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March 27, 2026 Blogs,
Articles
E3 Saxo Classic: Mathieu van der Poel punishes rivals on the Paterberg but fights to hold off fast-closing chase group for three-peat "Per Strand Hagenes and Florian Vermeersch round out podium as four-rider pursuit of Alpecin Premier Tech rider falls short." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Suddenly the cooperation disappeared” - Heartbreak for Florian Vermeersch as split second hesitation lets Mathieu van der Poel escape in E3 thriller "Florian Vermeersch was central to the moment that decided the E3 Saxo Classic, not just a witness to it." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Visma Lease a Bike rider disqualified from E3 Saxo Classic for taking tow from team car "Belgian fan's video likely to result in a fine and a yellow card for Axel Zingle." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'Ciao' - Peloton prepares for Mathieu van der Poel attack at E3 Saxo Classic, despite hand injury "No Tadej Pogačar or Wout van Aert at mini-Tour of Flanders." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Mads Pedersen questions wrist performance in E3 Saxo Classic: "Curious how it reacts to cobbles" "A little less than a week after his surprisingly strong comeback in the peloton at Milan San Remo, Mads Pedersen is among the favorites for the E3 Saxo Classic. However, the Dane doesn’t start with the highest confidence." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Fabio Jakobsen forced to quit early in E3 Saxo Classic "It is still not Fabio Jakobsen’s season for now. The Dutchman - who is on the comeback trail after surgery on a narrowed pelvic artery - started today in the E3 Saxo Classic but had to ease off the pedals early. This marks his third DNF in a short period." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Debora Silvestri discharged from the hospital as recovery continues following Milan Sanremo crash "While in the hospital, Silvestri required respiratory support, due to the impact of the crash, but fortunately, the Italian rider is on her way home." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Laboral Kutxa Fundacion Euskadi / Instagram via cyclingmagazine.ca) Quiet around Arnaud De Lie? That’s not a bad sign: Lotto leader faces crucial weekend "No Milan San Remo, no Tour of Bruges and no E3 Saxo Classic. It’s a long wait before we see Arnaud De Lie back in action at the highest level, following a promising Tirreno Adriatico." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig: “I’m a bit silly, I’m a bit weird but, you know, it’s what you get” "Cecilie Uttrup Ludwig is in a playful mood when she speaks to the road.cc Podcast but also, at times, appears a lot more reflective than she has been in the past." by Shane Stokes (road.cc) (Image Credit: Alex Whitehead/SWpix.com) I scour the internet for the best bike deals, and these 37 Amazon Spring Sale deals are genuinely worth any cyclist's attention this weekend "I am a cycling deal-hunting expert, and I have been picking my way through the Amazon Big Spring Sale all week, in search of the best deals for cyclists." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jeb Wallace-Brodeur) Litelok's New X1 Mini is a Smaller, Lighter Version of its Popular Angle-Grinder Resistant U-Lock "Since it was introduced in 2022, the Litelok X1 has been widely regarded as one of the best bike locks on the market." By Jeremy Benson (bikerumor.com) (photo/Litelok) Climate activist who disrupted Tour of Bruges remains detained "Climate activist Wouter Mouton has been arrested by the Bruges investigating judge on suspicion of malicious obstruction of traffic and intentional assault and battery. This follows his actions during the Ronde van Brugge last Wednesday." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'I set off on a bike that shouldn't have been ridden to the shop, let alone France' - When to let go of planning and just get on the bike "Don't wait for the perfect moment - it might never arrive. Sometimes you just have to start the adventure." By James Shrubsall (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 2026 E3 Saxo Classic Live Streams "2026 E3 Saxo Bank Classic March 27th, Belgium (Harelbeke → Harelbeke, 208.5km). Live
video Friday from 8:50am U.S. Eastern, 5:50am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
5:50am Pacific."
