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'The few races I’ve done so far have gone perfectly' – Tadej Pogačar chases Monument set at 'his ultimate test' Paris-Roubaix UAE Team Emirates-XRG announce support squad for World Champion, with Gianni Vermeersch and Nils Politt as alternate options

Pogačar says his races have gone "perfectly" so far. Now he's off to Roubaix, where perfection usually involves a lot of grit and a bit of luck. Good for him.

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Itzulia Basque Country stage 4 LIVE - Seven climbs await riders on tough day in the hills Seven classified climbs and 3,137 metres of elevation on a challenging stage around Galdakao

Seven climbs? In Basque Country? Tell us more about this unprecedented challenge. Hope someone packed their climbing legs.

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Paris-Roubaix tech predictions 2026: What we expect to see in the pits at the Queen of the Classics The Roubaix tech playbook is pretty well rehearsed by now, but there’s always scope for going off-script

Two years out, and the tech bros are already predicting the next iteration of 'marginal gains' for Roubaix. Because what's more exciting than a slightly different tire pressure in 2026?

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Visma-Lease a Bike 'utterly astonished' as UCI issues wheel tech ban just two weeks before Paris-Roubaix Mathieu Heijboer describes timing as "no coincidence" as Wout van Aert's chances take a hit

Visma-LAB "astonished" by a UCI tech ban two weeks out from Roubaix. Shocking, truly, that the sport's governing body would act with such impeccable timing.

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Just in time for Paris-Roubaix, UCI bans Gravaa on-the-fly tyre pressure adjustment system… three months after company declared bankrupt “After Denain, the biggest cobbled race after Roubaix, there was no problem. Now there is. That is no coincidence,” Visma-Lease a Bike’s head of performance said

The UCI, ever vigilant, has finally banned Gravaa's tire pressure system. Just three months after the company went bankrupt. Excellent timing, as always.

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6 hours ago

Why Paris-Roubaix Organizers Moved Women’s Race to Same Day as Men’s Paris-Roubaix Femmes moves to Sunday to coincide with men's race: Smart move or step back for women’s racing? Read the full article at Why Paris-Roubaix Organizers Moved Women’s Race to Same Day as Men’s on Velo.

VeloNews explains why Roubaix organizers finally put the women's race on the same day. Took them long enough to realize two Hell of the Norths are better than one, eh?

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12 hours ago

Bikepacking the World’s Most Beautiful Route (Video) Dan Camp's 34th video from his ride across the Americas captures three weeks on the Peru Great Divide, which he says is the most beautiful route in the world. Find the 46-minute video and a selection of photos here... The post Bikepacking the World’s Most Beautiful Route (Video) appeared first on BI

Another "most beautiful route" video, conveniently sponsored by all the gear you'll need to look the part while you're out there. Just don't forget the drone.

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12 hours ago

How do riders modify bikes for Paris-Roubaix? How do riders modify bikes for Paris-Roubaix? BikeRadar

Ah, Roubaix prep. Because nothing says "pro-level innovation" like slightly wider tires and a bit more bar tape. Groundbreaking stuff.

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Press Release: Mon Forest Towns Launches the Largest Curated Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network in the Eastern United States The Mon Forest Towns Partnership (MFTP) announced the launch of the Mon Forest Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network, a comprehensive collection of more than 60 curated routes across eight counties… The post Press Release: Mon Forest Towns Launches the Largest Curated Gravel and Bikepacking Route Net

"Largest Curated Gravel and Bikepacking Route Network" sounds suspiciously like someone just drew lines on a map and called it a day. Hope they brought snacks for the 'curation' process.

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PEZ Picks 5 Great Editions of Paris-Roubaix They don’t call it “The Hell of the North” for nothing. Since its first running in 1896, Paris-Roubaix has delivered chaos, controversy, and career-defining glory across the brutal cobbles of northern France, and we’ve picked five of the best editions that define its legend. The post PEZ Picks 5 Gre

PEZ picks five *great* Roubaix editions. Because apparently, some of them were merely "good."

