Author: Gary Edgington

Route d'Occitanie is exploring a potential format change that would transform the event into three separate one-day races instead of its current structure. The organizers are evaluating this new approach to the competition. Read the full story at wielerflits.nl →

Ashlin Barry delivered a strong performance at the US professional road nationals, securing a fourth-place finish. The result marks a notable achievement for Barry in the elite road racing competition. Read the full story at Canadian Cycling Magazine →

Visma Lease a Bike will reveal its Tour de France roster during a live broadcast event. The Dutch team will present its selected riders for cycling's most prestigious three-week race through the televised announcement. Read the full story at wielerflits.nl →

Saïd Haddou, a two-time victor of the Tro-Bro Léon cycling race, has passed away at age 43. The circumstances surrounding his death were tragic. Haddou's multiple victories in the Breton classic established him as a significant figure in cycling history. Read the full story at wielerflits.nl →

The Tour de Suisse concluded with notable championship displays from top competitors. A collarbone injury affected at least one rider during the race. The event also featured scheduling or format changes that organizers are evaluating for future editions of the WorldTour stage race. Read the full story at Rouleur →

Adam Roberge and Haley Smith secured victories at Canada's OG Classique gravel race, both winning through sprint finishes. The race was part of the UCI Gravel World Series competition. Read the full story at cyclingnews.com →

Wout van Aert has resumed riding his bike following a recovery period from an infection. The return to cycling marks an important step in van Aert's comeback to training and competition. Van Aert described the experience of holding his handlebars again as a significant moment in his rehabilitation process. Read the full story at Yahoo…

Demi Vollering has spoken openly about her psychological struggles with former coach Anna van der Breggen. The cyclist addressed the complex relationship and mental challenges that arose during their time working together. Vollering's candid remarks shed light on the interpersonal dynamics between athlete and coach. Read the full story at idlprocycling.com →

Luke Plapp has modified his plans for the Tour de France, indicating he will pursue a different racing strategy. The rider expressed enthusiasm about this adjusted approach, describing it as an enjoyable way to compete in the event. Read the full story at idlprocycling.com →

Canyon has revealed a concept cross-country mountain bike featuring distinctive design elements including 32-inch wheels, dual top tubes in a biplane configuration, and an inverted fork. The Luxe Era represents the brand's vision for future cross-country bike technology and geometry. The concept showcases Canyon's experimental approach to frame design and suspension architecture for the discipline.…