Domenico Pozzovivo, 43, returns to the pro peloton and is set to race again this month Domenico Pozzovivo is returning as a professional cyclist. The 43-year-old Italian had been retired for more than a year and a half, but will now make his comeback in the peloton after all. He will do so with ProTeam Solution Tech–NIPPO–Rali, and his first race is expected to come very soon: if all...

Domenico Pozzovivo, 43, returns to the pro peloton and is set to race again this month #Cycling #DomenicoPozzovivo #ProPeloton #CyclistComeback #ProfessionalCycling

“Just bad luck, but I’m happy,” concludes Thymen Arensman after first 2026 climbing test For many general classification riders, stage 2 of the Volta ao Algarve was the first real climbing test of the 2026 season. French talent Paul Seixas (Decathlon CMA CGM) claimed his first professional victory on the Alto da Fóia, edging out Juan Ayuso (Lidl-Trek) and home favourite João Almeida (UA...

“Just bad luck, but I’m happy,” concludes Thymen Arensman after first 2026 climbing test #Cycling #VoltaAoAlgarve #2026Season #ClimbingTest #ProfessionalCycling

Extreme weather in France, Spain and Portugal: Vuelta a Murcia finale reduced to a 10-kilometre loop It has not been an easy week to be a professional cyclist. After trouble already hit the Tour of Valencia, the Vuelta a Murcia had to shorten stage 1 because of fierce winds. And stage 2 also fell victim to the storm: after an initial reduction and one final attempt to salvage the day, the organiser...

Extreme weather in France, Spain and Portugal: Vuelta a Murcia finale reduced to a 10-kilometre loop #Cycling #VueltaAMurcia #ExtremeWeather #ProfessionalCycling #TourOfValencia

Alongside Seixas, Decathlon’s rising star Léo Bisiaux explains team’s talent strategy Decathlon bought into AG2R La Mondiale in 2024 and has since been playing an increasingly important role in professional cycling. Looking ahead, the French team seems to have found the right approach, with the rapid development of Paul Seixas as the most striking example. Slightly in his shadow, how...

Alongside Seixas, Decathlon’s rising star Léo Bisiaux explains team’s talent strategy #Cycling #Decathlon #AG2RLAMondiale #ProfessionalCycling #TalentStrategy

Big surprise: Simon Yates (33) puts an immediate end to his career Quite a shock went through the cycling world Wednesday afternoon. Simon Yates announced that he would stop as a professional cyclist with immediate effect. The Brit, who won the Giro d'Italia about six months ago, announced this through his team Visma | Lease a Bike. In an X-message, the Brit explai...

Big surprise: Simon Yates (33) puts an immediate end to his career #SimonYates #CyclingNews #GirodItalia #Retirement #ProfessionalCycling

Lotto-Intermarché finally get WorldTour-approval after tumultuous merger as full squad is revealed Since the summer, the merger between Lotto and Intermarché–Wanty has been one of the most talked-about developments in professional cycling. After months of tension, uncertainty and administrative hurdles, the moment has finally arrived: Lotto–Intermarché has officially been granted WorldTour status...

Lotto-Intermarché finally get WorldTour-approval after tumultuous merger as full squad is revealed #LottoIntermarche #WorldTour #Cycling #ProfessionalCycling #CyclingNews

US star Veronica Ewers forced to step back from cycling: ‘I've not had my period since 2014’ Life as a professional cyclist is brutally demanding, with no shortage of obstacles along the way. But for many women in the peloton, the burden is often even heavier. Demi Vollering has spoken openly about her struggles with menstruation, and now an American star rider is being forced to step away...

US star Veronica Ewers forced to step back from cycling: ‘I've not had my period since 2014’ #Cycling #WomenInSports #ProfessionalCycling #MenstruationMatters #SportsHealth

Visma | Lease a Bike took a financial blow - and Bruyneel sees the effects: 'Some expensive riders who have left' Professional cycling is full of challenges. Riders push themselves to the limit, constantly searching for boundaries. Take Remco Evenepoel, for example, who publicly toys with the idea of riding the Tour of Flanders. But the financial side of the sport can be just as tough—something Visma | Lease a...

Visma | Lease a Bike took a financial blow - and Bruyneel sees the effects: 'Some expensive riders who have left' #Cycling #ProfessionalCycling #TourOfFlanders #VismaLeaseABike #RemcoEvenepoel

FROM JERUSALEM TO GENEVA A recap of how the war in Gaza destroyed Israel-Premier Tech

From Jerusalem to Geneva. How the war in Gaza forced a moral reckoning on, of all things, an Israeli-owned professional cycling team (with just three Israeli riders). #professionalcycling #gaza #war #israel ridingwithkaplan.substack.com/p/from-jerus...