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2026
Podcasts,
Photos, Books, Miscellaneous
Volta a Catalunya: Jonas Vingegaard dominates stage 5 mountaintop finish to Coll de Pal for solo victory "Felix Gall takes second while Lenny Martinez next best from chase group." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'I like to win big races' - Vingegaard highlights Catalunya victory as more than Giro preparation "The Dane acknowledged the significance of his stage victory and highlighted how the Volta a Catalunya is more than just a preparation race for his goals to come later in the season." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Luis Angel Gomez / Cor Vos 'Today I lost a life for sure' - Tom Pidcock 'OK' after crashing into a ravine in the Volta a Catalunya out of sight of race "I was far from the road and nobody knew I was there,' says Briton, bolstering UCI case for GPS tracking." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Tour of Catalonia intervenes again: Finish on La Molina shortened "Bad news for Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel. After the weather conditions disrupted Thursday’s stage in the Tour of Catalonia and led to the cancellation of the Vallter 2000 climb, adjustments also have to be made to today’s stage." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 'It may well turn out that he's a one-day rider' - Former manager Patrick Lefevere questions Remco Evenepoel's racing priorities "He should have been in San Remo and should also have ridden Flanders or E3' says former team boss." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) 'A big deal for women in sport’ - Life Time introduces pregnancy policy for Grand Prix athletes after Sarah Sturm announces pregnancy "New rule allows athletes selected for the Life Time Grand Prix to defer their spot to the following season if they become pregnant." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Alex Rozko) Michal Kwiatkowski reveals extent of thigh injury after Milan Sanremo crash "What first looked like a relatively mild outcome has turned into something far more serious for Michal Kwiatkowski." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Cor Vos / IG Michal Kwiatkowski N+ Bikes launches limited edition Mercedes AMG eBikes - Plus Taipei Cycle Show highlights, Beryl hits Canterbury + more "It’s almost the weekend! That means it’s time to take a look at everything that’s been happening in the exciting world of eBikes this week." by Henry Winchester (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) What 3 months, 500km, and 30+ school runs taught me about ditching the car for a cargo bike "When I found myself unexpectedly without a car, I committed to seeing whether a cargo bike could honestly fill the void. This is my report from the road detailing the highs, the lows, and the reality of 500km of cargo bike usage." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Matt Ischt-Barnard) Magicshine Airro Digital Electric Mini Pump "Well-designed, well-specced electric pump that does everything it needs to." By George Hill (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Zwift Gets First-Ever Gravel-Only Map, Plus New Bikes, Races & More "If you’ve been riding Zwift and trying beta features like personalized training rides, or digging the winter race series, we have good news." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) Zwift 2026 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2026 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 23-29th, Spain, stage 5 (La Seu d'Urgell → La Molina/Coll de Pal, 153.1km) Live
video Friday from 9:20am U.S. Eastern, 6:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
6:20am Pacific."
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March 27,
2026
Videos
Coppi e Bartali: Tommaso Dati outpaces Mauro Schmid to win stage 3 "Diego Ulissi rounds out podium behind Team Ukyo rider as Schmid takes over the race lead." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) The Tour de France is 99 days away - Does anyone look likely to challenge Tadej Pogačar? "Jonas Vingegaard and Remco Evenepoel are both looking good, and Paul Seixas has arrived." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) 'We were all joking about winning' - How this 19-year-old outsmarted the world's best sprinters for her first WorldTour win "A day on, Carys Lloyd talks through her breakout victory at the Ronde van Brugge." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Gear Break: Springing Forth – Tifosi Optics Moab XC, Scicon Saddlebag 098 with Light, Polar Street X, Look X-One-G Ti, MAAP x KASK Protone, OPEN U.P. 2.0 Adventure "Gear Break is springing forth with some exciting gear and kit, and a new bike, to get you ready for the coming season." By Andy Rohrer (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) The Kemmelberg: Unfinished Business "The Kemmelberg is the defining obstacle in Gent Wevelgem, often turning what looks like a sprinter’s race into a brutal selection." By Gordan Cameron (pezcyclingnews.com) Photos: Gordan Cameron 'A feast and a famine' - Why are profits falling for major bike brands? "Industry challenges are coming from all corners of the world." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) The last overlap standing: Why the Paris Nice and Tirreno Adriatico double-feature deserves to survive UCI reforms "The curtains have closed on this year’s Paris Nice/Tirreno Adriatico double-feature, that brought us excitement, chaos and some of the best racing we’ve seen so far this season." by Alicia Moyo (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Picnic PostNL loses another key rider from spring core "Don't look for Timo de Jong in the upcoming classics. The 26-year-old from Zeeland will miss the rest of the spring classics due to a wrist fracture." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) In
