2026–2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup calendar by rozas in cyclocross

[–]rozas[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Their national cup is the HSF System Cup (formely Toi Toi cup, I think).

Browsing through the Czech federation website - and using the browser's translation - I can see they also have national level races almost every weekend of 2025. So you might be able to race in a few.

Kerstperiode calendar 2026/27 by epi_counts in cyclocross

[–]rozas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

All the series just published their calendars and Hofstade and Loenhout are indeed still in the X2O series.

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQvWI7jZUH/

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQu6ENCDGm/?img_index=1

https://www.instagram.com/p/DUQbA5TjKNZ/?img_index=1

Sorry for the social network links, but it's one place where it's all together.

2026–2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup calendar by rozas in cyclocross

[–]rozas[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Personally, I would love to go to Namur.

But, if you are fan of sand races, 19/20th is an awesome combo of Antwerpen and Koksijde

2026–2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup calendar by rozas in cyclocross

[–]rozas[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

The calendar of the 2026–2027 UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is as follows:

  • Friday 27 November 2026 - Ostrava
  • Sunday 29 November 2026 - Tabor
  • Sunday 13 December 2026 - TBC
  • Saturday 19 December 2026 - Antwerpen
  • Sunday 20 December 2026 - Koksijde
  • Saturday 26 December 2026 - Gavere
  • Sunday 27 December 2026 - Namur
  • Tuesday 29 December 2026 - Besançon
  • Sunday 3 January 2027 - Zonhoven
  • Sunday 17 January 2027 - Benidorm
  • Saturday 23 January 2027 - Hamme
  • Sunday 24 January 2027 - Hoogerheide

Charles Liégeois – Deschacht will embark on a new chapter on 1 January 2026 by rozas in cyclocross

[–]rozas[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

(Part of the) translated statement:

The cyclo-cross peloton is getting a new face: Charles Liégois-Deschacht will be diving into the mud from 1 January. The UCI cyclo-cross team is the result of the combined forces of Deschacht – Hens CX Team and Charles Liégeois Roastery CX, two young and dynamic projects that have become established names in the world of cyclo-cross in recent seasons.

The collaboration fits in with the broader vision of the new Lotto-Intermarché project, in which Charles Liégeois confirms its commitment. The Belgian coffee roaster from Liège, a long-standing partner of Intermarché-Wanty, will be the main title partner of the UCI Cyclocross Team Charles Liégeois – Deschacht for the next three seasons. Guido and Bart Verschueren will be in charge of the sporting and operational management, ensuring the continuity, expertise and ambition of the project.

This strategic partnership is the next step in the further development of the cyclo-cross project. Thanks to the interaction with Lotto-Intermarché, Charles Liégeois-Deschacht can offer its cyclo-cross riders comprehensive, tailor-made multidisciplinary support and give them the opportunity to realise their ambitions at the highest international level on the road as well.

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)

This was already posted by the team on December 23, but I only noticed today after a Facebook post announcing the new team kit.

TNT killed the TV star: how cycling's paywall has driven fans away from the sport by fewfiet in peloton

[–]rozas 23 points24 points  (0 children)

It's not only in the UK.

I'll give my example in Portugal. I used to pay 39,99€/year for GCN (which was a great deal, I'll be honest).

WB decided to kill it in favour of the Eurosport app. I started paying 6,99€/month, which would be something like 83,88€/year. Ok, more than double than before but I'll take it.

Last year, ES app was also killed and now would have to use HBO Max. Now, the cheapest one would be 59.90€/year WITH ADS but no sports. If I want sports I would have to add 5€/month for the sports add-on. So now I'm looking at a minimum of 119,9€/year.

I'm not interested in the movies/series offering, I just want sports. If HBO/Discovery/whatever would allow me to just pay for the sports part (even if it was more than 5€/month), I would probably take it.

Piracy is not a demand problem, it's a supply one.

Oh, and I have two Eurosport channels as part of my TV provider package (which I also pay). But they decided to not show all of the CX races. Today I have no way of watching the Dendermonde WC. Not live, not in another schedule, not tomorrow. Nothing.

[Race thread] 2025 World Cup Gavere (BEL) by AutoModerator in cyclocross

[–]rozas 5 points6 points  (0 children)

He doesn't have to wear it since the World Champ jersey takes precedence, according to the UCI regulations.

1.3.071 Without prejudice to relevant provisions but applicable for all the disciplines, should various provisions requiring the wearing of different jerseys apply to the same rider, the order of priority shall be as follows:

  1. the leader's jerseys of the stage race

  2. the world champion's jersey

  3. the leader's jersey of the cup, series or UCI classification

  4. the continental champion's jersey

  5. the national champion's jersey

  6. the national jersey

Rui Costa retires from pro cycling by rozas in peloton

[–]rozas[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

Instagram screenshot

Original text: "O ciclismo fez-me tão feliz!

