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Tour de France

Quinn Simmons Didn't Win a Stage, But Won Over Tour de France Fans in 'Ricky Bobby' Style

Seven breakaways, a viral high-five with his dad, and a Talladega Nights-inspired tracksuit turned the American into one of the biggest fan favorites at the Tour de France.

Andrew HoodJuly 26, 2026

Tour de France

1 Ban, $10k Fines, GC Penalties: UCI Hits Sanction Overdrive at the Tour de France

Lidl-Trek DS whacked with huge fine and Tom Pidcock docked time in the two most sanctioned stages of the Tour on Sunday and Tuesday.

Jim CottonJuly 22, 2026

Tour de France

Quinn Simmons: The Team Cares More About Pedersen's Green Jersey than Me Winning a Stage

'Supersonic' Simmons comes close from stage 15 breakaway, winning combativity prize and praise from Pogačar as US champ hopes for stage win.

Andy McGrathJuly 20, 2026

Tour de France

Quinn Simmons’ Dad's Tour High Five Was Totally Unplanned

Scott Simmons set out on a post-transit training ride and went viral. Before stage 13, he discussed raising Quinn, toughness and childhood cycling stories.

Andy McGrathJuly 17, 2026

Tour de France

Pogačar is Gobbling the Prize Money of the Tour de France. 1 Team Keeps Getting Fined.

Here are the prize monies, UCI fines, and DNFs of week 1 of the Tour de France. Who won how much? And who was being naughty?

Jim CottonJuly 13, 2026

Tour de France

Fever Pitch: Negotiations over Paul Seixas Ramp up Even Higher as Another Super Team Confirms Interest

Dizzying contract offers likely to drive up salary offers as 19 year old competes in his first Tour de France.

Shane StokesJuly 7, 2026

Tour de France

The 2026 Tour de France Will Be the Fastest Edition Ever. Here Are 5 Reasons Why.

We're betting this will be the first Tour de France to crack 43kph average speed. Here's how a rare cocktail of ingredients will ignite the race.

Jim CottonJuly 1, 2026

Road Racing

Tour de France Super Teams Can't Sign Pogačar. So They're Poaching Each Other's Staff Instead

Lidl-Trek snatches lead director from Visma and former training chief from Red Bull in latest reshuffle of biggest brains in the sport.

Jim CottonJune 3, 2026

Road Racing

Tour de France Bombshell for Vingegaard and Visma: Lead Director Niermann Quits for Trek

Visma-Lease a Bike put on the ropes by Niermann's surprise exit as team forced to restructure before showdown with Pogačar at the Tour.

Jim CottonJune 3, 2026

Road Racing

Injuries So Terrible the Clinic Ran Out of Bandages: Teen Talent Reveals Toll of 80KPH Training Crash

Albert Philipsen counting himself 'lucky' after surviving without fractures or internal injury: 'The first time I’ve truly been scared after a crash.'

Jim CottonMay 13, 2026

Road Racing

Can Lidl-Trek Recover from Its Rocky Giro Opening Weekend?

Cycling's wannabe super team is under pressure to win after hitting early turbulence — GC leader Gee-West crashed, Milan still winless, no pink jersey.

Andrew HoodMay 12, 2026

News

Paris-Nice Blown Apart: Vingegaard Wins as Ayuso, McNulty Crash Out in Cold Chaos

Ayuso, McNulty among 12 DNFs, Vingegaard surges into the overall lead with victory in brutal conditions.

Andrew HoodMarch 12, 2026

Road Racing

Lidl-Trek's Multi-Million Dollar Signing Delivers in the Algarve

Juan Ayuso and Paul Seixas blow away GC rivals in Volta ao Algarve time trial as Ganna squeaks stage-win.

Jim CottonFebruary 20, 2026

Road Racing

After Enduring Cycling’s Ugliest Divorce, Derek Gee Is Moving On

After settling a $30 million contract dispute, Derek Gee has found the team of his dreams at Lidl-Trek, and he's ready to get back to racing.

Andrew HoodJanuary 14, 2026

Road Culture

Rating the 2026 Men's WorldTour Team Jerseys from Fantastic to Fugly

Random chevrons, white shorts, and understated cool all find a place in the 2026 WorldTour wardrobe. But which kit is best?

Jim CottonJanuary 9, 2026

News

Oscar Onley Contract Buyout Among Most Expensive in Cycling History

The Onley mega-deal to join Ineos Grenadiers delivers one of the biggest contract buyouts in cycling history amid a surge of unprecedented spending and deal-making among cycling's richest teams.

Andrew HoodJanuary 8, 2026

Road Racing

Confirmed: Derek Gee Signs Blockbuster Deal with Lidl-Trek after Ugly Contract Dispute

Canadian ace successfully breaks contract with former Israel squad to join Lidl-Trek's super team project.

Jim CottonJanuary 6, 2026

Road Racing

Derek Gee Contract Saga May Be Nearing an End, but What Does That Mean for €30 Million Legal Case?

La Gazzetta dello Sport journalist suggests imminent announcement of deal between Gee and Lidl-Trek.

Shane StokesJanuary 5, 2026

Road Racing

The Money, Motivations, and Tour de France Chances of the 2026 Mega-Transfers

Can Evenepoel, Ayuso, and Onley reshape the GC hierarchy with their multi-million moves? We break it down.

Jim CottonJanuary 5, 2026

Road Racing

Red Bull’s Latest PR Stunt Is a Wild Take(off) on Pre-Season Training Camps

Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe sends a glider into flight, yet it's Remco and Lotte making all the headlines as cycling's superstars gather along Spain's Costa Blanca for pre-season training camps.

Andrew HoodDecember 12, 2025