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Race Results · July 27

Women’s Tour of Poland Was a Sprinter’s Formality, and a Software Engineer Nearly Broke It

Three hundred and fifty-seven kilometres across eastern Poland, three bunch sprints, and one rider took every single thing on offer. Lorena Wiebes won stage 1 in the rain at Zamość, stage 2 at Lubartów, stage 3 on Krakowskie Przedmieście in Lublin, the ORLEN general classification, the LOTTO most…

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Race Results · Jul 26

Mathieu Van der Poel Steals Stage 21 as Tadej Pogacar Takes a Fifth Tour

Mathieu van der Poel hit the Champs-Élysées with Tadej Pogačar beside him, ten kilometres of open road behind them and the whole Tour de…

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For three weeks every July, cycling briefly becomes front-page news. The Tour de France is the sport’s biggest event and, as it is often…

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The Wire — Today

Mon 27 Jul · 11 stories

20mVisma CEO Plugge critical of nighttime doping tests[idlprocycling.com]
31mWomen’s Tour of Poland Was a Sprinter’s Formality, and a Software Engineer Nearly Broke It
1hMads Pedersen maintains form at Vuelta, closes door on points classification[wielerflits.nl]
2hLeMond says Pogačar will win at least seven Tours[cyclingnews.com]
3hRemco Evenepoel targets new goal next weekend[wielerflits.nl]
4hPogačar reflects on final kilometer battle with Van der Poel in Paris[idlprocycling.com]
4hAlpecin manager discusses van der Poel’s Paris victory preparation[idlprocycling.com]
4hChristophe Laporte ready for first race kilometers since spring[wielerflits.nl]
6hArmstrong: Pogacar is world’s most dominant athlete[wielerflits.nl]
7hWout van Aert launches WVA Mobile subscription service[wielerflits.nl]
8hPhilipsen and van der Poel secure one-two on Champs-Élysées[CyclingUpToDate.com]

Yesterday

Sun 26 Jul · 29 stories

9hDel Toro secures Tour de France podium despite illness[idlprocycling.com]
10hTour de France disrupted by crashes and unruly fan behavior[New York Post]
11hNorwegian Champion completes Tour de France after major injury[idlprocycling.com]
12hEvenepoel criticizes team manager after stage 20[idlprocycling.com]
12hPogacar boss Gianetti addresses past doping allegations[idlprocycling.com]
13hCarapaz secures late victory for EF Education-EasyPost[idlprocycling.com]
14hGesink reacts to Kuss crashes with emotional reflection[idlprocycling.com]
15hEvenepoel criticized for loyalty to Pogačar after second place[idlprocycling.com]
15hMathieu Van der Poel Steals Stage 21 as Tadej Pogacar Takes a Fifth Tour
16hPogačar praises Van der Poel and Urska after amazing day[idlprocycling.com]
17hTour 2026: Three-week race winners announced[wielerflits.nl]
18hAdrie van der Poel proud of son Mathieu and Pogacar[wielerflits.nl]
18hPogacar and Van der Poel create cycling magic in Paris[wielerflits.nl]
19hPhilipsen praises Van der Poel as wonderful person[wielerflits.nl]
20hZonneveld suspects Pogačar and Red Bull partnership deal[idlprocycling.com]
21hPogacar expected to compete for stage wins in Paris[wielerflits.nl]
22hRemco Evenepoel targets final stage with course change[wielerflits.nl]
23hGuillermo Thomas Silva wins Clasica Castilla y Leon[wielerflits.nl]
24hThomas Silva wins Castilla y León for back-to-back success[cyclingnews.com]
1dVan Gils surprises himself at Tour de France 2026[wielerflits.nl]
1dPedersen and Carapaz confirmed for Dutch post-Tour criteriums[wielerflits.nl]
1dCarapaz wins Most Combative Rider award at 2026 Tour[escapecollective.com]
1dGianetti denies responsibility in Saunier Duval doping case[wielerflits.nl]
1dMads Pedersen takes emotional farewell from Luca Guercilena[wielerflits.nl]
1dVan Wilder crashes in descent due to puncture[wielerflits.nl]
1dHeathland Gravel event brings riders closer to Unbound[wielerflits.nl]
1dArmstrong praises Pogačar’s domestique support for Del Toro[idlprocycling.com]
1dRemco Evenepoel frustrated with journalist after final mountain stage[wielerflits.nl]
1dWout van Aert to make comeback at La Vuelta a España[IDLprocycling.com]