Tom Pidcock credits Q36.5's revolutionary ‘condom’ for Flèche Wallonne podium in brutal cold The life of a professional cyclist is not always sunshine and smooth roads. Often you’re racing in extreme heat, but it can just as easily swing the other way. Just think of this year’s Paris–Nice, where Michael Storer (Tudor) won the queen stage in snow and freezing temperatures. And in Flèche Wall...

Tom Pidcock credits Q36.5's revolutionary ‘condom’ for Flèche Wallonne podium in brutal cold #Cycling #FlècheWallonne #TomPidcock #Q365 #ProfessionalCycling

Dan McLay retires after final Visma year: “I got to play for Barcelona — you can’t turn that down” Dan McLay arrived at Visma | Lease a Bike with the expectation to be the main lead-out man for Olav Kooij. After a difficult year with ups and downs, the British sprinter decided to call it a day and retire from professional cycling. An unexpected twist, perhaps, but the 33-year old Brit remains at...

Dan McLay retires after final Visma year: “I got to play for Barcelona — you can’t turn that down” #DanMcLay #CyclingRetirement #ProfessionalCycling #Visma #BikeRacing

Visma | Lease a Bike sees Dutch youth lag behind Scandinavians: "They really do significantly more" It's a trend that has been happening for years: cyclists are reaching the top at an increasingly younger age. Whereas you were once considered early to become a professional cyclist at 22, now it's almost crazy if you don't start at the highest level two years earlier. Visma | Lease a Bike also has...

Visma | Lease a Bike sees Dutch youth lag behind Scandinavians: "They really do significantly more" #Cycling #YouthSport #ProfessionalCycling #Scandinavia #DutchCycling

"There are only a few left who still brake’" INEOS rider leaves the "incredibly dangerous" sport of cycling behind at 36 The list of retiring riders is long this winter, and that list also includes Salvatore Puccio. The 36-year-old Italian spent his entire career with INEOS Grenadiers, but now feels it is time to end his career. The veteran from Menfi has witnessed the evolution of cycling and spoke passionately about...

"There are only a few left who still brake’" INEOS rider leaves the "incredibly dangerous" sport of cycling behind at 36 #Cycling #Retirement #INEOSGrenadiers #SalvatorePuccio #ProfessionalCycling

"Having 50 or 51 million in the bank changes nothing": Pogacar and Girmay’s manager reveals how his riders stay happy Alex Carera is the most influential manager of cyclists in the cycling world. The Italian is the right-hand man of Tadej Pogacar, but with cyclists such as Biniam Girmay and Jasper Philipsen, he has even more world-class cyclists under his wing. From Andorra, Carera spoke with Marca and had somethin...

"Having 50 or 51 million in the bank changes nothing": Pogacar and Girmay’s manager reveals how his riders stay happy #Cycling #Pogacar #Girmay #CyclingManager #ProfessionalCycling

"Having 50 or 51 million in the bank changes nothing": Pogacar and Girmay’s manager reveals how his riders stay happy Alex Carera is the most influential manager of cyclists in the cycling world. The Italian is the right-hand man of Tadej Pogacar, but with cyclists such as Biniam Girmay and Jasper Philipsen, he has even more world-class cyclists under his wing. From Andorra, Carera spoke with Marca and had somethin...

"Having 50 or 51 million in the bank changes nothing": Pogacar and Girmay’s manager reveals how his riders stay happy #Cycling #Pogacar #Girmay #CyclingManager #ProfessionalCycling

Campenaerts and teammates spark backlash from amateurs after Strava battle: "Shame they feel they have to compete with us" For professional cyclists, Strava is a great tool for tracking all their training sessions, but it often serves as more than that. Many athletes are eager to compete for the infamous Strava KOMs, the best times on segments. This is also the case for Victor Campenaerts, Tiesj Benoot, and Florian Verm...

Campenaerts and teammates spark backlash from amateurs after Strava battle: "Shame they feel they have to compete with us" #Cycling #Strava #KOM #ProfessionalCycling #AmateurCycling

Kooij can also do it as a lead-out: Dutchman pilots Brennan (20) to 12th professional victory Matthew Brennan of Visma | Lease a Bike dominated the third stage of the Tour of Britain in Ampthill. For the third day in a row, a stage in the race in Great Britain ended in a bunch sprint, with leader Olav Kooij taking on the role of lead-out. On days one and two, Kooij was unbeatable, winning tw...