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This is What a 1 Million Dollar Custom Titanium Road Bike Looks Like in Taipei "OK, to be fair, that's NT$1,000,000 (one million New Taiwan dollars) for the Laget Aero One. But at about $31,350 US dollars it's still quite a lot, even if it's not quite a price tag higher than winning the lottery." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit not Found) (Photo/Cory Benson) Roval launches new 1,340g Terra Aero CLX and 1,079g Terra CLX III gravel wheelsets "New wheelsets are lighter and faster than before, but can now also accommodate tires as wide as 60mm." By Aaron Borrill (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Specialized) Wahoo’s Smart Fan gets Smarter with Major Firmware Update "This new update expands the smart fan’s capabilities for indoor training with improved sensor integration and automated cooling adjustments to help athletes maintain comfort during workouts." By Ron Frazelle (bikerumor.com) (Photos / Wahoo Fitness) New Saris Cycle-On Hitch Rack Adds On Ramp for Heavy eBikes "eBikes are great for getting more people on two wheels, but there’s one major flaw - they’re often heavy bikes that make it more difficult to get them on a bike rack." By Zach Overholt (bikerumor.com) (Image Credit Saris via cyclingmagazine.ca) Driver arrested in Newport Beach road rage incident with professional cyclist "Newport Beach police arrested a driver involved in a road rage altercation with a professional cyclist last weekend, the department said in a press release. " By Génesis Miranda Miramontes (nbclosangeles.com) (Image Credit not Found) Column
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March 26, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Results Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali 2026 Stage 2 - Filippo D’Aiuto snatches late solo win to stun the peloton "Filippo D'Aiuto produced a perfectly timed late attack to win Stage 2 of the Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali, going solo inside the final kilometres and holding off a fast-closing peloton into Massalengo." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo via cyclingflash.com) “No Pogacar, no Van Aert, no need to doubt” - Philippe Gilbert predicts Mathieu van der Poel dominance at E3 despite injury concerns "Mathieu van der Poel’s Milano Sanremo crash has introduced a rare question mark ahead of the cobbled Classics, but not everyone is convinced it changes anything at all." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Eurosport E3 Saxo Classic 2026 preview - Van der Poel targets hat-trick as double Kwaremont ascent added "The 68th edition of E3 Saxo Classic takes place on Friday, 27 March and serves as a dress rehearsal for the Tour of Flanders just over a week later." By Joe Morgan (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'Tadej is Tadej' - Why no E3 is no problem for Pogacar with Flanders in mind "The E3 Saxo Classic had been almost de rigueur for a Tour of Flanders contender in its WorldTour era, but defending Ronde champion Tadej Pogacar is skipping the race for the second year in succession." By Barry Ryan (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot "The top riders avoid each other, and that’s not so great" - Mixed feelings for E3 organizer "When we talk about the E3 Saxo Classic, descriptions like 'the mini Tour of Flanders' or 'the ultimate test for the Tour of Flanders and Paris Roubaix' often come up." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Belgian Cycling joins in complaint against climate activist "The peloton in the Tour of Bruges was shaken yesterday by a crash caused by the action of a climate activist. Organizer Golazo announced the same evening that they would be filing a complaint, and the organizer is now supported by Belgian Cycling." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) 11 fractures and collapsed lung for Timo Roosen after GP Monseré crash "The Dutchman has provided an update following his crash at the GP Jean-Pierre Monseré, confirming he is dealing with multiple fractures and a collapsed lung." