News Archive | August 2026

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August 31st
- Tadej Pogačar undergoes successful clavicle surgery after Vuelta a España crash
August 30th
- 'I just went with all I had' – Tim Torn Teutenberg follows in the wheels of five-time-winning aunt Ina-Yoko Teutenberg at Philadelphia Cycling Classic
- Tim Torn Teutenberg sprints to breakout win at Philadelphia Cycling Classic revival
- Tom Pidcock wins XCO Mountain Bike World Championships ahead of Charlie Aldridge in British one-two
- Chiara Consonni wins resurrected Philadelphia Cycling Classic in a photo finish
- Enric Mas strengthens overall lead with mountaintop finish victory on stage 9 of the Vuelta a España
August 29th
- Concussion, and shoulder and cervical fractures; Tadej Pogačar's injuries confirmed by team doctor after Vuelta crash
- How to watch the 2026 Philadelphia Cycling Classic
- Bryan Coquard claims first-ever Grand Tour win on stage eight of the Vuelta, as Tadej Pogačar abandons the race
- Tadej Pogačar abandons the Vuelta after crash on stage eight
August 28th
- A true puncture entails an element of misfortune, and a legitimate feeling of being hard-done by
- 'He basically gave me the win, I'm really proud and grateful' – Andreas Leknessund leads Uno-X Mobility one-two on Vuelta a España stage 7
- 'I overcooked it there' – Oscar Onley pays the price after going into the red chasing Tadej Pogačar in the Vuelta a España
- 'It's been a steep learning curve' – Kate Courtney on her move from mountain biking to road racing
August 27th
- 'He flew past me like a rocket' – Tadej Pogačar survives scare on descent to win Vuelta a España stage 6 despite Enric Mas surge
- 'Family comes first' – Josh Tarling abandons Vuelta a España on stage six
- Top British stars named for upcoming Tour of Britain Men
- Ridley's Kanzo Fast 2.0 gravel race bike can clear tyres as wide as 58mm
- 'This is completely unknown' – Tour de France sportive winner set for gruelling 500km challenge
August 26th
- Funeral fundraisers launched for collegiate cyclists killed by driver in Tennessee
- I’ve been hit too many times, but I still don’t want to ride dressed like a Christmas tree - this is the cycling safety gear I actually use
- 'Better than a normal day job' – Matthew Brennan romps to a second stage win on Vuelta a España stage 5
- Brompton hide three golden tickets across London, and make bike hire free for one day
- £30 million needed for 2027 Tour de France British Grands Départs legacy, leaders say
- 'I half expected to lose my standing entirely' – Oscar Onley rides to white jersey at Vuelta a España after being up all night ill
- 'Sometimes you have to ride into the nearest air raid shelter': The realities of being a cyclist in Kyiv
- How to watch Mountain Bike World Championships 2026: Everything you need to live stream the action from anywhere — Downhill today
August 25th
- 'We've got an opportunity' – Lapierre Cycles boss hails court decision that offers a post-Accell lifeline
- The Specialized Tarmac SL9 S-Level is being touted as 'the second fastest bike ever made' after the S-Works model, with more affordable Expert and Comp versions also available
- 'A beautiful day' – Tadej Pogačar crushes Vuelta a España with 50km solo victory on stage four
- 'It has a serious problem with cyclists' – Pyrenean hotel sheltering Vuelta a España riders receives dozens of spoof reviews on Google
August 24th
- 'It's weird but I've got plenty of staff to look after me' – rider finishes Tour of Britain in a team of one
- Vuelta a España stage three neutralised and then abandoned after hailstorm
- Taylor Phinney makes winning track return on journey to 2028 LA Olympics
- Vuelta a España calls on fans to protect 'open-air stadium' and prevent wildfires
- 'The old way of riding is over' – Castelli launches new Transition clothing range to bridge the comfort gap between summer and winter temperatures
- Van Rysel directs its WorldTour aero nous at the dirt, launching its first gravel race bike – the RCR-G
August 23rd
- New 13-speed Shimano Dura-Ace R9300 groupset spotted at Vuelta a España
- ‘Hopefully it’s not the last one’ - Matthew Brennan wins his first grand tour stage in debut Vuelta a España
- Lorena Wiebes wins fourth Tour of Britain stage as Kim le Court-Pienaar claims GC title
- Riding a fixed is the best way to telegraph your superiority over someone on a carbon superbike
August 22nd
- 'This red is a really nice colour' - Tadej Pogačar stamps authority on Vuelta a España with narrow stage one time-trial victory in Monaco
- ‘It’s frustrating and slightly sore’ - Lauren Dickson drops out of Lloyds Tour of Britain Women top-10 after two crashes on stage four
- Lorena Wiebes stuns with hat-trick win on Tour of Britain Women stage four
