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The Tour de France 2027 route has been revealed, and it could set up a fascinating battle for the yellow jersey. With Tadej Pogačar chasing a historic sixth Tour de France victory, could this be the parcours that finally gives his rivals the opportunity to stop him?
In this episode of thecyclingdane, we break down the biggest talking points from the 2027 route, including the 71 kilometres of individual time trials, the demanding Alpine stages and the decisive Pyrenean finale featuring the summit finish at the Col du Portet.
We look at how the route could favour Remco Evenepoel against the clock, whether Jonas Vingegaard can challenge Pogačar in the mountains, and why Paul Seixas could become one of the most intriguing riders to watch as he continues to develop. Could Seixas's climbing ability, descending skills and growing experience make him a genuine threat in the fight for the yellow jersey?
Is the 2027 Tour de France route really bad news for Pogačar, or will the Slovenian be able to conquer another parcours and make history?

Who has had the best season in professional cycling in 2026, and which teams have fallen short? We rank the teams from best to worst using the final UCI rankings, looking at the points, victories and performances that have defined the season.
Tadej Pogačar and UAE Team Emirates XRG sit at the top after another remarkable campaign, but Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe and Visma | Lease a Bike have also had plenty to celebrate. We break down the biggest teams, examine the squads that have punched above their weight, and look at those who will be disappointed with their 2026 results.
Which teams deserve their position, who has been overrated, and which teams have had a season to forget? Join Scott and Patrick on thecyclingdane podcast as we debate the rankings and assess the winners and losers of the 2026 cycling season.

It's another big week in professional cycling on the thecyclingdane podcast! Jarno Widar takes a sensational victory at the Tour of Guangxi, beating Tom Pidcock to the overall title after winning the final stage, while Victor Campenaerts celebrates the first overall stage-race victory of his professional career at the Eneco Tour.
We also discuss Brandon McNulty's impressive solo victory at the Veneto Classic, his first win in the rainbow jersey since becoming world champion, and Richard Carapaz's confirmed move to NSN Cycling Team on a three-year deal starting in 2027.
From breakthrough performances to major transfer news, we break down the latest results and talking points from the professional cycling world in this week's Weekly Race Review.

The transfer market is heating up, with Filippo Ganna officially confirmed to Lidl-Trek and Giulio Ciccone making the move to Pinarello Q36.5. Meanwhile, INEOS Grenadiers are continuing their recruitment drive, with Clément Champoussin, James Shaw and Joe Blackmore among the latest signings for Netcompany INEOS.
In Episode 7 of Pro Cycling Transfer Talks, we break down the confirmed moves, what these signings mean for the teams involved, and how the changing transfer landscape could shape the 2027 season. From Lidl-Trek strengthening their roster to Q36.5 adding another major name and INEOS investing in a new generation of talent, we discuss the biggest stories and what could come next in the transfer market.

Paul Seixas makes cycling history at Il Lombardia, while Primož Roglič claims European time trial glory in a huge week of racing. On this episode of thecyclingdane podcast’s Weekly Race Review, we break down Seixas’ record-breaking Monument victory, Roglič’s European Championships triumph, and all the major talking points from the Gravel World Championships.
We also discuss the latest transfer news, with Giulio Ciccone confirmed to join Pinarello Q36.5 Pro Cycling Team, and what the move could mean for his future in the peloton.
From historic performances to major team changes, we cover the biggest stories from across the world of professional cycling.