No Il Lombardia for Simon Yates after training crash spells end of season
Yates posted one of his best seasons despite a crash and a case of COVID-19 knocking him out at the grand tours.
Andrew Hood, aka “EuroHoody,” is European editor for Velo. Since joining the title in 2002, he’s been chasing bike races all over the world. He’s covered dozens of editions of the spring classics and the Tour de France, Giro d’Italia, and Vuelta a España, as well as numerous world championships in road, track, and mountain biking. He’s also covered six Olympic Games and reported on bike races across six continents. Beyond the Outside cycling network, his work has appeared in The New York Times, Sports Illustrated, ESPN, Outside, SKI, Traveler Magazine, Washington Post, Dallas Morning News, and Denver Post. He’s a voting member of the Velo d’Or prize committee, and he’s appeared on CNN, NBC, NPR, and BBC. Chances are, if there’s a bike race, EuroHoody’s been to it, or will be going soon.
Yates posted one of his best seasons despite a crash and a case of COVID-19 knocking him out at the grand tours.
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Unzué hints at arrival of second title sponsor and laments letting Richard Carapaz get away, but applauds Annemiek van Vleuten and cites Matteo Jorgenson as part of 'future of team.'
'My heart is with Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl, where I will stay,' says ex-pro who guided Remco Evenepoel to victory at Vuelta a España.
The Dane denied British teenager Oscar Onley (Team DSM) victory in the 157km third stage of the CRO Race.
CRO Race jury rules Jonathan Milan the winner ahead of Pierre Barbier in down-to-wire photo-finish.
Race officials confirmed Thursday that retiring star Gilbert will be part of a deep start list for the autumn French classic on October 9.
The UCI said adjustments will be made in future editions of the worlds following complaints in Wollongong.
Dutch star apologizes and says he never meant to hurt anyway in late-night incident.
Two-time world champion will race for the first time since the 2020 Tour de France in his team-issued Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl kit.
Two full stages and a start and a finish will be featured in the region to open the 2023 'corsa rosa.'
Slovenian to close out another spectacular season with a pair of one-day races in Italy.
Giro boss: 'The last monument of the season is a bit more special than usual.'
Quick-Step boss on Remco Evenepoel: 'He can win any race, except maybe Paris-Roubaix.'
The Dane joins his Jumbo-Visma teammates at the six-day stage CRO Race to prepare for a final hit out at Il Lombardia.
Spanish veteran to finally call time on long and sometimes controversial career with four races in Italy.
Van Vleuten's road world championship victory stands, with her wallet a little lighter.
Newly crowned world champion expected to receive a hero's welcome Saturday in Brussels at the historic Grote Markt in front of thousands of fans.
Belgian equals Greg LeMond as the only rider to win both junior and elite men's road world titles at UCI Road World Championships.
Doctors removed several pins and a screw from his kneecap dating back to his dramatic impact with a bus during a training ride in January.
Alberto Bettiol lead the Italians and Iván Cortina García heads up Spain as both nations race Sunday in the unfamiliar role as outsiders in the elite men's road race.
'We are not racing to make someone lose, but for the French team to win,' says French national team coach Thomas Voeckler.
Sprinters might see some gold at the end of the rainbow race in Glasgow as worlds routes confirmed for 2023.
Powerful painkiller will be added to WADA's prohibited list in 2024, while cannabis can still trigger a sanction.
A whistleblower tipped off the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in December 2021 about suspicions surrounding Ray, who was living and racing in the United States.
Dutch star rode 65km on Thursday but said it's too early to say if she can handle the rigors of Saturday's elite women's road race.
The Dutch bring a deep and experienced squad, but all eyes will be on Van der Poel.
Two-time defending champion ready to race to help French teammates defend the stripes: 'I'd be even happier if one of my colleagues wins.'
Pogačar knows he will have to race a very different kind of strategy than blitzing grand tours or more explosive races like Strade Bianche.
Aussie team among five squads racing for four spots in closing weeks of WorldTour relegation battle.
The 59-year-old Dane worked his last race with the so-called 'Wolfpack' at the recent Tour of Luxembourg.
Dutch national team officials confirm Van Vleuten suffered a 'stable fracture' to her elbow in mixed relay crash.
Dutch star suffers another run-in with a bird in latest incident during the UCI Road World Championships.
Italy and Australia round out the podium after Dutch suffer crashes and mechanicals.
