed consumers to send emergency messages directly from their smartwatches to emergency response centers, even outside of cellular range." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) In
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Brompton World Championships to return to the U.S. this April "The Sea Otter Classic will host the folding bike world championships for the first time in eight years." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Column
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March 2, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Samyn Ladies: Lara Gillespie surges on uphill finish in Dour from small breakaway for first road win of the season "Marthe Goossens second, Marthe Truyven third in sprint from lead group of nine riders." (procyclingstats.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Wout van Aert returns in Le Samyn after illness disrupted season start "Wout van Aert will make his long awaited return to racing at Le Samyn after illness forced him to miss Omloop Het Nieuwsblad. The Belgian all rounder had been scheduled to open his road campaign last weekend, but a late setback altered those plans." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Can Van Aert make an instant impact? - 2026 Le Samyn preview "The 58th edition of Le Samyn takes place on Tuesday, March 3, as the cobbled races start to appear thick and fast in the spring calendar. A strong field is set to contest the finish in Dour, including Wout van Aert, who begins his 2026 road season at the race." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'The most dangerous Omloop of my life' - Shattered teeth and broken bones make up wince-inducing Opening Weekend injury list "A handful of riders set for lengthy absences after crash-marred races in Belgium." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 6 talking points from Opening Weekend "Key takeaways from the opening round of the Spring Classics, including a promising British display." By Robyn Davidson (cyclist.co.uk) (Photo: Cor Vos via escapecollective.com) Live
video Monday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:25am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:00am Pacific."
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March 2,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
The
Move: Van der Poel Dominates as Brennan & Seixas
Announce Themselves - Opening Weekend Breakdown
Tadej Pogacar makes season debut at Strade Bianche; Isaac del Toro, Jan Christen and Florian Vermeersch back him up "UAE Team Emirates XRG is heading to Strade Bianche a man down, as Tim Wellens has suffered a collarbone fracture; however you could hardly imagine a stronger lineup for the sterrato-focused one-day race." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Chris Auld via cyclingnews.com) Today's
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Five road bike tech trends spotted at Opening Weekend "30mm tires, one-by drivetrains, and a variety of crankarm lengths dominated Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne Brussel Kuurne races in Belgium." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) One wheel collapse that was not the fault of hookless rims or incorrectly inflated tires "When images appear of tires blown off rims, everyone immediately fears the worst, but here's what happened on the Belgian cobbles." By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Exposure Race 19 "Very expensive, but very good - pumps out light and is incredibly well made." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Oxford Ultratorch Headlight CL1000 "Decent enough commuting/adventure light but starting to feel a bit dated." By Dave Atkinson (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Arnaud De Lie unravels in Kuurne, but Lotto stays upbeat: ‘He is further than we expected’ "Kuurne Brussels Kuurne turned from promise to disappointment for Arnaud De Lie in the space of five kilometers, as he dropped from the front of the race to the back before abandoning." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) The Sub $1400, Fully Aero State Bicycle Co. Carbon Road Bike Frameset is Now Available "For those who follow Phil Gaimon, State’s newest bike isn’t much of a secret. But, today marks the day that their new aero-road platform is officially available." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) ((Image credit: Image from Phil Gaimon's Instagram via cyclingnews.com) Column
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March 2,
2026
Videos
Milan San Remo 2026 set to be the longest edition in five years "The extra distance is added before the race reaches the Ligurian coast, rather than coming from any detours linked to recent landslide concerns." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'To hell with the naysayers!' - Paul Seixas' breakout season and the hype continues, plus other bike racing moments you might have missed this weekend "A Tadej Pogačar-like lone win from a young phenom to a win by one of the best bunch sprinters, and more." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Favero Assioma PRO RL (Look Compatible) Power Meter Pedals In-Depth Review "Now two years after Favero started their Pro lineup of power meters, they’ve completed the cleat type rollout, by announcing their Assioma Pro RL power meter pedal, with Look-compatiable cleats." By Ray Maker (dcrainmaker.com) (Photo: Ray Maker) Cleat-based CycloWatt power meter promises easy swaps and low cost "Swiss start-up claims its cleat-integrated, single-sided power meter installs in seconds, works with either Shimano SPD-SL and Look Kéo pedals, and delivers ±3% accuracy: “the first cleat-based power meter built for everyday cyclists." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Tim Wellens delivers clear update after Kuurne crash: No Spring Classics "Tim Wellens’ Spring Classics campaign is over before it truly began after the Belgian champion fractured his right collarbone in a heavy crash at Kuurne Brussels Kuurne." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour de France 2029: Berlin preferred for German Grand Départ bid "Berlin is set to play a central role in Germany’s attempt to host the Grand Départ of the Tour de France in 2029. The ASO have signaled a clear preference for the capital, especially with the 40th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall approaching." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tout Terrain Outback Xplore GT II is a Drop-Bar 29er "Tout Terrain’s newest bike envisions the brand’s iconic Outback Xplore MTB as a drop-bar 29er." (theradavist.com) (Credits not Found) Column
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March 1, 2026 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne: Visma Lease a Bike scores morale-boosting victory with Matthew Brennan "Luca Mozzato finishes second in mass sprint." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tim Wellens abandons Kuurne Brussel Kuurne after heavy crash "The Belgian champion was among a number of fallers with 110km of the race remaining. Sean Christian (Modern Adventure) abandoned after he came down at the same time." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Sidequest' - Noah Hobbs saved by local fan after getting lost during Omloop Het Nieuwsblad "British rider benefits from the kindness of strangers." By Félix Serna (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Van der Poel skips Kuurne as Alpecin backs Philipsen and Groves "Guillaume Boivin and Nickolas Zukowsky to line up in Day 2 of Opening Weekend at Kuurne Brussels Kuurne." (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Kuurne & Nieuwsblad: Why We Love These Cobbled Classics "Make no mistake, these races are for the hard men of the roads and if you win one you will never have to buy a beer in Flanders for the rest of your life." By Edmond Hood (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: Edmond Hood In
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2026 Kuurne Brussels Kuurne Live Streams "2026 Kuurne Brussel Kuurne March 1, Belgium (Kortrijk → Kuurne, 194.9km) Live video Sunday from 8:10am U.S. Eastern, 5:10am Pacific - Finish at around 8:00am Pacific. The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:30am Pacific."
