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Jens Voigt is one of the most beloved and respected figures in professional cycling. Over a career spanning nearly two decades, the German rider became known for his aggressive racing style, relentless breakaways, and fearless attitude in the peloton. A multiple-time stage winner in the Tour de France, he famously wore the yellow jersey and played a crucial role as a domestique for some of the sport’s biggest names. Beyond his racing achievements, Voigt’s charismatic personality and trademark phrase—“Shut up, legs!”—made him a fan favorite. Since retiring, he has remained an influential figure in cycling, working as a commentator and ambassador for the sport.

The European Championships are heading to Slovenia for a spectacular showdown on the roads around Ljubljana, with Remco Evenepoel leading a stacked field into one of the most demanding European road races in recent years.
The 196.3-kilometre race features more than 2,500 metres of climbing before five laps of the decisive finishing circuit, where the brutal Možjanca climb could shape the battle for the European title.
With Evenepoel chasing another major championship jersey, Primož Roglič leading the home team, and riders including Mads Pedersen, Juan Ayuso and João Almeida also in contention, the race has all the ingredients for an unpredictable battle.
In this episode, we preview the 2026 European Championships Road Race, break down the course and the major contenders, and look at what it could take to become the next European champion in Ljubljana.

The UCI World Championships take centre stage on this week’s thecyclingdane podcast, as we look back at an extraordinary week of racing in Montréal. Demi Vollering claimed the women’s rainbow jersey, while Brandon McNulty produced one of the biggest surprises of the season to become World Champion in the men’s road race.
We also look at the next generation coming through, including Benjamín Noval, who completed an impressive double by winning both the junior time trial and road race World Championships.
Away from Montréal, we discuss Tobias Svarre’s breakthrough overall victory at the CRO Race, his first professional GC win, as well as the latest results and stories from another packed week in professional cycling.
Demi Vollering. Brandon McNulty. Benjamín Noval. Tobias Svarre. The World Championships and everything else from the week in cycling.

The 2026 UCI World Championship Road Race delivered one of the biggest surprises of the season as Brandon McNulty stunned the favourites to take the rainbow jersey. We recap an incredible race and break down how McNulty managed to beat a field led by Mathieu van der Poel and Remco Evenepoel.
Van der Poel arrived as one of the biggest favourites for the rainbow jersey, while Remco Evenepoel was another major contender after his dominant time trial victory. But neither could stop McNulty from producing a huge upset in the fight for the World Championship.
We break down the decisive moments, the attacks, the tactics and the dramatic finale that saw McNulty emerge as the 2026 World Champion.
Brandon McNulty is the World Champion. The underdog won.

The UCI World Championships Road Race is here, and the battle for the rainbow jersey could be one of the most unpredictable in years. In this preview show, we break down the biggest favourites, the key contenders and the riders who could completely change the race.
Can Remco Evenepoel add another world title to his palmarès? What can Mathieu van der Poel do on a course that could suit his explosive style, and can Isaac Del Toro continue his incredible 2026 season by taking the biggest win of his career? We also look at Tadej Pogačar’s absence, Paul Seixas and the other major contenders, as well as the tactics that could decide the race.
We run through everything you need to know ahead of the UCI World Championships Road Race, from the course and likely race scenarios to the favourites fighting for the rainbow jersey.
Who will become the next World Champion?