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DECATHLON CMA CGM have enjoyed a phenomenal 2026 season, establishing themselves as one of the most exciting teams in professional cycling. With 33 victories and 98 podium finishes, the French outfit have taken a huge step forward, but the biggest stories have been the extraordinary emergence of Paul Seixas and the continued development of Felix Gall.At just 19 years old, Paul Seixas has enjoyed a breakthrough season that few could have predicted. Victories at Itzulia Basque Country and La Flèche Wallonne, second places at Strade Bianche and Liège-Bastogne-Liège, a remarkable fourth place on his Tour de France debut and an historic victory at Il Lombardia have established him as one of the biggest talents in the sport.Felix Gall has also enjoyed an outstanding campaign, finishing second overall at the Giro d'Italia, winning the Vuelta a Burgos and securing third place overall at the Vuelta a España. Two Grand Tour podiums in a single season underline his development into a genuine general classification contender.The arrival of Olav Kooij has added another dimension to the team, with the Dutch sprinter collecting seven victories, including a memorable Tour de France stage win. Meanwhile, Tobias Lund Andresen, Matthew Riccitello, Noa Isidore, Gregor Mühlberger and Paul Lapeira have all contributed to an increasingly impressive supporting cast.So just how good has DECATHLON CMA CGM's 2026 season been? Are they becoming the next superpower of professional cycling, and could Paul Seixas realistically challenge Tadej Pogačar for the Tour de France in the coming years?

Has Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe finally become a superteam? The arrival of Remco Evenepoel was one of the biggest transfers in cycling history, but how successful has his first season with the team really been?We look back at their 2026 campaign, starting with Evenepoel's impressive victories at the Amstel Gold Race, Clásica San Sebastián and European Road Race Championships, alongside his fourth consecutive World Time Trial Championship. His Tour de France campaign also takes centre stage, as we examine his stage victories and overall performance against Tadej Pogačar and Jonas Vingegaard.But it wasn't just about Remco. Primož Roglič, Florian Lipowitz, Giulio Pellizzari and Jai Hindley all had important roles to play, with major results across the Grand Tours and one-day races. We discuss Roglič's Vuelta campaign, Lipowitz's development, Pellizzari's breakthrough performances and whether the team has finally built a squad capable of winning the Tour de France.We also look at the biggest disappointments, the riders who exceeded expectations, the transfer market and what Red Bull–BORA–Hansgrohe need to change heading into 2027.Has the Remco era already transformed the team, and can they finally dethrone Pogačar?

The cycling transfer market is heating up, and some potentially massive moves could reshape the future of professional cycling!
Could Mattias Skjelmose be on his way to Netcompany INEOS Grenadiers? Rumours suggest the Dane could be looking for an escape from a leadership battle with Felix Gall, potentially opening the door to a major transfer.
Meanwhile, UNO-X have reportedly approached Jonas Vingegaard about a shock move in the future. Could Denmark's biggest cycling star really make a sensational switch to the Norwegian team?
And after months of speculation surrounding his future, has Primož Roglič finally found his next destination? Unibet Rose Rockets are reportedly interested in bringing the Slovenian superstar on board.
Three huge transfer stories, plenty of speculation and some potentially game-changing moves. We break down what these rumours could mean for the riders and the teams involved.
Who makes the biggest move? And which transfer would shake up the WorldTour the most?

What a year for Team Visma Lease a Bike. From the iconic cobblestones of Northern France to the historic streets of Rome, the Killer Bees delivered a 2026 season for the history books.
In this episode, we break down Visma Lease a Bike's complete 2026 campaign, headlined by two career-defining milestones:
Wout van Aert finally conquering his white whale to claim a legendary Paris-Roubaix victory.
Jonas Vingegaard taking home the Maglia Rosa at the Giro d'Italia to join cycling's elite Grand Tour trilogy winners.
Join us as we dissect the key tactical moments, squad performance across the Spring Classics and Grand Tours, and what this 2026 masterclass means for the team's future.
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Question of the day: Was Wout's Paris-Roubaix or Jonas' Giro win Visma's greatest achievement of 2026? Drop your thoughts in the comments below.

Tadej Pogačar caps off another historic season at the top of the UCI rankings, but the story of UAE Team Emirates in 2026 goes far beyond one rider.In this episode, we break down UAE’s year of total dominance. From Pogačar’s unstoppable form to Isaac del Toro’s sensational breakout onto the WorldTour podium, we analyze how the team built an unbeatable core. Plus, we grade UAE's tactical shifts, evaluate the impact of their new signings, and ask the ultimate question: Is this the most dominant superteam in cycling history?