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Monday · 24 min
Remco Evenepoel Is the Favourite… But Who Can Stop Him? | UCI World Championships Road Race 2026
Remco Evenepoel has emerged as one of the leading favourites for the 2026 World Championship road race in Montréal, especially with Tadej Pogačar now out of the race. After another impressive performance in Canada, Evenepoel looks to be arriving at the Worlds in serious form, but the Belgian will face some incredibly dangerous rivals on what promises to be a brutal and unpredictable course. Mathieu van der Poel brings his explosive power and experience on demanding one-day races, while Isaac Del Toro has just delivered a huge statement by winning the GP de Montréal ahead of Paul Seixas, showing that he could be one of the biggest threats to Evenepoel's hopes of taking the rainbow jersey. Seixas himself continues to establish himself as one of the most exciting young riders in the world and could play a major role on home soil. With Pogačar absent, the World Championship is wide open. Can Evenepoel take advantage and reclaim the rainbow jersey, or will Van der Poel, Del Toro, Seixas or another contender produce the ride of their career in Montréal?Remco Evenepoel has emerged as one of the leading favourites for the 2026 World Championship road race in Montréal, especially with Tadej Pogačar now out of the race. After another impressive performance in Canada, Evenepoel looks to be arriving at the Worlds in serious form, but the Belgian will face some incredibly dangerous rivals on what promises to be a brutal and unpredictable course. Mathieu van der Poel brings his explosive power and experience on demanding one-day races, while Isaac Del Toro has just delivered a huge statement by winning the GP de Montréal ahead of Paul Seixas, showing that he could be one of the biggest threats to Evenepoel's hopes of taking the rainbow jersey. Seixas himself continues to establish himself as one of the most exciting young riders in the world and could play a major role on home soil. With Pogačar absent, the World Championship is wide open. Can Evenepoel take advantage and reclaim the rainbow jersey, or will Van der Poel, Del Toro, Seixas or another contender produce the ride of their career in Montréal?
Sunday · 23 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 21 Recap | Brennan and Van Aert Battle for the Grand Finale
Stage 21 brings the 2026 Vuelta a España to its conclusion, with the final stage providing one last opportunity for the sprinters and fast finishers to make their mark. Brennan and Wout van Aert headline the discussion as we look back at the action from the final day, the key moments that shaped the finale and how the Vuelta ultimately came to an end. We also reflect on the biggest stories from three weeks of racing, the performances that stood out and what this Vuelta means for the riders heading into the final part of the season.
Saturday · 24 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 20 Recap | Felix Gall Puts Mas & Roglič Under Pressure on the Queen Stage
The Vuelta a España’s queen stage delivered a brutal final showdown in the Sierra Nevada, with almost 5,000 metres of climbing packed into 187 kilometres and the race for the red jersey reaching its decisive moment on the Collado del Alguacil. Felix Gall once again put pressure on the GC contenders, while Enric Mas and Primož Roglič faced their final major mountain test of the 2026 Vuelta. In this Stage 20 recap, we break down all the key moments from a dramatic day in the mountains, including the attacks, tactics and performances that shaped the battle for the overall classification. We also look at Mikel Landa’s huge stage victory, the fight between Mas, Roglič and Gall, and what it means heading into the final stage in Granada.
Friday · 25 min
Eddie Dunbar's Vuelta a Espana 2026 Stage 19 Recap - HUGE Vuelta Win! Roglič Attacks as Enric Mas Survives Stage 19
Stage 19 of the Vuelta a España 2026 delivered one of the most dramatic finishes of the entire race as Eddie Dunbar claimed a huge victory at Peñas Blancas after an incredible battle from the breakaway. Dunbar held off Santiago Buitrago in the final moments to take a memorable stage win, while behind them the GC contenders went head-to-head on the final climb with Enric Mas once again defending the red jersey. With just two stages remaining, the pressure is now enormous. Primož Roglič is still chasing Mas and looking for a way to turn the race around, while Félix Gall, Oscar Onley and the rest of the GC contenders fight for crucial seconds before the final mountain stage. We break down Dunbar's breakthrough victory, Buitrago's heartbreak, the attacks on Peñas Blancas and what Stage 19 means for the battle for the Vuelta title. We also look ahead to the final mountain showdown on Stage 20 and ask the big question: can Roglič still take the red jersey away from Enric Mas?
