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Why so Many Roadies Chase a Rainbow Jersey They'll Never Wear at UCI Gravel Worlds – and Why They're in for a Shock

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 16h

Pidcock, Vos, Niewiadoma, Mohorič – why are so many road pros chasing a gravel rainbow jersey they'll never wear at the UCI gravel world championships?

And why are so many specialists staying away from this weekend's races?

https://bit.ly/3KYzRSe

'Totally different from the road ... no hiding': Pidcock, Niewiadoma, Vos, and a mini-WorldTour peloton hunt a rainbow jersey they might never wear at UCI gravel worlds. Why bother?

When the End-of-Season Fun Ride Gets Fugly: Gravel Racers Warn WorldTour Roadies UCI Gravel Worlds Could Be Gruesome

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 22h

Pidcock, Vos, Niewiadoma and a peloton of WorldTour pros race the UCI Gravel Worlds this weekend.

Why even bother racing for a rainbow jersey that might never get worn? And where are all the gravel specialists?

https://bit.ly/3KYzRSe

'Totally different from the road ... no hiding': Pidcock, Niewiadoma, Vos, and a mini-WorldTour peloton hunt a rainbow jersey they might never wear at UCI gravel worlds. Why bother?

The Power Analysis Behind the Frighteningly Unstoppable Dominance of Tadej Pogačar

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 1d

Deep dive into the soul-crushing numbers from Tadej Pogačar:

2025 European championships power analysis: King Pog is in a league of his own and no one knows what to do about it.

https://bit.ly/4o7iCwi

2025 European championships power analysis: Tadej Pogačar is in a league of his own and no one knows what to do about it.

Lorena Wiebes Closes Monster (Road) Season with 25 Wins, But She’s Not Done Yet

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 1d

Queen of speed: SD Worx superstar ends another season with the most victories, and she's targeting gravel and track world titles before hitting the beach:

'Wonderful way to end my road season.'

https://bit.ly/46H0C6h

SD Worx superstar ends another season with the most victories, and she's targeting gravel and track world titles before hitting the beach: 'Wonderful way to end my road season.'

Another Race, Another Solo Raid: Pogačar Takes a Joyride at Tre Valli Varesine

VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 1d

Three races, three wins, a total of 160km of solo attacks:

Pogačar does it again Tuesday at the Tre Valli Varesine:

https://bit.ly/4o3J7CR

Pogačar romps to Team UAE's 91st victory of 2025 with 22km Italian escapade, Longo Borghini outkicks Vollering for 'revenge' win.

American Road Racing Revival: Maryland Cycling Classic Expands to 3 Days in 2026

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 1d

Maryland Cycling Classics will triple in size for 2026 as North American road racing rebounds ahead of the Canadian world championships next year and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games.

https://bit.ly/4nFIfoc

Maryland will triple in size for 2026 as North American road racing rebounds ahead of the Canadian world championships next year and the Los Angeles 2028 Summer Games.

Another Race, Another Long Solo: Pogačar Takes a Joyride at Tre Valli Varesine

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 1d

A cult classic steel gravel bike gets updated for the first time in 11 years, with modern touches that bring the bike up to (mostly) current trends.

Head to Velo for the full review of the Surly Straggler: https://bit.ly/48SQFEe

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 1d

Hey guess what?

Pogačar won a bike race with a long-range solo Tuesday.

World and European champ claims third win in three races at Tre Valli Varesine with 22km attack.

Longo Borghini outkicks Vollering for "revenge" victory in women's race:

https://bit.ly/3IZtxt9

Pogačar romps to UAE 91st victory of 2025 with 22km Italian escapade, Longo Borgini outkicks Vollering for 'revenge' win.

Magdeleine Vallieres Funded Her Own Worlds Title Trip and That's Not as Uncommon as You Might Think

VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 2d

Pay-to-race scenarios for international racing are a growing phenomenon as many cycling federations are facing budget cuts and rising costs across the board.

https://bit.ly/3VP2l3j

Pay-to-race scenarios for international racing are growing phenomenon as many cycling federations are facing budget cuts and rising costs across the board.

