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Zoë Bäckstedt postpones cyclo-cross after “life-threatening” training crash: “Please wear a helmet” Zoë Bäckstedt has endured a tough week. The 21-year-old Briton from CANYON//SRAM rounded off a strong road campaign and looked set to make waves among the elite in cyclo-cross. That plan is on hold for now after what she describes as a life-threatening training crash. Bäckstedt is no stranger to cyc...

Zoë Bäckstedt postpones cyclo-cross after “life-threatening” training crash: “Please wear a helmet” #CycloCross #ZoeBackstedt #BikeSafety #CanyonSRAM #CyclingNews

Whether his opponents were Nibali, Gilbert or Louis Vervaeke, Rui Costa always dared to go far Rui Costa has decided to end his impressive cycling career. The 39‑year‑old Portuguese was a phenomenon on the bike and a major star at home. After two seasons with EF Education–EasyPost, the canny all‑rounder says enough is enough, announcing his decision on Friday via his official channels.  “Cycl...

Whether his opponents were Nibali, Gilbert or Louis Vervaeke, Rui Costa always dared to go far #RuiCosta #Cycling #Retirement #cyclingnews #ProCycling

UAE Emirates-XRG shares the official snaps, but Pogacar shares the photos we really want to see from team camp Off-season is the time to relax, recharge and hit reset. But not before most teams get together one more time for an official team camp — a few days of team-building, looking back at 2025 and ahead to 2026. And of course: meet-and-greets for all the sponsors. UAE Emirates-XRG spent the past days in...

UAE Emirates-XRG shares the official snaps, but Pogacar shares the photos we really want to see from team camp #UAEEmiratesXRG #Pogacar #Cycling #TeamCamp #ProCycling

🎥 Unibet Rose Rockets and Tietema’s media team shine: not just a transfer, but (again) a show-stopping announcement Unibet Rose Rockets — the team led by Bas Tietema — were already enjoying a stellar transfer window with the arrivals of Dylan Groenewegen and Wout Poels. Now they’ve struck again, landing none other than Rory Townsend as their latest signing. A fine transfer in itself — but once more, the announcem...

🎥 Unibet Rose Rockets and Tietema’s media team shine: not just a transfer, but (again) a show-stopping announcement #UnibetRoseRockets #CyclingNews #TransferNews #TeamAnnouncement #ProCycling

“F*ck normal, I want magic”: Van der Poel turns the page, Van Aert declares “The season starts here” in gym update While many road riders are only just switching into off-season mode, Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert are already gearing up for a hard-working winter. Both road-and-cross legends gave fans a peek behind the curtain on Friday — and the verdict is simple: they’re stepping on the gas again. Van...

“F*ck normal, I want magic”: Van der Poel turns the page, Van Aert declares “The season starts here” in gym update #Cycling #ProCycling #VanDerPoel #VanAert #CyclingLife

Rasmussen doesn’t blame Lazkano or Movistar, but Red Bull, in biological-passport storm We finally know why Oier Lazkano hasn’t raced since Paris–Roubaix, although the UCI’s news was anything but cheerful. The 25-year-old Spaniard has shown abnormalities in his biological passport—spread across no fewer than three seasons. Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe immediately suspended him, but Michael...

Rasmussen doesn’t blame Lazkano or Movistar, but Red Bull, in biological-passport storm #Cycling #BiologicalPassport #UCI #RedBull #OierLazkano

🎥 Unseen scenes in France spark major safety controversy — but did it actually unite the peloton? In 2025, safety in cycling was regularly a topic of discussion. There were incidents in various races, with the large-scale pro-Palestinian protests in the Vuelta perhaps being the most memorable for cycling enthusiasts. Early in the year, things went wrong in France during the Star of Bessèges. Loo...

🎥 Unseen scenes in France spark major safety controversy — but did it actually unite the peloton? #Cycling #SafetyFirst #ProCycling #Vuelta #FranceCycling

Forever the gold standard: super domestique Rafal Majka helped lift Pogacar and Contador to new heights Some riders are in a class of their own and don't know what it's like to work for a team leader. Others are doomed to be eternal workhorses, while still others fall somewhere in between. But few riders have enjoyed as much success on both sides of the story as Rafal Majka. The Pole is retiring from...

Forever the gold standard: super domestique Rafal Majka helped lift Pogacar and Contador to new heights #Cycling #RafalMajka #Pogacar #Contador #SuperDomestique

According to Naesen, Decathlon has "strength that other teams lack": "Things are tougher" Decathlon became the owner of Decathlon AG2R La Mondiale this summer, and ambitions skyrocketed. The team stated that it aimed to be among the top five teams, preferably among the top three, and, to cap it all off, win the Tour de France by 2030 at the latest. There is certainly no lack of ambition,...

According to Naesen, Decathlon has "strength that other teams lack": "Things are tougher" #Decathlon #ProCycling #TourDeFrance #CyclingAmbitions #AG2RLAMondiale

For Ferrand-Prévot it's time to end the discussion sparked by the Tour: "I think it was a bit unfair" A comeback she could only have dreamed of as a girl: 2025 was the year of Pauline Ferrand-Prévot. The Frenchwoman from Visma | Lease a Bike won Paris-Roubaix and the Tour de France Femmes, showing everyone that she is truly back. However, after that Tour victory, there was a lot of fuss about her we...

