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The final Monument of the 2026 season is here, but for once, Tadej Pogačar won't be lining up in Como.

That leaves the door wide open for a fascinating battle at Il Lombardia, with Remco Evenepoel looking to end his season on a high against two of the biggest young stars in cycling: Paul Seixas and Isaac del Toro.

Can Remco's incredible 2026 season continue with another major victory? Will Seixas announce himself on one of cycling's most brutal and prestigious stages? And after his breakthrough season, can Del Toro produce another huge performance when it matters most?

In this Il Lombardia 2026 Preview Show, we break down the favourites, the key climbs, the tactics, the teams and the riders who could surprise everyone on the Road of the Falling Leaves.

And with Pogačar absent, could we be about to witness one of the most unpredictable Lombardias in years?

The biggest stories from another huge week in professional cycling are all packed into this week’s Race Weekly Review.

Remco Evenepoel and Demi Vollering both claimed European Championship road race victories, adding another major title to two already remarkable seasons. We look at how both races unfolded and what these victories mean for the rest of their 2026 campaigns.

Meanwhile, Filippo Zana Piganzoli took a big win at the Giro dell’Emilia, while Brandon McNulty finally made his debut in the rainbow jersey as World Champion at the Tour of Langkawi.

Speaking of Langkawi, the race produced a surprise winner that few people saw coming, while one of the biggest transfer rumours of the week has Filippo Ganna linked with Lidl-Trek in a potential swap deal. Could we really see one of the biggest names in cycling change teams?

All that, plus the biggest talking points, surprises and stories from the past seven days in professional cycling.

In one of the most dramatic European Championships in recent memory, Remco Evenepoel finally completed his collection of major road race titles after an incredible battle with Giulio Ciccone in Slovenia.

Remco looked to have the race under control before crashing while trying to drop Ciccone on the final circuits. He recovered, rejoined the Italian and the pair went all the way to a stunning photo finish, with Evenepoel throwing his bike at the line to snatch the European title by the smallest of margins.

But Ciccone certainly wasn't making life easy for him. After refusing to take his turns and sitting on Remco, the Italian nearly pulled off the ultimate upset in the sprint, leaving Evenepoel visibly frustrated before the Belgian somehow found one final kick.

We break down Remco's incredible comeback, the Ciccone tactics, the chaotic finale, Primož Roglič's performance and what this victory means for Evenepoel after his disappointing World Championships.

European Champion. World Champion. Olympic Champion. Remco has now completed the collection.

Jens Voigt is one of the most beloved and respected figures in professional cycling. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, the German rider became known for his aggressive racing style, relentless breakaways, and fearless attitude in the peloton. A multiple-time stage winner in the Tour de France, he famously wore the yellow jersey and played a crucial role as a domestique for some of the sport’s biggest names. Beyond his racing achievements, Voigt’s charismatic personality and trademark phrase—“Shut up, legs!”—made him a fan favorite. Since retiring, he has remained an influential figure in cycling, working as a commentator and ambassador for the sport.

The European Championships are heading to Slovenia for a spectacular showdown on the roads around Ljubljana, with Remco Evenepoel leading a stacked field into one of the most demanding European road races in recent years.

The 196.3-kilometre race features more than 2,500 metres of climbing before five laps of the decisive finishing circuit, where the brutal Možjanca climb could shape the battle for the European title.

With Evenepoel chasing another major championship jersey, Primož Roglič leading the home team, and riders including Mads Pedersen, Juan Ayuso and João Almeida also in contention, the race has all the ingredients for an unpredictable battle.

In this episode, we preview the 2026 European Championships Road Race, break down the course and the major contenders, and look at what it could take to become the next European champion in Ljubljana.

The UCI World Championships take centre stage on this week’s thecyclingdane podcast, as we look back at an extraordinary week of racing in Montréal. Demi Vollering claimed the women’s rainbow jersey, while Brandon McNulty produced one of the biggest surprises of the season to become World Champion in the men’s road race.

We also look at the next generation coming through, including Benjamín Noval, who completed an impressive double by winning both the junior time trial and road race World Championships.

Away from Montréal, we discuss Tobias Svarre’s breakthrough overall victory at the CRO Race, his first professional GC win, as well as the latest results and stories from another packed week in professional cycling.

Demi Vollering. Brandon McNulty. Benjamín Noval. Tobias Svarre. The World Championships and everything else from the week in cycling.

The 2026 UCI World Championship Road Race delivered one of the biggest surprises of the season as Brandon McNulty stunned the favourites to take the rainbow jersey. We recap an incredible race and break down how McNulty managed to beat a field led by Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel.

Van der Poel arrived as one of the biggest favourites for the rainbow jersey, while Remco Evenepoel was another major contender after his dominant time trial victory. But neither could stop McNulty from producing a huge upset in the fight for the World Championship.

We break down the decisive moments, the attacks, the tactics and the dramatic finale that saw McNulty emerge as the 2026 World Champion.

Brandon McNulty is the World Champion. The underdog won.

The UCI World Championships Road Race is here, and the battle for the rainbow jersey could be one of the most unpredictable in years. In this preview show, we break down the biggest favourites, the key contenders and the riders who could completely change the race.

Can Remco Evenepoel add another world title to his palmarès? What can Mathieu van der Poel do on a course that could suit his explosive style, and can Isaac Del Toro continue his incredible 2026 season by taking the biggest win of his career? We also look at Tadej Pogačar’s absence, Paul Seixas and the other major contenders, as well as the tactics that could decide the race.

We run through everything you need to know ahead of the UCI World Championships Road Race, from the course and likely race scenarios to the favourites fighting for the rainbow jersey.

Who will become the next World Champion?

It’s been another huge week in the world of cycling! Mathieu van der Poel produced one of the most ridiculous performances of the season at the Tour de Luxembourg, riding solo for around 175 kilometres to take the final stage in spectacular fashion.

Meanwhile, Remco Evenepoel made history at the World Championships in Montréal, winning the elite men’s time trial for a fourth consecutive year and becoming the first rider ever to achieve four straight world TT titles. Filippo Ganna took silver, with 19-year-old Paul Seixas claiming bronze.

We break down Van der Poel’s incredible attack, what it tells us ahead of the Worlds road race, Evenepoel’s dominant time trial performance, and everything else that has been happening across the world of cycling this week.

Plus, we look ahead to the World Championships and the huge battle coming up in Montréal.

Remco Evenepoel has made history at the 2026 World Championships Time Trial, winning the rainbow jersey for a FOURTH consecutive year.

The Belgian delivered another incredible performance against the clock, taking a huge victory ahead of Filippo Ganna and Paul Seixas. After winning in 2023, 2024 and 2025, Evenepoel has now become the first rider in history to win four consecutive elite men's World Championship time trials.

We look at Evenepoel's incredible dominance in the discipline, his latest performance and where this historic run places him among the greatest time trial riders in cycling history.