September 10 · 21 min
Vuelta a Espana 2026 Stage 18 Recap - Could Enric Mas Withstand Primoz Roglic in the Time Trial?
Stage 18 of the Vuelta a España 2026 delivered exactly what we hoped for as the race entered its decisive final days. Stefan Küng took a brilliant victory in the 32.1km individual time trial from El Puerto de Santa María to Jerez de la Frontera, but all eyes were on the battle for the red jersey. Primož Roglič came into the stage needing to take time out of Enric Mas, and while he produced a strong ride to move closer to the overall lead, Mas delivered a huge performance to limit his losses and retain red. Roglič now sits just 1:37 behind Mas with two major mountain stages still to come, setting up a fascinating final battle for the Vuelta title. In this episode of the thecyclingdane podcast, we break down Küng's impressive time trial victory, Roglič's fightback, Enric Mas' defence of the red jersey and what it all means heading into the final mountains. Can Mas hold on and win his first Grand Tour, or does Roglič still have enough time to turn the Vuelta around? With Peñas Blancas and the Collado del Alguacil still to come, the Vuelta is far from over.
September 7 · 32 min
REST DAY WITH JENS VOIGT: Can Enric Mas Win the Vuelta? Is This Wout’s Best Ever?
The second rest day of the 2026 Vuelta a España is here, and the final week is set up for a fascinating finish. In this special rest-day chat, I’m joined by Jens Voigt to look back at the second week and look ahead to the decisive final stages. Can Enric Mas finally win the Vuelta a España? The Movistar leader heads into the final week in red with a 2:06 advantage over Felix Gall and just 2:10 over four-time champion Primož Roglič. But with more mountains and the crucial time trial still to come, is Mas really in control? We also talk about Wout van Aert, who has been one of the stars of this Vuelta. After another victory on Stage 15, his second win in just three stages, is this the best version of Wout we have ever seen? And what about Primož Roglič? Can the four-time Vuelta winner still turn this race around and take another Grand Tour victory? Plus, Oscar Onley’s fight for the white jersey, the impact of his crash, Jakob Omrzel’s challenge, and what Jens expects from the final week of racing. The Vuelta is wide open — and there are still some huge questions to answer.
September 7 · 32 min
Tom Pidcock Is Unstoppable in Italy & Wout van Aert STEAL the Show in La Vuelta | Race Weekly Round-Up
The second week of the Vuelta a España 2026 is in the books, and it has been another huge week in professional cycling. On this week's thecyclingdane Podcast, we break down the biggest stories from the Vuelta, including Wout van Aert's incredible second week. The Belgian has taken two stage victories and continues to lead the points classification as the race heads towards its final stages. We also look at Tom Pidcock's remarkable return to road racing. Just one week after becoming XCO World Champion, Pidcock switched back to the road and immediately won the GP Industria & Artigianato di Larciano in Italy, attacking solo on the final climb to take an impressive victory. Plus, we cover the 2026 Tour of Britain, the ZLM Tour, and all the other major talking points from another busy week of professional cycling. 🚴‍♂️ In this episode: • Vuelta a España 2026 – second-week review • Wout van Aert's two stage victories • The battle for the Vuelta's green jersey • Tom Pidcock wins in Larciano one week after his MTB World Championship • Tour of Britain 2026 • ZLM Tour 2026 • The biggest winners, performances and talking points of the week Subscribe to thecyclingdane for more cycling news, race analysis, documentaries and challenges.