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) How to watch the 2026 Gent Wevelgem: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 Gent Wevelgem (since this year: In Flanders Fields - From Middelkerke to Wevelgem) featuring Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen, Van Aert, and De Lie?" by Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) Photo: Harry Talbot "It would be nice if the sport were known for something other than a kangaroo jumping in front of the riders" - Jay Vine reflects on Down Under crashes "Jay Vine has a 50% win to DNF ratio thus far in the 2026 season. The 30-year-old opened his season with a national time trial season, then abandoned the road race, and followed up with an overall victory at the Tour Down Under." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Revived Ineos Grenadiers start best season since 2018 "Geraint Thomas, the new sporting director already said it after the team time trial at Paris Nice: "We've had a few tough years, but we're on the comeback trail." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Devinci Spartan delivers made-in-Canada brawn for fourth generation "Simplified speed metal still comes straight outta Chicoutimi, Que." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) “The fastest gravel wheel family ever built” - Roval launches Terra Aero CLX and Terra CLX III, claiming aero gains and sub-1,100g weight "Specialized-owned brand says Terra Aero CLX is its fastest gravel wheelset ever, while Terra CLX is its lightest and most compliant gravel option yet." By Mat Brett (road.cc) (Image Credit: Roval Wheels and Components) Column
Two
March 26,
2026
Podcasts,
Photos, Books, Miscellaneous
Volta a Catalunya: Ethan Vernon wins truncated stage 4 on long uphill drag to Camprodón while Tom Pidcock moves into second overall "Dorian Godon fails to move past NSN rider in closing meters to finish second and maintains GC lead." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) First mountain stage in Catalonia now on: Vingegaard top favorite, Evenepoel among many challengers "After the fourth stage of the Tour of Catalonia was shortened, the riders will finally face the first mountain stage on day five. Jonas Vingegaard is the top favorite, but Remco Evenepoel also made a strong impression in the opening stages." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) '100% on stage 5 seems impossible' - Red Bull issues warning over Evenepoel "Remco Evenepoel came through stage 4 of the Volta a Catalunya without incident, a day after his crash threatened to disrupt his week." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Major blow for the Volta a Catalunya: Stage 4 summit finish at Vallter 2000 canceled due to extreme wind forecast "The Volta a Catalunya has been forced to alter the route of its fourth stage, scheduled for this Thursday." By Ondrej Zhasil (cyclinguptodate.com) (Photo by Szymon Gruchalski-Getty Images via stickybottle.com) Good news is all good' - Remco Evenepoel to continue at Volta a Catalunya despite pothole crash "Belgian says he has pain "everywhere" after fall in chaotic finale." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Remco Evenepoel was unhappy, but Visma Lease a Bike defends Vingegaard’s tactics "With a few misses, Remco Evenepoel made it clear in the finale of the third stage of the Tour of Catalonia that he was not a fan of Jonas Vingegaard’s wait-and-see race strategy." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Bakelants and Boonen don’t understand Wout van Aert’s choice: “A strange twist” "There has already been a lot said and written about it: Wout van Aert's decision not to start in the E3 Saxo Classic. The Belgian is skipping this cobbled classic to focus on the Monuments. An incomprehensible choice, according to Tom Boonen and Jan Bakelants in Wielerclub Wattage." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) "I've heard rumors about another team..." - Former Israel Premier Tech rider on Chris Froome's potential 2026 team and abuse during La Vuelta "Chris Froome has recently been announced as a key collaborator in a new project within cycling, although over recent months there were reportedly rumors that he would join a new team according to NSN Cycling Team's George Bennett." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) Wolf Tooth’s new MKØ range is what happens when bike engineers are let off the leash "Titanium axles, ceramic bearings and obsessive machining - inside Wolf Tooth’s new passion project." By Anne-Marije Rook (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Anne-Marije Rook) Quality above all at Lezyne: "What we do here would be impossible in California" "Do you create something that primarily looks good or do you make something that functions as well as possible? At Lezyne, the emphasis is on the latter." By Nick Doup (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit Lezyne) Cycling in Ehime, Japan: Beyond the Shimanami Kaido Adventure "Ehime, Japan: Island Roads, Epic Climbs and Wild Coastal Riding." By PEZ Crew (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: CyclingEhime 2026 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2026 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 23-29th, Spain, stage 4 (Mataró → Camprodón, 151km) Live
video Thursday from 10:20am U.S. Eastern, 7:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:00am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:20am Pacific (may be delayed)."
