Peter Stuart
@peterstuart.bsky.social
Co-founder of Velora Cycling
Previously @Cyclingnewsfeed, Rouleur and Cyclist.
Posts about all things cycling, and the occasional nice photo.
Previously @Cyclingnewsfeed, Rouleur and Cyclist.
Posts about all things cycling, and the occasional nice photo.
We've run a big update on our guide to flying with a bike in 2026. Complete with a searchable widget ✈️🚴♂️
Please let me know if you've experience different pricing or policy - really hoping to keep building this out as a community-informed project.
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Please let me know if you've experience different pricing or policy - really hoping to keep building this out as a community-informed project.
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Flying with a bike in 2026: The best airlines by region, price and weight policy
Compare the best airlines for flying with a bike in 2025. Our interactive widget shows weight policies and prices for US, European, and Australian carriers.
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February 5, 2026 at 8:45 PM
We've run a big update on our guide to flying with a bike in 2026. Complete with a searchable widget ✈️🚴♂️
Please let me know if you've experience different pricing or policy - really hoping to keep building this out as a community-informed project.
veloracycling.com/features/bes...
Please let me know if you've experience different pricing or policy - really hoping to keep building this out as a community-informed project.
veloracycling.com/features/bes...
🚨 Mads Pedersen update 🚨 he suffered a fracture of the left wrist and right collarbone in the crash on day one at Volta Comunitat Valenciana, which will be operated on tomorrow.
Hard to imagine it won't affect his spring campaign, what a pity.
Hard to imagine it won't affect his spring campaign, what a pity.
February 4, 2026 at 9:05 PM
🚨 Mads Pedersen update 🚨 he suffered a fracture of the left wrist and right collarbone in the crash on day one at Volta Comunitat Valenciana, which will be operated on tomorrow.
Hard to imagine it won't affect his spring campaign, what a pity.
Hard to imagine it won't affect his spring campaign, what a pity.
“It feels like the cameras get bigger every year… and the motorbikes get closer and closer.”
Remco slams the UCI for failure to regulate motorbikes in the peloton.
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Remco slams the UCI for failure to regulate motorbikes in the peloton.
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'The motorbikes get closer and closer' - Remco Evenepoel hits out at UCI over vehicle control
Remco Evenepoel hits back at the UCI, claiming race motorbikes hindered his performance and calling for stricter limits on vehicle access in pro cycling.
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February 4, 2026 at 2:57 PM
“It feels like the cameras get bigger every year… and the motorbikes get closer and closer.”
Remco slams the UCI for failure to regulate motorbikes in the peloton.
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Remco slams the UCI for failure to regulate motorbikes in the peloton.
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Visma's new Talent ID plan has me wondering about the cost of recruitment in 2026.
Given that teenage riders are being locked down to multi-year seven-figure contracts, even an extensive talent development infrastructure could be good ROI for any team.
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Given that teenage riders are being locked down to multi-year seven-figure contracts, even an extensive talent development infrastructure could be good ROI for any team.
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Visma hunts for the next generation of Grand Tour climbers with Ardennes tests
Team Visma | Lease a Bike is scouting young climbers for the Future Bees Talent Days in the Ardennes.
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February 4, 2026 at 11:58 AM
Visma's new Talent ID plan has me wondering about the cost of recruitment in 2026.
Given that teenage riders are being locked down to multi-year seven-figure contracts, even an extensive talent development infrastructure could be good ROI for any team.
veloracycling.com/news/visma-l...
Given that teenage riders are being locked down to multi-year seven-figure contracts, even an extensive talent development infrastructure could be good ROI for any team.
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Reposted by Peter Stuart
This Facebook page, Cycling Pulse, gets a lot of traction at the moment with stories that are completely made up. Here is a prime example underneath.
I saw @peterstuart.bsky.social post about this on LinkedIn. It is a real worry how much traction these sort of things get when it's utter rubbish.
I saw @peterstuart.bsky.social post about this on LinkedIn. It is a real worry how much traction these sort of things get when it's utter rubbish.
February 4, 2026 at 10:12 AM
This Facebook page, Cycling Pulse, gets a lot of traction at the moment with stories that are completely made up. Here is a prime example underneath.
I saw @peterstuart.bsky.social post about this on LinkedIn. It is a real worry how much traction these sort of things get when it's utter rubbish.
I saw @peterstuart.bsky.social post about this on LinkedIn. It is a real worry how much traction these sort of things get when it's utter rubbish.
Reposted by Peter Stuart
I was speaking with someone very well connected in the anti-doping world yesterday. They said: "In a lot of countries it's impossible to be caught. We're not going forwards but backwards."
The feeling among most within the anti-doping movement is that it's facing its biggest ever crisis.