September 4 · 23 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 13 Recap | Visma Masterclass in Breakaway with Brennan and Wout van Aert
Stage 13 of the Vuelta a España 2026 was a chaotic and attacking day from Almuñécar to Loja, with 192.8 kilometres of rolling terrain, scorching heat and around 3,400 metres of climbing creating the perfect conditions for a huge breakaway. In this episode of The Cycling Dane Podcast, we break down an action-packed stage that saw more than 40 riders escape the peloton and fight for the victory. After several attempts throughout this Vuelta, Wout van Aert finally got his moment, making the decisive move inside the final kilometres before beating Valentin Paret-Peintre in the sprint to take his first stage win of the 2026 race. It was also another impressive day for Team Visma | Lease a Bike, with Matthew Brennan joining Van Aert in the breakaway and eventually finishing third. After working for Brennan's three previous stage victories, Van Aert finally had the opportunity to race for himself — and he delivered when it mattered most. We also look at the GC action behind the breakaway. Enric Mas successfully defended the red jersey, while Mattias Skjelmose made a significant move and gained more than two minutes on several of his overall rivals. With the race now heading towards the brutal summit finish at Sierra de la Pandera, the GC battle is about to become even more important. We discuss the biggest attacks, the breakaway tactics, Van Aert's winning move, the battle for the overall classification and what Stage 13 could mean for the crucial mountain stages still to come.
September 3 · 27 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 12 Recap | Enric Mas SENDS A WARNING to Roglič!
Stage 12 from Vera to Calar Alto delivered another brutal day in the mountains, with Jakob Omrzel producing a stunning solo ride from the breakaway to take his first Grand Tour stage victory. But behind him, Enric Mas delivered the biggest statement of the day in the GC battle. The red jersey attacked on the final climb, putting time into Primož Roglič and Félix Gall and extending his overall lead to 1:45 over Roglič and 2:06 over Gall. In this Stage 12 recap, we break down Mas's attack, Movistar's impressive team performance, Roglič's response, Omrzel's breakthrough victory and what it all means for the fight for the Vuelta red jersey. The Vuelta is opening up — and Enric Mas is taking control.
September 2 · 19 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 11 Recap & Race Analyis | Wout van Aert Delivers Matthew Brennan Perfectly
The 21-year-old Brit takes his third stage victory of the 2026 Vuelta a España, beating Bryan Coquard and Jordi Meeus in a chaotic sprint finish in Lorca. It was another brilliant display from Team Visma | Lease a Bike, with Wout van Aert once again playing a crucial role in setting up his young teammate. Stage 11 took the peloton 153.8km from Cartagena to Lorca on what looked like a straightforward day for the sprinters. But the threat of crosswinds kept the racing nervous, while two breakaway attempts were eventually brought back. Ethan Hayter and Lawrence Warbasse spent much of the latter part of the stage up the road before being caught ahead of the Alto de Aledo. The Alto de Aledo was the day's only classified climb, coming with around 32km to go, but it wasn't enough to prevent the sprinters from fighting for the win. After the descent, Visma rebuilt its lead-out train, and Van Aert once again delivered Brennan into the perfect position for the final sprint. Meanwhile, there was no change at the top of the GC, with Enric Mas retaining the red jersey ahead of Primož Roglič. With the sprint stages now giving way to the mountains, the Vuelta is about to get serious again. We break down Brennan's incredible run of victories, Visma's tactics, Van Aert's role, the sprint in Lorca and what Stage 11 means for the GC battle heading into the next mountain stages.
September 1 · 18 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 10 Recap | Visma's Plan for Wout van Aert FAILS
Wout van Aert looked like the man to beat heading into the finale of Stage 10 of the 2026 Vuelta a España — but once again, victory slipped away from the Belgian. After 184.7km from Alcaraz to Elche de la Sierra, the stage came down to a chaotic uphill sprint, with Bastien Tronchon producing a huge surprise to take the win, ahead of Magnus Cort and Thibau Nys. So what happened to Wout? Was he simply beaten, did the finale not suit him, or did Visma | Lease a Bike get the tactics wrong? In this episode, we break down the chaotic finish, Tronchon's breakthrough victory, Wout van Aert's near miss, Magnus Cort's strong ride and what it all means as the Vuelta heads into the next stages. We also look at the GC situation, with Enric Mas continuing to defend the red jersey, and ask whether Wout still has a realistic chance of finally taking a stage win at this Vuelta.
