UAE Emirates winning on two fronts as Tadej Pogačar takes control in Italy
Brandon McNulty powers to his first WorldTour win in what's another confirmation that UAE Emirates is now among the powerhouse teams.
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.
Brandon McNulty powers to his first WorldTour win in what's another confirmation that UAE Emirates is now among the powerhouse teams.
Tadej Pogačar on Belgian rival in uphill faceoff: ‘Sometimes he tried too hard.’
Colorado climber confirms he will race Tour de Suisse for first time as he plots a late-race raid at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Tadej Pogačar vs. Remco Evenepoel duel heats up at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Pogačar darts away from Remco Evenepoel to snatch back bonuses: 'If you have a chance, you take it.'
'I cannot watch the news anymore, because it really hurts me to see what is happening there,' said Trek-Segafredo sports director
Peter Sagan hits his best result since September and his first top-5 since joining TotalEnergies. Will it be enough to shine in the classics?
The Australian sprinter is intent on finally being first across the line down the Via Roma, and that means he won't be taking any chances this week.
No schedule changes despite crash involving Egan Bernal as Tasmanian star builds toward farewell grand tour at Giro d'Italia.
A late-race puncture proved costly to the Basque climber at Strade Bianche, and he's hoping his luck turns this week at Tirreno-Adriatico.
Top names likes Richard Carapaz and Jonas Vingegaard lose a half minute and more in opening time trial to top GC favorites.
Despite being involved in one of cycling's most spectacular crashes just 48 hours before, the two-time world champion finished the opening time trial.
Three-time U23 world time trial champion keen on punching return ticket to Tour de France to help Pogačar aim for a third straight yellow jersey.
The 'Race to the Sun' and the 'Race of the Two Seas' are among cycling's most prestigious races and are deservedly back in the spotlight this week.
The world champion confirms he will race Tirreno-Adriatico on Monday despite a heavy fall in high-speed impact.
Two of the peloton's brightest young stars finally square off at Tirreno-Adriatico in highly anticipated duel.
Only 87 riders finished a brutal edition of Strade Bianche that left the world champion banged up and unsure about starting Tirreno-Adriatico.
Tour de Hoody: Belgian classics specialist will miss Tirreno-Adriatico in aftermath of spectacular crash at Strade Bianche.
Titanic solo attack with 50km to go delivers another iconic victory for Slovenian slayer.
'It was as if I had won today' — Valverde continues strong start to his retirement season.
Strade Bianche: 'The Eagle of Durango' crashes twice but leads Jumbo-Visma across the gravel roads of Tuscany.
Tubeless tires, wider rims, and lower pressure are keys to avoiding punctures and securing grip at Strade Bianche.
VeloNews spoke with many of the top stars at the start line Saturday. The mood? Everyone expects a wide-open, explosive race.
Adventure racing star says the field is deeper at a race like Strade Bianche, but said Unbound adds a new dimension to racing.
Tubeless tires, wider rims, special wheels, secret tire pressure — a mechanic shares the details of what goes into building out the race bikes for Strade Bianche.
Most editions end with a handful of strong riders hitting the final wall into Siena — who will it be this year? We break down the possibilities.
Brandon McNulty to race as co-leader at Paris-Nice as UAE Emirates ramps up for big block of European racing.
Lotto-Soudal officials confirm the superb bike-handler will be starting Saturday and will be one of the podium favorites.
Aussie star relishing second chance with Israel-Premier Tech: 'My results have shown that I'm not finished with cycling yet.'
No new race on the international calendar in the past 20 years has had as much immediate impact as Strade Bianche. The Italian classic is now in a class of its own.
The absence of Wout van Aert and Mathieu van der Poel will make for a more unpredictable men's race as Strade Bianche sets to deliver one of cycling's best one-day races of the calendar.
The Russian entrepreneur made headlines as the flamboyant owner that hired Peter Sagan and Alberto Contador.
Russian invasion of Ukraine provoked quick indignation from many major sport governing bodies, and the UCI vows no events in Russia.
Israel-Premier Tech rider finished off 2021 in a flourish, winning the national title and posting Canada's best Paris-Roubaix finish in a generation.
Czech superstar will skip Strade Bianche and try to hit form when it counts during the spring classics.
'It was easy to decide to retire:' Belgian star isn't feeling nostalgic yet, and brings big ambitions into his 20th and final season in the pro peloton.
Peter van Petegem maybe wasn't one of the biggest winners in his era, but he was always a player in the spring classics, winning Omloop a record-tying three times.
Jumbo-Visma says 'this is quite a disappointment' after Dutch star cannot match pace of the GC favorites in first major climb of 2022 in season debut.
