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March 21, 2026 Milan San Remo: Tadej Pogačar strikes in closing meters to hold off Tom Pidcock in electrifying two-rider finish and earns masterful victory "Wout van Aert carries momentum from crash to go third." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) Pogačar finally wins Milan Sanremo in extraordinary circumstances "World champion makes amazing recovery from crash before the Cipressa." By Rob Sturney (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'It hurts to be close' - Pidcock misses out by just 4cm to Pogacar at Milan Sanremo "After 298km of racing, tension, crashes, and a record ascent of the Cipressa, Milan San Remo came down to mere centimeters on the Via Roma." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert caught in crash in finale of Milan San Remo "World Champion left to chase back to the peloton on the road to Cipressa after crash with 32km to go." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Disaster for Ineos Grenadiers as Milano Sanremo crash downs multiple riders and leaves Michal Kwiatkowski in serious pain "Milano Sanremo was rocked by a heavy crash involving Ineos Grenadiers inside the final 70 kilometers, with Michal Kwiatkowski among the riders brought down during the fight for position ahead of the Capi." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image: Screenshot) 'The Turchino is a nice climb, no?' - Pogacar teases early Milan Sanremo attack "There has been plenty of speculation around where it is best for Tadej Pogacar to attack as he tries to win Milan Sanremo for the first time." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Polti's awesome throwback kit hits the road at Milano Sanremo "Some familiar jerseys from the 90s are back in the peloton for 1 day only." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Photo: X.com via Team Polti VisitMalta) Tim Merlier finally begins his spring on Sunday, but: “Gent Wevelgem and Paris Roubaix are out of the question” "It has been a long wait for Tim Merlier, but his return is finally around the corner. " By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) Photo: Soudal Quick Step Colnago's Master's frame was the ideal model to celebrate it's 55 year anniversary "Gold plated tubes and a Campag Record groupset for a limited edition model." By Luke Friend (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Future) Live
video Saturday from 4:50am U.S. Eastern, 1:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:55am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
1:30am Pacific."
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March 21,
2026
Podcasts,
Photos, Books, Miscellaneous
Mads Pedersen fourth in San Remo comeback: "I really did not expect this" "Mads Pedersen made his comeback today in Milan San Remo, after being sidelined for six weeks due to a broken wrist and collarbone. " (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Pogacar hints he might not return to Milan Sanremo "Tadej Pogacar has long been running out of worlds to conquer, but now he has claimed La Primavera, will he return in 2026?" By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Volta a Catalunya: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Volta a Catalunya featuring Jonas Vingegaard, Remco Evenepoel, and João Almeida live?" by Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Evenepoel escapes snowy Teide and remains on track for Volta a Catalunya start "Remco Evenepoel’s disrupted build-up to the Volta a Catalunya appears to have been salvaged after the Belgian safely descended Mount Teide under police escort, following days stranded by severe weather in Tenerife." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Tour of Catalonia 2026 - Fresh test for Vingegaard, but can Evenepoel still be there? "Not only is the Classics season now truly underway, but the climbers are beginning to come into their own as well." By Martijn Polder (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: ASO/Billy Ceusters) Eddy Merckx recovering after medical issues: "Four hip surgeries and a stroke" "Since his fall from the bike in December 2024, Eddy Merckx has been struggling with his health." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Factor and Bugatti’s £18,0000 UCI-illegal collab is the “world’s fastest” road bike (so they say)… plus more tech from Gobik, Fizik, Apidura + more "A bike you can’t afford, plus a smattering of other cycling things you may be able to financially justify. It’s time for Tech of the Week." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Meet Dangerholm's Scott Addict RC SUB5 - An 11lb Piece of Art "What happens when you set out to build a wildly light road bike that can still handle real-world riding? That’s the question Dangerholm aimed squarely at with its latest creation." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/Dangerholm) Felt ups the lightweight aero stakes again with all new Nexar, claiming a bike weight of just 6.48kg "Claimed to be 5% faster than the AR, with a fully integrated front end, 32mm tire clearance, and a 6.48 kg top build, Felt’s new aero bike is priced from £4,675 to £9,899." By Emily Tillett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Felt) Size Does Matter? Bike Ahead Certainly Thinks So With This 32” Gravel Bike "Bike Ahead is known for its unique offerings. Lately, that has been in the 32” world, with their six-spoked BiTurbo 32” wheels." By Travis Reill (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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March 21,