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March 26,
2026
Videos
Ronde van Brugge Women: Carys Lloyd takes stunning sprint victory "Wild weather hits women's classic as Elisa Balsamo, Nienke Veenhoven round out podium." By Mathew Mitchell (procyclinguk.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Carys Lloyd gets to pick Lego after win in Bruges "Carys Lloyd crowned herself the surprising winner of the Tour of Bruges on Thursday. The victory came as a surprise even to the 19-year-old British rider, she said in the flash interview afterwards." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Three reasons why the Unibet Rose Rockets now shine at the highest level "If anyone still doubted Bas Tietema’s Unibet Rose Rockets project, those opinions can be tossed aside after the Tour of Bruges. After years of progress in the lower tiers of cycling, the riders in the blue-pink jerseys are now competing at WorldTour level." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) Tour of Bruges: Flat, fast… and wide open? "A windy parcours, one cobbled sector, could make for a bunch sprint…unless opportunists come knocking/" By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo: Ava Holmgren/Instagram George Bennett: 'The Granon woke up the beast' as Pogacar raised his level after Tour defeat "Speaking in Catalunya, the New Zealander pointed back to the day that, in his view, changed Tadej Pogacar." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Christophe Laporte is back in the classics: "Toughest period of my career" "With a fourth place in Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, Christophe Laporte returned to his beloved spring classics after an absence of almost two years." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Prologo takes saddle adjustment to the next level with Pressure Map MyOwn "The adjustment of the saddle enters a new dimension with the arrival of Pressure Map MyOwn, a tool developed by Prologo that allows real-time analysis of how the cyclist interacts with the saddle during pedaling." By Migue A. (en.brujulabike.com) Photo via BikeRadar Specialized’s New Roval Terra Aero CLX and Terra CLX III Gravel Wheels on Review "Roval is bringing speed to the dirt paths. With the Terra Aero, Specialized have presented their first consistently aero-optimized gravel wheelset." by Jan Fock (granfondo-cycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) Assos Mille GTS Spring Fall Jacket S11 "Superb balance of wind protection, breathability and comfort, though fit is aggressive and the price is high." by Sam Smith (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Touring Bike Weight: What’s Normal and What’s Too Heavy? "Touring bike weight spans a surprisingly wide range, from lightweight gravel models that weigh just 9 kg to the strongest touring bikes weighing more than 21 kg." by Alee Denham (cyclingabout.com) (Image Credit not Found) International Olympic Committee’s bars transgender athletes from women’s events starting at L.A. 2028 "New rules go beyond UCI's already strict regulations." (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image credit: Getty Images) Pirelli Unveils P Zero Race TLR SL‑R: Its Fastest and Most Aerodynamic Road Tire Yet "Pirelli has expanded its high‑performance road range with the launch of the P Zero Race TLR SL‑R, a tubeless‑ready tire designed with one clear goal: maximum speed on the road." By Paul Horta-Hopkins (cycletechreview.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Ronde van Brugge Women Live Streams "2026 Ronde van Brugge, Driedaagse Women Classic March 25-26th, Belgium (Bruges → Bruges, 143.7km) Live
video Thursday from 10:15am U.S. Eastern, 7:15am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:10am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:15am Pacific."
