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Paul Seixas attacks on Civiglio, 2026 Il Lombardia

“Everyone’s got the belief they’re going to win”: Did Tadej Pogačar’s absence really change how his rivals raced this autumn?

Unpredictable, open racing made a comeback at the world championships and the Italian one-day races. But thanks to Paul Seixas, we shouldn’t get used too used to it…

Thu, Oct 15, 2026 13:57

Paul Seixas on the podium after winning the 2026 Il Lombardia

Il Lombardia winner Paul Seixas forced to pose with “idiot” mayor who banned all cyclists from city centre and called for bike licence plates; Lachlan Morton breaks Pony Express record; Healy on Pogačar-less racing; Safety protest + more on the live blog

After two weeks spent eating, drinking, and bike race spectating his way around Italy, it’s back to porridge (and the Monday live blog) for Ryan Mallon. Wish him luck…

Mon, Oct 12, 2026 10:39

Ben Healy before the start of the 2026 Tour de France

“Finishing ninth doesn’t move the needle for me”: Ben Healy is itching to attack the Tour de France… and a beer in the sun would be nice, too

“Putting my hands in the air is much better than finishing eighth or ninth. That adrenaline of racing out front and winning, that’s what I love doing,” the Irish star said ahead of this year’s Tour

Sat, Jul 04, 2026 16:08

Cyclist shouts at hire bike user for failing to look before turning in Edinburgh

Fuming cyclist rages at hire bike rider on “machine of death with no safety equipment or road knowledge required” for failing to look before turning; Pogačar’s million dollar watch; Colnago on sale for £145; Remco inspects new SL9 + more on the live blog

Are we in Barcelona yet? Are we in Barcelona yet? Are we in Barcelona yet? Nope, but there’s still plenty of cycling news, views, and general silliness to help you while away the hours on the Tuesday live blog

Tue, Jun 30, 2026 09:59

“Unfortunately what many people don’t understand is that when cycle lanes are built we don’t just get cycle lanes”; Is Dan Martin cycling’s fastest runner?; Wout van Aert has surgery on fractured ankle; More cyclocross crash chaos + more on the live blog

2026, eh? It's another chilly one out there so stay warm by the road.cc live blog fire as Dan Alexander gets you through Monday

Mon, Jan 05, 2026 08:38

Tadej Pogačar wins 2025 World Championships

Tadej Pogačar defends rainbow jersey with another stunning 100km attack

"It was so hard, the few final laps, of course you doubt a bit, but you have to push through"

Sun, Sep 28, 2025 14:53

Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard, Mont Ventoux, stage 16, 2025 Tour de France

Mont Ventoux drama: Tadej Pogačar obliterates EPO-era record; Jonas Vingegaard crashes into photographer at finish line; Uno-X rider collapses, loses consciousness, and given oxygen; French secure first Tour de France stage of 2025 + more on the live blog

He may still be recovering from his cassoulet hangover, but after a week chasing the peloton around France, Ryan Mallon’s back in his comfort zone on the live blog – just in time for a day of pain and suffering on Mont Ventoux

Tue, Jul 22, 2025 06:46

Check out the very yellow Cannondale SR2000 from 1987

With Ben Healy last week riding a yellow Cannondale SuperSix EVO LAB71 as Tour de France race leader, let’s take a look back at the brand’s top-level aluminium SR2000 from way back in 1987

Sun, Jul 20, 2025 20:45

Is Tadej Pogačar too good? We discuss the Tour de France leader’s Pyrenean dominance + Ben Healy on returning to “doing what I like” after two days in the yellow jersey

The road.cc Podcast is in the Pyrenees this week, where everyone’s talking about Tadej Pogačar’s demolition jobs on Hautacam and Peyragudes. Plus, we chat to Ben Healy about his brilliant spell leading cycling’s biggest race

Sat, Jul 19, 2025 12:55

Ben Healy in yellow, stage 11, 2025 Tour de France

“Ben taking yellow gives you belief that it’s not just a dream”: Darren Rafferty says teammate Ben Healy’s “special” stint leading Tour de France has inspired Irish cycling and “given me a real spark”

“This is the biggest race in the world and to be leading it at the halfway point is no easy feat,” the EF Education-EasyPost rider said

Thu, Jul 17, 2025 14:20