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Midnight Rider
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Primoz Roglic, Slovenian mystic:
"Sometimes you have the jersey, sometimes you don't"
"Sometimes you have the jersey, sometimes you don't"
Not my favorite guy, but he’s not wrong here.
February 6, 2026 at 8:09 PM
Not my favorite guy, but he’s not wrong here.
2026 season now well and truly underway, as both of Visma’s superstars have been injured in crashes before their first races.
Meanwhile arch rivals continue on without incident, winning titles and setting KOMs at every turn.
No, I don’t want Pog or MVDP hurt, ever. Just wish my guys weren’t.
Meanwhile arch rivals continue on without incident, winning titles and setting KOMs at every turn.
No, I don’t want Pog or MVDP hurt, ever. Just wish my guys weren’t.
February 6, 2026 at 12:21 PM
2026 season now well and truly underway, as both of Visma’s superstars have been injured in crashes before their first races.
Meanwhile arch rivals continue on without incident, winning titles and setting KOMs at every turn.
No, I don’t want Pog or MVDP hurt, ever. Just wish my guys weren’t.
Meanwhile arch rivals continue on without incident, winning titles and setting KOMs at every turn.
No, I don’t want Pog or MVDP hurt, ever. Just wish my guys weren’t.
THEN GET OFF HIS FUCKING WHEEL.
Some have tried to excuse this, but it is selfish, irresponsible behavior.
Some have tried to excuse this, but it is selfish, irresponsible behavior.
January 27, 2026 at 3:54 PM
THEN GET OFF HIS FUCKING WHEEL.
Some have tried to excuse this, but it is selfish, irresponsible behavior.
Some have tried to excuse this, but it is selfish, irresponsible behavior.
What has happened to Matthew Brennan? Horribly out of position and not able to contest twice in a row.
Is he sick? If so, why are his teammates at the front so late in the race? Last year his timing and instincts looked elite.
Is he sick? If so, why are his teammates at the front so late in the race? Last year his timing and instincts looked elite.
January 24, 2026 at 2:49 AM
What has happened to Matthew Brennan? Horribly out of position and not able to contest twice in a row.
Is he sick? If so, why are his teammates at the front so late in the race? Last year his timing and instincts looked elite.
Is he sick? If so, why are his teammates at the front so late in the race? Last year his timing and instincts looked elite.
Wout, Matty B, and Pidcock already on board. MVDP considering.
AND I WILL BE THERE. Always been on my top shelf of favorite races, and this could be one of the greatest fields in its history. Wow.
AND I WILL BE THERE. Always been on my top shelf of favorite races, and this could be one of the greatest fields in its history. Wow.
January 18, 2026 at 6:54 PM
Wout, Matty B, and Pidcock already on board. MVDP considering.
AND I WILL BE THERE. Always been on my top shelf of favorite races, and this could be one of the greatest fields in its history. Wow.
AND I WILL BE THERE. Always been on my top shelf of favorite races, and this could be one of the greatest fields in its history. Wow.
You there, Visma?
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January 18, 2026 at 5:29 PM
You there, Visma?
LETS FUCKING GO
January 17, 2026 at 4:20 PM
LETS FUCKING GO
From a mailing list. Awkward.
January 16, 2026 at 6:02 PM
From a mailing list. Awkward.
MSR is a curious choice for him. Even Flanders would make more sense.
Tom Pidcock unveils spring schedule targeting Strade Bianche, Milan-San Remo, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège www.cyclingnews.com/pro-cycling/...
January 16, 2026 at 3:42 PM
MSR is a curious choice for him. Even Flanders would make more sense.
Sorry, not feeling it. Whatever his reasons, this did not spring on him like a jack-in-the-box. He got something huge out of his time at TVL, needed to to better than this.
January 13, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Sorry, not feeling it. Whatever his reasons, this did not spring on him like a jack-in-the-box. He got something huge out of his time at TVL, needed to to better than this.
I am a shameless stan, but the reflexive shit takes on TVL's 2026 program are boggling.
- Jonas is "dodging"
- Wout is washed
- Matteo's schedule is wrong. Brennan's too.
- Departures/retirements = "something is wrong"
No one is above criticism, but come on.
- Jonas is "dodging"
- Wout is washed
- Matteo's schedule is wrong. Brennan's too.
- Departures/retirements = "something is wrong"
No one is above criticism, but come on.
January 13, 2026 at 5:00 PM
I am a shameless stan, but the reflexive shit takes on TVL's 2026 program are boggling.
- Jonas is "dodging"
- Wout is washed
- Matteo's schedule is wrong. Brennan's too.
- Departures/retirements = "something is wrong"
No one is above criticism, but come on.
- Jonas is "dodging"
- Wout is washed
- Matteo's schedule is wrong. Brennan's too.
- Departures/retirements = "something is wrong"
No one is above criticism, but come on.
“Dutch rider opens up about losing faith in Visma-Lease a Bike’s training methods…”(dnlbenson on Dylan Van Baarle)
Ineos and TVL have been 2 of the most dominant teams of the last 15 years. Even last year Visma finished 2nd in UCI.
If they aren’t good enough for you, the problem is you.
Ineos and TVL have been 2 of the most dominant teams of the last 15 years. Even last year Visma finished 2nd in UCI.
If they aren’t good enough for you, the problem is you.
January 9, 2026 at 3:46 PM
“Dutch rider opens up about losing faith in Visma-Lease a Bike’s training methods…”(dnlbenson on Dylan Van Baarle)
Ineos and TVL have been 2 of the most dominant teams of the last 15 years. Even last year Visma finished 2nd in UCI.
If they aren’t good enough for you, the problem is you.
