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August 26
- Cian Uijtdebroeks abandons the Vuelta a España
August 25
- 'Tadej has made a big statement' - UAE Team Emirates-XRG cautiously delighted with Pogačar's knock-out Vuelta a España stage win
- 'I'm not thinking about who is the best' - Vuelta a España dominator Tadej Pogačar sidesteps debate over place in cycling history
- 'There’s not much you can do' – Sepp Kuss misses his plan to be with Pogačar but puts himself in podium contention on first Vuelta a España mountain test
- 'It’s not normal. I’m actually a bit surprised today' – 20-year-old Jarno Widar impresses with second place on first-ever Grand Tour mountain stage at Vuelta a España
- 'I was up all night' – Oscar Onley hit by another setback but comes through first Vuelta a España GC showdown
- Specialized reveals 'S-Level' Tarmac SL9, says it 'exceeds every competing race bike in its class'
- Sigma Sports Sale – Save up to 60% on the men's and women's Universal Colours apparel range
- 'I don't have a good explanation' – Ethan Hayter and Mats Wenzel perplexed at decision to take away points after Vuelta a España stage 3 cancellation
- Are circuit races the answer to greater safety? Visma team boss Plugge suggests major changes as he calls for UCI action following death of Finlay Tarling
- A rare full cancellation, Ethan Hayter's lost points, historical precedent – How the UCI rulebook was applied on the annulled stage 3 of the Vuelta a España
- 'We did it with our heart and with a lot of pleasure' – Hotel owner blown away by riders and five-star reviews after giving shelter to Vuelta a España peloton amid hailstorm
- 'The first thing I told the riders was – find shelter!' – How one team lived through the Vuelta a España hailstorm and stage cancellation drama
- 'I just love to race, and I love it if the race is hard' – Fleur Moors continues breakthrough season at Tour of Britain Women with her eyes on Montreal Worlds
August 24
- 'We came here to see the race but nothing could be done' - Eyewitness account of how Vuelta a España stage 3 ground to a halt
- Tadej Pogačar pulls over peloton as hail storm cancels finale of Vuelta a España stage 3
- Vuelta a España places restrictions on its own content creator amid backlash over interactions with Tadej Pogačar and others
- 'I will need a bit of luck' – Mathieu van der Poel delivers strong mountain bike return at Les Gets but keeps a lid on World Championships expectations
- Vuelta a España 2026 abandons – Sergio Chumil the first rider to leave this year's race
- Kasper Asgreen signs for NSN Cycling
- Van Rysel goes big on gravel with two new launches across both race and adventure
- A fighting return for Sammie Maxwell at Mountain Bike World Series round in Les Gets
- 'The hardest week I've done by far all year' – Amber Pate returns to racing at Tour of Britain Women after six months away due to pancreatic tumour
- Lauf Gravel Worlds: Geerike Schreurs beats Rosa Klöser in photo finish as Torbjørn Røed wins three-way sprint after storms cause course rejig
August 23
- 'When Wout goes, you have to react' - Tadej Pogačar retains Vuelta a España lead after sizzling finale duel with Van Aert
- Kim Le Court-Pienaar comes full circle at Tour of Britain Women to take her first-ever GC victory
- 'It was cutting the blood from my legs' – Ethan Hayter takes scissors to his green skinsuit in mid-stage kit modification at Vuelta a España
- 'It's not completely under my control but I'm going to try' - After ultra-narrow TT defeat to Pogačar, Ethan Hayter throws hat in ring for red in Vuelta a España
- 'It's taken me a while to become a consistent rider' – Josie Nelson continues strongest season yet on home roads at Tour of Britain Women
August 22
- 'It's a tiny margin but a win is a win' - Tadej Pogačar celebrates fourth stage win of career and first-ever lead in Vuelta a España
- 'I gave it everything I had' – Eight days after brother Finlay's death, Josh Tarling takes third in opening Vuelta a España time trial
- Spotted: New Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 groupset breaks cover at La Vuelta a España
- 'I know I lost time in the corners' - Wout van Aert's dream of returning to red in the opening Vuelta a España TT falls short
- Vuelta a España GC standings - Tadej Pogačar increases overall lead after stage 4 solo victory
- 'We expected to be attacked left, right and centre' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar defends Tour of Britain Women GC lead on hilly stage 4
- 'I want to develop myself more in the hills' – After another impressive punchy display at the Tour of Britain Women, is Lorena Wiebes evolving?
