Assessing the men’s sprinting hierarchy in 2026
Explosive power. Breakneck speed. Victory. Sprinting is an art form, leadout trains clicking into place among a chaos…
“We decided not to ride the Tour de France with Primoz Roglic” – Red Bull shape Maillot Jaune plan around Evenepoel & Lipowitz in bid to topple Pogacar
That philosophy now sits behind a clear shift in how Red Bull are shaping their biggest objective…
“Roglic, Lipowitz and Remco all want to win the Tour de France” – Alberto Contador urges Red Bull to play the numbers game against Tadej Pogacar
That line is not about ego. It is about leverage. Why numbers matter more than stars In…
“Most of the transfers were done assuming Remco would stay” – Quick-Step boss admits Evenepoel exit changed their plans
When the decision finally came, Fore said it was handled without drama. “Remco made the choice to…
I’m better off just surviving that little climb
He has revealed what his schedule will be looking like: “The Opening Weekend, Tirreno [Adriatico], [Milano] Sanremo, possibly…
Danny van Poppel begins 2026 Down Under and knows what he wants to achieve in first few months
Far from home, Dutch champion and ambassador of the red-white-blue, Danny van Poppel, begins his season in Adelaide.…
“They still manage to stay completely normal guys”
For a rider who has seen the pressure from the inside, that normality is what stands out…
Isaac del Toro vs Remco Evenepoel at UAE Tour
It was rumoured before the calendar reveal on the 10th of December in Mallorca, but when Remco Evenepoel…
“Adapt or die” – Jai Hindley has won the Giro in the past, but needs a higher level just to be in contention now
“I think you just have to be completely focused in the key moments. It’s changed a lot.…
Rising budgets and salaries widen gap in WorldTour as costs surge ahead of 2026
However, averages mask significant internal disparities. According to La Gazzetta dello Sport, UAE Team Emirates – XRG…
“Primoz Roglic motivates me to look for the best version of myself” – Remco Evenepoel embraces leadership pressure at Red Bull
Crucially, Evenepoel framed that environment as one built on accountability rather than entitlement. “I just have to…
“In the past it was doping. Now it is financial doping” – Tour de France stage winner warns cycling has reached major crossroads for competitiveness
Bakelants’ concern is not centred on individual riders changing teams, but on how easily wealthier squads can…