Ineos and TVL have been 2 of the most dominant teams of the last 15 years. Even last year Visma finished 2nd in UCI.
If they aren’t good enough for you, the problem is you.
Wow. The era of cycling that I came into as a fan is coming to its end. Lots of big names out or soon to be, obviously a new wave coming on.
Iserbyt was not my rooting interest, but I do feel for him. Spent his whole career behind two giants, now this. Pro sports are glorious, but unforgiving.
Iserbyt was not my rooting interest, but I do feel for him. Spent his whole career behind two giants, now this. Pro sports are glorious, but unforgiving.
January 8, 2026 at 6:22 PM
Wow. The era of cycling that I came into as a fan is coming to its end. Lots of big names out or soon to be, obviously a new wave coming on.
Iserbyt was not my rooting interest, but I do feel for him. Spent his whole career behind two giants, now this. Pro sports are glorious, but unforgiving.
Iserbyt was not my rooting interest, but I do feel for him. Spent his whole career behind two giants, now this. Pro sports are glorious, but unforgiving.
Did not see that coming.
🇬🇧 Simon Yates announces shock retirement from cycling
The reigning 🇮🇹 Giro d'Italia champion will retire from cycling with immediate effect, announcing the news via social media on Wednesday. He leaves the sport at 33 years of age.
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The reigning 🇮🇹 Giro d'Italia champion will retire from cycling with immediate effect, announcing the news via social media on Wednesday. He leaves the sport at 33 years of age.
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📸 Cor Vos
January 7, 2026 at 1:25 PM
Did not see that coming.
At least he is in good spirits about it.
January 2, 2026 at 7:13 PM
At least he is in good spirits about it.
Van der Poel will eventually pull away, but Verstrynge is well clear of the rest of the field. Huge ride if he can hold it.
January 1, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Van der Poel will eventually pull away, but Verstrynge is well clear of the rest of the field. Huge ride if he can hold it.
Re-upping after watching Diegem.
Not quite the epic we got in 2022 when Wout, Pidcock, and MVDP put on one of the best cx races ever, but more sign of what is to come. TDG won by shredding the sand section and (mostly) the nasty ramps coming out of hairpins. Makes hard things look easy.
Not quite the epic we got in 2022 when Wout, Pidcock, and MVDP put on one of the best cx races ever, but more sign of what is to come. TDG won by shredding the sand section and (mostly) the nasty ramps coming out of hairpins. Makes hard things look easy.
Vandeputte has an athletic physique and a riding style to match.
A different style is Del Grosso, who has a little - please don't hear me overstating it - of MVDP's almost magical ease on the bike. Generates power without looking strained, and just glides through technical sections.
A different style is Del Grosso, who has a little - please don't hear me overstating it - of MVDP's almost magical ease on the bike. Generates power without looking strained, and just glides through technical sections.
December 30, 2025 at 10:17 PM
Re-upping after watching Diegem.
Not quite the epic we got in 2022 when Wout, Pidcock, and MVDP put on one of the best cx races ever, but more sign of what is to come. TDG won by shredding the sand section and (mostly) the nasty ramps coming out of hairpins. Makes hard things look easy.
Not quite the epic we got in 2022 when Wout, Pidcock, and MVDP put on one of the best cx races ever, but more sign of what is to come. TDG won by shredding the sand section and (mostly) the nasty ramps coming out of hairpins. Makes hard things look easy.
Wout is a legend for all the right reasons.
December 30, 2025 at 1:21 AM
Wout is a legend for all the right reasons.
Wout has neither the technical polish nor the diesel power of old to win (for now). He doesn’t seem too troubled about it, so I won’t be either.
Today was a great race, lots more to come.
Today was a great race, lots more to come.
December 28, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Wout has neither the technical polish nor the diesel power of old to win (for now). He doesn’t seem too troubled about it, so I won’t be either.
Today was a great race, lots more to come.
Today was a great race, lots more to come.
Nys won, but the man of the match was Del Grosso. Coming. back from a flat like that was 👀
Those two will give the cx world the post MVDP/Wout rivalry it needs.
Those two will give the cx world the post MVDP/Wout rivalry it needs.
December 28, 2025 at 3:23 PM
Nys won, but the man of the match was Del Grosso. Coming. back from a flat like that was 👀
Those two will give the cx world the post MVDP/Wout rivalry it needs.
Those two will give the cx world the post MVDP/Wout rivalry it needs.
Del Grosso’s gonna be better than Nys (the younger), isn’t he?
December 23, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Del Grosso’s gonna be better than Nys (the younger), isn’t he?
Reposted by Midnight Rider
Wout van Aert reacts to return of 🇧🇪 Hofstade cross after decade plus absence
“I’m 31 years old but it’s still pretty insane to experience that.”
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📸 Vincent Kalut/Cor Vos
“I’m 31 years old but it’s still pretty insane to experience that.”
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📸 Vincent Kalut/Cor Vos
December 22, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Wout van Aert reacts to return of 🇧🇪 Hofstade cross after decade plus absence
“I’m 31 years old but it’s still pretty insane to experience that.”
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/insa...
📸 Vincent Kalut/Cor Vos
“I’m 31 years old but it’s still pretty insane to experience that.”
📰 www.domestiquecycling.com/en/news/insa...
📸 Vincent Kalut/Cor Vos
Wout smiling at the end, as he should! Minus he-who-shall-not-be-named, he annihilated a strong field. A bit more practice and perhaps a course that suits him, he might even press for the top spot. But even if not, it’s a promising look.
December 22, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Wout smiling at the end, as he should! Minus he-who-shall-not-be-named, he annihilated a strong field. A bit more practice and perhaps a course that suits him, he might even press for the top spot. But even if not, it’s a promising look.