Five young riders to watch this season
Not the obvious ones. None has won a race above kermesse level.
August 17, 2026
Shorter rides, longer video sessions and a strict rule about phones at lunch.

Next issue: Monday 16 November
One long read on the week’s cycling, a few short notes and your letters. Free, and it always will be.
Not the obvious ones. None has won a race above kermesse level.
Every stage, one paragraph each, and a prediction I will be reminded of in September.