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March 25, 2026
Blogs,
Articles
Live
Blog: Pro cycling sleuths reckon they’ve found a picture of
the crack on Pogačar’s frame + more
Ronde van Brugge: Another victory for Dylan Groenewegen as crosswinds and crashes rip through peloton "Jasper Philipsen second, Max Kanter third in wind-swept Belgian Classic." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) “Notorious” climate protester causes crash in Belgian race after sitting on road in front of charging peloton "The protestor, who previously threw paint at Vermeer’s Girl with the Pearl Earring, has been arrested." By Callum Devereux (road.cc) (Image Credit: TNT/Eurosport) Bas Tietema sees Groenewegen's win as confirmation of his 'unorthodox' approach "Unibet Rose Rockets has secured its first WorldTour victory. Dylan Groenewegen, who recently also won the Bredene Koksijde Classic and GP Monseré, was the best in the Tour of Bruges. Bas Tietema was understandably thrilled with his rider’s win." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Sprinters expect brutal ronde van brugge: "There’s a 110% chance of echelons" "Rain, cool temperatures, and wind speeds up to 30 kilometers per hour: the riders participating in the Tour of Bruges today can expect a brutally tough edition of what is normally a sprinters' race. Or to quote Jasper Philipsen: "It will be war from the start." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Wow, the E3 Saxo Classic organizers haven’t said anything dumb this year "Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen, Guillaume Boivin and Nick Zukowsky will line up for the cobbled race on Friday." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 'I really want to be good at the Classics' - Imogen Wolff targets strong second season as a pro "Visma Lease a Bike's precocious Briton on her changing role, dream races, and aim to secure a Tour de France place." By Chris Marshall-Bell (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) (Image credit: Getty Images) Lampaert questions logic behind Pogacar's ‘crazy’ long solo attacks "Tadej Pogacar keeps winning in ways that don’t always make sense on paper. His long, early attacks have become a defining feature of modern cycling, but not everyone in the peloton is convinced by the logic behind them." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Jay Vine races again but may need months to recover from kangaroo crash "For Jay Vine, the Tour Down Under was truly a race of two faces. The Australian managed to claim the overall victory in front of his home crowd, but in the final stage he crashed due to a kangaroo crossing the road." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) New abandon and setback for Jay Vine after 22nd crash in five years "Just one day after speaking cautiously about his long road back, Jay Vine’s return to racing has been dealt another blow." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Image Credit not Found) EF rider spotted with striking aero shoes from triathlon "Earlier this month, a striking pair of cycling shoes was seen during the Rhodes GP (1.2) in Greece. A rider from EF Education Aevolo was riding shoes that featured a fin-shaped protrusion at the heel." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Nick Schultz on Israel Premier Tech’s 2025 firestorm and the NSN rebuild that followed "The 2025 season pushed Israel Premier Tech into territory most teams never have to face, where racing became only part of the job and the rest played out in the crowd and in the noise that followed the jersey." By Michiel van Looijengoed (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) Startlist Dwars door Vlaanderen 2026 Riders: Wout Van Aert, Mads Pedersen, Filippo Ganna, Jasper Philipsen, Matthew Brennan + more "Dwars door Vlaanderen is the fourth out of five World Tour classics in Flanders which make up for the final block of cobbled classics in the region. It takes place on the 1st of April this year and is the final big race before the Tour of Flanders." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Orogenesis Part VI: Baja California Sur "After completing the 3,000-mile-long U.S. section of the new Orogenesis mountain bike trail at the tail end of October, Kurt Refsnider continued on across the Mexico border for the final 1,500 miles of the route that follows the popular Baja Divide bikepacking route." By Kurt Refsnider & Claire Cella (theradavist.com) Photos: Claire Cella Ten 32″ Bikes in Taipei, Each With a Different Fork, But Still Only a Few Tire Options "Unsurprisingly, yes… 32″ is the biggest standout trend we spotted walking around the Taipei Cycle show on day 1. But don’t worry, we’re also nerding out on alt drivetrains, kids’ bikes, aero bars, and solar-powered eBikes in the coming days." By Cory Benson (bikerumor.com) (All photos/Cory Benson) 2026 Ronde van Brugge Live Streams "2026 Ronde van Brugge March 25-26th, Belgium (Bruges → Bruges, 202.9km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:05am U.S. Eastern, 7:05am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:15am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at about
7:15am Pacific."