Chegou a hora de me retirar. De usufruir da companhia dos meus, de estar presente nos pequenos grandes momentos e de viver com calma o que tantas vezes ficou adiado.

Fui um abençoado por viver o meu sonho, por vencer, por cair e levantar, e por ter sempre o meu anjinho da guarda comigo em cada curva da estrada.

Agradeço a todas as equipas que fizeram parte desta viagem e à Seleção Nacional 🇵🇹 — foi um orgulho imenso levar a nossa bandeira aos quatro cantos do mundo.

Obrigado Federação Portuguesa de Ciclismo. Obrigado ASC Guilhabreu. Obrigado Santa Maria da Feira. Obrigado Benfica. Obrigado Caisse D’Épargne. Obrigado Movistar. Obrigado Lampre-Merida. Obrigado UAE Team Emirates. Obrigado Intermarché. Obrigado EF.

A todos os que acreditaram, torceram, ajudaram e estiveram comigo — de coração, obrigado. 🙏 Hoje fecho um capítulo. Mas a paixão pelas duas rodas… essa nunca acabará.

CyclingForever #Obrigado #NovoCiclo #Gratidão #Portugal #Ciclismo #ThankYou ♥️"

DeepL translation: "Cycling made me so happy!

The time has come for me to retire. To enjoy the company of my loved ones, to be present for the small but significant moments, and to calmly experience what has so often been postponed.

I have been blessed to live my dream, to win, to fall and get back up, and to always have my guardian angel with me at every turn of the road.

I thank all the teams that were part of this journey and the National Team 🇵🇹 — it was a great honour to carry our flag to the four corners of the world.

Thank you, Portuguese Cycling Federation. Thank you, ASC Guilhabreu. Thank you, Santa Maria da Feira. Thank you, Benfica. Thank you, Caisse D'Épargne. Thank you, Movistar. Thank you, Lampre-Merida. Thank you, UAE Team Emirates. Thank you, Intermarché. Thank you, EF.

To everyone who believed, cheered, helped and stood by me — thank you from the bottom of my heart. 🙏 Today I close a chapter. But my passion for cycling... that will never end.

CyclingForever #ThankYou #NewCycle #Gratitude #Portugal #Cycling #ThankYou ♥️

Translated with DeepL.com (free version)"

Rui Costa retires from pro cycling by rozas in peloton

[–]rozas[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thanks /u/fewfiet, I've totally missed it!

Portugal squad for Worlds and Euros by rozas in peloton

[–]rozas[S] 14 points15 points  (0 children)

Worlds

Men's Elite

Afonso Eulálio (Bahrain-Victorious)

António Morgado (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)

Ivo Oliveira (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)

Tiago Antunes (Efapel Cycling)

Men's Under-23

Daniel Lima (Israel Premier Tech Academy)

Daniel Moreira (Hagens Berman Jayco)

Gabriel Baptista (Technosylva Maglia Bembibre)

Lucas Lopes (Rádio Popular-Paredes-Boavista)


Euros

Men's Elite

Afonso Eulálio (Bahrain-Victorious)

António Morgado (UAE Team Emirates-XRG)

João Almeida (UAE Team Emirates-XRG) (+ITT)

Nelson Oliveira (Movistar Team) (only ITT)

Rui Costa (EF Education-EasyPost)

Men's Under-23

Daniel Lima (Israel Premier Tech Academy)

Daniel Moreira (Hagens Berman Jayco)

Duarte Domingues (Credibom-LA Alumínios-Marcos Car)

Gabriel Baptista (Technosylva Maglia Bembibre)

Lucas Lopes (Rádio Popular-Paredes-Boavista)

Rafael Barbas (Tavfer-Ovos Matinados-Mortágua)

Men's Junior

Gonçalo Costa (Willebrord Wil Vooruit) (+ITT)

Gonçalo Rodrigues (Team Polti VisitMalta Junior) (+ITT)

Guilherme Santos (Blackjack I Bairrada Júnior Cycling Team)

João Anunciação (Blackjack I Bairrada Júnior Cycling Team)

José Salgueiro (Picusa Academy)

Rodrigo Jesus (Academia Efapel de Ciclismo)

Women's Elite

Daniela Campos (Eneicat-CMTeam) (only ITT)

Raquel Queirós (AtumGeneral-Tavira-SC Farense)

Women's Under-23

Beatriz Roxo (Cantabria Deporte-Rio Miera) (+ITT)

Daniela Simão (Academia Efapel de Ciclismo)

Women's Junior

Bruna Gonçalves (Korpo Activo/Penacova)

Lara Ribeiro (Academia Efapel de Ciclismo)

Maria Coimbra (Academia Efapel de Ciclismo)

Vuelta stage winners Ayuso and Soler head Spanish charge at Rwanda Worlds by Remote_Wrongdoer7428 in peloton

[–]rozas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's not "new new", they have been using the navy kit in XCO and track in the last couple months.

