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CyclistBest carbon handlebars 2026 for road bikesCarbon handlebars can be a useful upgrade to your road bike. Theyre likely to be lighter than the stock bars that your bike came with, which on all but the highest bike specs are likely to be alloy. In addition, carbon fibres capacity to absorb road vibrations may make for a more comfortable ride.Choosing new carbon bars is also an opportunity to choose a geometry thats better for you. Narrow flared bars are popular for their aero benefits, you might prefer a slight backsweep for a more comfortable hand position, shallower or deeper drops or a handlebar with wider tops to reduce hand pressure and improve grip.Many bikes are now designed around their own integrated one-piece bar/stems, at least in higher specs. But here weve chosen conventional handlebars, which will fit a standard stem, rather than custom bars. You should check that your bike is compatible with conventional bars before buying. Below, youll find our pick of the best carbon bike handlebars, while lower down we have advice on how to choose the best carbon handlebars for your needs.Our pick of the best carbon bicycle handlebarsBontrager Pro IsoCore VR-CF: RRP 330 Bontrager Pro VR-C: RRP 119 Cadex Race: RRP 325 Deda Superleggera RS: RRP 240 Enve Compact Road In-Route: RRP 440 FSA SL-K Compact: RRP 325 Pro Ergo: RRP 230 Roval Alpinist: RRP 349 Vision Trimax Carbon 4D: RRP 350 Zipp SL-70 Ergo Carbon: RRP 300 Why trust Cyclists advice?With a huge range of the best road bikes reviewed here at Cyclist, weve ridden bikes with a wide variety of handlebar shapes and sizes. Many now feature one-piece aero integrated set-ups, but weve also put in countless miles on bikes with round and ergo bars. The result is that were well placed to recommend the best carbon handlebars for you. Were not paid for product placement, so you can trust us to provide unbiased advice. Related Posts Best aero handlebars for road bikes 2026 Opinion: Weight matters Best road bike upgrades for every budget 2026 Best lightweight bikes 2026 reviewed: Lightest road bikes for climbing Best road bikes 2026 ridden and reviewed Best bar tape 2026 reviewed: Recommended tape for wrapping your handlebars Best carbon handlebarsBontrager Pro IsoCore VR-CF330 | Buy hereWidths available: 380mm, 400mm, 420mm, 440mmClaimed weight: From 236gReach: 93mmDrop: 123mmFlare: 20mmBontragers bars are made of its OCLV carbon fibre and incorporate IsoCore, which is designed to damp vibrations and, Trek claims, reduces them by 20%. The VC-RF part sands for variable radius compact flare, which Trek says leads to increased comfort.Trek also sells the VR-SF, which has a shorter reach and is available additionally in 360mm width.Bontrager Pro VR-C119 | Buy hereWidths available: 400mm, 420mm, 440mmClaimed weight: From 246gReach: 100mmDrop: 124mmFlare: 0mmA more affordable option from Trek is the Pro VR-C bars, which omit the IsoCore vibration damping. Theres a similar VR-C shape that offers a longer reach, but without the flare and the handlebars claimed weight is only 10g greater than the more expensive bars. Cadex Race325 | Buy hereWidths available: 380mm, 400mm, 420mm, 440mmClaimed weight: From 154gReach: 72mm (68mm for 380mm bars) Drop: 125mm (120mm for 380mm bars) Flare: 0mmGiants Cadex performance component brand sells these very lightweight bars, with widths available starting at 380mm. The drops have an elliptical cross-section for grip and rigidity, while the non-round top section provides a broader hand contact surface to relieve pressure. Theres no flare to the drops.Deda Superleggera RS240 | Buy hereWidths available: 420mm, 440mm, 460mmClaimed weight: 180g (420mm width)Reach: 75mmDrop: 130mmFlare: 0mmDedas Superleggera RS carbon handlebars are slightly old school, with a broad curve to the bar tops and no flare to the deeper drops. Theyre available in wide-sounding 420mm to 460mm widths, but Deda measures outside to outside, so widths measured comparably to other brands start at 400mm, still a little wider than the alternatives. The weight is competitively low though.Enve Compact Road In-Route 440 | Buy hereWidths available: 380mm, 400mm, 420mm, 440mm, 460mmClaimed weight: From 212gReach: 79mmDrop: 127mmFlare: 20mmDesigned to accept external cables and work with most internal external cable routing systems, Enves bars offer a good width range to suit riders looking for a narrow position, as well as those wanting to keep their hands further apart.Theres a small flare to the drops, which doesnt affect the lever position too much, but adds extra control when descending in the drops.FSA SL-K Compact 325 | Buy hereWidths available: 380mm, 400mm 420mm, 440mmClaimed weight: From 205gReach: 78mmDrop: 125mmFlare: 19mmCompatible with integrated and semi-integrated cable routing, the FSA SL-K Compact handlebar has a textured clamping area to