Rising French Star Paul Seixas Confirms the Hype: 'We've Yet to See His Limits'

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 2d

Paul Seixas has got French fans in a whirl after a breakout season capped by a Euros podium alongside WorldTour stars Pogačar and Evenepoel — is he the real deal?

https://bit.ly/4gYgNzD

Third place alongside WorldTour giants Pogačar and Evenepoel gives long-suffering French fans reason to believe they might have a new star: 'He's arrived.'

American Christopher Blevins Secures Elusive XC World Cup Title with Lake Placid Win

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 2d

Christopher Blevins is about to join Ned Overend and John Tomac as the only US elite male winners of the prestigious World Cup series. His big win in Lake Placid pushes him over the top.

https://bit.ly/4mNaqAB

No elite US male racer has won the prestigious season-long title in nearly 35 years and it's the first by an American since 2019: 'I love this sport.'

Israel-Premier Tech Confirms a Full Rebrand and New National Identity for 2026

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 2d

All change for Israel-Premier Tech in 2026:

Team confirms it will take new name and identity, team owner Sylvan Adams to step back after ongoing protest threats and sponsor pressure:

'Management recognized the need for change'

https://bit.ly/4mTSowx

'Management recognized the need for change': Team owner Sylvan Adams to step back and squad to undergo full repositioning after ongoing protests and sponsor threats.

Vingegaard Convinced of One-Day Capacity Despite Euros Implosion: ‘I Can Compete for Victory in These Races’

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 2d

Vingegaard convinced he can master one-day racing after being derailed by fatigue and disrupted training at the European champs:

'I can compete for victory in these races'

Could Jonas hang with Pogačar and Evenepoel in the biggest classics?

https://bit.ly/4nCazI9

Vingegaard not giving up on classics just yet, but how will he square one-day experimentation with his old-school approach to the Tour de France?

Vingegaard Convinced of One-Day Capacity Despite Euros Implosion: ‘I Can Compete for Victory in These Races’

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 3d

Jonas Vingegaard remains convinced of one-day capacity despite implosion and DNF at European Championships:

‘I can compete for victory in these races’

https://bit.ly/4nCazI9

Vingegaard not giving up on classics just yet, but how will he square one-day experimentation with his old-school approach to the Tour de France?

‘I Tried, It Succeeded’: Tadej Pogačar, Paul Seixas, Juan Ayuso Evaluate European Showdown

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 3d

‘I Tried, It Succeeded’: Tadej Pogačar, Paul Seixas, Juan Ayuso Evaluate European Showdown:

https://bit.ly/47axsg2

Top riders in Sunday’s European road championships give post-race thoughts: ‘The best legs of my life’.

What Can Anyone Do About Tadej Pogačar? The Peloton’s Unsolvable Problem

VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 3d

What can anyone do to stop Tadej Pogačar?

After another thrashing, the peloton's best are left grasping for answers.

https://bit.ly/48hAct8

Analysis: They’ve drilled him, raced him, dodged him — nothing works. For the past 48 months, cycling’s best still can’t crack the Pogačar code.

Evenepoel Gobbled by Pogačar at European Championships: 'He Barely Needs a Team'

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 3d

Evenepoel and Team Belgium blown away (again) by Pogačar at European championships:

“Tadej is so strong that on days like these, he barely needs a team."

https://bit.ly/4gTxqfI

'I was just beaten by power, by someone better': Evenepoel blown away by the super-Slovenian at 75km to go despite Belgian team offensive.

Brandon McNulty Ends Season on a High Note, Winning the CRO Race and Further Extending UAE Team Record

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VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 3d

Another two wins by Brandon McNulty this week, marking a very strong end to his racing season and further extending his team's all-time record

https://bit.ly/48hEOPQ

American attacker McNulty seals third GC victory this year and sixth win of the season.

Evenepoel Gobbled by Pogačar at European Championships: 'He Barely Needs a Team'

VELO @velo-velo-velo.bsky.social · 3d

'Tadej is so strong that on days like these, he sometimes barely needs a team'

Evenepoel and Team Belgium have no answer to Pogačar at European Championships:

https://bit.ly/4gTxqfI

Second in the world, second in Europe: Evenepoel blown away by the super-Slovenian at 75km to go despite Belgian team offensive.