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March 25,
2026
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Volta a Catalunya: Dorian Godon wins dramatic stage 3 finish as Remco Evenepoel crashes in closing kilometer "Ethan Vernon second, Noah Hobbs third as late breakaway vanishes for GC favorites." By Carlos Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) "He just catapulted over the bars" - Jonas Vingegaard stunned by Evenepoel crash; Caught as he 'didn’t want to take advantage' of the situation "Stage 3 of the Volta a Catalunya 2026 was utter chaos. With under 30 kilometers to go, as the road flattened towards the finish, Remco Evenepoel sprang a surprise, attacking on the flat when the bunch split. Only Jonas Vingegaard could follow." By Rúben Silva (cyclinguptodate.com) (Image Credit not Found) No good deed goes unpunished: Evenepoel calls out Vingegaard for lack of cooperation "There's clearly some salt in the wounds of Red Bull's Belgian after Volta a Catalunya crash." By Terry McKall (cyclingmagazine.ca) Photo via cyclinguptodate.com Remco Evenepoel cautious ahead of 'nervous stage' in the Tour of Catalonia "Will we see another sprint in the Volta a Catalunya today? That could very well happen, as the finale of stage three is flat. Still, it’s crucial for the GC contenders to stay alert. Remco Evenepoel agrees." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Henri Uhlig (Alpecin Premier Tech) breaks collarbone in crash at Catalonia "Henri Uhlig started Tuesday’s second stage of the Tour of Catalonia as one of the favorites, but the stage ended in hospital for the young German. The Alpecin Premier Tech rider crashed in the finale and broke his collarbone." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Riley Pickrell forced to abandon Volta a Catalunya "The Victoria native is bummed to quit but there’s plenty of season left." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) How to watch the 2026 E3 Saxo Classic: Streaming and TV by country "Looking to watch the 2026 E3 Saxo Classic featuring Mathieu van der Poel, Mads Pedersen, Christophe Laporte, Mathias Vacek, and Laurence Pithie?" By Dieter Loos (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) “It’s hard for me to say whether Tadej Pogacar has actually improved” - Jonas Vingegaard unmoved by rival’s Sanremo brilliance as next chapter of Tour rivalry looms "He looks a bit better. It’s hard for me to say whether he’s actually improved. You’d have to ask him that. I don’t know his numbers, so I can’t say,” Vingegaard said in conversation with TV 2." By Kieran Wood (cyclinguptodate.com) Photo via Flashscore.com (Colin Flockton / Alamy / Profimedia) Rudy Project Nytron Helmet & Astral Sphere Glasses Review "Helmet and Glasses for Summer." By Alastair Hamilton (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo: AHamilton Is the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026 worth it for cyclists? These 33 deals I’ve hunted down suggest a resounding, Yes! "I am a cycling deal-hunting expert, and over the next 7 days Ill be here to bring you all the best bargains for cyclists from the Amazon Big Spring Sale 2026." By Matt Ischt-Barnard (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jeb Wallace-Brodeur) 'I would encourage everybody to cycle to their local cathedral and just go and listen' - Meet the man on a mission to save choral music by bike "The CEO of the Cathedral Music Trust is visiting 100 choirs across England and Wales over 50 days of cycling." By Meg Elliot (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Jonathan Mayes) Vision releases Metron 45–60 RS CS Silver Edition wheelset "A limited-run version of Vision’s RS platform, updated with CeramicSpeed bearings and subtle design changes aimed at smoother rolling and improved efficiency." By Matt Hansen (cyclingmagazine.ca) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Volta a Catalunya Live Streams "2026 Volta Ciclista a Catalunya March 23-29th, Spain, stage 3 (Mont-roig del Camp → Vila-seca, 159.4km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:20am U.S. Eastern, 7:20am Pacific -
Finish at around 9:30am Pacific.
The
race will be shown on Peacock and FloBikes starting at about
7:50am Pacific."