avoid slip. There are narrower options starting at 380mm and the slight flare and shallow drop make it comfortable to ride in the drops.Pro Ergo230 | Buy hereWidths available: 360mm, 380mm, 400mm, 420mm, 440mm, 460mmClaimed weight: Not specifiedReach: 68-78mmDrop: 120mmFlare: 4 degreesPros Ergo bars are available in an usually large range of widths, all with the same 120mm shallow drop, but with reach increasing as bars get wider. Theres a small flare to the drops and ergo top sections with a backsweep, a small downslope and broadened tops for a more comfortable hand hold. Roval Alpinist349 | Buy hereWidths available: 360mm, 380mm, 400mm, 420mm, 440mmClaimed weight: 167g (400mm width)Reach: 75mmDrop: 125mmFlare: 4 degreeSpecializeds Roval component brands handlebar offerings are mostly one-piece bar/stems, but the Alpinist is a stand-alone handlebar. As with the Alpinist wheelset, its designed for low weight and Roval says its geometry has been defined based on Specializeds Body Geometry bike fit data. Theres a good range of sizes available which err towards the narrower bars often now preferred.Vision Trimax Carbon 4D350 | Buy hereWidths available: 400mm, 420mm, 440mmClaimed weight: From 203gReach: 78mmDrop: 125mmFlare: 10mmThese handlebars from FSAs performance Vision brand have a 10 degree forward bend to the tops, designed for a more comfortable hand position, that Vision says makes for easier breathing when climbing. Theres a cable groove on the underside, although the bars are not compatible with fully integrated routing.Zipp SL-70 Ergo300 | Buy hereWidths available: 400mm, 420mm, 440mmClaimed weight: From 205gReach: 70mmDrop: 128mmFlare: 4 degreesWhile Zipps SL-70 handlebar range mainly includes alloy bars, the SL-70 Ergo is also available in carbon. It has a 3-degree backsweep to the tops and a channel under the bars for cables. Zipp claims its variable radius drop allows multiple hand positions and sits the brake levers closer to the bars for easier operation. Related Posts Best aero handlebars for road bikes 2026 Opinion: Weight matters Best road bike upgrades for every budget 2026 Best lightweight bikes 2026 reviewed: Lightest road bikes for climbing Best road bikes 2026 ridden and reviewed Best bar tape 2026 reviewed: Recommended tape for wrapping your handlebars How do I choose the best handlebars for me?If youre looking to buy new handlebars, here are the factors that should guide your choice.WidthThe modern trend is to fit narrower handlebars, as these allow you to adopt a more aero tuck. Most of the brands here offer bars narrower than the usual minimum 400mm or 420mm stock width. Make sure youre comfortable with narrower bars before committing though not everyone is and you may feel it affects your ability to steer the bike.Also make sure youre comparing like with like; while most brands measure centre to centre across the ends of the drops, some including Deda measure outside edge to outside edge.Drop and flareThe narrow bar craze is accentuated by a flare from the lever position to the drops, allowing you to get even more aero when riding on the hoods. Its another factor to consider when choosing your bar width. Most modern bars have shallow drops, but there are options if you like a lower position when riding in the drops. Ergo featuresErgo bars typically have ovalised tops, providing a larger hold area and helping to distribute hand pressure. Aero handlebars, for which we have a separate guide, will have even wider tops, which some riders may find too wide. They may have sharp trailing edges too.Most ergo bars have a slight backsweep, which may provide a more comfortable wrist position, as well as allowing you to tuck your elbows in more, which again may improve your aerodynamics. Visions bars have a forward sweep, which the brand claims assists with breathing and climbing. A sweep to the bars will change your reach to the bars and levers, which may take some time to feel comfortable.Cable routingMany modern bikes have integrated cable routing, with hidden cable runs from the levers into the frame. There are multiple systems and not all bars are compatible, so check that your carbon bar shortlist will work with your cabling.If your bike has exposed cables from the bars to the frame, most replacement bars have channels on their underside to allow them to be hidden under the bar tape.If you have an older Shimano Di2 electronic groupset, make sure that you can run the wires from a bar-end controller into the frame too. Newer electronic groupsets connect wirelessly from the shifters to the derailleurs, so this isnt an issue.WeightIf youre swapping from alloy bars to carbon, you should save a little weight. Pretty much all carbon bars will weigh within a few grams of each other, so this probably shouldnt be a determining factor in your choice.The post Best carbon handlebars 2026 for road bikes appeared first on Cyclist.