The feeling among most within the anti-doping movement is that it's facing its biggest ever crisis.
Interesting line from @inttestagency.bsky.social chair Jacques Antenen at IOC Session in Milan. 8% of athletes at Milan Cortina 2026 weren’t drug-tested in pre-Games phase. Some big gaps in coverage, too. 13% of Norwegian team untested, only 1/3 of Finns, French & Swedish tested enough.
February 3, 2026 at 1:41 PM
I was speaking with someone very well connected in the anti-doping world yesterday. They said: "In a lot of countries it's impossible to be caught. We're not going forwards but backwards."
The feeling among most within the anti-doping movement is that it's facing its biggest ever crisis.
The feeling among most within the anti-doping movement is that it's facing its biggest ever crisis.
“Everyone said it was the liver, because I like alcohol – everyone knows that.”
Lefevere reveals new details of his hospital stay, and that he has since stopped drinking.
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Lefevere reveals new details of his hospital stay, and that he has since stopped drinking.
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'I hate Ralph Denk': Patrick Lefevere reveals how Soudal–QuickStep prepared for Remco Evenepoel’s exit
Patrick Lefevere reveals his near-fatal health crisis and secret plans to replace Remco Evenepoel with Juan Ayuso since 2021. Get the full story.
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February 3, 2026 at 1:36 PM
“Everyone said it was the liver, because I like alcohol – everyone knows that.”
Lefevere reveals new details of his hospital stay, and that he has since stopped drinking.
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Lefevere reveals new details of his hospital stay, and that he has since stopped drinking.
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Watching more cyclocross this season has convinced me it might be cycling’s most fan-friendly format.
Can it continue to grow without its key superstar? I sincerely hope so, and I've written a little about that for Velora 👇
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Can it continue to grow without its key superstar? I sincerely hope so, and I've written a little about that for Velora 👇
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Cyclocross is cycling’s perfect fan product – it must survive beyond Mathieu van der Poel
Cyclocross offers cycling’s best fan experience, but its future can’t depend on one rider. What happens when Mathieu van der Poel steps away?
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February 2, 2026 at 10:24 AM
Watching more cyclocross this season has convinced me it might be cycling’s most fan-friendly format.
Can it continue to grow without its key superstar? I sincerely hope so, and I've written a little about that for Velora 👇
veloracycling.com/features/cyc...
Can it continue to grow without its key superstar? I sincerely hope so, and I've written a little about that for Velora 👇
veloracycling.com/features/cyc...
Reposted by Peter Stuart
Sporza just mentions that Benjamin Noval’s start salary at Ineos when he joins them in 2027 will be one million euros.
For. An. 18. Year. Old.
Insanity
For. An. 18. Year. Old.
Insanity
February 1, 2026 at 10:23 AM
Sporza just mentions that Benjamin Noval’s start salary at Ineos when he joins them in 2027 will be one million euros.
For. An. 18. Year. Old.
Insanity
For. An. 18. Year. Old.
Insanity
The UCI calls for airbag tech development, and also reveals the deployment of an AI tool to protect riders and staff from online abuse 👇
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UCI calls for airbag technology development as it launches consultation on pro cycling reform
The UCI is seeking input on pro cycling reforms while pushing for wearable airbags and AI abuse protection. See how the sport is changing.
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February 1, 2026 at 10:33 AM
The UCI calls for airbag tech development, and also reveals the deployment of an AI tool to protect riders and staff from online abuse 👇
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Really fascinating context for Pogacar's crypto deal 👀
proposal comes as data from the European Central Bank’s ‘Survey on Consumer Payment Attitudes in the Euro Area’ shows Slovenia has the highest share of cryptocurrency owners in the euro area, with 15% of adults holding digital currencies last year, up from 8% in 2022.
January 29, 2026 at 3:34 PM
Really fascinating context for Pogacar's crypto deal 👀
In the wake of restrictions on gambling advertising, cryptocurrency exchanges seem to be seeping into pro cycling as the prevalent, ethically grey, financial sponsor of choice.
No doubt lucrative, but reputation risks for athletes...
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No doubt lucrative, but reputation risks for athletes...
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Tadej Pogačar signs ambassador deal with cryptocurrency exchange
The four-time Tour de France champion has agreed a global partnership with KuCoin, part of a shift toward compliance-led crypto sponsorships following the collapse of FTX and cycling's own experience ...
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January 29, 2026 at 10:26 AM
In the wake of restrictions on gambling advertising, cryptocurrency exchanges seem to be seeping into pro cycling as the prevalent, ethically grey, financial sponsor of choice.
No doubt lucrative, but reputation risks for athletes...
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No doubt lucrative, but reputation risks for athletes...