Last Week

Jul 20 — Jul 25 · 235 stories

1dPogacar honors Isaac in special ride tribute[NBC Sports]
1dPogacar helps keep teammate Del Toro on podium[NBC Sports]
1dTour de France rider crashes into support vehicle[Fox News]
1dKuss crash leaves Visma gutted but relieved[idlprocycling.com]
2dEvenepoel defends second place finish successfully[wielerflits.nl]
2dPogacar praised for second place finish ahead of Evenepoel[wielerflits.nl]
2dAlpe d’Huez climb draws massive crowds despite chaos[road.cc]
2dCarapaz reacts to Kuss’s double crash after stage win[idlprocycling.com]
2dVisma Lease a Bike loses position after crashes involving Sepp Kuss[wielerflits.nl]
2dPogacar poised to transcend cycling’s elite circle[wielerflits.nl]
2dDel Toro reflects on difficult final week of racing[wielerflits.nl]
2dWho Is Richard Carapaz? From a Scrap-Metal Bike to Giro Glory, Olympic Gold and the Tour’s Polka Dots
2dKuss reflects on difficult performance, cites physical limits[wielerflits.nl]
2dDutch cycling fans experience unique dream trip on Alpe d’Huez[wielerflits.nl]
2dPedersen secures green jersey after attack past Croix de Fer[wielerflits.nl]
2dRichard Carapaz Captures the Queen Stage as Sepp Kuss Crashes Twice
2dAlaphilippe says final Tour de France will be his last[Julian Alaphilippe says this is his final Tour de France]
2dSepp Kuss receives heavy UCI punishment[wielerflits.nl]
2dPogacar accepts domestique role, credits Del Toro support[wielerflits.nl]
2dTour 2026 route shortened, Montmartre climbs retained[wielerflits.nl]
2d2026 Tour de France final stage shortened due to wildfires[cyclingnews.com]
2dVan Wilder crashes on Croix de Fer, abandons Tour de France[idlprocycling.com]
2dPogacar may help Del Toro defend white jersey[wielerflits.nl]
2dEurode Omloop 2026 cancelled[wielerflits.nl]
2dRemco Evenepoel faces crucial test in recovery progress[wielerflits.nl]
2dKennaugh reflects on final Alpe d’Huez Col de Sarenne victory[cyclingnews.com]
2dMadis Mihkels potential replacement for Groves at Alpecin[CyclingUpToDate.com]
2dWout van Aert makes return at Ronde van Denemarken[wielerflits.nl]
2dTotalEnergies searching for additional team sponsors[wielerflits.nl]
2dDecathlon CMA CGM seeks excitement on day 2 at Alpe d’Huez[idlprocycling.com]
2dTudor Pro Cycling removes Head of Sports Ricardo Scheidecker[wielerflits.nl]
2dPolitt: Pogacar often rewards our work with victory[wielerflits.nl]
2dFans create chaos on Alpe d’Huez; Pogacar, Evenepoel affected[idlprocycling.com]
2dEvenepoel pressures Seixas as Red Bull eyes Pogačar[idlprocycling.com]
3dRemco Evenepoel finishes Alpe d’Huez despite physical challenge[wielerflits.nl]
3dRubio crashes into UAE team car on Alpe d’Huez, abandons race[wielerflits.nl]
3dKuss builds confidence ahead of queen stage[wielerflits.nl]
3dHuub Artz completes Alpe d’Huez despite exhaustion[wielerflits.nl]
3dArensman falls short on Alpe d’Huez climb in time trial[wielerflits.nl]
3dPogacar unfazed by Alpe d’Huez climbing record[wielerflits.nl]
3dAlpe d’Huez: The 21 Hairpins, the Numbers, and Cycling’s Most Famous Climb
3dPogačar shatters Alpe d’Huez climbing record[escapecollective.com]
3dTour de France stage 19 finish climb raises questions[escapecollective.com]
3dMovistar’s Rubio DNFs Tour after crashing into UAE team car[escapecollective.com]
3dBritish paracycling world champion receives two-year doping ban[road.cc]
3dNew US tariffs on bicycles take effect[escapecollective.com]
3dPogacar Hunts the Break on Alpe d’Huez and Wins in Yellow
3dSeixas reflects on difficult Alpe d’Huez stage performance[escapecollective.com]
