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  1. 7h ago

    Renewi Tour 2026 Preview Show | De Lie Defends as Pithie Leads the Challenge and Jonathan Milan vs Tim Merlier?

    The Renewi Tour returns with another stacked field and plenty of questions to answer. Defending champion Arnaud De Lie starts as the man to beat after his victory twelve months ago, but the Belgian faces a serious challenge from Laurence Pithie, who looks perfectly suited to the race's mix of crosswinds, punchy terrain and technical finishes. While there is no Tim Wellens this year, the race is far from lacking star power. The sprint stages are set to feature some of the fastest riders in the world, including Jonathan Milan, Tim Merlier, Olav Kooij, Jasper Philipsen, Biniam Girmay, Kaden Groves and Sam Welsford, ensuring every flat finish will be fiercely contested. Can De Lie successfully defend his crown? Will Pithie take the next step and claim the biggest stage race victory of his career? Or will one of the sprint superstars use the bonus seconds and chaotic racing to fight for the overall title? In this preview, we break down the route, analyse the key stages, discuss the favourites for both the general classification and stage wins, and give our predictions for who will leave Belgium and the Netherlands wearing the winner's jersey. #Cycling #RenewiTour #ArnaudDeLie #LaurencePithie #JonathanMilan #TimMerlier #OlavKooij #JasperPhilipsen #BiniamGirmay

  2. 1d ago

    Fabio Jakobsen's SHOCKING New Team, Andrew August's Breakthrough & Astana Dominate in the Arctic Race of Norway | Weekly Race Review

    Finlay Tarling Go Fund me: https://www.gofundme.com/f/for-fin-s2u87 This week on the podcast, we discuss the tragic passing of young British rider Finlay Tarling during the Volta a Portugal and reflect on the impact his loss has had across the cycling world. We also break down the biggest racing stories of the week, including Andrew August's impressive overall victory at the Czech Tour, the action from the Hamburg Cyclassics, and the latest transfer news as Fabio Jakobsen secures a move for the 2027 season. Plus, we look at Thomas Silva's breakthrough triumph at the Arctic Tour of Norway, examine what it means for his future, and discuss the riders and teams making headlines as the season moves towards its final Grand Tours and World Championship preparations.

  3. 2d ago

    Vuelta a España 2026 Preview Show | The Race Tadej Pogačar Must Win

    The final Grand Tour of the season is here, and all eyes are on Tadej Pogačar. After another dominant year and a fifth Tour de France title, the Slovenian arrives at La Vuelta as the overwhelming favourite to win the only Grand Tour missing from his palmarès. Returning to the race for the first time since his breakthrough ride in 2019, Pogačar has the chance to complete cycling's ultimate set and add yet another chapter to his already legendary career. But if anyone can challenge him, there are no shortage of contenders. Felix Gall comes in as one of the most dangerous climbers in the peloton and will be targeting the biggest result of his career. Mattias Skjelmose has continued his rise among cycling's elite and possesses the all-round ability needed to survive the brutal mountains and time trials. Meanwhile, four-time Vuelta winner Primož Roglič remains a major question mark. If he starts, and if he finds his best form, few riders understand how to win this race better than the Slovenian veteran. Recent rumours have also linked Florian Lipowitz with a possible appearance, potentially adding another exciting GC contender to the mix. Beyond the battle for the red jersey, the points classification could provide one of the most entertaining rivalries of the race. Mads Pedersen and Wout van Aert are expected to go head-to-head across sprints, reduced bunch finishes and even some of the tougher stages. Both riders can score points almost anywhere, setting up a fascinating duel that could last all the way to Granada. With a demanding route featuring major mountain stages, steep summit finishes and crucial time trials, the 2026 Vuelta a España promises three weeks of drama. Can anyone stop Pogačar from completing his Grand Tour collection, or will a new challenger emerge to deny cycling's biggest star?