For Ferrand-Prévot it's time to end the discussion sparked by the Tour: "I think it was a bit unfair" #WomensCycling #TourdeFranceFemmes #ParisRoubaix #CyclingLife #WomenInSports

Movistar strongly denies involvement in Lazkano doping case: "We only learned of the situation on Thursday" The doping case surrounding Oier Lazkano hit like a bombshell on Thursday. After being absent from the professional peloton for more than six months and completely disappearing from the radar, he was suddenly suspended by the UCI due to irregularities in his biological passport. This dates back main...

Movistar strongly denies involvement in Lazkano doping case: "We only learned of the situation on Thursday" #Movistar #Lazkano #doping #ciclismo #deporte

"We already knew Wout from the Tour": how Poels’ transfer to Unibet Tietema Rockets came together After Dylan Groenewegen, Unibet Tietema Rockets—or Unibet Rose Rockets, as it will be called next year—managed to sign Wout Poels, another rider with stage wins in grand tours to his name. The Limburger will be given an essential role in his new team, founder Bas Tietema explained in an interview wi...

"We already knew Wout from the Tour": how Poels’ transfer to Unibet Tietema Rockets came together #Cycling #WoutPoels #UnibetTietemaRockets #ProCycling #CyclingNews

Cycling still has a cheater’s image because of Armstrong, says Cavendish: "It happens wherever there is money to be gained" Cycling has undergone considerable evolution in the area of doping. Whereas numerous scandals marked the 1990s and the first decade of the new century, the sport now appears to have undergone significant reform. Mark Cavendish experienced both eras from the front row and speaks candidly about the tr...

Cycling still has a cheater’s image because of Armstrong, says Cavendish: "It happens wherever there is money to be gained" #Cycling #Doping #Sportsmanship #MarkCavendish #LanceArmstrong

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

Rowe made life hell for riders returning from doping bans: "You betrayed me and the sport; f*ck you" Doping offenders are becoming increasingly rare in the peloton. While there is a significant decrease in the number of riders caught using banned substances, Luke Rowe, who retired from racing last year, remains outspoken in his views on doping offenders. The former INEOS Grenadiers rider speaks can...

Rowe made life hell for riders returning from doping bans: "You betrayed me and the sport; f*ck you" #Cycling #Doping #SportsIntegrity #RoadCycling #Cyclists

"Got a little closer to Visma, but still far from UAE"; Lidl-Trek sees the gap narrowing heading into 2026 Lidl-Trek made a big announcement this week: German retailer Lidl has acquired a majority stake in the team. This further reinforces the German-American team's ambition to become one of the world's top teams. Team boss Luca Guercilena talks to Daniel Benson about what that ambition will look like, a...

"Got a little closer to Visma, but still far from UAE"; Lidl-Trek sees the gap narrowing heading into 2026 #LidlTrek #CyclingNews #ProCycling #Visma #UAE

📸 Does Del Toro have the coolest national jersey next year? Mexican star shows off his new kit for the first time While practically all riders were able to enjoy some rest in mid-October, Isaac Del Toro had to keep going for a bit longer. The Mexican made his appearance at the national championships and, as expected, took the title in the time trial and the road race. Fans had long wondered what his kit would l...

📸 Does Del Toro have the coolest national jersey next year? Mexican star shows off his new kit for the first time #Cycling #DelToro #NationalChampionships #MexicanCyclist #RoadRacing

If they make the WorldTour next year, there’s work to be done at Jayco AlUla! At the end of each cycling season, IDLProCycling.com takes the time to review each team. In this episode, it is the turn of the Australian Jayco AlUla, one of the 18 teams at the highest level in cycling. Did you know that Jayco AlUla has managed to win two WorldTour-level one-day races? At the begi...

If they make the WorldTour next year, there’s work to be done at Jayco AlUla! #Cycling #WorldTour #JaycoAlUla #ProCycling #CyclingLife

After a great transfer period, Q36.5 has one last deal up its sleeve, completing its 2026 roster Q36.5 is going through a great transfer period this winter, after making a huge splash last year with Tom Pidcock. The Swiss team has already strengthened its roster across the board, and now Sam Bennett is joining as a top sprinter. The 35-year-old Irishman is transferring from Decathlon AG2R La Mo...

After a great transfer period, Q36.5 has one last deal up its sleeve, completing its 2026 roster #Cycling #TransferMarket #Q365 #ProCycling #SportsNews

"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

Van Baarle back on track after painful stitches, while Ferrand-Prévot shares less positive update after physical setback The cycling season may have ended with a setback for Dylan van Baarle and Pauline Ferrand-Prévot, but the two newly engaged couple are currently enjoying a well-deserved vacation. They are keeping their followers up to date with the latest snapshots from France and, later, also from America, via the...

