State of the Peloton 2026

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If I remember correctly, PCS had done the math on the overall speed of WT races during 2025, and it was the fastest ever. Well folks, hold onto your hats as it looks like that record will not last long -

https://velo.outsideonline.com/road...are-crumbling-and-pogacar-hasnt-even-started/

The Pro Peloton Has Gotten Even Faster in 2026 — Just Wait until Pogačar Starts Racing​

Cycling's hyper performance era isn't slowing down: Prestigious records are falling and 6.5w/kg is nowhere near enough in wild start to season.