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It's the last week of January and Pidcock is out there doing more vertical metres in a week than I've managed horizontally... 🤯
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Tom Pidcock racks up a monster 20,210m of climbing in a week in Chile as his Grand Tour build begins
The Pinarello-Q36.5 rider is hitting the Andes hard. See the data from Pidcock's massive 148km altitude training block ahead of the 2026 season.
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January 28, 2026 at 11:43 AM
It's the last week of January and Pidcock is out there doing more vertical metres in a week than I've managed horizontally... 🤯
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Landslide on the Milan-San Remo route with less than two months to race day
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Landslide blocks Milan-San Remo route as 2,000 cubic metres of rock close Via Aurelia
A massive rockfall has shut down a key section of the Milan-San Remo route. Read about the potential race detours and the status of the Via Aurelia.
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January 26, 2026 at 5:13 PM
Landslide on the Milan-San Remo route with less than two months to race day
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Adrie van der Poel once again suggests that this cyclocross season may be Mathieu's final one.
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'Once it creeps into your mind, you are actually already quitting' - Adrie van der Poel warns Mathieu's cyclocross career nearing end
Is the King of Cross calling it quits? Adrie van der Poel reveals why Mathieu might walk away from cyclocross after the 2026 World Championships.
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January 24, 2026 at 5:14 PM
Adrie van der Poel once again suggests that this cyclocross season may be Mathieu's final one.
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This is sad news for one of the most innovative equipment producers in all of pro cycling.
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Adjustable tyre-system pioneer Gravaa declared bankrupt
The end of the road for the Kinetic Air Pressure System: Gravaa B.V. declared bankrupt as production scaling fails.
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January 22, 2026 at 12:26 PM
This is sad news for one of the most innovative equipment producers in all of pro cycling.
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UCI confirms to Velora that women's WorldTour minimum salaries are frozen for 2026
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Minimum salary freeze set for 2026 across WorldTour, with increases limited to Women’s ProTeams
UCI freezes 2026 minimum wages for men's and women's WorldTour teams. Discover why Women's ProTeams are the only tier seeing a mandated pay increase.
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January 21, 2026 at 4:16 PM
UCI confirms to Velora that women's WorldTour minimum salaries are frozen for 2026
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Van Rysel's concept shoe has been in the wild for a week and I'm still coming to terms with it
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Van Rysel's concept shoe has been in the wild for a week and I'm still coming to terms with it
Van Rysel's FTP² prototype eliminates cleats by integrating the pedal axle directly into a 3D-printed carbon sole. See how this tech could change road shoes.
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January 20, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Van Rysel's concept shoe has been in the wild for a week and I'm still coming to terms with it
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The emotional rollercoaster of the CX season 👀
Van der Poel now confirmed to race Benidorm tomorrow
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Van der Poel now confirmed to race Benidorm tomorrow
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'The urge to race was simply too great' - Van der Poel reverses Benidorm withdrawal to defend World Cup lead
Surprise U-turn: Mathieu van der Poel is back for the Benidorm World Cup! Can the world champion defend his overall lead? Get the full details here.
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January 17, 2026 at 12:54 PM
The emotional rollercoaster of the CX season 👀
Van der Poel now confirmed to race Benidorm tomorrow
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Van der Poel now confirmed to race Benidorm tomorrow
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“The bottom line is it’s an absolute horror show, the transition now.”
David Millar, in a candid conversation with Velora, on losing structure, certainty, and direction after pro cycling 👇
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David Millar, in a candid conversation with Velora, on losing structure, certainty, and direction after pro cycling 👇
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'You come out spinning' – David Millar on the realities of life after pro cycling
When the racing stops, the structure disappears. David Millar on retirement, identity, and why pro cycling remains ill-prepared for what comes after a rider’s final season.
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January 15, 2026 at 4:26 PM
“The bottom line is it’s an absolute horror show, the transition now.”
David Millar, in a candid conversation with Velora, on losing structure, certainty, and direction after pro cycling 👇
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David Millar, in a candid conversation with Velora, on losing structure, certainty, and direction after pro cycling 👇
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"When I joined the team, I had a very direct role in all of my performance. So I was managing my own nutrition. I was like half coaching myself. I was doing my own logistics"
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'I surrendered to the plan, and got my life back' - Matteo Jorgenson on the mental shift that transformed his career at Visma
Matteo Jorgenson shares the psychological and physical changes that occurred after moving to Visma, leading to Paris-Nice success and Grand Tour contention. Read how the team's system changed everythi...
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January 9, 2026 at 1:11 PM
"When I joined the team, I had a very direct role in all of my performance. So I was managing my own nutrition. I was like half coaching myself. I was doing my own logistics"
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