Kooij can also do it as a lead-out: Dutchman pilots Brennan (20) to 12th professional victory #Cycling #TourOfBritain #ProfessionalCycling #BikeRacing #BunchSprint

From 'completely lost,' 'nauseous,' and 'throwing up' to victory: Waerenskjold pulls off a stunning turnaround in Denmark A Norwegian won stage 2 of the Tour of Denmark. The strong Søren Waerenskjold managed to win the bunch sprint, ahead of big names such as Jasper Philipsen (Alpecin-Deceuninck) and Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek). Behind Waerenskjold, the talented Steffen De Schuyteneer finished second. “It was chaotic, as...

From 'completely lost,' 'nauseous,' and 'throwing up' to victory: Waerenskjold pulls off a stunning turnaround in Denmark #TourOfDenmark #SørenWaerenskjold #CyclingVictory #BunchSprint #ProfessionalCycling

UAE Emirates-XRG offers Spanish talent long-term deal through 2030, following in the footsteps of Pogacar, Christen, and Torres UAE Emirates-XRG has once again made a significant move in the young talent market. Adria Pericas, who already competed for the Emirati team's development squad this year, has signed a five-year contract with the professional team, starting in 2026. Pericas showed his talent in 2023 by following Mat...

UAE Emirates-XRG offers Spanish talent long-term deal through 2030, following in the footsteps of Pogacar, Christen, and Torres #UAEEmiratesXRG #SpanishTalent #CyclingNews #ProfessionalCycling #AdriaPericas

Visma | Lease a Bike takes no chances with young talent Huising: "Getting knocked over at 60 km/h isn’t fun" Visma | Lease a Bike lost its first rider in this year’s Tour de Suisse on Tuesday, as 21-year-old neo-pro Menno Huising was forced to withdraw. He’s still dealing with the aftermath of a nasty crash during the Four Days of Dunkirk, which he spoke about with IDLProCycling.com during the Swiss stage...

Visma | Lease a Bike takes no chances with young talent Huising: "Getting knocked over at 60 km/h isn’t fun" #Cycling #TourdeSuisse #BikeRacing #ProfessionalCycling #CyclingLife

Illness and a corrupt National Cycling Federation: Del Toro's father opens up about his son's tough road to the top Isaac Del Toro's breakthrough in the professional peloton was a matter of when not if. With his second place in the Giro d'Italia, the 21-year-old Mexican is one of the most discussed riders of the moment and has put his country on the map. However, Isaac's father, José Del Toro, is harsh on the Mex...

Illness and a corrupt National Cycling Federation: Del Toro's father opens up about his son's tough road to the top #Cycling #GirodItalia #IsaacDelToro #CyclingNews #ProfessionalCycling

INEOS Grenadiers prepares large-scale merger with French giant, but image likely to take a hit INEOS Grenadiers (formerly Team Sky) dominated professional cycling for years, but in recent seasons, the British superteam has lost its grip. According to The Times, a major sponsorship deal with energy company TotalEnergies is now in the works, which could lead to an even larger budget, and potent...

INEOS Grenadiers prepares large-scale merger with French giant, but image likely to take a hit #INEOSGrenadiers #CyclingNews #ProfessionalCycling #TeamSky #SponsorshipDeals

Fourth victory of the year for Brennan: is there a limit to his potential? "Even my coaches don't know" Although Matthew Brennan is only nineteen years old, he has already won his fourth professional race in 2025. His stage win in the Tour de Romandie was also his third at WorldTour level. The super-talented rider from Visma | Lease a Bike is raising the bar every day and showing that very few men can...

Fourth victory of the year for Brennan: is there a limit to his potential? "Even my coaches don't know" #MatthewBrennan #Cycling #TourDeRomandie #ProfessionalCycling #WorldTour

Matthews talks about winning despite Pogacar and Van der Poel, team still remembers jury-decision He was bothered by it for months, he admitted last December. But Michael Matthews has to face his great trauma on Sunday. The Australian thought he would finish third last year but was relegated to 11th place. Can the Jayco-AlUla leader aim for the podium again on Sunday? In a press release, he hope...

Matthews talks about winning despite Pogacar and Van der Poel, team still remembers jury-decision #Cycling #MichaelMatthews #Pogacar #VanDerPoel #ProfessionalCycling

Who says old cameras are inferior, like how were all those iconic sports images of the past captured? This image shot thru an out dated camera even then when I shot it about 15 years ago. #cycling #bikerace #timetrials #professionalcycling #tourofcalifornia #D200 #80-200mmF2.8 #shootwhatyougot

A little old, but still great. Orica GreenEdge Cycling doing "Uptown Funk". #cycling #Teamjayco–AlUla #australiacycling
#brunomars #markronson #uptownfunk #professionalcycling

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MünsterlandGIRO 2024 Explore this photo album by uli b on Flickr!

…am Daruper Berg: #MünsterlandGIRO #CycleAndEnjoy #Cycling #ProfessionalCycling