August 31 · 32 min
Tadej Pogačar CRASHES Out, Tom Pidcock MTB World Champion, Roglič Transfer Bombshell & Lorenzo Finn DOMINATES | Weekly Race Review
It has been an absolutely chaotic week in cycling. Tadej Pogačar’s Vuelta a España came to a shocking end after a heavy crash, with the world champion forced to abandon the race. We look at what happened, what it means for the rest of his season, and how his absence could change the Vuelta. Meanwhile, the transfer market is heating up. Primož Roglič is being linked with a new team, Paul Magnier is reportedly on the move, and several major transfers have now been officially confirmed. We break down the biggest moves and what they could mean for the 2027 season. And there is plenty of future-star action to discuss. Lorenzo Finn absolutely dominated the Tour de l’Avenir, putting in another huge performance and strengthening his reputation as one of the most exciting young riders in the sport. Plus, Tom Pidcock is a mountain bike world champion once again, adding another major title to his already extraordinary palmarès. All that, plus the biggest stories from across the cycling world, in this week's Race Week.
August 30 · 24 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 9 Race Recap & Analysis | Primoz Roglic & Enric Mas Showdown on Aitana Aitana!
Enric Mas has delivered a huge statement on the Alto de Aitana, winning Stage 9 of the Vuelta a España 2026 and strengthening his grip on the red jersey just one day after Tadej Pogačar's dramatic abandonment. Mas attacked in the final kilometres of the brutal 187.4km mountain stage and held off Oscar Onley, with Primož Roglič finishing third. In this Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 9 Race Recap & Analysis, we break down an incredible day in the mountains, featuring more than 5,000 metres of climbing and the return of the legendary Alto de Aitana. Mas showed he wasn't simply inheriting the red jersey from Pogačar, taking responsibility in the finale and producing one of the biggest victories of his career. We look at Oscar Onley's breakthrough performance, Primož Roglič's fight for a fifth Vuelta title, Felix Gall's aggressive racing and the new-look GC battle following Pogačar's exit. Mas now leads Roglič by 1:18, with Gall a further 21 seconds behind. After Pogačar's incredible dominance earlier in the race, the Vuelta has suddenly been transformed into a completely open Grand Tour. Can Enric Mas hold onto the red jersey all the way to Granada?
August 28 · 24 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 7 Recap & Race Analysis: Pogačar’s Shadow Looms Over the Race
Stage 7 of the Vuelta a España 2026 saw Andreas Leknessund take a huge solo victory at Aramón Valdelinares, with teammate Tobias Johannessen completing an emotional Uno-X one-two. Wout van Aert rounded out the podium after playing a key role in the breakaway. Behind them, Tadej Pogačar once again showed his strength, accelerating on the final climb to extend his advantage in the general classification. He now leads Enric Mas by 3:50, with Primož Roglič further behind in third. We break down the stage, Leknessund's breakthrough victory, Pogačar's latest display of dominance and what it means for the GC battle heading into the next mountain stages.
August 27 · 16 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 6 Recap & Race Analysis | Pogačar Survives an INSANE Finale!
Stage 6 delivered one of the most dramatic finales of the race so far, with Pogačar going head-to-head with Enric Mas on the brutal Puerto El Bartolo before a chaotic gravel section and dangerous descent into Castellón. Mas looked capable of taking a huge victory, but Pogačar fought back and produced another incredible sprint to claim his third stage win of the 2026 Vuelta. The victory also extends his advantage in the red jersey to 3 minutes 34 seconds. In this episode, we break down Pogačar vs Mas, the gravel climb, the terrifying descent, the tactics from UAE Team Emirates-XRG and what this latest victory means for the GC battle. Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 6 — full race recap and analysis.