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March 25,
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Videos
Coppi e Bartali: Axel Laurance speeds to opening stage victory in uphill sprint "Ineos Grenadiers racer beats Mauro Schmid and Diego Ulissi to the line in Barolo." (cyclingflash.com) (Image credit: Getty Images via cyclingnews.com) Preview: Lorena Wiebes aims for third win in Ronde van Brugge "One day after the men, the women will ride their Tour of Bruges. If Wednesday’s race was already a preview of the women’s event, then we’re in for another spectacular race. The only question is: how do you beat Lorena Wiebes? The peloton has yet to find an answer." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Demi Vollering forced to cut Teide altitude training short "The Dutch rider has to cut her training camp short due to an approaching storm on the Spanish island." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Christophe Laporte opens up on illness nightmare - 'I thought it would never get better' "Christophe Laporte is back where he feels at home, in the thick of the Classics, but the road back has been anything but straightforward." By Ethan Lessiter (domestiquecycling.com) (Photo: Cor Vos) 'It's almost 12 years since I quit - I still don't regret it' - We tracked down cycling's lost world champion and VO2 max record holder "As a teenager, Oskar Svendsen emerged as one of the sport's most promising talents... then he disappeared. Tom Davidson finds out where he’s been." By Tom Davidson (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images / Christoffer Jellum) Chris Froome, Nairo Quintana, and a quest for legacy "More than a decade on from their greatest triumphs, one is about to retire, while one remains unretired." By Adam Becket (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Getty Images) Florian Vermeersch: "Does Tadej think about 5 monuments? He has too much respect for the others" "It must be great to ride for UAE Emirates XRG in 2026. Florian Vermeersch is one of the riders allowed to dominate the classics, as he already did last week in Milan San Remo alongside his team leader Tadej Pogacar." By Niels Bastiaens (cyclingflash.com) (Image Credit not Found) A 4.99kg bike with a full working groupset - Does this one-off Scott Addict prove the UCI weight limit is defunct? "Scott has teamed up with Swedish concept-builder, Dangerholm, to prove sub 5kg is not just possible, but it can also be achieved without 'compromises.'" By Andy Carr (cyclingweekly.com) (Image credit: Dangerholm) From suffering to enjoyment: Chris Froome returns to Alpe d'Huez, but not to race "Chris Froome is back on the slopes of Alpe d'Huez, but not to ride up the 13.8-kilometer climb. The four-time Tour winner is in France for Tomorrowland Winter (March 21-28), one of the biggest music festivals in the Alps." (cyclingflash.com) (Credits not Found) Garmin Rally RS210 Dual-Sensing Power Meter pedals "Excellent performance, convenience and interchangeability, but at a very high price." by Jack M Evans (road.cc) (Image Credit: Farrelly Atkinson) Batch Bicycles GB2: The Entry-Level Gravel Bike You’ve Been Waiting For? "Out of the box, the Batch is plenty pretty, though not flashy. The steel gray paint has a glint, and the branding under the top tube is elegantly understated. " By Mike Fee (pezcyclingnews.com) Photo via Batch Bicycles Cycling in the South of France: Hidden House Gîte in the Hérault Valley "Cycling in France is the dream - and for Chris Selden, it’s a life built on two wheels. After falling in love with the country through the Tour de France and eventually discovering the Hérault Valley, Selden has turned that passion into something you can experience for yourself." By Chris Selden (pezcyclingnews.com) (Image Credit not Found) OPEN launches the U.P. 2.0 Adventure: Aerodynamics & Comfort meet Adventure "OPEN adds a new member to its Unbeaten Path family: the U.P. 2.0 Adventure. It takes the aerodynamics and comfort of the U.P.|U.P.PER. 2.0 frame and adds serious cargo capability and an even more comfortable fork." By JOM (gravelcyclist.com) (Image Credit not Found) 2026 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali Live Streams "2026 Settimana Internazionale Coppi e Bartali March 25-29th, Italy, Stage 1 (Barbaresco → Barolo, 161.1km) Live
video Wednesday from 10:00am U.S. Eastern, 7:00am Pacific -
Finish at around 8:05am Pacific.
The
race might be shown on HBO Max and FloBikes starting at
about 7:00am Pacific."
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