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Muscat Classic / Tour of Oman 2026

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]