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Visma’s Injury Crisis Deepens as Christophe Laporte Crashes Out of Vuelta a Andalucia

Team Visma-Lease a Bike’s 2026 season keeps unraveling, with Christophe Laporte crashing out of the Vuelta a Andalucia while fighting for the overall lead, adding another setback to a campaign already hit by injuries, illness, and repeated misfortune.

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Pauline Ferrand-Prévot Extends Visma-Lease a Bike Deal Through 2028, Targets LA Olympics

Pauline Ferrand-Prévot is all-in on her future with Visma–Lease a Bike, extending her contract through 2028 as she targets the Los Angeles Olympic Games and continues building on a stunning return to road racing.

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Two Spectators Killed, Six Injured After Caravan Vehicle Crash at 2026 Tour du Rwanda

Tragedy struck the 2026 Tour du Rwanda as a caravan vehicle hit spectators in Gabiro, killing two and injuring six. Stage 1 continued to Rwamagana, where Itamar Einhorn sprinted to victory.

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Doping Case Involving Marc Soler’s Father Deepens After Report Alleges 2023 Meeting with Banned Coach

Spain’s anti-doping case involving Marc Soler’s father has escalated after Ciclo21 detailed an alleged August 2023 meeting with banned coach Jose Marti, as CELAD confirmed an 18-month ban for Jaume Soler Serrano while Marc remains unsanctioned.

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“My Air Conditioning Wasn’t Working”: Remco Evenepoel Explains UAE Tour Setback

Remco Evenepoel blamed a rough night’s sleep caused by a broken air conditioner for his sudden collapse on the UAE Tour’s mountain stage, explaining that heat, fatigue, and pacing left him unable to match the attacks.

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UAE Emirates XRG Assigns Motorcycle Escort to Tadej Pogačar for Training Rides

UAE Team Emirates is tightening security around Tadej Pogačar, adding a motorcycle escort on select training rides after rising fan and amateur cyclist incidents in Europe’s busiest training zones.

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UCI Opens Formal Call on Cycling Airbags and Protective Clothing as 2026 Safety Drive Intensifies

The UCI is stepping up rider safety with a new call for innovation: it wants manufacturers and research institutes to help fast-track airbags and advanced protective apparel for road cycling without rushing into mandatory rules before clear standards exist.

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Garmin Reports Record $7.25 Billion Revenue in 2025 as Fitness Tech Boom Accelerates

Garmin is defying the cycling slowdown with record 2025 revenue and a fitness-led surge, powered by booming demand for wearables and performance devices. With profits up and CEO Cliff Pemble promising more launches, the momentum looks set to continue.

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"A Wild Day of Racing": Ben Oliver Claims First European Pro Podium at Vuelta a Andalucía

New Zealand’s Ben Oliver stunned on his European pro debut at the Vuelta a Andalucía, sprinting to third on Stage 1 after a furious 150km battle.

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Cycling Without Age Brings Wind, Wheels, and Connection Back to Older Adults

Dolores Ring, 95, is feeling the wind again in Severna Park thanks to Cycling Without Age trishaw rides, where volunteers offer seniors more than a scenic trail connection, conversation, and a renewed sense of dignity.