For months, Biniam Girmays move to NSN Cycling Team has sat in the background of the transfer market as one of the most intriguing stories of the winter. A historic green jersey winner, a headline signing for a rebranded WorldTour project, and a rider openly seeking a structure better suited to his...

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CyclistPro Log: Van der Poel and Brand win CX Worlds; Tour and Vuelta wildcards announced; Finucane breaks 200m world recordWelcome back to another edition ofPro Log. Heres a rundown of the latest results before we get started:Mens Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Sun 1st February:1st Tobias Lund Andresen, Decathlon-CMA CGM, 4h 15min 25sec; 2nd Matthew Brennan, Visma-Lease a Bike, +00sec; 3rd Brady Gilmore, NSN Cycling, +00sec.GP la Marseillaise, Sun 1st February:1st Bryan Coquard, Cofidis, 3h 27min 01sec; 2nd Steffen De Schuyteneer, Lotto-Intermarch, +00sec; 3rd Alex Molenaar, Caja Rural-Seguros RGA, +00sec.Womens Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, Sat 31st January:1st Ally Wollaston, FDJ United-Suez, 3h 54min 55sec; 2nd Josie Nelson, Picnic-PostNL, +00sec; 3rd Mireia Benito, AG Insurance-Soudal, +00sec.AlUla Tour,Overall, Sat 31st January:1st Jan Christen, UAE Team Emirates XRG, 17h 23min 43sec; 2nd Sergio Higuita, XDS-Astana, +13sec; 3rd Igor Arrieta, UAE Team Emirates XRG, +21sec.AlUla Tour,Stage 5, Sat 31st January:1st Jan Christen, UAE Team Emirates XRG, 3h 36min 05sec; 2nd Byron Munton, Modern Adventure Pro Cycling, +11sec; 3rd Igor Arrieta, UAE Team Emirates XRG, +32sec.Mathieu van der Poel makes historyUCI CXMathieu van der Poel made history at the Cyclocross World Championships, storming away to a record-breaking eighth title. Following a season in which he won all 12 races he participated in and surpassed Sven Nyss 50 World Cup victories, all eyes were on the flying Dutchman as he was set to break the rainbow jersey record he shared with Erik de Vlaeminck.After forming a leading trio on the first lap with Tibor Del Grosso and Thibau Nys whod go on to finish second and third respectively Van der Poel rode away and extended his lead to over 40 seconds to soak up a monumental win. Whether hell now take a break from cyclocross is still up in the air. The 31-year-old has kept mum on any potential retirement from the discipline, despite previously mentioning wanting to stop at a peak in his career. Lucinda Brand wins second World Championship titleUCI CXThe Netherlands shone at their home Worlds in Hulst. Lucinda Brand was the hot favourite coming off a cyclocross season that saw her win a phenomenal 18 races while finishing on the podium at the National and European Championships. She last won the World Championships in 2021, finishing second in 2022, 2024 and 2025 with a third place in 2023. The majority of her defeats came at the hands of Fem van Empel, who has taken a break from her cycling career, so wasnt lining up this time around.Brand looked determined early in the race, racing hard to get to the front after Puck Pieterse took an early lead, but she had to overcome a late crash that let Ceylin del Carmen Alvarado catch up before leaving her compatriot behind for victory. Pieterse was also forced to pick herself back up after hitting the ground to make it an all-Dutch podium. Related Posts Pro cycling winners and losers in January 2026 I just think, why not?: Emma Finucane on world records and stepping outside her comfort zone Vuelta a Espaa 2026 route analysis: The most balanced Grand Tour on paper Tour de France 2026 route revealed: Back-to-back Alpe d'Huez summit finishes, Barcelona TTT and Montmartre return Tour de France and Vuelta a Espaa wildcards announcedA.S.O./Charly LpezThe ASO has announced the much anticipated wildcard invites for this years mens Tour de France and Vuelta a Espaa. With Tudor Pro Cycling, Pinarello-Q36.5 Pro Cycling and Cofidis getting automatic invites, race organisers chose to select French team TotalEnergies and Spanish outfit Caja Rural-Seguros RGA as the wildcards, with this years race starting in Barcelona.That meant leaving out Bas Tietemas Unibet-Rose Rockets, who had been confident of their inclusion after switching their identity from Dutch to French, adding a plethora of former Tour stage winners and even having their star rider at the route announcement. Similarly the Vuelta a Espaa had two wildcards to give out, which went to the other two Spanish ProTeams Burgos-Burpellet-BH and Equipo Kern Pharma. With no Caja Rural there, that might explain the Tour invite.The Giro dItalia is still yet to announce its wildcard entries, and this year there are set to be three as Cofidis have decided to pass on their automatic call-up. Italian teams Polti-VisitMalta and Bardiani-CSF-7 Saber will certainly be at the start in Bulgaria, but there is a chance Unibet-Rose Rockets get the final place as the top ProTeam without a Grand Tour invite.Remco Evenepoel goes 3/3 in MallorcaMaximilian Fries / Red Bull Content PoolRemco Evenepoel has had the best start possible to life with Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe, winning his first three races with the squad at the Mallorca Challenge races. He first led Red Bull to win the 24km Trofeo Ses