2026
Videos
'I knew that I had fast legs' - Lotte Kopecky wins Milan San Remo Donne in a reduced sprint after late move on the Poggio "The SD Worx Protime rider claimed victory from a five-rider group in the final sprint on the Via Roma." By Joseph Lycett (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Milan San Remo Women: Lotte Kopecky holds off Noemi Rüegg for sprint victory on Via Rom "Eleonora Gasparrini takes podium spot away from Puck Pieterse in final surge to the line." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Canyon SRAM updates on Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney’s status after Milan San Remo crash "Cipressa crash disrupts finale of Italian Monument." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) Silvestri taken to hospital after Milan San Remo crash "Italian Debora Silvestri has been taken to a hospital after a serious crash during the women's Milan San Remo one-day classic." (bbc.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Robin Williams on a bike, a ballad for Paul Seixas and lessons in bike cap dressing: this week in cycling social media "With a gap in racing, the internet has turned to nostalgia." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Data-Driven Racing Performance: Meet Fulcrum’s Gravel Race Wheel Platform "The GR project has grown out of an in-depth analysis of race data and direct experiences from high-level gravel races." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) “It's a battle for survival. Where do I go? Make something else, only for that to be banned next year?” "Tim Allen spent three years and invested all his financial resources and technical expertise into developing a high-performance handlebar that’s just been declared unlawful by the UCI and British Cycling. What’s he supposed to do now? " By Pat Kinsella (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Tim Allen) Assos Winter Gloves P1 "Extremely warm winter gloves suitable for deep winter days." by Becky Dowds (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Cyclist Suzanne Morphew's husband, Barry, charged with her murder "Suzanne Morphew's daughters want to bury their mother, while prosecutors say her body is crucial evidence against Barry Morphew" By Adam Sabes (foxnews.com) ( Photo: Fox News) 2026 Milan San Remo Donne Live Streams "2026 Milan San Remo Donne March 21st, Italy (Genova → Sanremo, 156km) Live
video Saturday from 8:30am U.S. Eastern, 5:30am Pacific -
Finish at around 6:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
4:15am Pacific."
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March 20, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Bredene Koksijde Classic: Dylan Groenewegen speeds to victory as break caught in finale of hectic race "Dutch sprinter already doubles win haul from 2025 by taking second victory of year for Unibet Rose Rockets." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Beyond the favorites: Five riders who could surprise in Milan Sanremo "The favorites for Milan Sanremo are well known. But every year, the race throws up a few unexpected names. So who could surprise this time?" by Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “I never thought about retiring in 2028" - Tadej Pogacar remains a pro cyclist until 2030 or beyond "At the end of the Tour de France, Tadej Pogacar was physically and mentally exhausted, and admitted thoughts of retirement from pro cycling existed." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tim Merlier fears comeback in race next Sunday: "I am an experiment" "The 33-year-old sprinter missed the start of his season due to a lingering knee injury. He kicks off his racing at the Grand Prix Jean-Pierre Monseré, but he admits to doing so with a 'nervous heart.' In fact, in Het Laatste Nieuws, he opens up about performance anxiety." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Koo Nebula glasses "Great clarity, fit and weight meet light-reactive tints to fantastic effect - and at a high price." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Bredene Koksijde Classic Live Streams "2026 Bredene Koksijde Classic March 20th, Belgium (Oostende → Koksijde, 203.4km) Live
video Friday from 9:45am U.S. Eastern, 6:45am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:30am Pacific.
The race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 7:00am Pacific."
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March 20,
2026
'Stuck on Mount Teide because of the snow' - Remco Evenepoel's participation in the Volta a Catalunya flung into doubt "Team is 'monitoring situation' while Belgian star's wife asks 'Does anyone know how we can get to the airport?'" By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tadej Pogacar has 'absolutely no chance' in Milan San Remo "It’s not a question of if we will see a duel between Tadej Pogačar and Mathieu van der Poel in Milan-San Remo, but when. And actually, that’s quite predictable." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Are the weather gods messing with Pogačar’s Milan San Remo plan? "Shifting winds along the Ligurian coast could decide whether Tadej Pogačar can finally win the Italian Monument." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Filippo Ganna: "Pogacar must not drop Van der Poel on the Cipressa" "Filippo Ganna is, alongside Tadej Pogacar and Mathieu van der Poel, the most talked-about man at Milan-San Remo on Saturday. " (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Visma Lease a Bike aims for open race in Milan-San Remo Donne with clear strategy "The Milan San Remo for women returned to the calendar last year. Expectations were high in advance for an exciting race, but the comeback of La Primavera Donne fell flat." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Alec Segaert avoids disqualification after win in GP Denain "Alec Segaert was fined by the UCI after winning the GP Denain. The Belgian had fifteen UCI points deducted and must pay a fine of 500 Swiss francs for 'using a non-compliant position or support point on the bike." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) BlackHeart Launches Road Plus: A Fast, Versatile Metal Road Platform in Ti and Aluminum "The lines between road, endurance, and gravel bikes have been blurring for years. BlackHeart Bike Co’s latest release leans fully into that shift with a new do it all design." By Jordan Villella (bikerumor.com) (All Photos/Blackheart) Could an electric tandem be the right bike for you? Find out why eTandems and multi-seaters aren’t as niche as you might think "Electric tandems might have more uses than you originally imagined… find out in this introductory guide to a bike genre that perhaps shouldn’t be quite so niche." By Richard Peace (ebiketips.road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Column
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March 20,
2026
Videos
Milan Sanremo Preview "The charm of bike racing is that the strongest rider does not always win. Skill, tactics and sheer good luck play a role. Especially in Milan Sanremo." (inrng.com) (Image: RCS Sport) Blow for Milan San Remo Donne: Strong attacker Elisa Longo Borghini will not participate "Unfortunately, the exceptionally strong Italian champion has shown viral symptoms since Thursday night and will not sign the start list on Saturday." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'My goal is to win' - Van Aert declares victory ambition ahead of Sanremo comeback "Wout van Aert has reiterated his desire to fight for victory at Milan Sanremo this weekend, stating that “many scenarios are possible." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Massimo Fulgenzi / Cor Vos The urge to Strava is spilling military secrets… again "French sailor runs not so far away from Iran." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Image: Le Monde / Strava) Gear Break: It’s Spring! - BlackHeart Road Plus, Q36.5 Nibali Collection, Hammerhead Karoo Share, Northwave Extreme X, Apidura Expedition Series, Salsa Flyway "We are stoked! It’s the first Gear Break of Spring! Winter is over…even if it isn’t." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) “Please, let me get off this bike!” - Greg James completes 1,000km tandem cycle epic and raises over £4m for Comic Relief "Radio DJ completes eight-day cycle from Weymouth to Edinburgh, crossing the finish line at Murrayfield Stadium after 1,000km through England, Wales and Scotland." By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: BBC/Comic Relief) King Charles reckons eBikes are cheating… But here’s why that’s unfair. "He said what?! Anyone fancy asking Charles for his views on disc brakes or the UCI’s handlebar rules?" By Dan Alexander (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Column
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March 19, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Gran Prix de Denain: Alec Segaert fends off peloton by handful of meters for stunning solo win "Belgian stays off front for final 50 kilometres to keep bunch at bay." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A very uncomfortable ride' - Belgian rider's saddle snaps off during 'mini Paris Roubaix' "Jules Hesters looked set for a big result in GP Denain until a bizarre mechanical turned his race upside down." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Mathieu van der Poel looks frighteningly strong, but he shouldn't get his hopes up "Fellow riders at Tirreno Adriatico ran out of superlatives to describe Mathieu van der Poel’s form." By Youri IJnsen (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Vingegaard set for tougher test against Almeida and Evenepoel at Volta a Catalunya "The Dane admits longer climbs will pose different questions, as he prepares to face Remco Evenepoel and João Almeida in Spain." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Kelderman noticed a different Visma winter preparation: “Really taking that extra step” "Such a loyal domestique as Wilco Kelderman is something many general classification riders can only dream of." By Gauthier Ribeiro (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) UAE boss Gianetti: Pogacar and Seixas in one team? 'It’s more than a dream' "Paul Seixas has quickly become one of the defining stories of the early cycling season, and his rise is now impossible to ignore at the very top of the sport." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Clik Valve deserves to win the market "The Presta valve is almost as old as the electric light bulb. It finally has some competition." Written and photographed by Dave Rome (wadewallace.substack.com) New Fizik Lyra shoe brings pro-level features to a more palatable price point "Double Li2 dials, a breathable upper, and a wider toebox make for an attractive upgrade this summer." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Aaron Borrill) 2026 Grand Prix de Denain Porte du Hainaut/Valenciennes Métropole Live Streams "2026 GP de Denain March 19th, France (Denain → Denain, 200.4km) Live
video Thursday from 9:00am U.S. Eastern, 6:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 7:50am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
6:00am Pacific."
