Lamperti Springs Surprise at Paris-Nice, Signaling Shift in Sprint Dynamics American rider Luke Lamperti (EF Education-EasyPost) delivered a stunning victory on the opening stage of Paris-Nice, outmaneuvering seasoned sprinters and claiming the biggest win of his career. The 23-year-old’s perfectly timed sprint in Carrières-sous-Poissy signals a potential shake-up in the WorldTour sprint hierarchy, with a … Read more
Cycling’s Dark Side: Examining On-Course Aggression and its Consequences A disturbing incident at the Salverda Bouw Ster van Zwolle race on Saturday has brought the issue of aggression in professional cycling into sharp focus. New Zealander Kiaan Watts, riding for NSN Development Team, was disqualified after striking fellow competitor Marijn Maas of BEAT CC p/b … Read more
Paul Seixas: The 19-Year-Old Challenging Pogačar’s Reign Paul Seixas, at just 19 years old, is rapidly establishing himself as a force to be reckoned with in professional cycling. His performance at the 2026 Strade Bianche, finishing only one minute behind Tadej Pogačar, has sent ripples through the sport, signaling a potential shift in the competitive … Read more
Strade Bianche Donne Shattered by Wrong Turn: A Cascade of Lost Ambitions The 2026 Strade Bianche Donne will be remembered not for a triumphant victory, but for a stunning navigational error that derailed the hopes of several top contenders. A chase group including defending champion Demi Vollering, former world champion Lotte Kopecky, and Tour de … Read more
The Shifting Sands of Cycling: Will Paul Seixas Disrupt Tadej Pogačar’s Reign? Tadej Pogačar’s dominance in professional cycling has felt, for many, like an inevitability. Entering the 2026 season, he’s a two-time Tour de France champion, ranked number one globally, and poised to potentially add a record fourth Strade Bianche victory to his palmarès. But, … Read more
The Future of Fuel: Beyond Gels and Bananas for Endurance Athletes The debate rages on: real food versus engineered nutrition for endurance performance. As of March 5, 2026, the question isn’t if you can fuel with alternatives to gels, but how to optimize those choices. The landscape is shifting, driven by cost, gut health, and … Read more
Cervélo’s Quiet Revolution: The Future of Subtle Bike Upgrades Cervélo continues to refine its approach to bicycle design, prioritizing incremental improvements over radical overhauls. This strategy, exemplified by the recently updated Caledonia and previously seen in the R5 and Caledonia-5, signals a broader trend in the cycling industry: a focus on optimization and rider-centric details … Read more
The Reign of Van der Poel and Vollering: A New Era in Cycling’s Classics? The opening weekend of the Spring Classics in Flanders delivered as expected: chaos, crashes and dominant performances. Mathieu van der Poel secured a commanding victory at the Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, marking his debut in the race with a solo masterpiece. Simultaneously, … Read more
Montréal Set to Host a Latest Era of World Championship Cycling North America is gearing up for a return to the forefront of professional cycling as Montréal prepares to host the 2026 UCI Road World Championships from September 20-27. Organizers have unveiled the final course maps, signaling a shift away from the extreme climbing challenges … Read more
Wout van Aert’s Rocky Return & the Rising Tide of Team Visma | Lease a Bike Wout van Aert’s long-awaited season debut at the Ename Samyn Classic was marred by a late puncture and bike changes, derailing his chances at a win. Although, the day wasn’t a total loss for Visma-Lease a Bike, as teammate … Read more