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text-[12px]\">\nNews<\/p>\n<div><span><br \/>\nBy<br \/>\nKaty Madgwick <\/span><span><br \/>\npublished<br \/>\n<time data-component-name=\"UI:DateTime\" datetime=\"2026-06-28T10:09:36Z\" class=\"relative-date\"><br \/>\n28 June 2026<br \/>\n<\/time><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"strapline\">High temperatures continue to impact national championships week amid growing concern surrounding rider health<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<aside class=\"text-gray-700 mx-auto mb-4 flex items-center justify-start mx-0 my-5 p-0\" id=\"affiliate-disclaimer\" data-component-name=\"AffiliateDisclaimer\" data-hawk-message=\"Affiliate disclaimer removed because hawk deemed there are no affiliate links on this page\">\n<p class=\"text-[var(--affiliate-disclaimer--text-color,inherit))] mb-2 text-[length:var(--affiliate-disclaimer--font-size,0.75rem)] leading-[18px] md:text-[13px] [&amp;&gt;a]:text-inherit [&amp;&gt;a]:underline\">\nWhen you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. 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the equivalent of one full lap of the course at La Tour-du-Pin in the Is\u00e8re region of France has been cut from the circuit this Sunday &#8220;after discussion and consultation with all stakeholders&#8221; as a result of &#8220;weather conditions&#8221;. <\/p>\n<p>The announcement was made by the French Cycling Federation (FFC) and reported in <em>L&#8217;Equipe<\/em>.<\/p>\n<p id=\"elk-ebee9fec-6c05-4595-a94a-b8285b685ea9-2\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"kiosq-b\">Riders will still have to cover 225.5 kilometers with 3,206 meters of altitude gain, including 13 laps of the circuit. 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type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/vF74azc8L7j56UQdgBkkTf-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Adjustments made at National Championships around Europe as June heatwave strikes<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet 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class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The High Temperature Protocol, switching dates, racing in the morning \u2013 What could the future of the Tour de France look like as summer temperatures continue to rise?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The national gravel championships that wasn&#8217;t \u2013 Canada&#8217;s title race cancelled while underway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtS4bcjAdUZx9pd4bQry8G-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtS4bcjAdUZx9pd4bQry8G-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtS4bcjAdUZx9pd4bQry8G-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtS4bcjAdUZx9pd4bQry8G-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/LtS4bcjAdUZx9pd4bQry8G-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">2026 Road National Champions index<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">German National Championships: Franziska Koch wins from break to add third consecutive road race title to time trial glory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Irish National Championships: Lara Gillespie wins third national road title from breakaway in miserable conditions<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canadian National Championships: Maggie Coles-Lyster wins elite women&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Spanish National Championships: Mireia Benito fends off Movistar duo to add road race gold to time trial title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">French National Championships: new super talent C\u00e9lia Gery conquers first road race title with devastating solo attack<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div 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https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/fuiMFH6HBGRYScZLWQ3FaF-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">The national gravel championships that wasn&#8217;t \u2013 Canada&#8217;s title race cancelled while underway<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full 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National Champions index<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/E36Jq3kiuz2QDkGXano9aK-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Belgian National Championships mandate could mean Remco Evenepoel is banned from racing for nine days<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/F9aNQKLW9rmhuXWVgxXCsH-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Altitude top-ups, recons, and down time \u2013 What are the yellow jersey hopefuls up to ahead of the Tour de France?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-category\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in Racing<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/mWe6YAinwKpANHH95oY42L-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">German National Championships: Franziska Koch wins from break to add third consecutive road race title to time trial glory<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/H4QWdzyoYiNXQiw3XqAHeZ-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Irish National Championships: Lara Gillespie wins third national road title from breakaway in miserable conditions<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/nDuV7VJqnxWZJaXZQZXU8h-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Canadian National Championships: Maggie Coles-Lyster wins elite women&#8217;s road race<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/SJNst7gaph2zjXVQFVTQtB-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Spanish National Championships: Mireia Benito fends off Movistar duo to add road race gold to time trial title<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/JCQ9CLKRuSdQEKPCgCi72V-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Women&#8217;s Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">French National Championships: new super talent C\u00e9lia Gery conquers first road race title with devastating solo attack<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jUUTMmvPZGjZc5uscLGyY-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jUUTMmvPZGjZc5uscLGyY-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jUUTMmvPZGjZc5uscLGyY-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jUUTMmvPZGjZc5uscLGyY-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/8jUUTMmvPZGjZc5uscLGyY-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Racing<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Italian National Championships: Jonathan Milan sprints to first road race title after Lidl-Trek keep rivals under firm control<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/aside>\n<aside class=\"w-full\" data-nosnippet data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-stacked\">\n<div data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-solr:latest-articletype\">\n<div class=\"text-white py-4 px-3 mb-4 bg-[#333] uppercase font-bold custom-header-styles\">Latest in News<\/div>\n<div class=\"grid grid-cols-1 gap-4 mt-4 mb-5\">\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVfhEn8X7w4BWCmuLnMxmW-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVfhEn8X7w4BWCmuLnMxmW-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVfhEn8X7w4BWCmuLnMxmW-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVfhEn8X7w4BWCmuLnMxmW-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/CVfhEn8X7w4BWCmuLnMxmW-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Pro Cycling<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">&#8216;I fully understand&#8217;  &#8211; Patrick Lefevere backs former protege Remco Evenepoel over decision to skip Belgian Nationals as Tour de France looms<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7empLJw2YuFU2XLX5KQef3-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7empLJw2YuFU2XLX5KQef3-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7empLJw2YuFU2XLX5KQef3-500-80.jpg.webp 500w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7empLJw2YuFU2XLX5KQef3-450-80.jpg.webp 450w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/7empLJw2YuFU2XLX5KQef3-320-80.jpg.webp 320w\" sizes=\"(min-width: 900px) 925px, (min-width: 700px) 450px, calc(100vw - 48px)\" \/><\/div>\n<p><span class=\"custom-subheading-styles\">Teams &amp; Riders<\/span><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block custom-text-styles\">Devastated Gregor M\u00fchlberger out of Tour de France, could Olav Kooij take his spot on Decathlon CMA CGM?<\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"relative recirc-feed sponsored-card min-h-[250px]\" data-recirc-id=\"article-river-stacked-ads:native-cards\" data-mrf-recirculation=\"article-river-ads\" data-nosnippet data-ad-slot-path=\"feed-sponsored-post\" data-attribute-device=\"all\">\n<div class=\"max-w-full sponsored-post--placeholder animate-pulse\">\n<div class=\"relative!\"><span class=\"text-base text-black font-bold mx-0 my-2.5 p-0 block bg-gray-100\">\u00a0<br \/>\u00a0<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"aspect-[var(--img-listing-aspect-ratio,16\/9)] relative mb-3.5\">\n    <source type=\"image\/webp\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ekredhmroG6FhUvekxpvvN-840-80.jpg.webp 840w, https:\/\/cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net\/ekredhmroG6FhUvekxpvvN-650-80.jpg.webp 650w, 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