August 26 · 22 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 5 Race Recap and analysis | Wout van Aert Losses Sunglasses and Visma Lease A Bike Take Control
Matthew Brennan took another impressive victory, but the story behind the result was the incredible lead-out from his Visma | Lease a Bike teammates. We break down how the team controlled the finale, positioned Brennan perfectly and delivered him to the line for another Vuelta stage win. In this episode, we analyse the final kilometres, Brennan’s sprint, Visma | Lease a Bike’s tactics and what this victory says about one of the most exciting young sprinters in the peloton. We also look at the GC battle, with Tadej Pogačar continuing to hold the red jersey as the Vuelta moves towards the next major tests.
August 25 · 22 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 4 Race Recap & Analysis | Pogačar's 50KM Solo MASTERCLASS!
Tadej Pogačar has blown the 2026 Vuelta a España wide open! In Stage 4, the Slovenian produced an incredible 50-kilometre solo attack through Andorra, turning a brutally short 104.8-kilometre mountain stage into a one-man exhibition. Pogačar attacked on the Collada de Beixalís and never looked back, eventually arriving in Andorra la Vella with a huge advantage over his rivals. We break down exactly how Pogačar destroyed the competition, why UAE Team Emirates-XRG decided to race so aggressively, and how the likes of Primož Roglič, Enric Mas, João Almeida and the rest of the GC contenders responded. We also look at Jarno Widar's impressive second place, Felix Gall completing the podium, and what this result means for the overall Vuelta standings. There is also plenty of history to discuss, with Pogačar returning to Andorra seven years after taking his first-ever Grand Tour stage victory at Cortals d'Encamp during the 2019 Vuelta. This time, however, he returned as the race favourite and produced one of the most aggressive performances of his career. We also discuss the impact of Stage 3's cancellation because of the severe hailstorm at Font-Romeu, and whether the lost mountain stage could ultimately make Pogačar's early dominance even more significant. Pogačar is already 3:21 clear in red. Is the Vuelta already his to lose?
August 24 · 21 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 3 RECAP | Pogačar’s Mountain Test CANCELLED!
Stage 3 of the Vuelta a España 2026 was supposed to deliver the first major mountain showdown of the race, but instead ended in extraordinary scenes as a huge hailstorm forced the peloton to stop with just 15 km remaining. We break down the bizarre finish, Tadej Pogačar’s role in bringing the race to a halt, the brutal weather conditions and why the organisers ultimately had no choice but to cancel the stage. With no winner declared and the GC standings unchanged, Pogačar keeps the red jersey heading into Stage 4. We also look at what the cancellation means for the Vuelta and whether Pogačar’s first real mountain battle has simply been delayed until Andorra.
August 24 · 33 min
Isaac del Toro at Deutschland Tour, Philipsen Conquers Renewi & Pogačar at the Vuelta | Racing Review
We’re looking back at all the major racing from the past week, with plenty to discuss across the Vuelta a España, Renewi Tour, Lidl Deutschland Tour and Tour de l’Avenir. We break down Tadej Pogačar’s latest performance at the Vuelta, Jasper Philipsen’s sprinting dominance at the Renewi Tour and the continuing rise of Isaac del Toro. We also look at the incredible performance of Lorenzo Finn at the Tour de l’Avenir and what it could mean for his future in the professional ranks. From GC battles and explosive climbs to sprint finishes and the next generation of cycling stars, we review all the biggest moments from the racing and ask which riders are making the biggest statements heading into the rest of the season.
August 23 · 21 min
Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 2 RECAP | Pogačar vs Van Aert Explodes!
Stage 2 of the Vuelta a España 2026 delivered an explosive finale as Wout van Aert attacked on the final climb with his eyes on the red jersey — only for Tadej Pogačar to immediately respond. We break down the incredible battle between Pogačar and Van Aert, Matthew Brennan's breakthrough Grand Tour victory, the tactics in the closing kilometres and what the result means for the fight for the red jersey. Pogačar holds the overall lead, Van Aert is just nine seconds behind, and the Vuelta is already heating up.

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