CyclistThe best photos from mens Strade Bianche 2026Regarded as cyclings unofficial sixth Monument, this years Strade Bianche saw another star-studded field of riders tackle the gravel tracks of Tuscany. Tadej Pogaar used the race to make his 2026 debut, while Isaac del Toro, Wout van Aert, Tom Pidcock and Ben Healy were among the other top names to pay the sterrato a visit on Saturday.Like in 2022 and 2024, Tadej Pogaar used the Monte Sante Marie to launch yet another race-winning move at 80km to go. Paul Seixas attempted to follow the Slovenians wheel, but the 19-year-old would have to settle for second place after dropping Isaac del Toro on the steep Via Santa Caterina. Having picked up another victory on Italian soil, Pogaar has become the first rider to win Strade Bianche on four occasions. As for Paul Seixas, he becomes the youngest rider to finish on the podium of the race.French photographer Xavier Pereryron was on the ground to witness present and future greatness. Here are some of his best photos from the mens race. Related Posts Seixas to the Tour, Red Bull balanced, but leaders wain: What can we learn from 2026's early results? Tirreno-Adriatico 2026 preview: Routes, favourites, how to watch and start lists 'The harder it is, the better': Interview with Paul Seixas, the next great French hope Paris-Nice 2026 preview: Route, favourites, how to watch and start list Xavier PereyronWhat were you doing at 19? I bet you werent about to lead a Classics team.Xavier PereyronThats one way to pass the time on the roadside.Xavier Pereyron64km of the route was on Tuscanys gravel roads.Xavier PereyronUAE Team Emirates XRG controlled the bunch on behalf of Pogaar and Del Toro during the early phase of the race.Xavier PereyronOnce upon a time, Pogaar and Alaphilippe would have gone blow for blow on a course like this.Xavier PereyronAaron Dockx opted against superstition, keeping his 13 dossard the right way up.Xavier PereyronIn his final Strade Bianche, Bauke Mollema was the lanterne rouge come the finish.Xavier PereyronAll eyes on the World Champions wheel.Xavier PereyronPaul Seixas had only competed in one Classic before this race.Xavier PereyronThe beautiful sight of the Tuscan hills coated with white dust.Xavier PereyronTo nobodys surprise, Pogaar launched his move with 80km remaining. He attacked from a similar distance in 2022 and 2024.Xavier PereyronTom Pidcock suffered some untimely mechanicals during the race. Hed ultimately finish in seventh place, his worst result in Strade Bianche.Xavier PereyronBoos were picked up on the mic as Pogaar cruised around the streets of Siena.Xavier PereyronPogaars teammate Jan Christen finished in sixth place, meaning that half the top six was UAE riders.Xavier PereyronBravo, Paul Seixas. Second place on Strade debut.Xavier PereyronClment Braz Afonso distances Pello Bilbao on the approach to the line. The Groupama rider rode to 17th place on the day.Xavier PereyronThis 26-man group was the largest pack of riders to cross the line.Xavier PereyronStrade Bianche is always a brutal day out.Xavier PereyronBrandon Rivera was one of the many riders sporting mud patches and dust after the finish.Xavier PereyronFirst victory in bleached hair for the World Champion.Xavier PereyronGOAT recognises GOAT.Xavier PereyronThe trophy is unnecessarily large. Where do you even keep one of those?The post The best photos from mens Strade Bianche 2026 appeared first on Cyclist.