- 'You will have to use the brakes' – Tadej Pogačar and rest of Vuelta a España contenders brace themselves for very technical opening time trial in Monaco
- 'A top 10 on GC isn't as important as a stage win' – 2023 Vuelta a España champion Sepp Kuss to make definitive decision on overall bid at end of first week
August 21
- 'A bit of a rollercoaster of a season' – Ally Wollaston sets her sights on Track Worlds after going 'back to the drawing board' at Tour of Britain Women
- 'I gave everything I had, and cycling gave me everything in return' – Julian Alaphilippe confirms his career is over
- 'We're looking for the green jersey, but it'll be difficult' - Kaden Groves tips Tadej Pogačar as potential rival in hunt for Vuelta a España points classification
- Last chance to shop the Le Col Summer Sale – Grab up to 60% off the remaining stock across the Men's and Women's ranges
- Vuelta a España stage 1 time trial start times – When Jay Vine, Wout van Aert, Tadej Pogačar and others take turns on twisting 9.6km route in Monaco
- 'I would love to get selection' – Lauren Dickson continues breakthrough season at Tour of Britain Women, aiming at a World Championships debut
- South African racer leaves Tour of Britain Women after returning out-of-competition positive test for synthetic peptide
- 'A shame I wasn't on Kim's wheel in the final corner' – Liane Lippert second behind unstoppable Le Court-Pienaar on Tour of Britain Women queen stage
- New road and gravel tyres from Silca signal a change in strategy for the Italian company
- Lotte Kopecky pulls out of Tour of Britain Women
- 'It only depends on my legs' – João Almeida eyes possible 'Plan B' GC bid alongside teammate Tadej Pogačar at Vuelta a España
- 'I haven't even enjoyed any training this year, it's been that bad' - Mikel Landa in survival mode at the Vuelta a España
- Julian Alaphilippe has reportedly called an early end to his professional racing career
August 20
- 'A huge step-up and a lot to learn' – Kate Courtney swiftly adapting to WorldTour racing with FDJ United-Suez at the Tour of Britain Women
- 'We can make quick decisions' - Megan Guarnier switches from driver's seat to race bike to guide US women's team at Philadelphia Cycling Classic
- 'Cars from the general public coming at me from all directions' – Maeve Plouffe narrowly avoids being hit by driver at Tour of Britain Women
- 'It could be an opportunity to be close in GC' - Opening time trial in Monaco enticing incentive for Wout van Aert's return to Vuelta a España
- 'I need to race smart' - Tadej Pogačar looking to complete the Grand Slam of Grand Tours in the Vuelta a España, while still looking ahead
- 'Just putting my socks on these last three weeks was the hardest' - Primož Roglič reveals scale of post-crash injuries and challenge to reach Vuelta a España startline
- Jonathan Milan ordered to pull over as race leader is lapped by peloton following huge crash at Renewi Tour
- 'Out of my comfort zone' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar breaks new ground in Tour of Britain Women sprint finish en route to Montreal Worlds bid
- Josh Tarling to start Vuelta a España for Netcompany-Ineos days after the death of his brother, Finlay
- Tour of Britain Women halted for half an hour as road traffic crash blocks the course
- 'We've had a lot of setbacks this year, starting with me' - non-conformist Richard Carapaz determined to fight for Vuelta a España GC despite injuries blighting EF Education-EasyPost lineup
- UAE Team Emirates-XRG have a new sprinter as young Italian is promoted from the Gen Z squad
- 'A lot more excitement than pressure' – A world title defence at home already a dream for Magdeleine Vallieres
- The Hunt Summer Sale has discounts of up to 40% on some of the best wheelsets we've ever tested
August 19
- SD Worx-Protime keep attacks in check and navigate narrow roads to prevail on opening stage at Tour of Britain Women
