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Jayco, Picnic Confirm WorldTour Plans for 2027 Despite Registration Hiccups

Jayco-AlUla and Picnic-PostNL explain their UCI registration delays and confirm both plan to race in the 2027 WorldTour.

Andrew HoodOctober 20, 2026

News

Picnic-PostNL Among 2 WorldTour Teams to Miss First Registration Deadline for 2027

Jayco-AlUla and Picnic-PostNL missed the UCI paperwork deadline for 2027 for their men's and women's teams. Riders could terminate contracts, the UCI confirmed.

Andrew HoodOctober 19, 2026

Giro d'Italia

A Broken Middle Finger Is the Perfect Metaphor for Lotto's Giro d'Italia

It started with a bacterial outbreak from cow manure. Now half the team is gone. A broken finger is just the latest insult for a team that cannot catch a break.

Andrew HoodMay 21, 2026

Road

Michael Woods Is Finding Joy in Cycling Again After Years of Obsessively Riding to the Sport's Top Level

In his latest column, Michael Woods writes of rediscovering the joys of racing, a pathway forward for North American racing, and letting go of the past.

Michael WoodsMay 4, 2026

Road Racing

Tadej Pogačar Loses In a Discipline He’s Never Raced as Tour de Romandie Fights for Survival

Pogačar plays it safe in prologue, eyes GC prize as long-running Swiss stage race faces financial crisis and uncertain WorldTour future.

Andrew HoodApril 29, 2026

Road Gear

The Strange History of Paris-Roubaix Bikes: Suspension, Custom Geometry, and Clearance Maxxing

Looking at some iconic Roubaix machines from the past decades, including gems used by Eddy Merckx, Fabian Cancellara and others.

Logan Jones-WilkinsApril 11, 2026

Road Gear

The Day Roubaix Bike Tech Changed Forever

In 2016 Matthew Hayman won Paris-Roubaix in shocking fashion and aboard an aero bike, ushering in a new era of Paris-Roubaix tech.

Logan Jones-WilkinsApril 9, 2026

Road Racing

Notorious Climate Activist Triggers Mass Crash at Ronde van Brugge

Protester detained by local police after sitting in front of the speeding peloton, organizers file official complaint after mid-race chaos.

Jim CottonMarch 25, 2026

News

Cycling’s Super Teams Are Already Fighting for Paul Seixas

French teen phenom Paul Seixas ignites early transfer battle as the peloton's super teams line up to chase cycling's most coveted signature.

Andrew HoodMarch 10, 20261

News

Tour de France Wild Card Stunner Leaves Fan Favorite on Sidelines

Caja Rural-Seguros RGA clinches 2026 Tour de France wild card as YouTube-inspired Unibet Rose Rockets delivered a surprise snub.

Andrew HoodJanuary 30, 2026

Road Racing

Would a ‘Power Passport’ Help Detect Dopers? Why the New UCI Scheme Is Not All It Seems

Pro peloton slams data-collection concept, but insiders explain the nuance.

Jim CottonJanuary 30, 2026

News

Extreme Bushfire Risk Sparks Race Cancellations in Australia

This weekend's Great Ocean Road Race remains on calendar as officials track bushfire danger with extreme heat and high winds swamping the region.

Andrew HoodJanuary 27, 2026

Road Racing

Extreme Fire Danger Forces Shock Change to Tour Down Under

Tour Down Under forced to remove iconic Willunga Hill from Saturday's queen stage amid extreme heat and bushfire risk.

Andrew HoodJanuary 23, 2026

Road Racing

How America's Newest Bike Team is Balancing Hype and Real-Peloton Ambitions

Modern Adventure wants to be America's 'Dream Team' with ambitions to race the Tour de France, but it's starting from zero next week with its pro debut.

Andrew HoodJanuary 22, 20262

Road Racing

Welsford Dethroned: Andresen Fastest in Tour Down Under Sprint Opener

No Welsford this time. Tobias Lund Andresen fends off Aussie and budding superstar Brennan to take early honors in the battle of the sprinters at the Tour Down Under.

Andrew HoodJanuary 21, 2026

Road Racing

More UCI Tech Restrictions, More Angry People: The 3 Key Rule Changes for 2026

Breaking down the most consequential new regulations, how they impact the pro peloton, and how they impact you.

Jim CottonJanuary 15, 20262

Road Racing

Sources Say Deal Is Imminent for Rising British Tour Talent Onley to Join Ineos Grenadiers

Sources tell Velo that negotiations are nearing completion and that only a late-hour reversal could derail the deal that could be a good fit for both Ineos and Onley.

Andrew HoodDecember 11, 2025

Road Racing

Can Rider Airbags and Licenses Make Pro Cycling Safer? | Velo Podcast

Rider airbags, super licenses, and all the gravel bikes we think that'll be updated in 2026 in the latest Velo Podcast.

Mike Levy, Alvin Holbrook, Josh RossDecember 5, 2025

Road Racing

Every WorldTour and ProTour Bike Sponsorship Change We Know About So Far

Tracking WorldTour changes for 2026? We've got you. Bianchi replaces Merida, Scott goes to NSN Cycling, Pinarello becomes a title sponsor, and more so far.

Alvin HolbrookDecember 5, 20251

Road Racing

Why Skills Tests and Rider Airbags Might Actually Solve Pro Cycling's Safety Crisis

Two of the most bizarre proposals to improve safety could be better fixes than UCI rules that curb technological progression.

Jim CottonDecember 2, 20253