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Is Pro Racing Ready for Airbags? Crash-Weary Riders Say Bring It On

Three airbag prototypes are already in the works, and pro riders say they would embrace the safety measure under one important condition.

Andrew HoodSeptember 8, 2026

News

Tadej Pogačar Will Race Into His Mid-30s After Blockbuster Contract Extension

His 2026 season is over, but the Pogačar era is not. Cycling’s dominant superstar has signed extension with UAE through 2032.

Andrew HoodSeptember 5, 2026

Vuelta a España

Tadej Pogačar Won’t Race Again in 2026 and Montréal Worlds Is Suddenly Wide Open

The world No. 1 will miss Montréal worlds, the Europeans and Lombardia after his Vuelta crash and surgery. UAE not putting date on return.

Andrew HoodSeptember 5, 20262

Road Racing

Remco Evenepoel Ramps Up Massive Worlds Prep With Rainbow Jersey Suddenly Up for Grabs

Evenepoel doubles down on road worlds with a brutal three-week altitude camp of monster rides, legendary climbs and, yes, a little skincare.

Andrew HoodSeptember 4, 2026

News

Mathieu van der Poel Is Ready to Sacrifice the Tour de France for Elusive MTB World Title

Van der Poel's latest mountain bike disaster leaves him facing difficult decisions as he recommits to his quest for a full set of rainbow jerseys.

Jim CottonSeptember 1, 20261

News

The Vuelta Lost Tadej Pogačar. Did It Just Get a Lot More Interesting?

Pogačar is out and Vingegaard stayed home, and a generation of contenders suddenly has a rare shot at grand tour glory.

Andrew HoodSeptember 1, 2026

Road Racing

Teen Supertalent Lorenzo Finn Pushes 7w/kg to Join Pogačar as Winner of 'Baby Tour de France'

Italian 19-year-old Red Bull devo rider dominates final block of racing to join very elite club of Tour de l’Avenir winners.

Jim CottonAugust 27, 2026

Vuelta a España

Vuelta a España 2026 Prize Money: Pogačar’s Win Bonus Is More Than 3X the Official Prize

The Vuelta's prize purse is the smallest among cycling’s three grand tours, but Tadej Pogačar could earn far more with a lucrative victory bonus.

Andrew HoodAugust 22, 20261

Vuelta a España

Everyone Thinks Tadej Pogačar Will Crush the Vuelta a España. He Says Not So Fast.

The world No. 1 insists this Vuelta won't be a cakewalk and cautioned that he needs to leave Granada with something left in his legs for worlds, Europeans and Lombardia.

Andrew HoodAugust 21, 20261

Road Racing

Julian Alaphilippe Confirms Immediate Retirement: 'I Gave Everything I Had'

Why now? Two time world champion and king of panache opens up on why he's quitting while still having time to run on his contract.

Jim CottonAugust 22, 20262

Vuelta a España

The 2026 Vuelta a España Route Is So Brutal Even Tadej Pogačar Could Suffer

The Vuelta vertical is the equivalent of climbing Mount Everest 6.5 times. Here’s a closer look at the brutal summit finales where the real damage could be done.

Andrew HoodAugust 21, 2026

News

Tadej Pogačar Could Race Beyond 2030 as UAE Contract Extension Talks Begin

Tadej Pogačar will be 32 when his current deal expires. His agent confirms contract extension talks are ongoing, but says no deal is done yet.

Andrew HoodAugust 20, 2026

Mountain Racing

Mathieu van der Poel Risks Road Worlds for the One Rainbow Jersey He’s Never Won

Still pursuing the dream: The classics superstar returns to mountain biking this month to chase the world title missing from his rainbow collection.

Andrew HoodAugust 18, 20261

Road Racing

Jonas Vingegaard Will Not Race Again Until 2027

Vingegaard hints at a different path for the new year after Tour de France crash puts an extra early end to 2026.

Jim CottonAugust 17, 20261

News

Paul Seixas Drops Bombshell on His 2027 Plans After Months of Transfer Rumors

Cycling’s hottest young star finally answers the question that has dominated the transfer market rumor mill and kept the sport’s richest teams waiting.

Andrew HoodAugust 17, 20262

Vuelta a España

Pogačar 2019 Vuelta Debut vs. Pogačar 2026 Vuelta Return: How the GOAT Evolved

Comparing the training, nutrition, tech, and mindset Pogačar brought to the 2019 Vuelta a España to now charts his journey from boy wonder to world-crusher.

Jim CottonAugust 14, 20261

News

2026 Vuelta a España Cheat Sheet: Pogačar’s Return, Route, Stages, Climbs, and Favorites

The complete Vuelta a España 2026 guide, including Pogačar's return, all 21 stages, mountain finishes, favorites, jerseys, prize money, and key facts.

Andrew HoodAugust 16, 20261

News

The Monster Win Bonuses That Add Millions to Tadej Pogačar’s Already Huge Payday

La Gazzetta reveals the huge bonuses Pogačar earns for winning as his salary and booming personal brand push his 2026 income past a peloton-topping $15 million.

Andrew HoodAugust 16, 20262

News

Cycling Transfer Rumors: Paul Seixas and the Biggest Deals for 2027

The Seixas sweepstakes looms over cycling's 2026-27 transfer market, with some of the biggest moves in a holding pattern until he decides his future.

Andrew HoodAugust 13, 2026

Tour de France Femmes

Tadej Pogačar ‘WAG’ Gag Goes Viral at Tour de France Femmes

The five-tour Tour winner shows impeccable comic timing in playful video as Urška Žigart's anonymous boyfriend at the Tour de France Femmes.

Andrew HoodAugust 11, 2026