Author: Gary Edgington

TotalEnergies has strengthened its technical staff by bringing in Tony Gallopin, a former professional cyclist. The addition is part of the team's efforts to enhance its support structure and expertise. Read the full story at wielerflits.nl →

S4C and iPlayer have secured free-to-air broadcasting rights for the 2026 Tour de France. This makes the race accessible to audiences in Wales and the UK without requiring a paid subscription. The announcement represents a significant expansion of coverage options for the cycling event. Read the full story at Road.cc →

The 2026 Tour de France will have a larger Belgian contingent than French riders competing in the race. This represents a notable shift in the composition of participants for the Grand Tour, with Belgium set to have greater representation than the host nation. Read the full story at Cyclism'Actu →

Five-time Tour de France winner Miguel Indurain has expressed support for Paul Seixas as a prospective race winner. Indurain's endorsement suggests confidence in Seixas's potential to achieve success in major cycling competitions. The backing from such an accomplished former rider carries significance in the cycling community. Read the full story at Cyclingnews →

A Welsh broadcaster is providing free television coverage of the Tour de France for UK viewers. This offers an alternative way for audiences to watch the race without subscription services. The arrangement represents additional broadcast options beyond typical Tour de France coverage in the region. Read the full story at idlprocycling.com →

Gravity Media has secured rights to provide comprehensive coverage of the 2026 Giro d'Italia Women. The broadcaster will deliver end-to-end production and distribution for the event. This arrangement confirms Gravity Media's continued involvement with major women's cycling broadcasts. Read the full story at 4RFV →

This article examines the equipment and logistics supporting world-class cycling at the Tour de France. It focuses on how teams manage the 7 kg of essential gear and supplies needed to support their riders during the race. The piece highlights the behind-the-scenes operations that enable top performance at cycling's premier event. Read the full story…

Luca Guercilena is leaving his position as team manager at Lidl-Trek. Guercilena has taken on a new job, which he describes as representing positive development for cycling. Details about his specific new role were not provided in the announcement. Read the full story at IDLprocycling.com →

The 2026 Tour de France will have a higher number of Belgian participants compared to French riders at the start. This represents a notable shift in the national representation among competitors for that year's edition of the race. Read the full story at wielerflits.nl →

The Vittoria Corsa Pro Speed tyres deliver strong race-day performance with impressive speed characteristics. However, the review identifies concerns regarding setup difficulties and resilience issues that may affect their reliability during competitive use. Read the full story at cyclingnews.com →