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First Impressions: $3,199 X-LAB GT8 Gravel Bike Is Value Packed The $3,199 X-LAB GT8 Gravel Bike is one of the first entries of XDS into the US market, and they are showing value where other… The post First Impressions: $3,199 X-LAB GT8 Gravel Bike Is Value Packed appeared first on Bikerumor.

"Value-packed" at $3,199? That's one way to describe a gravel bike that costs more than some used cars. Are we sure we're still talking about bicycles?

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18 hours ago

After 8 long years, US buyers get a significantly updated Giant Stance trail bike The affordable Giant Stance trail bike fully moves to 29er wheels and sees a reconfigured FlexPoint suspension setup, along with other welcome changes. The article After 8 long years, US buyers get a significantly updated Giant Stance trail bike appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Eight years for a "significantly updated" trail bike. Did they just find the CAD files under a stack of old VCRs?

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18 hours ago

Fox just updated Grip X for trail bikes, and firm mode is gone The 2027 Fox Grip X damper drops firm mode and borrows X2 developments at a lighter weight. The article Fox just updated Grip X for trail bikes, and firm mode is gone appeared first on Singletracks Mountain Bike News.

Fox removed firm mode from Grip X. Because who needs to pedal efficiently when you can just... descend?

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18 hours ago

Merlier and Kool sprint to Scheldeprijs titles The sprinters were out in force for both the men's and women's events at Scheldeprijs on Wednesday, and the race did not disappoint them, with bunch kicks deciding both finales. As is so often the case in the mid-week one-day race near Antwerp, crashes played a

Another sprint race, another pair of sprinters win. Shocking, we know.

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18 hours ago

Laurance takes a breakaway win in the Basque Country After an opening time trial and a high-stakes GC battle on stage 2, the third stage of the Itzulia Basque Country was one for the break. A trek through the hills south of Bilbao saw the escapees build up enough of an advantage to fight for the stage a little

Laurance took the Basque breakaway, proving that sometimes, the plucky underdog just needs a long leash and a peloton content to let it happen. Must've been a slow day for the GC boys.

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18 hours ago

Del Toro pulls out of Itzulia Basque Country after stage 3 crash Isaac del Toro (UAE Team Emirates XRG) abandoned the Itzulia Basque Country on Wednesday after a crash on stage 3. The 22-year-old Mexican came into the race as a favorite for the overall title, but he fell well behind Paul Seixas (Decathlon-CMA CGM) over the first two days of the

Del Toro out of Itzulia after a stage 3 tumble. Guess even the wunderkinds aren't immune to the peloton's gravitational pull.

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1 day ago

Tour de Romandie 2026 route Six days of racing include 851.9km and 17 classified climbs in the Swiss WorldTour race

Romandie 2026 route revealed. Start planning your vacation days now, GC contenders. Or just wait for the final ITT.

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1 day ago

Wheel Talk Newsletter: Not all sunshine, but at least there's a cute dog in the feature image Reactions and injury updates from the Tour of Flanders.

Escape Collective's latest Wheel Talk promises more than just puppies, but probably not actual sunshine. At least the dog's not on a gravel bike.

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Owlhead Mountain Bike Park in Sicamous, BC, is already doubling in size after its first season The tiny lakeside town collaborated with the Splatsin First Nation, the Shuswap Trail Alliance, and the province to build BC's newest bike park on some of the steepest, rockiest terrain imaginable. The article Owlhead Mountain Bike Park in Sicamous, BC, is already doubling in size after its first se

Another bike park expands. Good for them, good for the local economy, but mostly good for the endless quest for *more* trail, because what's "enough" anyway?

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Tour de Romandie past winners Champions from 1947 to 2025

Ah, the annual reminder that someone actually won Romandie before it became a GC-bot warm-up. Good to know the history, I guess.