3dPogačar breaks 30-year-old Alpe d’Huez climbing record[cyclingnews.com]
3dWiebes dominates opening stage at Ronde van Polen[wielerflits.nl]
3dTadej Pogačar and Open Season: UAE Sweats the Final Alps as the 2027 Market Erupts
3dUAE Team Emirates targets Alpe d’Huez victory despite weakened roster[wielerflits.nl]
3dRemco Evenepoel faces Alpe d’Huez with healthy stress ahead[wielerflits.nl]
3dPogačar and UAE provide illness update before Tour stage 19[idlprocycling.com]
3dUAE Team Emirates handles illness ahead of Alpe d’Huez stage[wielerflits.nl]
3dKasper Asgreen’s Cannondale SuperSix Evo receives aggressive customization[cyclingweekly.com]
3dThieves steal bikes from Unibet Rose Rockets team van[road.cc]
3dPlugge concerned about fans at Alpe d’Huez, calls for entry fee[wielerflits.nl]
3dZoe Bäckstedt selected for first Tour de France Femmes[Zoe Bäckstedt heads to her first Tour de France Femmes]
3dMatthews pays emotional tribute to Tour de France fan’s grandfather[idlprocycling.com]
3dLewis Askey rode too well at Tour de France for lanterne rouge[cyclingweekly.com]
3dGeraint Thomas backs Netcompany Ineos direction despite Tour struggles[cyclingnews.com]
3dEF Education-EasyPost celebrates Tour stage victory[wielerflits.nl]
3dUCI bike weight limit of 6.8kg debated among cycling community[road.cc]
3dJorgenson delivers honor to injured Visma with strong performance[wielerflits.nl]
4dMads Pedersen questions green jersey battle resolution[wielerflits.nl]
4dPogacar frustrated as teammates fall ill during race[wielerflits.nl]
4dUAE Team Emirates cyclist Florian Vermeersch dealing with injury[wielerflits.nl]
4dCan anyone outscore Pogačar in KOM battle at Tour?[escapecollective.com]
4dShimano releases RX710 gravel shoe at mid-tier pricing[escapecollective.com]
4dEF passes several Tour stages without victory[wielerflits.nl]
4dEvenepoel: Decathlon will attack for final podium place[escapecollective.com]
4dMichael Valgren linked to Netcompany-Ineos transfer[escapecollective.com]
4dTour de France tech: Shimano, Bontrager wheels and weight innovations[escapecollective.com]
4dCarapaz Smashes Solo Victory at Orcières as the Favourites Save It for Alpe d’Huez
4dEvenepoel expects Decathlon to attack after UAE illness[wielerflits.nl]
4dFred Wright completes Tour de France stages with broken hand[cyclingweekly.com]
4dRemco Evenepoel relaxed heading into final weekend[wielerflits.nl]
4dOrbea launches foundation for social and community work[escapecollective.com]
4dLidl-Trek prioritize Pedersen’s green jersey at Tour[CyclingUpToDate.com]
4dThe Swanny: What a Soigneur Really Does in Pro Cycling
4dTour de France 2026 mountain stages pose challenge for sprinters[Le Monde.fr]
4dUAE team faces sickness concerns heading into Tour finale[idlprocycling.com]
4dGarmin acquires TrainingPeaks training platform[cyclingweekly.com]
4dArensman focuses on upcoming days amid team efforts[wielerflits.nl]
4dEvenepoel downplays general classification speculation before stage 18[CyclingUpToDate.com]
4dBruyneel suggests UAE alter Tour de France strategy[idlprocycling.com]
4dDumoulin speaks candidly about doping in cycling[wielerflits.nl]
4dVingegaard undergoes surgery; season in doubt[idlprocycling.com]
4dPer Strand Hagenes shines in chaotic stage[wielerflits.nl]
4dIsaac del Toro emerges as North American cycling’s new superstar[The New York Times]
5dStage 18 – 3,900 Metres of Climbing Pain to Orcières-Merlette
5dUCI issues statement backing nighttime testing[escapecollective.com]
5dUCI dismisses criticism of nighttime doping tests Tour de France[idlprocycling.com]
