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.
Perspective
(7)Soudal-QuickStep begins a quieter return to its Classics roots
Soudal-QuickStep is easing back toward the Classics, shifting focus from a single star to a broader, long-term identity rooted in one-day racing.
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.
How much aero does a jersey really buy you?
Specialized’s 25-watt jersey claim sounds dramatic, but for most riders the real story isn’t speed. It’s about how performance clothing is becoming a long-term statement, not a disposable upgrade.
Kits 2026: Same Colours, Better Decisions
The 2026 peloton doesn’t reinvent itself. It refines identity, favours restraint, and quietly reveals which teams understand the power of consistency.
Two Belgian Legacies Unite to Rewrite Lotto-Intermarché’s Future
A merger rooted in heritage, ambition, and renewal. Lotto–Intermarché’s new identity reshapes Belgium’s place in the modern peloton.
Adrie Van der Poel warns cyclocross limits even the toughest
Even the strongest riders pay a price in cyclocross. Adrie van der Poel offers a sober reminder of the discipline’s hidden toll.