What Belgium's 'opening weekend' can tell us, and why the results sheet isn't always the best barometer of classics success.
Perennial spring classics favorite heads to altitude camp in March after off-season knee problems delayed preparation.
US team confirms it's sending a full squad to Gran Camiño as Valverde returns to action following surprise stop.
Ag2r-Citroën star still chasing the big win and enters 2022 classics campaign recharged after going 'full, full, full' in recent seasons.
Sport director Brian Holm insists that 'nothing is sure' for Belgian powerhouse about choosing Tour de France sprinter.
Colombian star hits podium in Astana colors in first stage race since abandoning the Vuelta a España last year with Movistar.
Tour de Hoody: Sneaky tech, altitude camps, and classics riders desperately seeking form all featured in the Ruta del Sol.
Bora-Hansgrohe is quickly turning the page on the Peter Sagan era with aggressive racing and fresh victories.
Dutch climber snatches race lead after early season altitude camp with 'the whole peloton' on Spain's Teide volcano.
When two of its four starting riders screened for the coronavirus, team management said 'it was the right thing to do' to pull out of Spanish stage race.
Belgian superstar hopes to rediscover his winning legs just in time for a renewed assault on spring classics.
Hot off his breakout podium at the Vuelta a España, Jack Haig is putting the Tour de France at center of his ambitions for 2022.
Spiking omicron cases is putting the peloton on edge ahead of the spring classics and major stage races.
Magnus Sheffield hits first pro win in chaotic, attack-riddled third stage at Ruta del Sol with late-race pounce.
After a rough and tumble 2021, Mikel Landa debuts his season with the Giro d'Italia and Tour de France in his roadmap for 2022.
Danish sport director knows he can expect a call from the top if the team rolls a few weeks without a victory.
All eyes will be on Quintana this season as fans hope 'NairoMan' can return to his climbing best at the Tour de France.
Colombian rider crashed late in stage 2 but bounced back to finish second and keep his GC hopes alive at the Ruta del Sol.
WorldTour rookie is fine-tuning his form at this week's Ruta del Sol ahead of his debut in the spring classics at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne.
BikeExchange-Jayco owner Gerry Ryan helped secure a ticket to Super Bowl LVI for NFL fan Matt White.
Rune Herregodts reveals months-long planning behind opening-stage raid at Ruta del Sol victory.
Human Powered Health hits podium with second in opening stage at Ruta del Sol.
Peter Sagan will begin a new chapter Friday when he debuts in TotalEnergies team colors.
Aussie adventure racing star returns to pavement for first time in months ahead of an ambitious 2022 that will include gravel, mountain biking and road racing.
GC field wide open against a very challenging route at the Vuelta a Andalucía.
The omicron variant is catching out riders and teams at a much higher pace than during the first two seasons of the pandemic.
Despite showing some chops on the gravel, the Kazakh's busy calendar leads him to the Ardennes and the Tour de France.
Lotto-Soudal star is off to a hot start in 2022, and reconfirmed his love for the dusty stuff: 'I would like to have gravel in every race.'
Basque team puts a return to Vuelta a España at top of 2022 goals as it slowly builds toward revival of glory days.
Movistar prospect builds on breakout season to follow the wheels of the big hitters on Tour de la Provence mountaintop.
Miguel Ángel López and Tim Wellens are favorites in the new one-day across the 'sea of olives' in southern Spain.
Tour de Hoody: A string of guaranteed start spots takes the edge off teams holding out for a Tour de France miracle.
Colombian star wants to return to his former best in decisive contract year in final season with Arkéa-Samsic.
'Sir Wiggo' made history by becoming the UK's first Tour de France winner, but there were bumps along the road.
Energized by his transfer to BikeExchange-Jayco, Texan is hoping to dip into the cobblestones in a busy spring calendar.
Update confirms that 'priority is on rehabilitation' for the Colombian cycling star.
Fast friends in the fast lane: Aussie rocket wants to make up for lost opportunities in 2022.
Italian manager who signed Colombian to first pro contract cautions 'full recovery will only happen with patience.'
Ineos Grenadiers star heads home to begin recovery following a long stay in the ICU and a series of surgeries in wake of devastating crash.
'Golden Greg' Van Avermaet won Roubaix and the Olympic medal, but still harbors ambitions as he rides into 2022.
Our VeloNews European team picks the rivalries they will be watching on the road in 2022.
Renewed skepticism of a 'peloton at two speeds' prompts UCI's No. 2 to suggest increased intelligence and police cooperation to unmask cheaters.