- 'The number of smaller races I've been to where there's traffic on the course is unreal' – Jonathan Vaughters calls for calendar reform following death of Finlay Tarling
- Abel Balderstone breaks contract to join UAE Team Emirates-XRG
- Fundraiser for Finlay Tarling doubles its target as donations flow in
- Behind the scenes in the wind tunnel: Watch our latest video to see how a testing day unfolds
- Bob Jungels calls time on 15-year professional cycling career to take on new business venture
- 'I think my season's over' - Lucas Bourgoyne misses momentum at American Criterium Cup with appendectomy
August 18
- Quinn Simmons, Luke Lamperti, Maggie Coles-Lyster and Kristen Faulkner among WorldTour riders confirmed for Philadelphia Cycling Classic
- How to watch Vuelta a España 2026 – Live streams and official broadcasters — Stage 5
- No Grand Tour send-off for Nairo Quintana as veteran climber misses Movistar selection for Vuelta a España
- 'We have to be realistic' – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe focus on Vuelta a España stage wins, Primož Roglič’s form will be 'assessed progressively'
- Tadej Pogačar gets a new teammate for 2027 as UAE Team Emirates-XRG sign Italian all-rounder
- Visma-Lease a Bike to be led by Wout van Aert, Matthew Brennan and Sepp Kuss at Vuelta a Espana
- 'A more difficult period' – Groupama-FDJ United looks for answers after David Gaudu delivers another DNF at La Polynormande
- Mathieu van der Poel's 2026 mountain bike return confirmed with place on World Cup start list at Les Gets
August 17
- Leading sprinter and Classics specialist Arnaud De Lie confirms signing with Tudor until end of 2030
- Pinarello-Q36.5 sign deal with talented young American racer AJ August for 2027
- 'I'm certainly not done with this season yet' – Demi Vollering sends warning to her rivals ahead of the World Championships
- 'Belgians love underdogs' – Wout van Aert's enduring popularity has its roots in cyclo-cross, but it's got much bigger since then, writes Thomas De Gendt
- Paul Seixas draws a line under intense transfer speculation with confirmation of team for 2027
- Primož Roglič expected to race the Vuelta a España but with no GC ambitions
- Jonas Vingegaard out for rest of season with no return possible after crash
- 'Finally had everything go to plan' – New Zealand's Matthew Wilson moves past foiled finishes to claim first Life Time Grand Prix podium in Leadville
August 16
- ‘8 plugs, 3 Co2 - still no luck’ – Rosa Klöser’s Leadville 100 bid ends in a car after tricky acclimatization following Tour de France Femmes
- Cramps and goosebumps as Wout van Aert beaten by training partner Daan Soete at Belgian Gravel Championships
- Mt. Washington Hillclimb record obliterated as Peter Stetina sets PB but has to settle for second in 'farewell tour'
- 'If you're heading out on your bike in the next few days give him a thought as you clip in' – Finlay Tarling's parents issue public message following son's death
August 15
- A memorial, a black leader's jersey, and moments of silence as respects are paid to Finlay Tarling at cycling races across Europe
- Michael Woods to come out of road retirement for home World Championships in Montreal
- 'Part of me of still being in cycling is trying to become the best version of myself' – Human Powered Health pick up a former world champion
- Patrick Lefevere cites 'ungrateful' Mark Cavendish in analysis of Primož Roglič's possible transfer to Lotto-Intermarché
- Volta a Portugal to continue, but without NSN Development Team, following death of Finlay Tarling
August 14
- Portuguese president, prime minister express 'deep sorrow' and condolences as tributes pour in following tragic death of Finlay Tarling
- Volta a Portugal organisers confirm death of Finlay Tarling after 'serious accident' during stage 8
- Visma-Lease a Bike confirm Fabio Jakobsen joins team 'with immediate effect' after Picnic-PostNL departure
- From road to gravel then back to road: Why is Wout van Aert racing the Belgian Gravel Championships for the first time ever this Sunday?