Dutch team officials and doctors will wait and see if Van Vleuten can race for the rainbow jersey Saturday.
A crash by Magnus Sheffield this weekend prompts USA Cycling's 'difficult decision to pull out of the race.'
Eritrean sprinter hopes to add more chapters to his trailblazing career in the elite men's road race Sunday: 'Being one of the favorites gives me a boost.'
Foss delivers Jumbo-Visma's first TT world title after years of investment in staff and material by the Dutch WorldTour powerhouse.
UCI Road World Championships: Alessandro Ballan is the last elite men's world champion to win rainbows in their home country.
Favorite status or not, Sagan hoping for revival in Wollongong: 'I never really had much pressure during the world championships.'
EF Education-EasyPost and Cofidis score some breathing room in the relegation battle with some hot results in Italy.
Quintana hasn't raced since the Tour de France in the wake of the bombshell allegations leveled by the UCI.
Cavendish races for the first time with his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl teammates since the Tour de Pologne.
Latest survey reveals growing breach between the Women's WorldTour and lower-tier teams in terms of salary and professionalism.
Van Aert on co-leadership with Evenepoel: 'This year the other ones have to watch two Belgians and not only one.'
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Victory in Belgium confirms Dutch star will be among the favorites for the rainbow jersey in Wollongong.
With a puncheurs-styled course in Wollongong, not many are expecting the next rainbow jersey to come out of the Vuelta a España.
The three-time world champion heads to Australia with quiet optimism despite bad luck in Canada.
Israel Premier Tech owner threatens legal action if UCI imposes relegation rules.
Van Aert on sharing leadership with Evenepoel: 'We have a strong team and it’s a big advantage that we have two cards to play.'
EF Education-EasyPost team officials confirm that the American was not seriously injured.
After two seasons at Ineos Grenadiers, Yates would not comment on his future: 'It will be revealed soon.'
Grand Prix Cycliste de Montréal: Two-time Tour de France winner fires worlds warning shot to beat back rainbow jersey favorite.
Mohorič pushes back against Jumbo-Visma allegations: 'We know that Primož crashes a lot, and this is not the first time this happened.'
Pogačar on facing off against Evenepoel and other young GC guns: 'We're going to have a fantastic couple of years battling each other.'
The 22-year-old Eritrean confirms his worlds form is on the rise with a podium against an elite field in Canada.
After Pogačar rode to 24th at GP Québec, Bennett said he expects 'Montréal will suit us better.'
Aussie ace wanted the win but came away happy with some vital UCI points: 'Second place is a lot of points and I'm happy with my sprint.'
Jumbo-Visma controls the race until the closing moments and misses the podium in first of two Canadian races.
Bahrain Victorious officials lambast the Jumbo-Visma response: 'Our rider does not deviate from his racing line before the incident.'
Cycling governing body knocks back suggestions it will backtrack on its plans to award the next round of WorldTour licenses based on team rankings.
Tour de France winner and Olympic gold medalist twice met the Queen: 'She was always dignified, always a constant.'
A tan, rested, and fit-looking Sagan is hoping to post some big rides on Québec on Friday and Montreal on Sunday.
The Groupama-FDJ rider won the Canadian national title in 2018, and will bow out at Québec on Friday and Montréal on Sunday.
A junior world champion in 2019, Simmons cites fatigue and team obligations this fall in Europe as he bypasses elite men's race in Wollongong.
Pogačar relishing high stakes of one-day racing at GP Québec and Montréal: 'It's a bit like gambling.'
EF Education-EasyPost brings hitters to Québec and Montréal in quest for UCI points.
Belgian world's favorite isn't in Québec and Montréal for training camp: 'These are two races on my bucket list to win.'
North America's only WorldTour races are back following a two-year hiatus with COVID with a superstar field.
Teams like Movistar and Israel Premier Tech are fighting for their WorldTour futures.
Tossato on Vuelta rookies: 'We have the whole team working to help these guys. They are the future of the team.'
Evenepoel keeps playing it smart, letting his rivals take a little while he doesn't give up a lot.
Dutch rider fends off everyone to win 'queen stage' and punch into the top-10.
The Movistar captain gains time on direct podium rivals as his confidence grows.
Dennis focuses on helping Roglič topple Evenepoel at Vuelta a España: 'We're going to throw everything at them, hopefully we can crack him.'
Jumbo-Visma sets up Roglič for attack: 'We didn't expect Remco to cede time today.'