Van Baarle back on track after painful stitches, while Ferrand-Prévot shares less positive update after physical setback #Cycling #VanBaarle #FerrandPrevot #CyclingLife #ProCycling

Five conclusions about the bizarre stats of Pogacar, Del Toro, and the others from UAE Emirates-XRG in 2025 2025 was, without doubt, a record-breaking season for UAE Emirates-XRG. The team won 95 times during the official UCI calendar, surpassing HTC's 2009 record of 85 wins. We analyzed Tadej Pogacar's team's victories and drew five conclusions. A problem shared is a problem halved, as the saying goes. W...

Five conclusions about the bizarre stats of Pogacar, Del Toro, and the others from UAE Emirates-XRG in 2025 #Cycling #UAEEmiratesXRG #TadejPogacar #ProCycling #RecordBreaking

Specialized explains why Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe is getting a "Formula 1 driver on two wheels" in Remco Evenepoel Remco Evenepoel has made his first impression as a rider for Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe. The 25-year-old Belgian concluded his seven-year stint with Soudal-Quick Step with a second place in the Tour of Lombardy, but there was no time for a holiday afterward. Evenepoel went on a team camp with his new R...

Specialized explains why Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe is getting a "Formula 1 driver on two wheels" in Remco Evenepoel #Cycling #RemcoEvenepoel #RedBull #Borahansgrohe #TourOfLombardy

Transfer trouble at Visma | Lease a Bike: Intermarché makes it difficultl, and Vermote may be forced into retirement Visma | Lease a Bike has nearly finalized its selection for 2026, but things haven't been going smoothly lately. The Dutch team hopes to take on some riders from Intermarché-Wanty, which is merging with Lotto next season, but that is not happening without a struggle. On the other hand, there is Juli...

Transfer trouble at Visma | Lease a Bike: Intermarché makes it difficultl, and Vermote may be forced into retirement #CyclingNews #VismaLeaseABike #TransferTrouble #Intermarche #VermoteRetirement

E3 Saxo Classic brings bad news for Van der Poel in potential new showdown with Pogacar The E3 Saxo Classic will be slightly tougher in 2026 than in 2025, the organization announced on Wednesday. Mathieu van der Poel won the race last season, but the Dutchman from Alpecin-Deceuninck will have to work a little more complicated in 2026 if he wants to win again with an impressive solo eff...

E3 Saxo Classic brings bad news for Van der Poel in potential new showdown with Pogacar #E3SaxoClassic #VanDerPoel #Pogacar #Cycling #ProCycling

Thibau Nys and his coach issue firm warning ahead of cyclo-cross season debut Thibau Nys is in great shape and ready for a new cyclo-cross season, he told Sporza. The 22-year-old Belgian has already delighted his fans with an explosive video and will really get started on November 1 in the Koppenbergcross. A week later, he also has ambitions at the European Championships, whe...

Thibau Nys and his coach issue firm warning ahead of cyclo-cross season debut #ThibauNys #CycloCross #Cycling #BelgianCyclist #Koppenbergcross

🎥 Anyone who saw Tom Pidcock dominate for Q36.5 on a 22 percent (!) climb should’ve known better back then As cycling fans, we like to fool ourselves when it comes to the form of our favorites. Those who are already in good shape in January are usually too early, and those who only get going in June are generally too late. How different that was for Tom Pidcock, who was already in excellent form in Janua...

🎥 Anyone who saw Tom Pidcock dominate for Q36.5 on a 22 percent (!) climb should’ve known better back then #Cycling #TomPidcock #Q365 #CyclingFans #Climb

The average one-day race amazed as Pogacar and co line up for a November criterium Every year, race organizers seek out the most prominent names to compete in their events, whether it's a highly regarded stage race or a spring classic. How will all those organizers view the starting list for what appears to be an insignificant criterium in November? Tadej Pogacar, among others, wi...

The average one-day race amazed as Pogacar and co line up for a November criterium #Cycling #Pogacar #Criterium #ProCycling #BikeRace

Is Cian Uijtdebroeks just the first building block of a completely revamped Movistar? New technical director explains Cian Uijtdebroeks's move to Movistar was perhaps not one many people had expected. The Belgian terminated his ongoing contract with Visma | Lease a Bike and announced that Movistar is really laying a solid foundation for outstanding performances in the future. This is confirmed by Matt White, who, a...

Is Cian Uijtdebroeks just the first building block of a completely revamped Movistar? New technical director explains #CianUijtdebroeks #Movistar #ProCycling #CyclingNews #CyclingLife

Egan Bernal "angry" as Pogacar effortlessly breaks away again: "When you compete against him, many times he makes it seem like you’re bad" Egan Bernal spoke candidly in an interview with WIN Sports about Tadej Pogacar's dominance in today's cycling world. The 28-year-old Colombian from INEOS Grenadiers made a real comeback to the world's elite after three seasons of setbacks and rehabilitation, but also saw that the gap with the Sloven...

Egan Bernal "angry" as Pogacar effortlessly breaks away again: "When you compete against him, many times he makes it seem like you’re bad" #Cycling #EganBernal #TadejPogacar #CyclingNews #ProCycling