Salines team time-trial, before he took the other two solo, first with a 50km solo attack at Trofeo Serra Tramuntana, before dropping Tudors Mathys Rondel in the last 3km of the Trofeo Andratx-Pollena to complete the hattrick.World records set at European Track ChampionshipsUEC CyclingTrack cyclings European Championships are underway at the fast Konya Velodrome in Trkiye. Great Britain won silver in the team sprints, the womens squad of Rhianna Parris-Smith, Sophie Capewell and Lowri Thomas beaten by Germany by just 0.003sec, while the men were denied gold by France by 0.006sec. Elsewhere, Will Tidball finished sixth in the mens elimination race and Imogen Wolff raced to 12th in the womens event. In an interview with Cyclist at the start of the year, British sprinting star Emma Finucane noted she wanted to break a world record at these championships, and she did exactly that, breaking the flying 200m record with a time of 9.759sec in qualifying for the womens sprint on the same track boyfriend Matthew Richardson became the first to break the 9sec barrier in the mens flying 200m in 2025.Read more: I just think, why not?: Emma Finucane on world records and stepping outside her comfort zoneThe post Pro Log: Van der Poel and Brand win CX Worlds; Tour and Vuelta wildcards announced; Finucane breaks 200m world record appeared first on Cyclist.

Justice was finally served a little over a week ago. Strava removed over two million rides recorded as normal rides, but apparently accomplished on an e-bike. They made the announcement on their subreddit, where they addressed a full global backfill aimed at problems expressed by many commenters.Strava is using Machine Learning (ML) models to help clean up logged riding errors, intentional or not. James, an engineer at Strava, explained in the post that the recent crackdowns were threefold.First, they introduced a new ML model, specifically aimed at catching e-bikes. This Enhanced E-Bike Detection flags and removes activities logged as a normal ride, but that were clearly recorded with electric assist.Secondly, they cleaned up the leaderboard. Strava accomplished this by reprocessing the top 100 activities on every global ride segment. They claim this move helps confirm that the leaderboards for these segments are free of vehicle and e-bike use and also of incorrect sport types, such as logging a ride as a run.Lastly, Strava introduced ML that focuses on its run leaderboard, better indicating when a logged run is actually completed on a bike.And, according to Stravas post, the results of these new actions are pretty astonishing. On the pedal-assist side, they removed 2.3 million apparent e-bike rides. They also detected and removed 1.6 million logged activities using a vehicle. And, because of this, 293k athletes restored to their rightful spot in the top 10.How Does Strava Know?This is a good question, and Strava provides more information in a previous Reddit post from almost a year ago. This time, Nick from the product team provides some context to the longstanding cheating issues the app has had. While this previous post doesnt focus on e-bikes, we can gleam some ideas as to how Strava is tackling these issues.Every run activity was broken up into chunks from 800m to marathon length. If a user broke the world record during any of those chunks, we know it cant be a real run. So, we automatically exclude that portion of the activity from segment leaderboards. This keeps the sections recorded in cars or on bikes off leaderboards. But a system like this has a lot of drawbacks. Notably, it doesnt work on hills. There is no world record for hills, especially not hills with different gradients and surfaces. It also doesnt work if a car drives slowly.Nick also notes that the system can be difficult to detect cycling cheaters, especially regarding descending.For cycling, we also break the activity into chunks and have rules based on the limits of human performance. But in cycling, its much trickier to determine what the world record for riding over uneven grades actually is. If you sprint faster than world-class sprinter Mark Cavendish on a flat or net-uphill road, we know thats not possible and exclude that part of the activity. But its possible for an amateur cyclist to go faster than Cavendish on a given downhill. On the uphills, its difficult to say what the limit of performance is. We experimented with using VAM, but these efforts still let vehicles through.Strava goes into more detail on how their ML systems work on a post on their website. But, essentially, they look at users times that break world records and flag them. Yes, there may be some controversy around users legitimately getting top spots and having their activity flagged. However, we imagine there are ways of proving a run or ride if youre setting a world record.Some commenters asked for details on how the ML models detect e-bike rides, but Strava hasnt released them yet, as it did with its previous ML models. But, they acknowledge that their work isnt done, and appreciate the subreddit for bringing the anamolous activities to their attention.The post Strava is Now Using Enhanced E-Bike Detection to Crack Down on KOM Cheating, Removing 2.3 Million Rides appeared first on Bikerumor.