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March 1,
2026
Podcasts,
(Plus Photos, Vlogs, Books, Misc)
Giro di Sardegna: Filippo Zana takes home overall victory as Davide Donati speeds to final stage win "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe Rookies rider claims the win in stage 5 bunch sprint." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Today's
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“People think because of Tadej things are easier for me, but in reality it’s the opposite” - Urska Zigart admits added pressure under Pogacar spotlight has not been ‘easy’ "The assumption has followed her for years. If you are engaged to Tadej Pogacar, doors must open more easily. Results must come with less resistance. The path must somehow be smoother." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo: Imago UAE confirms broken collarbone for Tim Wellens "UAE Team Emirates XRG confirmed the diagnosis on Sunday evening and said the Belgian champion will undergo surgery before starting his recovery at home." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Lefevere sees Visma Lease a Bike and Soudal Quick Step running into the same wall "I am back.” With those words, Patrick Lefevere resumed his weekly Het Nieuwsblad column after a period marked by health concerns." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Trek is 50: Let’s look back at its first bike "Rewind to 1976 and the hand-brazed TX200 - a steel sport tourer built in a Wisconsin barn that helped spark one of cycling’s biggest success stories." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Trek) Demi Vollering’s Omloop Het Nieuwsblad-winning Specialized S-Works Tarmac SL8 "A closer look at the European Champion’s cobble-taming race bike." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) Gold and bold: Tom Pidcock’s Pinarello Dogma F from Omloop Het Nieuwsblad "A single 54T chainring and 30mm tires headlined Yorkshireman's Spring Classics race rig." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) 2026
Giro di Sardegna Live Streams
"Giro di Sardegna March 1st, Italy, Stage 5 (Nuoro → Olbia, 177.3km) Live
video Sunday from 7:40am U.S. Eastern, 4:40am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:05am Pacific.
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Faun Drôme Classic: Nail-biting uphill sprint sees Romain Grégoire deny Visma Lease a Bike a much-needed win "Frenchman outpowers Matteo Jorgenson as leaders very nearly caught in sight of finish line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “It’s less spectacular than Paul Seixas’s victory yesterday” - Romain Gregoire answers Ardèche disappointment with Faun Drome Classic win "Romain Gregoire did not arrive at the start of the Faun Drome Classic certain of anything. His legs were sore from Ardèche. His sensations had been mixed. He had even warned his team not to commit fully to him." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com Olympic medalist Batten, Finsterwald win blazing hot BWR Arizona gravel race "In blistering heat with the temperature climbing to a sweltering 90F on Saturday the 2026 USA Belgian Waffle Ride (BWR) gravel series got underway at BWR Arizona in McDowell Mountain Park north of Phoenix." Author: Craig Sakamoto (granfondodailynews.com) (Image Credit via granfondodailynews.com) Stefan Küng ruled out of Spring Classics "Stefan Küng’s ambitions for the Spring Classics have been dealt a major blow after a heavy crash." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It gives me wings' - Laurenz Rex's miraculous recovery from 100km/h AlUla crash "Laurenz Rex has admitted that his rapid recovery from crashing at the AlUla Tour at the end of January to finish sixth at Kuurne Brussel Kuurne has "given him wings for the future." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Image: Nico Vereecken / Cor Vos Frog Road 67 "A versatile and well-built bike that'll put a smile on your child's face." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: Frog Bikes) 'Welcome to a new world' - Seixas fires French hopes with Ardèche exhibition "Paul Seixas' astonishing solo victory at the Ardèche Classic was further confirmation of his sparkling talent, and it has heightened expectations still further in his home country." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) "Faun Drôme Classic March 1st (Étoile-sur-Rhône → Étoile-sur-Rhône, 189km). Live
video Sunday from 7:40am U.S. Eastern, 4:40am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:25am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about 4:45am Pacific." Powered by La FlammeRouge via
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