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March 19,
2026
Podcasts,
Photos, Books, Miscellaneous
When does Milan San Remo 2026 start: Profile, route, favorite cyclists, and how to watch "The Classicissima 2026 is already here. This Saturday, March 21, the professional peloton faces the longest and most exciting 298 kilometers of the cycling calendar in the 117th edition of Milan San Remo 2026." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) (Photo: Cor Vos via domestiquecycling.com) Magnier makes Milan Sanremo debut after recovering from Tirreno crash "Paul Magnier lines up for his first tilt at Milan Sanremo on Saturday in a Soudal Quick Step team that includes 2021 winner Jasper Stuyven, but the self-styled 'Wolfpack' know they are underdogs at La Primavera." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) ‘On the Cipressa we have to fly’ - Vermeersch outlines UAE’s plan for Pogacar to conquer Milan Sanremo "With key riders Jhonathan Narváez and Tim Wellens sidelined through injury, UAE have been forced to adjust their plans for La Primavera." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'We need to fight for our sport' - Demi Vollering on winning, social media, and taking a leading role in her sport "In our exclusive interview, we explore what really drives the number one ranked rider in the women's peloton to keep improving." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Five picks for your Milan Sanremo fantasy team "Looking to round out your Milan Sanremo fantasy team beyond the obvious favorites? We’ve got you covered." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jasper Philipsen: 'Pogacar has changed Milan Sanremo' as sprint chances fade "Jasper Philipsen returns to Milan Sanremo with a win in his legs but fewer illusions about how the race now unfolds." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Hot take: The Oakley Vanguard Meta glasses would be better without AI "If Oakley cuts ties with Meta and stripped away the always-on AI assistant entirely, the Vanguard glasses might actually be a better product." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) The Carbon Experts at Reynolds Introduce a Full Lineup of Alloy Wheels for Off-Road Riding "Reynolds is well known for its carbon rims and wheelsets, but now, the brand is switching up materials with the launch of its alloy range." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Reynolds) Bicarbonate is for everyone: If the pros are willing to buy it, you should be too "Milan Sanremo does not ask for much. Just 300 kilometres of patience, followed by 3.7 kilometres that destroy it." by Domestique (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) This meticulously restored Eroica-spec Alan bike with Campagnolo Super Record could be yours for a one-off £2,000 donation to Spinal Research "When James ‘Gino’ Murphy of Islington Cycling Club was paralyzed in a freak cycling accident, his fellow members got seriously creative to raise funds for one of the UK’s leading paralysis charities. To achieve their £20,000 target, the club will give this unique vintage bike to the first person who donates over £2,000." By Paul Grêlé (road.cc) (Image Credit: David Mason) Column
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March 19,
2026
Videos
2026 Tour de Taiwan: Carstensen Wins Final Stage as Grisel Secures Overall Victory "The 2026 Tour de Taiwan concluded with Stage 5 along the scenic east coast on the “Blissful Route 9,” where Lucas Carstensen (KINAN Racing Team) powered to victory in a high-speed bunch sprint, while Matys Grisel (Lotto Intermarché) successfully defended his lead to claim the overall general classification (GC) title. " (tourdetaiwan.org.tw) Photo via Lotto Intermarché Pidcock says everyone knows where Pogačar will attack at Milan San Remo "The Brit had a great ride at Milano Torino, but says Saturday’s race will be different." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Getty Images / Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team 'I want to make history' - Filippo Ganna bullish ahead of Milan San Remo rematch with Van der Poel and Pogačar "Italian hoping to improve on recent podium places but fears Pogačar's Cipressa attack." By Pim van der Doelen (idlprocycling.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Pogacar paradox: Why Van der Poel's biggest rival is his best ally at Milan Sanremo "Mathieu Van der Poel is the perfect prototype of a Milan Sanremo winner and he has also benefited from a curious paradox at La Primavera: Tadej Pogacar is his biggest obstacle to victory on the Via Roma." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 2026 Milan Sanremo start list - Who will be able to follow Pogacar and Van der Poel? "The first monument of the season, Milan Sanremo, is on Saturday, March 21st and commences in Pavia before the riders take on the grueling 298 kilometres to the seaside town of Sanremo on the Ligurian coast." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Red Bull targets Cipressa move with Roglic, Pellizzari and Pithie "Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe heads into Milan Sanremo with a clear tactical focus on the race’s defining moment." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Is this the beginning of the end for the Garmin Edge 540 & 840 bike computers? Both are now heavily discounted in the early Amazon Big Spring Sale deals "It should be no surprise to see the outgoing Garmin Edge 540 & 840 with well over 20% off in the early Amazon Big Spring Sale; however, could this be the final call for these now much-loved bike computers?" By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Shimano EX7 Gore-Tex Shoes "Adventure-ready shoe has a hell of a lot going for it, if you can handle the mid-foot cleat range." by Emma Silversides (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Looking for some unique and thoughtful cycling gift ideas? These custom badges, neon signs, lanyards + more could be just what you’re looking for "These personalized items make great gifts for cyclists, clubs, and events alike." by roadcc staff (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) 2026 Tour de Taiwan Live Streams "The 2026 Tour de Taiwan is being held March 14-18th (US Dates) - Stage 5 (Luye Township Office → Liyu Lake Visitor Center, 153.7km) Live
video Wednesday from 9:30pm U.S. Eastern, 6:30pm Pacific -
Finish at around 11:00pm Pacific."
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