Seixas and a rainbow jersey in the land of the rising sun
• The heroes of July are back for an encore, gathering in Japan for the 12th edition of the Saitama Criterium, which will take place on 15 November.
• Paul Seixas, who finished fourth in the Tour de France at the age of 19, shares top billing with American Brandon McNulty, crowned world champion just weeks after helping Tadej Pogacar claim his fifth yellow jersey.