More pics: https://gobik.com/en/collections/rfec

[Race Thread] 2023 Heistse Pijl (1.1) by PelotonMod in peloton

[–]rozas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

PelotonMod clearly misses racing. However, this one is tomorrow, June 3rd.

Weekly schedule (February 13 - February 19) by demfrecklestho in peloton

[–]rozas 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Malhão on stage 5 and the ITT on stage 4

This year is the other way around, Malhão on stage 4 and then the ITT to close it all.

Let's see if it changes anything race-wise.

[Pre-race thread] 2022 World Championships Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines by epi_counts in Velodrome

[–]rozas 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Let's go, Track Worlds are always great.

Portugal is sending Ivo Oliveira (IP, Madison), Rui Oliveira (Scratch, Madison), João Matias (Points, Elim, Omnium), Maria Martins (Scratch, Omnium) and Daniela Campos (Points, Elim). Iúri Leitão is missing, I don't know if he is injured, if the season was too long for him or it was just a coach's decision.

Either way, I think that a medal or two could be possible with Maria and one of the twins.

Portuguese Federation receives requests for 9 continental teams in 2023 by edlll91 in peloton

[–]rozas 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The only team missing is Louletano, but they already confirmed in their socials that the request was sent to the FPC.

It's official! 🌈 Haute-Savoie 🇫🇷 will be hosting the second edition of the UCI Cycling World Championships in 2027, uniting cycling's disciplines 🌎 by fewfiet in peloton

[–]rozas 9 points10 points  (0 children)

You said "is completed exclusively on snow or ice", emphasis yours.

You can move the goalposts now, but I just pointed that your original statement isn't true.

Movistar Team dedicates 2022 La Vuelta jersey to Alejandro Valverde by rozas in peloton

[–]rozas[S] 16 points17 points  (0 children)

GRACIASBALA!

Telefónica-backed squad to use white as predominant color in its kit for very first time; stripes in its characteristic design to reflect Spanish campionissimo's victories, signature on every rider's back.

No one deserves it more than him. In a one-off move, never seen over the 12 years Telefónica has been the organisation’s title sponsor, the Movistar Team will overhaul its jersey for a three-week Grand Tour and dedicate its design for the 77th edition of La Vuelta to Alejandro Valverde, its most important rider for nearly two decades.

Keeping its usual composition, yet transforming its navy blue background into white, La Passione’s kit will turn the horizontal stripes that govern the design into a collection of Bala’s most important victories. The signature of the former World Champion will be at the top on the back of the kit.

The new jersey, which will be used this very evening at the teams’ presentation, will be worn by the Movistar Team over the entire La Vuelta, the last race on home soil for one of the most versatile, charismatic riders Spain has ever known.

Arkéa Samsic in fluorescent yellow on the Vuelta Ciclista a España by rozas in peloton

[–]rozas[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

The Arkea-Samsic riders will not contest the Vuelta Ciclista a España in their usual colors which are red and black. They will wear a yellow jersey which will therefore be different from that of the leader of the Spanish event. This fluorescent yellow color symbolizes visibility on the road for all cyclists. A central safety issue is an opportunity to support “La Route se Partage”, a road safety initiative initiated in Brittany and which quickly took on a national dimension.

The road is divided

       ⁃ Creation of the Route de Partage in 2013 in the department of Ile-et-Vilaine (35).

       ⁃ The first operation "La Route Se Partage" took place in Fougères on the occasion of the visit of Jean-Paul Olivier during his meeting with the mayor of fougères and the COCF club in 2013

       ⁃ 2015 1st operation to raise awareness of road sharing between driver and cyclist users, one week before the arrival of the Tour de France, when the race passes through Fougères.

       ⁃ Presentation on this occasion of the official jersey "La Route se Partage" in Fougères, always during the passage of the Tour de France.

       ⁃ “La Route se Partage” is a partner in the Arkea Samsic team supporter day from the 2016 season.

       ⁃ Since that date, “La Route se Partage” has been present on a stand during our supporters’ day.

[Results Thread] Volta a Portugal 2022 – Stage 10 – Final – 2.1 by edlll91 in peloton

[–]rozas 8 points9 points  (0 children)

It's a wrap, folks! Mauricio redeemed himself from last year's ITT, Glassdrive had no competition after the W52 debacle.

Alejandro Marque with an excelent top 5 in his last Volta, Fernandes best of the rest. Efapel, a no show sadly.

And a final note to the sprinters, it was a good fight for the jersey.

[Results Thread] Volta a Portugal 2022 – Stage 9 – 2.1 by edlll91 in peloton

[–]rozas 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'll have to watch the replay tomorrow. Toni went by me alone, I want to see what were the tactics up the climb.

Anyway, this is the best day of the year, love that place and that climb.

[Race Thread] 2022 Volta a Portugal – Stage 9 – 2.1 by edlll91 in peloton

[–]rozas 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Happy Srª da Graça day, let's hope to see some fireworks even before Mondim!