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The 2026 edition of Paris–Nice kicks off with one of the most intriguing start lists in recent years. Jonas Vingegaard begins his season here for the first time, immediately putting the spotlight on the Race to the Sun. Meanwhile, Mattias Skjelmose and Juan Ayuso line up together for the first time as new Lidl–Trek teammates, creating a fascinating dynamic inside one of the race’s strongest squads...

The white roads are back — and so is the chaos. In this episode, we dive headfirst into Strade Bianche 2026 , breaking down everything you need to know before the dust starts flying in Tuscany. We kick things off by revisiting our favourite edition of Strade Bianche and why this race continues to deliver some of the most dramatic racing of the modern era. From there, we analyse the 2026 route in d...

This week on the podcast, we break down a huge opening weekend of racing as Mathieu van der Poel storms to victory at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad on debut , immediately stamping his authority on the Classics season. Over in France, teenage sensation Paul Seixas delivers a statement ride , dominating against seasoned pros and confirming why so many are calling him the future of French cycling. And in Kuu...

The cobbled classics return with Omloop Het Nieuwsblad 2026, and this year the storyline writes itself. Mathieu van der Poel is back on Belgian soil to open his campaign against Wout van Aert, with Tom Pidcock adding another layer of intrigue to what already feels like a monumental early-season showdown. This preview show dives deep into what we can expect from the first major cobbled test of the...

This week on the podcast, Patrick Blake and Scott (thecyclingdane) break down a massive week of racing across Europe and the Middle East, diving deep into the action from the Vuelta a Andalucía 2026 , Volta ao Algarve 2026 , and the UAE Tour 2026 . In the desert, it was all about Isaac del Toro , who stamped his authority all over the UAE Tour , delivering a statement performance that has the cycl...

Patrick and Scott discuss the UAE Tour as it returns once again as one of the first major WorldTour events of the season, bringing together warm-weather racing, wide-open desert roads, and a start list packed with big names. This year’s edition follows the familiar formula of sprint-friendly stages, crosswind danger and two decisive mountain finishes, but with one major twist as the race introduce...

Patrick and Scott breakdown the 52nd Volta ao Algarve which kicks off Wednesday, 18 February and runs through Sunday, 22 February , offering five days of action-packed racing across southern Portugal. With two sprint stages, two uphill finishes, and a crucial individual time trial , this early-season battle is a chance to see the season’s form take shape. Over the years, the Algarve has served as...

Remco Evenepoel has had an electric start with his new team, winning the Mallorca Challenge and taking the overall victory at the Tour of Valencia. Can he continue this momentum to challenge Tadej Pogacar in 2026 in both one-day races and the Tour de France?

We go behind the scenes at Unibet–Tietema Rockets’ Media Day, sitting down with some of the key faces of the team. Hear candid conversations with Victor Lafay, Bas Tietema, Niklas Larsen, and Dylan Groenewegen as they talk ambitions, pressure, personalities, and life inside one of the most talked-about projects in the peloton. From sprint goals to team culture, this is an inside look you don’t get...

Dylan Groenewegen shares his experiences at the Tour de France, Why he joined the Unibet Rose Rockets and how its like being in a sprint.

Marc Hirschi is starting his second season with Tudor Pro Cycling, with goals of the Ardennes and performing well at his first Giro d'Italia in his career. Pleasant interview at the Tudor Pro Cycling Media Day in Spain. Follow us @thecyclingdane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/

Jhonathan Narvaez and UAE Team Emirates look to defend their 2025 title with strong challenges from both Jayco Alula and Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe. Whilst in the sprints it could be an intense battle with Matthew Brennan, Dainese, Tobias Lund Andresen and Sam Welsford. 00:00 Intro00:20 Tour Down Under History02:31 Tour Down Under 2026 Route Analysis06:31 Can UAE Team Emirates Win Again?09:21 Are Jay...

Visma Lease A Bike Revealed the program of Jonas Vingegaard in 2026. Only four races confirmed with UAE Tour, Volta a Catalunya, Giro d'Italia and Tour de France with optional races after the Tour. Can Jonas Vingegaard do the Giro-Tour double?

DECATHLON CMA CGM head into the 2026 WorldTour season with clarity, confidence, and ambition. Officially unveiled on December 11, the project is no longer about potential alone — it is about results, consistency, and establishing the team as a permanent member of cycling’s top tier. The stated objective is clear: rank among the five best teams in the world and contend for victory in the sport’s bi...

With a new year, the season is just around the corner and who will be the winner in 2026? Can Tadej Pogacar continue the domination? Will Jonas Vingegaard win the Giro d'Italia? Remco Evenepoel wins with his new team Red Bull Bora Hansgrohe? 00:00 Intro01:50 Milan San Remo 202604:10 Tour of Flanders 202606:03 Paris Roubaix 202608:06 Liege Bastogne Liege 202609:58 Giro d'Italia 202612:14 To...

Visma Lease A Bike had a great two grandtour wins with the Vuelta a Espana and Giro d'Italia with Jonas Vingegaard and Simon Yates. The dutch team will want to build on that in 2026 with eyes on a monument win and the Tour de France once again. Follow us @thecyclingdane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecyclingdane​

After a record breaking winning season UAE Team Emirates XRG look for more success with Tadej Pogacar targeting Paris Roubaix and Milan San Remo plus a fifth Tour de France title in 2026. While Joao Almeida will be heading to both the Giro d'Italia and Vuelta a Espana 2026 whilst Isaac del Toro will be heading to his first Tour de France to support Pogacar. Will they be able to beat last years...

Derek Gee finally confirmed at Lidl Trek and Oscar Onley on the verge on heading to Ineos Grenadiers in some very late Transfer activity? Follow us @thecyclingdane YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/c/thecyclingdane/

Patrick and Scott dissected the partially confirmed 2026 Race Schedule of Tadej Pogacar with new ambitions as he chances more monument success.

Tadej Pogacar discussing the 2026 program and what races that take his fancy and his place in history and training.

The transfer bombshells have dropped, and the WorldTour will never look the same. In this episode, we dive deep into Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe’s blockbuster 2026 lineup after securing Remco Evenepoel, one of the most explosive GC talents of his generation, and rising powerhouse Florian Lipowitz, fresh off his breakthrough 3rd place at the 2025 Tour de France. With Remco eyeing new horizons, Lipowitz...

Jonas Vingegaard is rumoured to be considering his first ever Giro d'Italia could that hamper his Tour de France performance or will he skip it in favour of the Vuelta?

Rumours have suggested an exciting calendar for Tadej Pogacar in 2025 with notable omissions and potential new additions to his schedule. 00:00 Intro 00:20 Winter Has Come 01:00 Pogacar in 2025 03:53 Where will Pogacar's Season start? 07:55 Classics Campaign 10:51 Will Pogacar Go to the Giro? 12:21 Dauphine or Tour de Suisse? 14:19 Post Tour de France 2026 Races 16:16 Why Pogacar Won't Go...

The Transfer Market is still underway, with the closure of Arkea B&B Hotels and Intermarché merging with Lotto. There are still ample riders available. UAE Team Emirates confirmed the signing of Benoît Cosnefroy for a role that remains to be seen. But plenty of riders are out of contract, including Richard Carapaz, Matej Mohoric and Michael Matthews.

For the Tour de France 2026, the 113th edition kicks off in Barcelona on July 4th with a rare team time trial, before crossing the Pyrenees for an early summit finish at Les Angles. The race then snakes through France’s classic cycling heartlands — Pau, Bordeaux, and Chambéry — but all eyes will be on the double stage finish at Alpe d’Huez, the defining feature of this year’s route. Stages 19 and...