  4. 6d ago

    Will Paul Seixas Leave for UAE or Visma — or Stay at Decathlon? | Cycling Transfers 2027

    One of the biggest questions is the future of Paul Seixas. Will the French prodigy stay with Decathlon CMA CGM, or could he make a move to one of cycling’s biggest superteams? UAE Team Emirates-XRG, Visma | Lease a Bike and Q36.5 have all been linked with the young star.Follow us @thecyclingdane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/

  5. Aug 3

    Tadej Pogačar CONFIRMED for Vuelta a España 2026! Can Anyone Stop Him?

    Tadej Pogačar has officially been confirmed for the 2026 Vuelta a España, setting up one of the most exciting Grand Tours in recent years. After another incredible season, the Slovenian superstar will now turn his attention to Spain as he looks to add another Grand Tour title to his ever-growing list of achievements. In this video, we break down what Pogačar's participation means for the race, who his biggest rivals are, how the route suits his strengths, and whether anyone can stop the UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader from claiming another Grand Tour victory.

  6. Aug 1

    Tour de Pologne 2026 Preview Show | João Almeida vs The World, Route & GC Predictions

    The 2026 Tour de Pologne is almost here, and in this preview show we break down everything you need to know before one of the most exciting week-long WorldTour races of the season gets underway. João Almeida arrives as the clear favourite for the overall victory. Fresh off another outstanding season, the UAE Team Emirates-XRG leader headlines a strong field and will be looking to add another prestigious stage race to his growing palmarès. UAE also bring a stacked supporting cast including Jan Christen, Jhonatan Narváez, Benoît Cosnefroy and Rune Herregodts, making them the team to beat throughout the week. There are also plenty of fascinating storylines across the peloton. Victor Langellotti makes his first race for XDS Astana Team after his move from INEOS, while Finn Fisher-Black continues his first season with Red Bull-BORA-hansgrohe after switching teams. Both riders will be looking to make an immediate impression in Poland. INEOS Grenadiers arrive with an exciting line-up featuring Axel Laurance, Magnus Sheffield and home favourite Michał Kwiatkowski, while Soudal Quick-Step bring Ethan Hayter alongside one of the fastest young sprinters in the world, Paul Magnier. Lidl-Trek's Jonathan Milan is another major name to watch whenever the race ends in a bunch sprint, ensuring there will be plenty of opportunities for the fast men as well as the climbers throughout the week. We'll analyse every stage, discuss where the general classification could be won or lost, identify the key sprint and climbing days, and give our predictions for the overall podium, stage winners and the biggest surprises of the race. If you're following the Tour de Pologne 2026, this is your complete race preview before the racing begins.

  7. Jul 29

    Is Tadej Pogačar Racing the Vuelta a España 2026? Everything We Know

    Will Tadej Pogačar race the Vuelta a España 2026? Following another incredible Tour de France campaign, speculation is growing over whether the Slovenian superstar will line up for the final Grand Tour of the season. In this video, we examine everything we know so far, including the latest reports, UAE Team Emirates' plans, Pogačar's racing schedule, and the biggest clues pointing towards a Vuelta appearance. We also discuss whether he would start as the overwhelming favourite, who his biggest rivals would be, and what his participation would mean for the race. Could Pogačar complete another historic Grand Tour victory? Or will he decide to end his season after the Tour?

  8. Jul 27

    Every Tour de France 2026 Team Ranked | Pogačar's UAE vs Everyone Else

    The 2026 Tour de France is over, and it's time to rank every team that battled across three weeks of racing. From Tadej Pogačar’s dominant UAE Team Emirates-XRG to Visma–Lease a Bike’s fight for glory, we break down which squads exceeded expectations, which disappointed, and who truly made the biggest impact on the race. We rank every Tour de France 2026 team based on victories, GC performance, stage wins, tactics, support for their leaders, and overall impact on the biggest race in cycling. Who belongs in S-tier? Which teams underperformed? And was anyone capable of stopping Pogačar and UAE?

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