5dTour de France aerodynamics evolution highlighted as wind resistance becomes critical[road.cc]
5dPogačar reveals extent of teammate Adam Yates’ struggles[escapecollective.com]
5dParents’ camper van trip gives Pogacar extra energy[The Times]
5dBjarne Riis criticizes doping inspectors in recent statement[idlprocycling.com]
5dPhilipsen wins Stage 17, shakes up green jersey race[TNT Sports]
5dJasper Philipsen Takes Voiron
5dEvenepoel moves to second after Lipowitz crash and withdrawal[CyclingUpToDate.com]
5dVice-Olympic champion dies during keirin race in Japan[wielerflits.nl]
5dLidl-Trek director responds to Simmons’ green jersey comments[Cyclingnews]
5dEvenepoel claims bittersweet win[Taipei Times]
5dMads Pedersen frustrated after difficult stage in Tour[wielerflits.nl]
5dTour de France stage 17 points battle captivates beyond yellow jersey[Analysis]
5dPhilipsen wins stage 17 sprint[Yahoo Sports Canada]
5dPhilipsen relieved after rollercoaster of emotions[Reuters]
5dThomas blames Visma riders for Vingegaard’s crash[idlprocycling.com]
5dPedersen struggles on Tour de France stage 17 despite strong effort[idlprocycling.com]
5dKooij accepts third place, cites missed acceleration[wielerflits.nl]
5dPluimers finishes fifth after chaotic stage[wielerflits.nl]
5dUAE Team Emirates keeps sick Adam Yates racing[wielerflits.nl]
5dMads Pedersen reflects on difficult day without victory[CyclingUpToDate.com]
5dPhilipsen credits team support for victory[wielerflits.nl]
5dGarmin acquires TrainingPeaks and TrainHeroic[escapecollective.com]
5dPhilipsen wins stage 17, reopens green jersey battle[Brujulabike.com]
5dPhilipsen wins explosive stage 17 sprint at Tour de France[cyclingnews.com]
5dRemco Evenepoel’s new coach Tim Heemskerk discusses new approach[wielerflits.nl]
5dPolice drop charges against delivery cyclist over seized e-bike[road.cc]
5dLipowitz undergoes surgery for broken collarbone[wielerflits.nl]
5dTour 2026: Stage 17 filled with dramatic turns of events[wielerflits.nl]
5dUCI speaks out on nighttime doping control debate[wielerflits.nl]
5dUCI defends night-time testing at Tour de France[cyclingweekly.com]
5dWhite jersey and podium battle intensifies after Tour time trial[idlprocycling.com]
5dGeraint Thomas on missed time trial start at Netcompany Ineos[road.cc]
5dVingegaard’s Resilient Road to Recovery[Devdiscourse]
5dEvenepoel’s time trial performance pressured Pogacar, Cancellara says[CyclingUpToDate.com]
5dArensman has ‘okay’ legs heading toward Alpe d’Huez[wielerflits.nl]
5dBol expresses confidence in Kooij for stage seventeen[wielerflits.nl]
5dTeunissen expects breakaway success in modern cycling[wielerflits.nl]
5dPidcock plans measured approach to preserve energy[wielerflits.nl]
5dKelsey Media acquires BikeRadar, Cycling Plus, and MBUK[escapecollective.com]
5dTour de France stage 17: Breakaway forms after rapid opening hours[cyclingnews.com]
5dKooij feels relatively good and healthy ahead of time limit[wielerflits.nl]
5dPhilipsen eyes green jersey battle with opportunity ahead[wielerflits.nl]
5dBarguil warns of burnout as Tour de France performance levels rise[cyclingnews.com]
5dFour notable absentees from Belgian World Championships selection[wielerflits.nl]
5dTour de France riders adopt higher positions for aerodynamic efficiency[cyclingweekly.com]
5dWhat makes Remco Evenepoel so dominant against the clock[Red Bull]
5dBritish Cycling launches Sofa to Saddle app for participation[cyclingweekly.com]
5dAyuso struggles as podium position slips away[wielerflits.nl]
5dSecond cyclist hit by vehicle during Tour de France time trial[road.cc]
