Start Strong, Finish Stronger Key info: Now entering its fourth edition, the Muscat Classic will take place on 6th February 2026 and feature on the ProSeries calendar, ahead of the Tour of Oman (7-11 February 2026), which has been a fixture of the international cycling scene since 2010.The peloton will […]
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Simon Yates Ends Professional Cycling Career
Simon Yates has decided to bring his professional cycling career to an end. After a successful season with Team Visma | Lease a Bike, the 33-year-old Brit is calling time on his career. In his final year as a professional, Simon achieved several outstanding results. He won the Giro d’Italia […]
2026 Arctic Race of Norway: Island-Hopping Where the Oceans Meet
Key points:Scheduled from August 13th to 16th, the 2026 Arctic Race of Norway will once again be held entirely above the Arctic Circle, honoring its label as the world’s northernmost road cycling race.The Nordland County is set to host all four stages, visiting the Ofoten district and all three major […]
Alula Tour 2026: Milan vs Merlier, a Pro Series Clash of the Titans
Key points : Jonathan Milan and Tim Merlier, the two standout sprinters of the 2025 Tour de France, will go head-to-head at the sixth edition of the AlUla Tour, from 27 to 31 January.For the first time, the Saudi race is classified in the ProSeries category.The finish at Bir Jaydah […]
The MPCC is becoming increasingly concerned about an excessive use of medicine in the sport and calls upon its governing body to take action against the expansion of the so-called grey area.
This grey area includes substances and medical treatments not yet banned by WADA, but which raise serious ethical questions when used by healthy athletes, rather than the sick patients they were developed to treat. Cycling needs the UCI to act quickly and decisively to protect both the sport’s credibility and […]
Fem Van Empel Puts Her Cycling Career on Hold
Fem van Empel has decided to put her professional cycling career on pause for an indefinite period. After a period of intensive discussions and careful consideration, it was mutually agreed with both Team Visma | Lease a Bike and Van Empel’s management that, as of January 1, she will have […]
Lidl-Trek appoints Andy Schleck as Deputy Manager
Lidl-Trek is pleased to announce that Andy Schleck has been appointed as Deputy Manager. In his new role, Schleck will work across both the sporting and business sides of the organisation, supporting riders, staff, and management as the Team continues to build its long-term ambitions. One of the most accomplished […]
A new chapter awaits Biniam Girmay at NSN Cycling Team
NSN Cycling Team is proud to confirm the signing of Biniam Girmay on a three-year contract through to 2028. The 25-year-old Eritrean phenomenon – already a history-maker, Tour de France green jersey and multiple stage winner, and source of inspiration – joins NSN Cycling Team as a marquee rider ahead […]
La Vuelta 26: From Monaco’s Casino to the Alhambra of Granada
· The route of La Vuelta 26 stays close to the Mediterranean, from Monaco to Granada, passing through France and Andorra, visiting four countries, with the last ten stages taking place in the region of Andalusia alone, from August 22 to September 11. · More than 58,000 metres of elevation […]
Muscat Classic 2026: A Step Forward
The fourth edition of the Muscat Classic, which will precede the 15th Tour of Oman scheduled for February 7–11, is undergoing a major change this year by moving up to the ProSeries category.On February 6th, a new UCI points system will be applied to the ranking of the biggest one-day […]