CyclistVolta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start listThe Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana launches the European stage racing season, offering riders their first chance to chase GC results on the continent.The race was first held in 1929, but it went on a hiatus between 2009 and 2016. Since its reboot, it has been elevated to premier status in the early-season, with winners including Nairo Quintana, Alejandro Valverde and Tadej Pogaar. Last year, Bahrain Victoriouss Santiago Buitrago dominated affairs by claiming two stages and the overall title.This years edition will span five stages within Spains Valencian region, which stretches from the regional capital Valencia down to Murcia via Benidorm and Alicante in between. The race boasts a stacked startlist in 2026, with the likes of JooAlmeida, Remco Evenepoel and Antonio Tiberi here to compete for the top prize. Biniam Girmay and Mads Pedersen will also travel to Valencia to make their 2026 season debuts.Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 key informationVolta a la Comunitat ValencianaDate:4th-8th March 2025Start:Segorbe Finish:ValenciaStages:5Distance:601.7km2024 winner:Santiago Buitrago (Bahrain Victorious)Live television coverage:TNT Sports, Discovery+, RTVE, FloBikes, HBO Max, EurosportVolta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 route and stage-by-stage previewThe 2026 Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana begins in the north of the region. From there, riders will enjoy a sprint stage to get the legs warmed up after a long off-season before the GC action ensues.Indeed, the key GC moments are condensed into Stages 2, 3 and 4, starting with the second days 17km time-trial. Once the race of truth has dealt its judgment, the following day offers a mountainous final 50km, closing with a downhill finish on the outskirts of Alicante. The last chance for the climbers to make a difference comes on Stage 4, which is filled with familiar names along the Costa Blanca, including the Coll de Rates, Alto Miserat and Fustera.To round things out, however, the riders will return to the northern half of the region with another chance for the sprinters in Valencia, where the overall victor will also be crowned. Related Posts Pro cycling winners and losers in January 2026 Cycling history in 6 items in the Vandystadt Collection Even now I watch it back and think, How did I do that?: Matthew Brennan Q&A Classic climb: Coll de Rates, a favourite training climb of the pros Stage 1, Wednesday 4th February, Segorbe Torreblanca, 160kmThe opening stage focusses on the province of Castelln. The profile isnt too testing, but there are a few bumps towards its conclusion. Nevertheless, the sprinters should have a chance to contest the victory along the coast in Torreblanca.Stage 2, Thursday 5th February, Carlet Alginet, 17km (ITT)For the first time since 2019, the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana includes an individual time-trial. For the occasion, the race organisers have thrown in a 17km race against the clock with a meaty climb halfway through in the form of Els Llacs (3.1km at 3.6%). The descent is quite steep, so riders will be pushing 60kmh through the final third as they approach Alginet, a rice farming town just to the south of Valencia.Stage 3, Friday 6th February, Orihuela San Vicente del Raspeig, 158kmStage 3 is the most southerly in this years edition, starting close to the city of Murcia. Most of the stage follows the coast, via Alicante, before a big crescendo at the Alto de Tibi (7.5km at 5.0%). Theres a pair of bonus second sprints around the summit before the peloton dives down towards a technical approach to the line in Sant Vincent de Raspeig.Stage 4, Saturday 7th February, La Nuca Teulada Moraira, 172kmMuch of the peloton will know the roads of Stage 4 by heart, given that most of their winter training camps took place here on the Costa Blanca. It opens with the Coll de Rates, albeit from the reverse side to the one that sees a fierce Strava KOM battle, then a second kicker up the steep Alto Miserat (5.4km at 9.7%). The long descent from there will send them onto familiar training roads around Calpe, including the Poggio-like Fustera (1.8km at 8.2%) at 30km to go. Riders are then offered two bonus second sprints, the second on top of the steep Puig de la Llorena (2.3km at 9.4%), which could act as a launchpad ahead of the false-flat finish in Teulada.Stage 5, Sunday 8th February, Btera Valencia, 94.7kmThe final stage is short but definitely not sweet. There are two climbs on offer during the first hour or so of racing, both in the Serra Calderona just to the north of Valencia. From the summit of the Port de Gabr, the riders will be sent onto a fast descent towards the regional capital, where the stage winner will be crowned by the citys marina.Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 favouritesMaximilian Fries / Red Bull Content PoolAfter a scintillating week in Mallorca, which saw Remco Evenepoel claim three wins in as many days, the Belgian will start as the clear favourite here. The time-trial favours the Olympic and World Champion, but Evenepoel could also use Stage 4 as a chance to unleash one of his signature long-range moves. To boot, hes also spent the past few weeks training on the roads around the Costa Blanca, so he may have an advantage when it comes to the decisive stages on days three and four.Otherwise, hell be up against last years runner-up JooAlmeida. The Portuguese rider finished on the podium of every stage race he entered in 2025, and hell be motivated to add this important early-season test to his palmars. Likewise, Antonio Tiberi will be holding down the fort at Bahrain Victorious, who took a first and third place finish at last years race. The Italian is racing a bullish programme in 2026, which focusses on a Tour de France debut in July, so he should be an important player throughout the week, especially with a time-trial in play.Looking further down the startlist, Cian Uijtdebroeks will make his debut in Movistar colours here as he also gears up for a Tour bid, while youngster Guilio Pellizzari provides another string in Red Bulls bow on the lumpier profiles. Given this races February slot though, expect some surprise results in the top ten overall.Cyclists ratings: Remco Evenepoel (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe), : JooAlmeida (UAE Team Emirates XRG), Antonio Tiberi (Bahrain Victorious): Cian Uijtdebroeks (Movistar), Damiano Caruso (Bahrain Victorious), Giulio Pellizzari (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe): Stef Cras (Soudal-QuickStep), Tao Geoghegan Hart (Lidl-Trek): Pablo Castrillo (Movistar), Marc Soler (UAE Team Emirates XRG), Mattias Vacek (Lidl-Trek), Mads Pedersen (Lidl-Trek)How to watch Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026Volta a la Comunitat ValencianaViewers in the UK can only watch the Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana on TNT Sports, which is available to stream through Discovery+. At least an hour of each stage will be aired on TV, apart from Stage 4, which, due to the Winter Olympics, wont be shown live on TV. Highlights can be found at 21:30 GMT instead, if you want to catch up during the evening on TNT Sports 1.Elsewhere, FloBikes has the coverage across Canada, while most of Europe will be able to tune in via Eurosport or its streaming services Discovery+ or HBO Max. For free-to-air coverage in Spain, all five stages will be broadcast on RTVE.If the race isnt being broadcast in your country, or you are travelling abroad, a VPN will allow you to hide your devices location to access content that is normally geo-blocked. Read more:How to watch cycling for less in the UKRead more:Live cycling moves to TNT Sports premium subscriptionUK TV timesStage 1, Wednesday 4th FebruaryTNT Sports 3:15:0016:00Discovery+: 14:3016:00Stage 2, Thursday 5th FebruaryTNT Sports 3:14:3016:00Discovery+: TBCStage 3, Friday 6th FebruaryTNT Sports 3:14:3016:00Discovery+: TBCStage 4, Saturday 7th FebruaryTNT Sports 1:21:3022:30 (post-race highlights)Discovery+: TBCStage 5, Sunday 8th FebruaryTNT Sports 3:15:0016:15Discovery+: TBCInternational broadcastersCanada:FloBikesEurope:Eurosport (not UK)Spain:RTVE, EurosportUnited Kingdom:TNT SportsVolta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 startlistVolta a la Comunitat ValencianaData powered by FirstCycling.comThe post Volta a la Comunitat Valenciana 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start list appeared first on Cyclist.