5dTour de France riders reveal sacrifices required for race participation[cyclingweekly.com]
5dParet-Peintre ready to challenge Pogacar for polka-dot jersey[IDLprocycling.com]
5dVisma-Lease a Bike extends crucial domestique contract[CyclingUpToDate.com]
5dEvenepoel displaying bullish and brilliant form[Rouleur]
6dThe Drop: How UCI World Tour Relegation Works
6dVisma aims to recover after Vingegaard’s crash[Rouleur]
6dRemco Evenepoel asserts dominance, turns focus to overall second place[Yahoo Sports]
6dRohan Dennis barred from children’s school after behaviour warnings[escapecollective.com]
6dIsaac del Toro secures podium despite stage 16 time trial loss[CyclingUpToDate.com]
6dPhilipsen set to capitalize on Pedersen in Stage 17[NBC Sports]
6dStage 17 Preview: Nothing To Gain, An Entire Tour De France To Lose
6dTour 2026: De Jongh and Vinokurov fined 2,000 CHF each[wielerflits.nl]
6dPogačar plans Alpine strategy ahead of Alpe d’Huez[idlprocycling.com]
6dMeurisse injured in car collision after 2026 Tour time trial[wielerflits.nl]
6dPidcock calls time trial perhaps best ever, eyes stage win[wielerflits.nl]
6dRed Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe celebrates stage win amid teammate departure[Cyclingnews]
6dvan der Poel rides time trial conservatively ahead of next stage[wielerflits.nl]
6dThe Clock Doesn’t Blink: Evenepoel Beats Pogacar in the Time Trial as Lipowitz Crashes Out
6dPogacar must acknowledge brilliant Evenepoel performance[wielerflits.nl]
6dMinister criticized for mandatory cycling safety gear proposal[road.cc]
6dSeixas moves closer to podium with strong time trial performance[wielerflits.nl]
6dRemco Evenepoel becomes tenth Belgian national champion[wielerflits.nl]
6dRemco Evenepoel disappointed by Florian Lipowitz loss[wielerflits.nl]
6dVan der Poel signals likely breakaway for stage 17[escapecollective.com]
6dTour de France peloton provides blood samples on rest day[cyclingweekly.com]
6dRoad rage driver confronts cyclist before Tour de France time trial[Sportsnet.ca]
6dArensman takes responsibility for missing start time[escapecollective.com]
6dRemco Evenepoel wins stage on Belgian national holiday[wielerflits.nl]
6dSkjelmose impresses in time trial as Ayuso remains team leader[wielerflits.nl]
6dEvenepoel claims individual time trial victory for Pogacar[Belga Share]
6dArensman frustrated after late time trial start[wielerflits.nl]
6dFlorian Lipowitz crashes out of Tour de France[cyclingweekly.com]
6dPogacar undergoes anti-doping test, reflects on impact[Brujulabike.com]
6dBrandon McNulty unhurt after pre-trial driver confrontation[ESPN]
6dMatej Mohorič reflects on professional cycling risks and Vingegaard’s crash[MSN]
6dArensman departs late for individual time trial[wielerflits.nl]
6dMcNulty brake-checked by motorist before stage 16 ITT[escapecollective.com]
6dHuub Artz held up by XDS Astana team cars[wielerflits.nl]
6dEvenepoel warned against starting race too aggressively[wielerflits.nl]
6dNaesen comments on nighttime doping controls and growth hormone testing[wielerflits.nl]
6dBrandon McNulty hit by car during Tour de France time trial recon[cyclingweekly.com]
6dTarling sees time trial as preparation for World Championships[wielerflits.nl]
6dOlympic medallist and top keirin rider dies in Japan velodrome crash[cyclingweekly.com]
6dPro cyclist discusses fossil fuel sponsorship during Tour de France[cyclingweekly.com]
6dEvenepoel and Lipowitz face nighttime doping tests[idlprocycling.com]
6dPogacar’s gesture impresses teammates during Tour de France[CyclingUpToDate.com]