- How to watch Vuelta a España 2026: Everything you need to live stream the Spanish Grand Tour — Stage 16
August 21st
- Tadej Pogačar goes for the triple, mountain madness, Wout van Aert back on the big stage and more: five things to look out for at the Vuelta a España
- I put the Universal Colours kit to the ultimate test on the North Coast 500 in Scotland – it currently has big discounts in the Sigma Sports sale
- Vuelta a España highlights to be shown on free-to-air channel 5 in the UK
- South African rider leaves Tour of Britain Women after adverse analytical finding in doping test
- 'I wasn't expecting to come so fast into it' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar seizes lead with blistering attack on Tour of Britain Women stage three
- 'You've got to go through it all and get to the other side' – new record breaking 12-hour champions on the future of their niche sport
- 'It's right Josh honours that love and pride' – Josh Tarling to ride Vuelta a España, a week after the death of his brother, Finlay
August 20th
- Lorena Wiebes doubles up on stage two of Tour of Britain Women after race neutralised for an hour
- Silca launches its first tyres with famously tyre-agnostic Dylan Johnson – who insists he’s not selling out
- Save up to 40% on Hunt Wheels in one of its biggest Summer Sales yet
- Stage neutralised at Tour of Britain Women due to road traffic accident on route
- 'It's scary to see situations like this' – rider 'nearly hit' by car driver at Tour of Britain Women
- ‘You’re right, I’ve got to do better’ – New York City mayor responds to criticism and dons a bike helmet
- 'We can always do more' – calls for improvements to road racing safety following the death of Finlay Tarling
- 'We are profoundly shocked' - two collegiate cyclists killed by driver; seven more injured
August 19th
- 'A first time for everything' – British rider stung by wasp in Tour of Britain Women breakaway
- Mathieu van der Poel and Tom Pidcock to go head to head in mountain biking for first time since 2023 in Worlds warm-up
- 'Perfect teamwork today' – Lorena Wiebes storms to Tour of Britain Women stage 1 win after hectic day
- Tadej Pogačar, Wout van Aert, Oscar Onley and more: Complete Vuelta a España 2026 start list
August 18th
- 'Not a concept bike' – Mosaic rolls out a 32-inch gravel bike that’s 'not an experiment'
- One death in cycling is too many – change is needed after Finlay Tarling’s
- Everything you need to know about the Tour of Britain Women 2026 – all the stages, all the riders
- Continental expands Aero 111 tyre range with wider 32mm option – Vortex Generator cutouts remain
August 17th
- World record-breaking doctor takes grand prix gold a fortnight after winning three Commonwealth Games medals
- 'One of the brightest young talents in American cycling' - AJ August to ride for Pinarello Q36.5 through 2029
- 'This is crazy' – Two riders do the double, taking two British racing titles on the last day of season
- Free-to-air coverage confirmed for Tour of Britain Men and Women
- 'He was a good friend' – Seb Grindley dedicates victory to Finlay Tarling
- 'He had a break, and his body wouldn't allow him to get back on' – penny farthing riders break multiple world records
- 'An accomplished and values-driven leader' – British Cycling appoints university vice-chancellor as new CEO
- 'It's not possible for me to get back to top level' – Jonas Vingegaard will not race again this season following Tour de France crash
- 'Helping other young cyclists share the joy and chase the same dreams' – Fund for young riders launched in memory of Finlay Tarling
August 16th
- Who do you support and why? There is a variety of algorithms to help you choose
August 15th
- 'They went really fast, and I didn't' - Quinn Simmons finishes 9th at Leadville
August 14th
- British rider Finlay Tarling dies after crashing at Volta a Portugal
- 'Building a connected training experience' – Wahoo takes on industry leaders with new three-tier subscription offerings
- Women have been a rare species in cycling for too long – stats from the Tour de France Femmes suggest we're finally seeing real change
- Tour of Britain Women 2026 start list: All 114 riders confirmed
- Merida's popular flat-bar hybrid Speeder "goes gravel" with greater versatility and wider tyres clearances
August 13th
- 'Women chasing distance on their own terms' – huge boost for women's riding in Tour de France Femmes week, says Strava
- New Trek Domane endurance bike bins IsoSpeed suspension and down tube storage in favour of weight savings
- I realised how real exercise addiction is when a nurse told me to rest, and my world fell apart
- ‘Nostalgia does not pay wages’ – true, but are we really ready to say goodbye to Raleigh?
