Lesser known races 2026 edition

[Salvarani]

when i checked before the coverage started it did

Really?

Full results been up since last night.

 

[Kazistuta]

The initial results from yesterday said Ricci lost 20 seconds.

 

[Salvarani]

The initial results from yesterday said Ricci lost 20 seconds.

Maybe like shortly after the finish yesterday, but that can always change and did so when full results was posted.

 

[yaco]

Should you have bonus seconds in a three stage race. Think bonus seconds should only be for races that have five stages.

 

[Armchair Cyclist]

liepins won the parade!

Didn't look like the most highly contested sprint: was this his reward for having been the negotiator?

 

[tobydawq]

Didn't look like the most highly contested sprint: was this his reward for having been the negotiator?

I think he just went ahead for shitz and giggles.

 

[elguapo]

Riccitello launched a bit early, bit nice win nonetheless

Definitely Carlos is not used to sprinting. He looked strong and should have ridden harder the last 2 kilometers or started the sprint on the last 250 meters. With his size he could not outmaneuver Ricci on the curves going to the last 150 meters. The smaller rider is more nimble. On the straight, he almost caught up though but he ran out of road. Not sharing the pull has really worked in favor of Ricci and it's a part of racing.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Tour de la Provence (2.1), final stage (3):

Race has started, Come on, Ineos to hell with placements. Go for the win. It's a 2.1 race.
Streams will be available around 2:30pm local.

 

[TastyGroceries]

Strong break in France, not sure that the peloton will catch it as EF lacks firepower to support Lamperti. Laurance VS Loulergue (and maybe Manzin) to sprint for victory?

 

[Devil's Elbow]

Strong break in France, not sure that the peloton will catch it as EF lacks firepower to support Lamperti. Laurance VS Loulergue (and maybe Manzin) to sprint for victory?

Well the GC teams are going to have to keep it below 2 minutes because of Oomen, so that should help.

 

[hayneplane]

Tour de la Provence (2.1), final stage (3):

Race has started, Come on, Ineos to hell with placements. Go for the win. It's a 2.1 race.
Streams will be available around 2:30pm local.

Surprisingly interesting group 1 minute up the road currently. Axel Laurance should win the stage if they stay away. Oomen at 2.22 down the only threatening name for GC.

 

[Cycling111]

Is Clasica Almeria the classic with less action on the calendar?

 

[Netserk]

worre doesnt realise that they ride the circuit in arles in the opposite direction this year and thus dont have the same bump before the finish line

 

[RedheadDane]

Surprisingly interesting group 1 minute up the road currently. Axel Laurance should win the stage if they stay away. Oomen at 2.22 down the only threatening name for GC.

Up to 2:40ish.

 

[Potomac]

Ineos not happy with Axel Laurence up front, I guess.

 

[Squire]

Ineos not happy with Axel Laurence up front, I guess.

Just seeing if they could create something for C-Rod with the wind, I think. They should be pretty happy with Laurance in that break.

 

[Potomac]

EF has not had a win since the TDF? who knew?

 

[RedheadDane]

Jarnet's number-game is A+!




(I'm surprised the organisers allowed it.)

 

[Rob5091]

Gruppo compatto in Almeria and a leisurely ride to the sprint finish.

 

[RedheadDane]

Crash in Almeria.


(Not sure what happened, focusing on Provence.)

 

[Rob5091]

2 crashes in Almeria in fact -
edit - make that 3 - ouch!

 

[Dazed and Confused]

6 kms to go in Provence. Front group with 50s still.

 

[Tim Cahill]

Excellent racing from Laurance, knew he was going to get attacked in the finale so went to the back for a few k and waited to jump onto someone elses move.

 

[Dazed and Confused]

Roubaix playing the cards really well.

 

[RedheadDane]

2 crashes in Almeria in fact -
edit - make that 3 - ouch!

Oh!
Let's hope Almeria isn't becoming the new Schledeprijs...



Meanwhile, in Provence, we got yet another randomly made-up Scandinavian rider on the attack.