6dRiders’ union responds to late-night anti-doping tests[Canadian Cycling Magazine]
6dEvenepoel adjusts sleep routine due to night controls[Brujulabike.com]
6dDumoulin comments on nighttime doping control changes[idlprocycling.com]
6dTour de France riders balance warm-up intensity for time trials[cyclingweekly.com]
6dLipowitz targets podium finish at Tour de France[tuttobiciweb]
6dEvenepoel and Lipowitz undergo overnight anti-doping tests[IDLprocycling.com]
6dStage 16 Time Trial begins at 2026 Tour de France[idlprocycling.com]
6dSmithson and Harris win South Molton GP[cyclingweekly.com]
6dCPA criticizes night testing despite Pogačar and Vingegaard checks[idlprocycling.com]
6dEF boss Vaughters aims to apologize to Pogacar and Vingegaard[IDLprocycling.com]
6dCraps to skip Tour 2026 time trial stage[wielerflits.nl]
6dNike prepares cycling return after decade away[CyclingUpToDate.com]
6dVaughters claims night tests would reduce cycling drama[Australian Broadcasting Corporation]
6dBart Lemmen breaks contract with Visma-Lease a Bike[wielerflits.nl]
6dValentin Madouas leaves France, Lotto-Intermarché faces setback[wielerflits.nl]
7dTour de France inaugural event to be hosted by TCH[captivasanibel.com]
7dVaughters says night controls could have stopped doping era[Reuters]
7dTour doping controls to continue next week[wielerflits.nl]
7dPolice destroy delivery cyclist’s council e-bike after insurance dispute[but officers claim rider didn’t have insurance]
7dEvenepoel’s victory ignites Belgian cycling fans’ passion[CyclingUpToDate.com]
7dTour de France 2026 Rest Day Notebook: The Transfer Market Ignites, the Field Thins, and a Time Trial Waits
7dLipowitz ready to support teammate Evenepoel[theherald.co.za]
7dVingegaard faces another setback in cycling career[Defector]
7dHavik becomes European champion in derny racing[wielerflits.nl]
7dRiders association urges intelligent anti-doping approach after Tour overnight testing[cyclingnews.com]
7dCycling sponsor Picnic reports 272 million euro loss[wielerflits.nl]
7dNaesen speculates on anti-doping checks of Vingegaard and Pogačar[idlprocycling.com]
7dRemco Evenepoel adjusts sleep schedule for doping controls[Canadian Cycling Magazine]
7dFrench judge allegedly approved Pogačar and Vingegaard doping test[IDLprocycling.com]
7dCycling world reacts to Vingegaard’s early morning test and crash[IDLprocycling.com]
7dJudge approves night-time Tour de France doping tests[France 24]
7dTour de France team logistics: vehicles, chains, and support[escapecollective.com]
7dLaurens De Plus joins Decathlon-CMA CGM as domestique[Cyclingnews]
7dLaurens De Plus joins Decathlon-CMA CGM as domestique[cyclingnews.com]
7dPogacar and Vingegaard face resumed nighttime checks[MARCA]
7dCan Carapaz catch Pogacar for the polka dot jersey?[NBC Sports]
7dAdidas returns to elite cycling with Alpecin-Premier Tech[Brujulabike.com]
7dPogacar and Vingegaard face night doping tests[CyclingUpToDate.com]
7dAyuso struggles on mountain stage at Lidl-Trek race[Yahoo]
7dEvenepoel seeks earlier sleep after nighttime doping checks[wielerflits.nl]
7dTour de France time trial format questioned amid declining prominence[cyclingnews.com]
7dLaurens De Plus set to join Decathlon CMA CGM[Daniel Benson's Cycling Substack]
7dAlpecin boss critical of Philipsen over green jersey battle[idlprocycling.com]
7dPogacar discusses doping testing frequency in cycling[BroBible]
7dVan der Poel Snr criticises Decathlon’s treatment of Seixas[idlprocycling.com]
7dMaddy Nutt wins The Rift Gravel 330km despite equipment struggles[cyclingnews.com]