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'Poles fight pretty good when you hit em' – Ezra Caudell leaves rehab six weeks after Philadelphia crash put him on ECMO
The Modern Adventure rider shared footage of learning to walk again with nurses' help. He now returns to Georgia for outpatient rehabilitation, though he cannot fly home until early December.

NEWMEN's first 32-inch gravel wheels add just 140g to the G.62, and have already won a UCI race
The Streem G.62 keeps the 62mm-deep, 45mm-wide rim of the 28-inch version and leans on Boost hub spacing to hold stiffness. For now it is only available to bike brands.

What next for Paul Seixas? Grand Tour ambitions and home Worlds beckon after breakthrough season
Fresh from becoming Il Lombardia's youngest winner, Seixas will target a Grand Tour podium, Strade Bianche and the Monuments next year. With the Worlds in Haute-Savoie a month after the Tour, the Giro offers a cleaner run-in.

'The UCI still needs a little time to get used to ideas like this' – men and women to share Eneco Tour prologue
Men and women will leave the same start ramp in turn in The Hague on Tuesday evening, racing separate events on one 3.1km course. The organiser says the format suits a short prologue but not the longer Tilburg time trial.

Picnic PostNL denies ProTeam drop, but its WorldTour future still rests on UCI financial conditions
The Dutch team says it is planning for 2027 in the top tier. Its men's licence, granted for one year only, can only be extended if conditions on its finances are met, and the UCI has not said they have been.

'A significant state of fatigue': years of disrupted recovery take their toll on David Gaudu
Groupama-FDJ United links its climber's struggles to several seasons of injuries and disrupted recovery. Gaudu has not raced since the Polynormande in August and now turns to 2027.

'I don't think I need to know everything right now' – Egan Bernal plans to start 2027 but leaves his future open
The 2019 Tour de France winner has a contract to 2029 and has not raced since July. He says he will only keep going if he still has the motivation and strength to make a difference.

'Mentally, things have become difficult' – Louic Boussemaere retires at 20 after season of setbacks
The Decathlon CMA CGM development rider had promised a cyclocross comeback in August after Covid, injury and a hospital visit. Seven weeks later he has walked away after 12 years in the sport.

Eurosport’s new owner plans streaming shake-up – what does it mean for cycling fans?
Long-term Giro d’Italia and Tour de France rights agreements are already in place as the deal closes following a settlement with 12 US states.

UCI brings in Deloitte as pressure builds to reshape professional cycling
A new stakeholder committee will present the broad outlines in December, as discussions cover team finances, the calendar and commercial rights. Safety work will continue on its own timetable.

Bauke Mollema to end career at Il Lombardia as Pogačar’s absence opens the race
The 2019 winner will make his final professional start on the 239km route from Bergamo to Como, with world champion Brandon McNulty and twice runner-up Remco Evenepoel among the contenders.

Pidcock says wrong-way police motorbike hit two teammates at Tre Valli Varesine
Thomas Gloag stopped racing with stitches in his knee, Pidcock said, while Marcel Camprubí continued. The Briton described wanting to stop himself before riding on to second place.

Picnic-PostNL could leave WorldTour in 2027 as difficulties continue
The Dutch squad are reportedly weighing ProTeam status to gain more freedom over their calendar, with a conditional licence and less certain Grand Tour access shaping the choice.

Look’s new Cezal RS puts gravel racing first, with a claimed 200g saving and an €8,990 top build
A revised carbon lay-up brings targeted stiffness changes to the existing Cezal geometry. Two race builds start at €6,990, while the standard bike keeps its internal storage.

How Remco Evenepoel’s photo finish was decided, and what Giulio Ciccone is questioning
Remco Evenepoel’s European title came down to the front of a tyre. The finish image records time across the page, which explains the strange-looking wheels and why a television replay can give a different impression.

A crash, a chase and a bike throw – how Remco Evenepoel completed his championship jersey set
The Belgian becomes the first rider to win national, European, world and Olympic titles in both road disciplines, overcoming a crash to beat Giulio Ciccone a week after his Montréal disappointment.

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Visma bets on British climber’s potential with two-year deal
The 27-year-old Briton will leave Q36.5 after four seasons, bringing a Sibiu Cycling Tour title and five Grand Tour starts to his new role from 2027.

Nairo Quintana’s final race confirmed as McNulty prepares rainbow-jersey debut
The Giro dell’Emilia will close the Colombian’s 17-season career on October 3. Six days after winning the world title in Montréal, McNulty will begin his Italian programme on the same start line.

Luka Mezgec to retire at home race before joining Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe as sports director
The 38-year-old Giro stage winner has signed for a new role after 14 professional seasons, including 11 with Jayco and its predecessor teams.