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Tim Wellens is not racing the World Championships, after UAE Team Emirates - XRG have assigned him to race elsewhere during the same time period. Philippe Gilbert, compatriot and former teammate of Wellens, puts Wellens' reasoning into serious questioning. Wellens claims the decision was made in ea...

Tadej Pogaar has begun training again for the first time since the crash that took him out of the Vuelta a Espaa while leading the race last month. The five-time Tour de France champion posted a series of pictures and videos on instagram, showing him in a variety of situations, including riding the indoor trainer at home, as well as eating out and sharing an ice cream with girlfriend Urka igart (AG Insurance-Soudal), whose season also came to a premature end after a crash at the Faun Tour Femmes at the weekend."First time back," UAE Team Emirates-XRG rider says, as he is filmed riding the trainer. "Collarbone strong, head strong super happy. Let's go!"In the Instagram post itself he wrote: "Not quite how we planned to spend September. At least we have good company. A big thank you to our teams, families, friends and all of you for the amazing support. We are very grateful."Pogacar rides indoors on UAE Team Emirates-XRG sponsor MyWhoosh, which timed his return to the saddle with a new series called Train with Tadej, which it says will give users an insight into Pogaar's build-up to the 2027 season. In a MyWhoosh statement, he talked further about what it was like to be back riding again. Its just nice to be back on the bike. Im taking it step by step at the moment and slowly building things back up towards next season. Ive used MyWhoosh a lot over the years, especially for structured sessions indoors, so its good to be back riding on it now.The Slovenian crashed on stage eight of the Vuelta, while leading the race by nearly four minutes. An innocuous looking stone sent him sprawling into the pack, after he hit it while taking a drink. It's the first time in his career that he has had to retire from a Grand Tour let alone crashed out of one.Movistar rider Enric Mas inherited his lead and went on to win the race, which he has previously finished second in three times.igart's crash at the Faun Tour saw her re-fracture her jaw an injury originally sustained in a heavy crash at the Tour de Suisse in June. Her team announced on Monday that she would not race for the remainder of the year.

Paul Seixas could etch his name into cyclings history books if he conquers the 2026 Montral World Championships. The Frenchman arrives at the 27th September showpiece already one of the pelotons brightest stars despite his youth, but a win in Canada would bring something rarer still: becoming the...

Swiss bike manufacturer Stromer has expanded the its recall of its electric commuter bikes due to a risk of failing suspension forks.First announced last year, the e-bike company recalled 6,500 of its ST3, ST5 and ST7 models, fitted with WREN forks, because the suspension fork steerer tube "can fatigue prematurely and crack, break or separate during use and, as a result, the rider may lose control of his bike, posing fall and injury hazard".At the time, the brand said it had received 15 reports of failing forks, of which eight led to injuries.In light of the reports, Stromer told its customers: "For safety reasons, do not use your Stromer until the WREN suspension fork has been replaced."According to the UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards, the recall has now been expanded as of this month. "This recall expansion concerns a batch with modified design (oval hole vs round hole), due to the possibility that these forks present the same safety risks as the recalled WREN forks," the report reads. "Consumers who own bike that is fitted with a newly identified affected batch have been contacted directly and should contact their dealer to arrange for their front suspension fork to be replaced free of charge."Stromer says: "Owners of Stromer ST3, ST5 and ST7 are asked to verify whether a WREN front suspension fork has been installed on their bikes. To do so, please click the applicable images for your bike below.""Stromer sincerely apologizes for the inconvenience and thanks all customers for their cooperation and understanding," Stromer added last year.You can do so on its website, with the serial number found on your WREN suspension fork. Anyone concerned they may be affected by the recall can contact Stromer directly at safety@stromerbike.com for further information, or visit the brands website.Stromers range of e-bikes are generally sold as high-powered commuting models. The advertised prices of the models affected by the recall range from 8,458 (7,423 / $9,930) for the ST3, up to 11,490 (10,084 / $13,490) for the ST7.

Great Britain have announced their lineups for the Montral World Championships. Tom Pidcock will lead the charge for the rainbow jersey on the men's side whilst Zoe Bckstedt will be the main contender to bring success to Great Britain on the women's field. The men's time trial event, taking place...

Unlike any other main contender for the upcoming World Championships, Mathieu van der Poel is using the Tour de Luxembourg as preparation for it. But this choice was not made by chance, but is instead part of a carefully thought out plan that had previously been used by van der Poel. I have good m...

