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The 2027 transfer window is getting WILD, and there are some huge moves to talk about in the latest Pro Cycling Transfer Talks!

Felix Gall is officially heading to Lidl-Trek, with Gregor Mühlberger joining him from Decathlon CMA CGM. But with Juan Ayuso and Mattias Skjelmose already on the roster, as well as Mads Pedersen and Jonathan Milan, could Lidl-Trek end up with too many chefs in the kitchen? How will the team balance its Grand Tour ambitions with so many major leaders and stars?

We also look at Richard Carapaz and the latest rumours surrounding his future, including a possible move to Pinarello Q36.5 or a return to Ineos Grenadiers. Could Carapaz really go back to the team where he won the Giro d’Italia?

And then there is Primož Roglič. With his future still one of the biggest questions in the transfer market, where could the four-time Vuelta winner end up in 2027? Could Tudor Pro Cycling be his next destination, or is another team going to make the move?

We break down the biggest confirmed transfers, rumours and potential moves shaping the 2027 peloton and ask what these transfers could mean for the balance of power across the WorldTour.

The Vuelta a España 2026 has delivered one of the most dramatic Grand Tours in recent memory, and now it’s time to rank every team that took on the race. Tadej Pogačar looked completely dominant before his crash dramatically changed the entire GC battle, opening the door for Enric Mas to take a huge outright victory. Meanwhile, Visma | Lease a Bike have been one of the defining forces of the race, with Matthew Brennan and Wout van Aert both playing major roles throughout the Vuelta. We break down every team’s performance, looking at the biggest successes, disappointments, standout riders and the moments that shaped their race, from the GC battle to the sprint stages and everything in between.

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?

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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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

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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.