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The OUTER LINE: Is Pogačar Making Cycling Too Predictable? Flanders Signals a New Era Tadej Pogačar’s dominance at the Tour of Flanders raises questions about cycling’s competitive balance, generational shifts, and the future of the sport. The post The OUTER LINE: Is Pogačar Making Cycling Too Predictable? Flanders Signals a New Era appeared first on PezCycling News.

Pogačar's dominance making racing "too predictable," they say. As if the alternative is anything but chaos and a dozen riders all claiming to be "on a good day."

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Bikepacking the Fool’s Loop (Video) In David Lamb's latest video, he takes on our 270-mile Fool's Loop bikepacking route in Arizona, sharing a detailed look at what it's like to ride the challenging trail and some lessons learned along the way. Find the 30-minute video, photos, and a brief written introduction to the trip here... The

Another video of someone "finding themselves" on a bike, probably with enough gear to supply a small army. Hope they remembered the artisanal coffee maker.

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Specialized Vado 3 & Vado 3 EVO Commuters Get Integrated Garmin Radar & More Integrated lights and radar powered from the main ebike battery seem like a step in the right direction for rider safety The post Specialized Vado 3 & Vado 3 EVO Commuters Get Integrated Garmin Radar & More appeared first on Bikerumor.

Specialized now integrating Garmin radar into their Vado e-bikes. Because nothing says "commuter" like knowing exactly how fast the SUV behind you is about to ruin your day.

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Why is Paris-Roubaix raced on cobbles? Why is Paris-Roubaix raced on cobbles? BikeRadar

BikeRadar asks why Roubaix is raced on cobbles. Because it's Roubaix, obviously. What's next, a deep dive into why bikes have wheels?

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Cycling’s Newest Teen Phenom Just Blew Away the Entire Basque Country 19-year-old Paul Seixas uncorks Pogačar-esque solo raid at Itzulia to build mammoth GC lead over a bunch of seasoned climbers. Read the full article at Cycling’s Newest Teen Phenom Just Blew Away the Entire Basque Country on Velo.

Another teen phenom, another "entire region" blown away. Apparently, this one's a product, not a person. Must be some new aero socks.

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Why The Tour of Flanders Is Belgium’s Holiest Day In Flanders, De Ronde is more than a bike race: 'Where the Dutch celebrate King's Day, we celebrate the Tour of Flanders.' Read the full article at Why The Tour of Flanders Is Belgium’s Holiest Day on Velo.

VeloNews explains why Flanders is sacred, presumably without mentioning the actual bikes. Perhaps the cobbles are just a spiritual test of carbon fiber integrity.

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2 days ago

Full steam ahead for the hype train: Seixas crushes Basque Country TT The 19-year-old phenom's rise continues to chug along after he demolished the competition in the opening time trial.

Seixas wins a TT, so naturally, the hype train has departed. Hope he packed enough watts for the next stop.

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2 days ago

New Bikes, Tubular Glue on Tubeless Tires, Aero Socks, and More Tour of Flanders Tech The cobbled monument never disappoints for bike tech. We explored the pits to find all the new gear and interesting adaptations for the cobbles. Read the full article at New Bikes, Tubular Glue on Tubeless Tires, Aero Socks, and More Tour of Flanders Tech on Velo.

VeloNews found tubular glue on tubeless tires at Flanders. Because nothing says "marginal gains" like making your expensive tech less effective, right?

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2 days ago

Power analysis: What made the 2026 Tour of Flanders so hard From breakaway efforts to decisive attacks, the data behind the second Monument of the year shows why it's one of the toughest one-day races in the WorldTour.

Ah yes, the 2026 Ronde. Turns out it was hard because the riders pushed a lot of watts. Who knew?

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'I didn't expect to win by such a margin' – A time trial triumph for Paul Seixas as he carves out first WorldTour stage victory and claims leader's jersey at Itzulia Basque Country A landmark victory snared but the job has just begun as 19 year old now turns focus to defending the jersey

"Didn't expect to win by such a margin," says the rider who just won by such a margin. Perhaps next time, try expecting it?

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