Newsflash: 3rd October, a reunion like no other at 'the Europeans'

A weekend of contrasts: cycling’s “big three” clash in France, while Arkéa fights for survival and Israel-Premier Tech pull back amid protests.
Christophe Mallet
Welcome, to your cycling news flash on Friday 3rd October this Sunday, you, the fans, will
get a treat. A treat that we almost never see. Tadej Pogacar Remco, Evenepoel and Jonas Vingegaard
all lining up, together at the European Championship road Race in France. It's been over three
years, since the big three faced each other in a one day race. The last time it was, yes, Fleche
Wallone in 2022, back when Vingegaard hadn't won the Tour, Evenepoel wasn't even world champion and
Pogacar was still racking up, only 37 victories. Fast forward to today. Two tours for Jonas, four
rainbow jerseys for Remco and 105 pro wins for Tadej The Euros championship have often been a
sprinter's affair and but this time the race has a star studded GC flavour. Pogacar comes in as a
favorite. His one day dominance is unmatched. But with Evenepoel hunting for revenge and Vingegaard
looking to prove he's more than a stage race rider, fireworks are guaranteed. Whatever happens. this
is a rare chance to watch the sport's three biggest names clash outside the Tour. And in cycling,
those moments don't come around often. Crisis at Arkea BNB hotels. The team boss, Emmanuel Hubert
says it's almost over as the French World Tour squad stares down. Collapsed without a new sponsor,
They've already missed one UCI deadline and now October 15th looms as the final cutoff to file
financial guarantees for 2026. Without fresh backing, the fallout would be brutal. Nearly 150 riders
and staff suddenly on the market. And France would be losing one of its four World Tours outfit.
Hubert, who led the project for two decades, insists he's been ringing the alarm bells for months.
His final plea is blunt. Without a sponsor, this team story ends here. Israel Premier Tech have
pulled out of three Italian races. As the pro Palestine protest spread across the country.
Organizers cited growing security concerns after demonstration erupted in response to Israel's
military action in Gaza. Petitions, protests and even a national strike have put pressure on local
races with fears for rider safety. The team is still due at Il Lombardia and later races in Germany,
Belgium and China. But nothing is certain as the tension builds. This was your cycling news Flash on
Friday 3rd October. Remember, Monday will be the last unclip from Grace Brown for this season and
we'll be back on Wednesday for a full SBS Cycling podcast.
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