- 'I am not sure what will happen in a race' – Former biathlon champion Emilien Jacquelin set to make his pro cycling debut
- Vuelta a Colombia cancelled mid-race to help prioritise earthquake victim relief
- 'The worst best decision I've ever made' – Chloé Dygert issues recovery update following double surgery
- Juan Ayuso focuses on Canadian Classics, World Championships and Monument debut at Il Lombardia for second half of season
- 'I really enjoy it when a race becomes difficult' – Femke Markus strengthens Visma-Lease a Bike Classics squad with switch from SD Worx-Protime
- Tour de France Femmes stage winners Lorena Wiebes and Kim Le Court-Pienaar headline star-studded start list for Tour of Britain Women
- 'Incredibly frustrating and disappointing' – Three UAE Team Emirates-XRG riders eliminated from Volta a Portugal as riders unaware of time limit change
August 13
- 'We still have Columbine, it's still a climbing race' - Lauren Stephens returns from last year's Leadville DSQ for attempt at victory 16 years in the making
- IsoSpeed decoupled: Trek bins off comfort-enhancing tech with all-new Domane
- 'I don't think the gap is that wide' – Elisa Longo Borghini already thinking about battling Vollering and Niewiadoma-Phinney at 2027 Tour de France Femmes
- Where are all the Vuelta a España sprinters? They're heading to Belgium instead
- 'A declaration of a shared future, ambition and trust' – Re-emerging German talent Marco Brenner signs one of the longest contracts in cycling
- 'Still far from reaching his full potential' – Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe snap up Georg Steinhauser from EF Education-EasyPost
- Wout van Aert and Tim Merlier join defending champions Marthe Truyen and Niels Vandeputte among starters for Belgian Gravel Championships
- Albert Philipsen faces another injury recovery after training crash leaves him with three fractures
- The Rad Dirt Fest returns to Life Time Grand Prix in 2027 for seven-event series with adjusted selection rules
August 12
- Junior TT world champion Megan Arens terminates Picnic-PostNL contract to make mid-season transfer
- Bout with toxoplasmosis could jeopardise Thibau Nys' return at Vuelta a España
- Early access: Cyclingnews subscribers can watch our Factor One review before anyone else
- 'Really difficult to go through' – Célia Gery's first comments on Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney controversy at Tour de France Femmes
- 2027 transfer drama heats up as Grand Tour champion Primoz Roglič reportedly eyes switch to Lotto-Intermarché for next season
- Rosa Klöser’s satellite shifter placement is next-level gravel aero hackery
- More than six million tune in for Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes in Australia
- The new Cube Litening C:68X could be the most competitively priced race bike on the market
- From Tour de France Femmes debut to Leadville MTB 100 launch, Unbound winner Rosa Klöser's journey of discovery continues
August 11
- Human Powered Health strikes two-year deal with Marta Lach to fuel WorldTour team's top-level ambitions
- 'Iconic Powerline not being part of the race is devastating but it's even more devastating that the mountain is on fire' - Melisa Rollins aims for second win at Leadville Trail 100 MTB
- Quinn Simmons returns to Leadville Trail 100 MTB seven years on from his extraordinary teenage debut
- 'A historic milestone' – Tour de France Femmes breaks French television viewing records once again amid calls for race to be broadcast in full
- 'In every Grand Tour we are breaking records' – Elisa Longo Borghini sees a high level at the top of women's cycling but not enough of a 'base'
- 'I wasn't as close as I thought I might be' - Paula Blasi recognises her first Tour de France Femmes was a tougher learning curve than expected
- 'His best is yet to come' – NSN Cycling add much-needed climbing quality with signing of Santiago Buitrago
- 'I wasn't in front to play for victory like last year, but I think I did my job' – 2025 breakthrough star Maëva Squiban celebrates different kind of Tour de France Femmes success
August 10
- 'My ambition is to become a consistent winner' - Picnic-PostNL lose their top rider Pavel Bittner for 2027
- Parent company of Lapierre and Raleigh initiates insolvency proceedings, putting major brands at risk
- Nicole Frain wins seventh race of season at Heathland Gravel, while fellow Australian sets FKT on Icelandic Divide - Gravel Bits
- 'Extending it to two weeks would be a great step' – France's lone Tour de France Femmes success story Cédrine Kerbaol excited for race's future expansion
- Demi Vollering and FDJ the top earners as one team leaves penniless – Tour de France Femmes prize money wrapped
- 'We can make the race harder, but do we want to?' Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse backs variety over difficulty for future route design
- In Antonia Niedermaier, Canyon-SRAM have created the perfect successor to Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney
- 'You never should think you're 'there'' – Demi Vollering at her best and still improving with second Tour de France Femmes victory
August 9
- 'The road was always going to do the talking' – How UAE Team L'IMAD blocked out the noise to deliver Elisa Longo Borghini to Tour de France Femmes podium
- 'I felt stronger than in any other editions' – Why Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney can celebrate second at the Tour de France Femmes as much as her 2024 win
- 'We can only lose it if we had it first' – Tour de France Femmes ends in tears for Marlen Reusser as she crashes off of podium
- 'I just want to sleep for a week' - Elisa Longo Borghini lands Tour de France Femmes podium on final stage
- 'Demi just motivates me to get stronger' – Kasia Niewiadoma already hungry for another tilt at the Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey
- 'My heart also sank' - Tadej Pogačar talks about his relationship with compatriot Primož Roglič and that 2020 Tour de France win
- Marlen Reusser dropped then crashes on descent as Tour de France Femmes podium hopes likely dashed on final stage in Nice
- 'It's not that I make things up' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney stands by FDJ United-Suez frustrations at Tour de France Femmes
- Dorian Godon rode the final nine stages of the Tour de France with broken ribs
- 'Fans see my country and remember what is happening' – Yuliia Biriukova flies the flag for Ukraine at Tour de France Femmes
- 'We’re not just here to finish, but we also want to show ourselves' – Lotto-Intermarché fight through crashes and heatstroke at Tour de France Femmes to make it to Nice with three riders
August 8
- 'If she's on Demi's wheel, she gets over the top and nothing changes on GC' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney loses yellow as complaint about Gery goes nowhere at Tour de France Femmes
- 'Today was just a new day' – Demi Vollering brushes aside Mont Ventoux disappointment to 'live the dream' back in Tour de France Femmes yellow jersey
- 'Kasia knows deep in her heart that that kind of thing just happens' – Demi Vollering defends Célia Gery after complaints from Niewiadoma-Phinney
- 'I think it's more and more difficult to win' - Movistar look to defend Marlen Reusser's Tour de France Femmes podium spot in Nice
- 'I lost all respect for them’ – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney accuses Demi Vollering's teammate Célia Gery of lack of 'fair play' after Tour de France Femmes stage 8
- Maëva Squiban crashes out of the breakaway during stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes
- Defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot will not start stage 8 of the Tour de France Femmes
- Charlotte Kool leaves Tour de France Femmes after finishing outside the time limit on punishing stage to Mont Ventoux
- 'We were hoping to make more of a dent' – Mont Ventoux effort leaves Cédrine Kerbaol moving up Tour de France Femmes GC but still aiming higher
- 'It just became a massive ball of stress' – Paula Blasi and UAE Team L'IMAD united on Mont Ventoux after challenging week at Tour de France Femmes
- 'A payback for all the second and third places' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney pulls out all the stops to move within reach of second Tour de France Femmes title
August 7
- 'I really should have closed the gap straight away' – Demi Vollering harbours Mont Ventoux regrets as Niewiadoma-Phinney soars into Tour de France Femmes lead
- No fairytale Mont Ventoux comeback for Pauline Ferrand-Prévot as team still without answers on underwhelming Tour de France Femmes
- 'I did a decent race, I can't complain' - Elisa Longo Borghini underlines team collaboration after outpowering Tour de France Femmes race leader Marlen Reusser for third on Ventoux
- 'Really stupid from both of us' – Marlen Reusser regrets mark-out tactics with Demi Vollering as yellow jersey sails away at Tour de France Femmes
- Paris-Roubaix remains primary goal for Tadej Pogačar as he details ambitions for coming seasons
- Major changes of crunch 2026 Vuelta a España mountain stage set to test Tadej Pogačar and other top GC contenders
- Gianni Moscon disqualified from Vuelta a Burgos in latest disciplinary incident, Red Bull say 'We respect the jury's decision'
- Anna van der Breggen abandons the Tour de France Femmes
- João Almeida pulls out of Tour de Pologne after bad crash on stage 4 as season of setbacks continues
- 'So many riders now are able to ride at a high level, it's crazy' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot reveals she hit a power PB as she was being put to the sword at Tour de France Femmes
August 6
- A proposal, a baptism of fire and an MTB ride at 10 years old – Everyone at the Tour de France Femmes has a Mont Ventoux story
- From a late-night text to another stage win – Kim Le Court-Pienaar back on top in the hills at the Tour de France Femmes
- Leadville Trail 100 MTB loses iconic Powerline climb due to wildfire but 2026 route 'closely follows the traditional course'
