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Road Racing

The Ultimate 2026 Road Worlds Cheat Sheet: Full Schedule, Brutal Routes, Favorites and More

The road worlds return to North America for only the fifth time and the racing in Montréal should be wild. Here’s everything cycling fans need to know.

Andrew HoodSeptember 15, 2026

Road Racing

2026 Montréal Road Worlds Spectator Guide: Tickets, VIP Access and Parking

Roadside viewing is free at Montréal 2026 world championships. Here’s how North American fans can plan a trip to see cycling’s biggest stars.

Andrew HoodSeptember 11, 2026

Road Racing

Team USA Unveils Stacked Roster for Montréal World Championships

USA Cycling is bringing Tour de France stars, Olympic medalists, and national champions to Montréal in pursuit of the rainbow jersey.

Andrew HoodSeptember 2, 20261

Road

Philadelphia Cycling Classic Returns from Decade-Long Hiatus with Stars, Manayunk Wall, Big Ambitions

WorldTour stars, huge crowds, and the legendary Manayunk Wall: After 10 years away, the Philadelphia Cycling Classic is back with a bang.

Andrew HoodAugust 26, 2026

Road Racing

How to Watch the Philadelphia Cycling Classic as Simmons and Faulkner Headline Rebooted US Race

How to watch the long-awaited return of Philadelphia Cycling Classic on August 30 as Tour de France stars and domestic pros chase $150K prize purse.

Jim CottonAugust 24, 2026

Tour de France Femmes

Is More Stages Better? Tour de France Femmes Stars Pick Their Magic Number

Le Court-Pienaar and fellow stars push for growth, with a warning: ‘Add days because it’s good for us, not to be more like the men.’

Andy McGrathAugust 6, 20263

Tour de France Femmes

Fueling, Pacing, Cooling and Beyond: Behind the Scenes of Kristen Faulkner's Tour de France Femmes TT

Charting everything that went into Alaskan speedster's stage 4 TT: her tech ‘leap of faith’, 90km/h descent and the 'crazy’ UCI rule she dislikes.

Andy McGrathAugust 5, 20265

Tour de France Femmes

Tour de France Femmes Stage 4: Reusser Roars into Yellow, Ferrand-Prévot Unravels

World time trial champion Reusser powers to yellow and Vollering consolidates her GC position, but defending champion Ferrand-Prévot suffers against the clock.

Andrew HoodAugust 4, 20262

Tour de France Femmes

Dizzy, Out of Water and Stung by a Bee: Tales from the Tour de France Femmes’ Hottest Day

Cramp slows contenders and riders blow up as 102-degree heat wreaks havoc, even if stage winner Sigrid Haugset had a secret weapon...

Andy McGrathAugust 3, 2026

Tour de France Femmes

Every American, Canadian, Mexican and Cuban Rider in the Tour de France Femmes 2026

World champ Vallieres, Faulkner, and Holmgren lead the way: Meet the 13-strong North American contingent and hear their pre-race thoughts.

Andy McGrathAugust 1, 2026

Tour de France Femmes

Tour de France Femmes 2026 Cheat Sheet: Route, Stages, Climbs, Jerseys, Prize Money, and Favorites

The complete Tour de France Femmes 2026 guide, including all 9 stages, mountain finishes, favorites, jerseys, prize money, and key facts.

Andrew HoodJuly 30, 20262

Tour de France Femmes

How to Watch the 2026 Tour de France Femmes in the USA, Canada, and Worldwide

How to watch the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift from August 1-9 on TV and streaming as Ferrand-Prévot returns to defend her title against a stacked GC field.

Jim CottonJuly 29, 2026

Road

LA28 Olympic Road Race Route: What We Know So Far About the Los Angeles 2028 Cycling Course

LA28 Olympic road race route guide: Venice Beach start, Griffith Observatory finish, race dates, distances, and route details.

Andrew HoodJune 16, 2026

News

LA28 Olympic Road Race: Why Sprinters Won't Like the Hollywood Finish

LA28 reveals a dramatic uphill finish to Griffith Observatory in the Hollywood Hills for the Olympic road races — meaning gold won't be decided in a bunch sprint.

Andrew HoodJune 11, 2026

Road Racing

Giro d’Italia Women Stage 5: Vollering Got the Win, Van der Breggen Proved She's the Boss

Vollering captures the stage she wanted, but Van der Breggen was in full command of the 'queen stage' across the Dolomites.

Andrew HoodJune 3, 2026

Road Racing

A Gruesome Gravel Mountain Will Decide the Giro d’Italia Women

Giro Women preview: This one climb wreaks havoc at the men's Giro. Now it's coming for the women's race as Vollering and Longo Borghini chase pink.

Jim CottonMay 26, 2026

Road Racing

La Vuelta Femenina: Kopecky Denied Again as Kerbaol Steals Away with Victory

EF plays the perfect tactics with Kristen Faulkner attacking early to set up her teammate for the win ahead of pre-stage favorite Kopecky.

Andrew HoodMay 5, 20261

Road Training

This American Olympic Champion Is on a Mission to Fix the Future of Female Performance

Kristen Faulkner wants to drive change with a home-made AI platform that fills the void in female-specific sport science.

Jim CottonMay 5, 2026

Road Training

AI Is Already Transforming Pro Cycling. Here's How Top Teams and Riders Are Using the Tech to Get Faster.

From Kristen Faulkner to Team Ineos, the elite can't get enough of AI right now. Pro and amateur performance might never be the same again.

Jim CottonApril 30, 2026

Road Racing

A Brutal Crash and a Big Move as Americans Go Deep in Tour of Flanders

UPDATED: Sheffield to stay overnight in hospital, Lamperti celebrates top break, Williams in top 30 as Americans feature across chaotic Flanders finales.

Andrew HoodApril 6, 2026