Urban downhill returns to city streets and Grand Tours face heat-driven shortcuts today: from Stuttgart’s inaugural stair-run at Red Bull Cerro Abajo to a much-shortened Vuelta stage into Córdoba. Meanwhile, UK viewers get final-stage updates for the Tour of Britain and women’s Classics, and fresh gear spans young-rider pedals to minimalist MTB jerseys.

🏁 Competitions

Red Bull Cerro Abajo lands in Stuttgart this Sunday, Germany’s first urban downhill, with riders dropping through tight staircases, Northshore bridges and road gaps in the Heusteigviertel. Live from 14:50 MESZ on Red Bull TV, YouTube and SWR, the 1.2 km course winds from Weißenburgpark to Wilhelmsplatz over four big hits including the Bosch Booster high-speed section. Source

Meanwhile, product innovation continues to shape the industry.

🚴 Products

Tatze’s new Contact CNC Kids and Junior pedals offer an aluminium platform sized for small feet—199 g per pair for shoe sizes up to 35, 289 g for sizes 35–41—each with ten replaceable M3 pins for tailored grip at €69 and €79 respectively. Source

On the business front, several brands are strengthening partnerships.

💼 Business

Historic Italian component maker Campagnolo is taking on a minority investor as Zurich-based SPAC SA injects fresh capital and strategic expertise. The family retains majority control while funding will drive factory modernization, deeper OEM ties and renewed pro-racing engagement. Source

And beyond boardrooms, riders continue to make headlines.

👥 Riders

Tadej Pogačar has extended his UAE Team Emirates-XRG contract through 2032 and confirmed no further racing in 2026 after his Stage 8 Vuelta crash (displaced clavicle, C7 fracture and concussion). He’ll focus on recovery before returning next season. Source

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