- Raleigh and Lapierre owner declared bankrupt, potential sale to Irish company on horizon
August 12th
- 'I was throwing up every 20 minutes' – British rider battles illness to finish debut Tour de France Femmes
- The UCI is boasting the green credentials of a race sponsored by host country's largest oil company – how environmentally friendly is ‘The Green Breakaway’?
- Bäckstedt sisters head up UK line-up for Tour of Britain Women
- Mystery around Mont Ventoux Strava QOM solved after Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney finally reveals record-shattering file
- Cube's 2027 bike portfolio goes big on value and includes the most affordable Tour de France race bike yet
August 11th
- From the Tour de France to 12,000 feet: Quinn Simmons to race 100-mile Leadville MTB epic
- 'I know there were other riders owed money… a lot of it' – the collapse of Hess Cycling reportedly left suppliers, staff and riders out of pocket
- I was at the men's Tour de France for two weeks and am gutted I wasn't at the Tour de France Femmes
- ‘I’ve got a gold medal and then a massive splinter to put next to it’ – Commonwealth Games gold medallist reveals bizarre backside injury
- Tour de France Femmes records record TV audience share, 23 million people watch event in host country
August 10th
- ‘We were right next to each other, fighting for wheels’ – Tim Shoreman outsprints Olympian Ollie Wood to win elite British race
- Self-coached teenager comes out of retirement to win elite British race
- Demi Vollering and her team won most prize money at Tour de France Femmes, but took home 10th of winners at men's race
August 9th
- 'None of us wants beef': Demi Vollering and Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney clear the air after heated Tour de France Femmes clash
- 'I was nearly two minutes faster' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney answers mystery around Mont Ventoux Strava QOM at Tour de France Femmes
- Demi Vollering wins final stage to seal overall victory at the Tour de France Femmes
- 'She's mainly really disappointed' – Marlen Reusser crashes out of podium spot on final stage of Tour de France Femmes
- 'I didn't forget what she did when I was on the ground two years ago' – Demi Vollering hits back at Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney at Tour de France Femmes
- I’ve tried saddle after saddle, and never managed to find one that doesn't feel like I'm sitting on a razor blade
August 8th
- 'It's so childish' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney slams FDJ United-Suez after incident on Tour de France Femmes stage 8
- 'We made it happen' - Demi Vollering snatches yellow jersey in daring attack to win Tour de France Femmes stage 8
- Reigning champion Pauline Ferrand-Prévot pulls out of Tour de France Femmes ahead of stage 8
August 7th
- 'That was not the plan' – Demi Vollering and FDJ United-Suez rue missed opportunity on Mont Ventoux at Tour de France Femmes
- Vollering and teammates fined for urinating in public at Tour de France Femmes – but where are riders supposed to pee?