The MAAP Aeon LS jersey uses the same Polartec Delta material that the brand debuted on the Aeon short sleeve in 2025. Its made up of polyester and spandex, but also lyocell, a sustainable fibre made from wood pulp. It's a close fit on this jersey, but not a tight oneFuture - Andy TurnerReflective logos are present on the outside of the armFuture - Andy TurnerThe rear features three large flat topped cargo pocketsFuture - Andy TurnerDesign detailsThe Polartec Delta material aims to be highly breathable and fast drying for enhanced evaporative cooling. In some ways it's similar to Merino wool, allowing for greater insulation when cool, but greater moisture wicking when you're sweating The structure of the material is partially perforated, but less so than the Pro Air 3.0 jersey in MAAPs range. The long sleeves should help improve cooling if evaporative heat loss is possible, i.e. not overly humid, as well as featuring a UPF 15 protection. This means that only 1/15th of the suns UV rays can penetrate, so 6.6%, giving it a pass as rated for sun protection. While SPF is a time-based protective rating, UPF is constant, so does not deteriorate over the duration of a ride. Only the pockets and hem feature a thicker material, used to keep the base of the jersey in place and pocket contents secure. There are three standard pockets, with a zip up valuables one as well, all featuring a bonded hem edge at the top, which gives a smooth and sleek fit. They are paired with a folded hem at the neck and sleeves for secure and longer lasting fit. Its a form fitting jersey, but not quite as r'ace cut' as the brand's Pro Aero and Race line is. Sizes range from XS to XXL, while four colours are available. Temperature range is recommended as 18-35 C / 64-95F PerformanceThe MAAP Aeon LS has proven to be rather effective across a range of conditions. The suggested temperature range is a bit off in my opinion, but then I do tend to run rather hot. Ive found that between 14-26C / 57-79F has been a good range for this jersey, but above this it starts to get a bit too toasty. In cooler temps the jersey still provides enough of a layer of insulation but can easily be paired with a mesh base layer for added protection. The mesh like structure also works brilliantly when it comes to heat dissipation, and Ive not found it uncomfortable in those higher reaches. This level of breathability also makes it superb for higher intensity rides, especially where the temperature is more changeable - either early morning starts when the heat ramps up, or evening fast paced group rides when it's cooler.100km in and at 26C the jersey was getting a bit sweaty, but not excessively warm which surprised me, even with a base layer due to the 10C starting temperature (Image credit: Future - Andy Turner)When it comes to very hot temperatures I find that pretty much any garment has its limits Like many jerseys the Aeon LS struggles with humidity. The moisture wicking and transfer only works if the external air carries less moisture than the layer above your skin, which in high humidity is not the case. But in higher humidity additional fabric across the skin in a long sleeve jersey makes it feel warmer in my experience. However, for non-humid riding, a big benefit of the long sleeve variant though over shorter sleeves is the increased UV protection. Your arms are pretty much always in direct sun exposure, so having a UPF protective layer is far better for your long-term skin health, especially if you arent in the habit of reapplying suncream. This is however slightly at odds with the lower neckline of the jersey. However, the neckline is comfortable, especially when breathing heavily during higher intensity. Meanwhile the raw cut and folded hems on the neck and the sleeves are smooth, not bulky, and provide zero irritation. In the short sleeve variant, I had an issue of the fold coming undone on the sleeve as the glue failed; no such issue with the long sleeve where it looks like some stitching has been added.I appreciate the length of this jersey. Im rather lanky, and the body and the sleeves are plenty long enough without being excessively so. Im not a fan of short bodied jerseys as they also tend to situate the pockets high up on the back making them a faff to access. Again, no such issue here. As for those pockets, they feature a flat-top design which gives a very sleek look when they are empty but are still easily accessible. Theyre spacious enough for plenty of tools and spares, while the zip-up side pocket has a longer tab making it easy to use.The material looks highly perforated, but actually works very well as an insulator Future - Andy TurnerThat inner pocket is spacious and features a very easy to use zipFuture - Andy TurnerValueI do like the Aeon LS jersey, but it is 190 / $240 for essentially a mesh jersey that can be used in a broad operating range of temperatures. It features no specific aero qualities and outprices a lot of very effective long sleeve jerseys for warmer conditions. Options such as the Rapha Pro Team Lightweight LS jersey come in at just 145 / $200 by comparison, while the Assos Mille GT LS S11 Evo jersey is 135 / $180 (We reviewed the short sleeve version).Obviously, there are similarly priced competitors. The likes of the Q36.5 Dottore Pro LS jersey (200 / $270), Pas Normal Studios Mechanism Pro LS (220 / $290), and Castelli Corretto (175 / $210) promise similar benefits at a similar price. I am however a big fan of the Polartec Delta fabric, and I think it does allow for a jersey that is effective towards the lower end of the recommended temperature spectrum as well as rather hot dry heat conditions. But when it comes to jerseys, if aero is not the focus, I find it very hard to justify prices that exceed 150, let alone near the 200 mark. Especially when you consider the Rapha Pro Team Aero LS jersey (225 / $295) and Assos Equipe RS S11 LS (185 / $260) are both pretty good in warmer conditions but also feature aero features to go some way further to justifying a price that high.Tech specPrice:190/ $240Pockets:4Fit:RaceType:Long sleeveColours:Chalk, Slate, Black MuskSizes:XS, S, M, L, XL, XXL

Ben Turner is leaving Netcompany INEOS after several years spent in the British team. The classics specialist and sprinter has signed a new three-year deal with Soudal - Quick-Step, despite the added competition he will face. We have been following Ben for quite some time now and realized that he...

On the 27th of September, the Montral World Championships will come to a close with the men's elite road race, featuring the likes of Remco Evenepoel, Mathieu van der Poel, Wout Van Aert, Tom Pidcock, Isaac del Toro and Paul Seixas as favourites. We preview the race and analyze the profile below....