João Almeida’s Moment: Shifting Focus from Pogačar to Giro Glory
João Almeida steps out of the shadows of cycling’s biggest stars, ready to lead UAE Team Emirates at the Giro and challenge the established Grand Tour order.
Career moment
(9)Simon Yates steps away at the summit, not the slope
Simon Yates retires months off his Giro d’Italia victory, choosing clarity over continuity. A rare exit at the summit that quietly challenges how cycling defines a “complete” career.
Derek Gee’s fresh start hints at a new contract reality in the peloton
A quiet transfer with louder implications. Derek Gee’s move to Lidl-Trek reflects a growing shift toward stability, structure, and rider agency in the modern peloton.
Van Aert’s road season reset: recovery is the new race plan
After a crash-forced ankle surgery, Wout van Aert shifts his focus from cyclocross chaos to a calculated road-season reset – where recovery, patience, and timing matter more than results.
Tao Geoghegan Hart’s Winter Reset Sparks Hope for a Breakout Season
After seasons defined by setbacks, Tao Geoghegan Hart enters 2026 quietly aligned with his team – and with his potential once again in sight.
Wout’s Cyclo Cross Crash Means Road Ahead Is All About Recovery
Wout van Aert’s cyclocross winter ends abruptly, shifting focus to recovery — and reminding how fragile balance between disciplines can be.
Fouqenet Rides Solo into the Holiday Spotlight
Amandine Fouqenet’s emphatic solo win confirms her form at the perfect moment, shifting momentum as the cyclocross season intensifies.
Pogacar’s Milano-Sanremo Challenge: What’s Missing for Monument Glory?
Pogacar dominates stage racing, but Milano–Sanremo remains unsolved — exposing the limits of power in cycling’s most elusive Monument.
Pink Dreams Ahead: Jonas Vingegaard Set for Giro d’Italia Debut in 2026
Jonas Vingegaard’s reported Giro debut signals a strategic shift — and a bold step toward completing cycling’s Grand Tour trilogy.