- 'It was stupid from both of us' – Marlen Reusser questions tactics with Demi Vollering after losing Tour de France Femmes yellow
- 'I’m just blown away' – Kasia Niewiadoma-Phinney soars to victory and yellow jersey on Mont Ventoux on stage seven of Tour de France Femmes
- 'You get into a flow state' – British 100-mile road bike record set by Dane
- 'You don’t often see someone biking around with a football' – Meet the endurance cyclist attempting a 10,000-mile all-American odyssey
- 'I'm expecting the worst' – Tour de France Femmes peloton braced for iconic Mont Ventoux
August 6th
- 'It's going to be brutal' – judgement day beckons for Marlen Reusser on Mont Ventoux at Tour de France Femmes
- 'I will never give up' – Kim Le Court-Pienaar sprints to victory on stage six of the Tour de France Femmes
- I crashed headfirst into a deer – it’s rutting season right now and gravel riders should be aware
- 'This team feels like home' – Isaac del Toro commits to UAE Team Emirates-XRG until 2031
- 'Every realistic option for the future of the business has been tirelessly explored' – Owner of Raleigh and Lapierre enters insolvency proceedings
- Puck Pieterse rode Mont Ventoux at age 10 – now she aims to beat her time while chasing the Tour de France Femmes polka-dot jersey
August 5th
- 'She can win the Tour' - Demi Vollering hails Marlen Reusser after first climbing test at Tour de France Femmes
- 'I think it's over' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot concedes yellow jersey bid at Tour de France Femmes
- 'I just gave it my everything until the line' – Demi Vollering storms to victory on stage 5 of Tour de France Femmes as GC battle erupts
- 'I wanted to show that I belonged here' – Oscar Onley wins debut race for Netcompany-Ineos at Vuelta a Burgos
- A suspended bottom bracket cradled by the surrounding tubes, this Thanet Superlight demonstrates radical 1950s bike design
- 'Papa was an absolute legend' – charity cyclist dies one day after riding across Australia
- 'There's a real discussion to be had' – full TV coverage being considered for Tour de France Femmes, says race director
- All the pro cycling transfers for 2027: Ben Turner leaves Netcompany-Ineos for Soudal Quick-Step
August 4th
- 'We have only one goal and it's the yellow jersey' – is Demi Vollering now the clear favourite at the Tour de France Femmes?
- 'Closer to the dream': After GC shake-up, Niewiadoma-Phinney says Tour will 'properly start' in the mountains
- 'I'm glad this day is over' – Pauline Ferrand-Prévot loses over two minutes in GC battle at Tour de France Femmes
- 'Project Dijon' – Marlen Reusser powers to stage 4 time trial victory at Tour de France Femmes, takes yellow
- The decision not to provide full TV coverage of the Tour de France Femmes is a disgrace, but it seems like cycling is waking up to this
- 'The line-up showcases what makes Britain such a special place to race' – Tour of Britain Men’s 2026 teams announced, including five WorldTour squads
- Tour de France Femmes 2026 stage 4 individual time trial start times
August 3rd
- Warning issued for clothing checks at Tour de France Femmes after reports of bra padding
- 'Partial coverage is no longer enough' – TV broadcasts of Tour de France Femmes criticised after missing stage-winning attack
- Who is Sigrid Haugset? From racing Paris-Roubaix with a broken hip to making Tour de France Femmes history
- 'It's unreal' – Sigrid Haugset takes victory on stage 3 of the Tour de France Femmes with the longest solo breakaway victory in race's history
- 'I can’t believe I found this sport and this sport found me' – Emma Finucane makes history at Commonwealth Games
- Former Giro d'Italia stage winner's 20-year ban for doping violations at junior squad
- Tadej Pogačar to ride 2026 Vuelta a España, aiming to complete Grand Tour triple
August 2nd
- 'I honestly didn't expect that' – how one rider almost foiled Lorena Wiebes's sprint supremacy at the Tour de France Femmes
- Lorena Wiebes powers to back-to-back stage wins at the Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift
- 'Sorry to my team for failing them' – rider misses time cut on Tour de France Femmes opening stage
August 1st
- 'You want to gain a few seconds every day' – Demi Vollering claims narrow GC advantage on Tour de France Femmes stage one
- The final standings of the Tour de France Femmes 2026
- Lorena Wiebes claims the first yellow jersey of the 2026 Tour de France Femmes in uphill sprint on stage 1
- 'We're considering several options' – Mont Ventoux stage faces uncertainty at Tour de France Femmes
- 'A truly special moment for our team' – FDJ United-Suez announce major partnership with Red Bull at Tour de France Femmes
- How to watch Clásica de San Sebastián 2026: Everything you need to live stream the Spanish WorldTour race