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'A free mind equals fast legs' – How my mental state helped me wear the yellow jersey for two days at an unforgettable Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes
Member Exclusive In Luke Tuckwell's latest column for Cyclingnews, he recalls his memorable week in France, and how he went from tears in training to his first yellow jersey
There were winners and losers at the Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, but mainly losers – including anyone hoping for a ramp-up in Tour de France tension
Analysis Tadej Pogačar's domestique beating all of his rivals doesn't exactly bode well for the Tour and hopes of a more open race
From glory to futility – What version of Paul Seixas will rise from the ashes of his torched Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes?
Analysis The French prodigy's Dauphiné did not go as expected, but it may have taught him some lessons he needed to learn
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'I gambled, I put a lot into my effort, I've lost quite a bit' – Final day breakaway for three Netcompany-Ineos riders rounds out brutally tough Tour Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes for British squad
News Kévin Vauquelin best overall finisher for British team in 15th place after Oscar Onley crashes out and Josh Tarling breaks collarbone
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As it happened: time trial specialist wins stage while red jersey is successfully defended at stage 18 of the Vuelta a España
El Puerto de Santa María to Jerez de la Frontera (ITT), 32 km -
Best winter cycling gloves 2026: Protect your hands from cold weather as temperatures start to fall
We've tested the best winter cycling gloves, and these are our top picks for keeping your hands warm and dry, no matter what the weather brings -
Vuelta a España GC standings – Primož Roglič slashes at deficit in stage 18 time trial
Slovenian climbs ahead of Gall as Mas holds onto red jersey
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Vuelta a España: Stefan Küng wins stage 18 time trial while Enric Mas maintains lead over inspired ride by Primož Roglič
Callum Thornley only three seconds off winning pace for second, with João Almeida third and Roglič fourth -
Coppa Sabatini: Benoît Cosnefroy overtakes final breakaway rider for victory with punishing acceleration in closing metres
French riders fill podium with Clément Venturini in second and Romain Grégoire in third -
'I'm just gonna enjoy the last part of the year' – Tom Pidcock back in road rhythm and chasing a WorldTour win to close out season
Back on winning level after 'weird feelings' post-Tour de France, the Brit is relaxed but ambitious heading into the final part of 2026
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Wind tunnel tested: The Enve Melee v2 ditches versatility in pursuit of race-day speed, but has it worked?
Less tyre clearance, aero bar tape and a sub 6.8kg claimed weight as Enve chases 'benchmark-setting' aero performance -
Demi Vollering set to lead a Dutch women’s 2026 UCI Road World Championship squad surprisingly lacking two former winners
The Dutch squad will field a typically strong squad with multiple options -
A 'misunderstanding' leads US rider Evan Boyle to violate his own doping ban at the Dust Bowl 100 gravel race
Originally sanctioned for Whereabouts failures, Boyle sees suspension extended from 16 to 18 months