- 'We are where we want to be' – All going according to plan for Demi Vollering and FDJ United-SUEZ ahead of Tour de France Femmes Mont Ventoux showdown
- 'We're going to try to win the stage' – Marlen Reusser ready to go big on Mont Ventoux in search of Tour de France Femmes victory
- 'The Kärcher OC3 pressure washer is so useful that I can’t imagine life without it' – It's also at a best-ever price with 34% off at Amazon
- Four-year ban for Giovanni Carboni in biological passport doping case
- Tour de Pologne stage 4 neutralised for nearly 40 minutes after major crash in peloton
- 'Back to work' – Tadej Pogačar returns to training mode after plain-clothes gravel rides and Tour de France recovery
- Visma-Lease a Bike rewrite Tour de France Femmes GC strategy after Pauline Ferrand-Prévot loses more time
- 'Things are moving in the right direction' – Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse says full-length TV broadcasts of stages are under consideration for future editions
- 'I was a big fan of Mark Cavendish when he raced for this team' – Soudal-QuickStep sign versatile Tim Torn Teutenberg from Lidl-Trek
- Isaac del Toro commits his future to UAE Team Emirates-XRG with new long-term contract extension
- 'It was the first-ever climb I did' – Demi Vollering ready to head back to where it all began as Tour de France Femmes prepares for Mont Ventoux queen stage
- 'We still believe that we can turn it around' – Cédrine Kerbaol slides off Tour de France Femmes GC podium on stage 5 but there is no giving up the fight
August 5
- ASO announces fan restrictions on some sections of Tour de France Femmes queen stage to Mont Ventoux due to wildfire risk
- 'I was really annoyed with myself, but I'm in yellow still' – Tour de France Femmes leader Marlen Reusser narrowly misses second stage win on a massive day through the Jura
- 'Hopefully, we will celebrate big on Sunday' - Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney bullish despite missing out on Tour de France Femmes victory on stage 5
- 'I had to try' – Demi Vollering's late roll of the dice pays off as the Tour de France Femmes hits the hills on stage 5
- 'I think it's over' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot admits defeat in Tour de France Femmes title defence after struggles on stage 5
- Shimano neutral service motorbike knocks Noemi Rüegg off bike amid the chaos of Tour de France Femmes stage 5 - Video
- 'Salaries are being paid that defy all logic' – As the Tour de France Femmes booms, there are warnings about the economics of women's cycling
- Two riders disqualified after getting caught holding onto team car as cheating controversy hits Tour de Guadeloupe again – Video
- How does padding out your bra make you faster on a bike?
- Eddy Merckx out riding a bike again as lengthy recovery from hip operation progresses
- 'We don't expect that Marlen will explode' – FDJ United-SUEZ focus on keeping up the pressure after Demi Vollering moves into second overall at Tour de France Femmes
- 'We need to change the plan' – Anna van der Breggen's Tour de France Femmes GC hopes thwarted as usual strength exposes weakness
August 4
- 'I was maxing out the gears' - Zoe Bäckstedt falls short trying for first Tour de France Femmes stage win
- From 'Project Dijon' to 'Project Nice' – New Tour de France Femmes leader Marlen Reusser ready to defend yellow to the end following time trial triumph
- 'I quite like this scenario of having to go after them rather than being the favourite' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot down but not out after Tour de France Femmes time trial
- 'I found my flow' - Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney pulls out one of her best TTs ever to gain on several rivals at Tour de France Femmes
- Late mechanical costs Elisa Longo Borghini seconds in strong Tour de France Femmes TT
- On the back foot: defending champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot suffers major GC setback in Tour de France Femmes time trial
- Canyon-SRAM announce European bank Scalable Capital as new team backer
- 'A tool in this fight' – UCI president David Lappartient backs night-time anti-doping testing in men's Tour de France
- 'If there are points up for grabs, then I’m not going to let them slip by' – Puck Pieterse remains focussed on original Tour de France Femmes goal despite taking polka dot jersey
- 'So far, everything is going according to plan' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot on track after first three Tour de France Femmes stages but now it's time to head into the great unknown
August 3
- Extra clothing checks at Tour de France Femmes after reports riders may be padding bras for aero gains
- Tour de France Femmes stage 4 time trial start times – Bäckstedt, Reusser, Vollering among second half of starters taking on 21km ITT
- 'The goal is to minimise the loss' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney fully realistic about Tour de France Femmes time trial abilities
- A plan months in the making and 'a very hard worker' – How Uno-X Mobility grabbed double success at the Tour de France Femmes
