Author: Gary Edgington

Michael Rasmussen has expressed concern that the Tour de France could lose its competitive tension prematurely. He characterized the situation as presenting a real risk to the race's dramatic appeal. Rasmussen's comments highlight worries about how the competition might develop throughout the three-week event. Read the full story at idlprocycling.com →

Black Inc has introduced the Hyper 62 wheels, featuring a 62mm deep rim design. The wheels weigh less than 1,300 grams and are priced at €4,599. These high-end wheels represent the brand's latest carbon wheel offering for performance cycling. Read the full story at cyclingnews.com →

Continental has supplied road bike tires to six teams competing in the Tour de France. The tire manufacturer's involvement underscores the importance of equipment partnerships at cycling's most prestigious stage race. Teams rely on high-performance tires to meet the demanding conditions of the three-week event. Read the full story at continental.com →

Saïd Haddou, who won the Tro Bro Léon twice during his cycling career, has passed away at age 43. The French cyclist's death marks the loss of a notable competitor in the professional peloton. Haddou's victories at the Brittany-based one-day race highlighted his palmares as a professional rider. Read the full story at idlprocycling.com →

Ben Healy has expressed confidence in Tadej Pogacar's abilities and future prospects in professional cycling. Healy's comments highlight his belief that Pogacar possesses the qualities necessary to achieve a legacy comparable to that of previous cycling legends. The statement reflects ongoing recognition of Pogacar as one of the sport's most talented and promising riders. Read…

Slovenia's Jakob Omrzel is preparing to compete for the national championship title alongside fellow Slovenian riders Pogacar and Roglic. The emerging talent has expressed his commitment to performing at his best in the upcoming national competition. The race will feature several of Slovenia's top cycling talents competing for the coveted national title. Read the full…

Chloé Dygert has opened up about her Relative Energy Deficiency in Sport (RED-S) diagnosis, revealing significant health impacts including the absence of her menstrual cycle for eight months and a weight gain of nine kilograms. The cyclist's disclosure highlights the serious physiological consequences of RED-S, a condition affecting athletes across endurance sports. Read the full…

Campbell Stewart, an Olympic silver medallist in cycling, has announced his retirement from the sport. The New Zealand rider's decision marks the end of his professional cycling career. Read the full story at Stuff →

Hayden Christian achieved the Quad-Tripel Crown of Gravel by winning the Belgian Waffle Ride in Montana. Cécile Lejeune clinched the women's overall title with a runner-up finish in the same event. Both riders completed significant gravel racing objectives through their performances. Read the full story at cyclingnews.com →

Glasgow faces the potential loss of more than 200 kilometers of planned cycle lanes due to a shift toward short-term government funding. Officials have warned that this change in funding approach presents a significant barrier to achieving climate targets. The cycling infrastructure project is at risk as long-term planning becomes increasingly difficult under the new…