Over the past week, several notable developments have occurred in the world of cycling:
Retirements and Team Changes
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Guillaume Boivin’s Retirement: Canadian cyclist Guillaume Boivin announced his retirement after a 17-year professional career. He marked his final race by participating in a breakaway during the elite men’s road race at the UCI Road World Championships in Montréal, covering over 140 kilometers on his home turf. (cyclingnews.com)
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Steffi Häberlin Joins Canyon-SRAM: Swiss climber Steffi Häberlin signed with Canyon-SRAM after two years with SD Worx-Protime. Häberlin, a former mountain bike racer, has quickly risen in road cycling, securing national titles and top finishes at major events. (cyclingnews.com)
Major Races and Championships
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2026 UCI Road World Championships: The championships concluded in Montréal, Canada, featuring 13 races across various categories. Notable winners included Marlen Reusser (Switzerland) and Remco Evenepoel (Belgium) in the elite time trials, and Demi Vollering (Netherlands) and Brandon McNulty (USA) in the elite road races. (cyclingnews.com)
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Le Tour de Langkawi: Lennart Jasch secured the overall victory, marking his emergence as a general classification contender. Matteo Malucelli claimed the stage 8 sprint, contributing to his team’s three stage wins in the 2026 edition. (cyclingnews.com)
Cycling Events and Community
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Cyclo-cross World Cup Returns to Britain: The UCI Cyclo-cross World Cup is set to return to Britain for the first time since 2014, with a round scheduled for December 13, 2026, at Kelvingrove Park in Glasgow. The event has seen overwhelming interest, with initial ticket sales surpassing 10,000, leading to the release of additional tickets. (cyclingweekly.com)
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Cycling’s Growing Popularity in Washington D.C.: Cycling in Washington D.C. is gaining popularity, with residents averaging 40 miles annually. However, this growth has sparked concerns among cycling activists about potential threats to popular biking areas, such as proposed changes to East Potomac Golf Course and the development of bike lanes on Connecticut Avenue. (axios.com)
Cycling and Aging
- Cycling Over 50: A comprehensive guide outlines 19 practical strategies to enhance cycling beyond age 50. Recommendations include embracing wider tires for comfort, revisiting bike fit to adjust for reduced flexibility, and considering shorter cranks to reduce joint strain. Experts emphasize strength training, cross-training, nutrition, and recovery as essential aspects of healthy aging. (cyclingweekly.com)
Highlights:
- ‘I’ve lived everything I was meant to experience’ – Guillaume Boivin announces his retirement after spending day in break at UCI Road World Championships, Published on Monday, September 28
- Swiss climber Steffi Häberlin switches SD Worx for Canyon-SRAM with ‘more to unlock’ – Analysis, Published on Thursday, October 01
- 2026 UCI Road World Championships, Published on Monday, September 28