- 'We have to do a checkup this evening and see how it goes tomorrow' – Demi Vollering suffers early crash on challenging stage 3 of Tour de France Femmes
- 'If I pushed any harder, my legs would have gone straight' - Lone pursuit of Sigrid Haugset at Tour de France Femmes falls painfully short for Lotte Kopecky
- Fabio Jakobsen leaves Picnic PostNL mid-season, reportedly set for surprising move to Visma-Lease a Bike
- 'At my very best, I certainly have a chance' – Wout van Aert confident in World Championships road race bid after rediscovering top form before Vuelta a España
- Tadej Pogačar confirmed for first return to Vuelta a España since 2019 Grand Tour debut
- 'My longest race was seven minutes and now it's three or four hours' – Sandrine Tas trades ice skates for a road bike at debut Tour de France Femmes
- Charlie Aldridge and Sina Frei add XCO mountain bike title to tally at European championships
- 'Less stressful, less sickness, less injury' – A year on from disastrous Tour de France Femmes debut Australia's Lucie Fityus embraces new role at Picnic-PostNL
August 2
- 'Quite shy' and 'an absolute killer' – The two sides of Tour de France Femmes sprint dominator Lorena Wiebes
- 'Sitting in the wheels could be a bit boring' – Célia Gery on the attack as FDJ United-Suez balance yellow goals and opportunism at Tour de France Femmes
- 'I never expected to come this close' – Riejanne Markus and Lidl-Trek 450 metres from glory as the Tour de France Femmes' great disruptors
- 'I was trying to surf wheels' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot supports Marianne Vos through Tour de France Femmes Geneva sprint finish
- 'We could not let this slip through our fingers' – SD Worx-Protime face burden of favourites as they burn through whole team on Tour de France Femmes sprint stage
- 'We can learn from these situations' - Einer Rubio calls for better Tour de France safety regulations following his Alpe d'Huez crash
- Why is Paula Blasi in white? - Tour de France Femmes quietly changes under-23 jersey to under-24
- 'We will see on Monday' - Tadej Pogačar teases Vuelta a España decision announcement as he wins home criterium in Komenda
- Top Belgian prospect Jarno Widar agrees contract extension with Lotto-Intermarché ahead of Grand Tour debut
- Ashleigh Moolman Pasio to become general manager of Team Amani as African team seeks to race Tour de France Femmes in 2028
- What's in a warning? – Looking into the consequences of a caution after Tour de France Femmes stage 1 report delivers lengthy list
- 'It's less about finding a few more watts, more about understanding the strategy' – Kate Courtney's road discovery continues with Tour de France Femmes special appearance
- 'Created the less stressful situation' - Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney's 'legs are good' as she slots in with best of rest after Tour de France Femmes opening stage
- Tour de France Femmes 2026: All the yellow cards, fines, and penalties from across the nine days of racing
August 1
- 'With the parcours, I want to race more to my strengths' – Niamh Fisher-Black adjusts expectations for Tour de France Femmes
- First yellow, but what about green? Lorena Wiebes cautious about points jersey ambitions in ultra tough Tour de France Femmes
- 'A little personal win for me' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar's Tour de France Femmes GC quest off to a good start as 'best of the rest' behind unbeatable Wiebes
- 'I think this whole Tour is going to be like this' – Demi Vollering's less intense Tour de France Femmes preparation already paying dividends with opening stage time gain
- 'We never panicked' – Well-gelled Movistar avoid any repeat of first-day drama for Marlen Reusser at Tour de France Femmes after crash
- The GC final standings at the Tour de France Femmes 2026 – after a valiant fight to overcome the deficit, the yellow jersey is finally confirmed
- Tour de France Femmes 2026 abandons: 32 riders leave the race before the final finish line in Nice
- Scare for favourite Marlen Reusser after a crash during the opening stage of the Tour de France Femmes
- 'The body is an amazing thing' – Urška Žigart back in action at the Tour de France Femmes, six weeks on from Tour de Suisse horror crash
- 'I haven't reached my full potential' - Tour de France stage winner Mauro Schmid signs for Pinarello-Q36.5
- Zwift Tour de France Femmes sale sees Zwift Ride with Kickr Core 2 discounted by 23%
- 'We're all really united' – After much speculation, UAE Team L'IMAD confirm dual leadership strategy at Tour de France Femmes
- FDJ United-Suez welcome Red Bull as new major partner in milestone move for team and brand
- Victor Langellotti makes mid-season transfer from Netcompany-Ineos to XDS-Astana
- ‘Coming full circle’ - Mikel Landa leaves Soudal-QuickStep and returns home to Euskaltel-Euskadi
- 'Ventoux will definitely go ahead' – Despite wildfires, Tour de France Femmes director Marion Rousse confident that legendary climb will remain on the route
- Is there Tour de France Femmes tension brewing at UAE Team L'IMAD?