Andrew Hood

After a parenthesis in 2022, South African manager returns with a new ProTeam squad, world-class backers, and WorldTour ambitions.

Simon Hupperetz is a Belgian language teacher based in Kigali who is helping to build the base ahead of the historic African road worlds.

Up next are duels at Strade Bianche, Tour of Flanders, and Paris-Roubaix. The expectation will only grow in the next few weeks.

From winning their weight in Haribo to baby pigs and chunks of granite, a few races break the mould when it comes to awarding the winners.

The men's finish remains the same with the Oude Kwaremont-Paterberg finale and the women's race celebrates its 20th edition.

The 75th edition of the traditional Tour de France tuneup features a long time trial and a wild final weekend in the French Alps.

From its first win in 2003 to Remco Evenepoel's grand tour victory, Patrick Lefevere's 'Wolfpack' is consistently one of the top performers.

In a new regular feature, European editor Andrew Hood dives into the history and culture of cycling’s biggest races.

Beginning in 2024, all stages will be presented live exclusively on Peacock.

Reigning world champion opens 'greatest hits' farewell season Thursday in Spain against top field.

Warren Barguil and the Spanish rider crashed late in Saturday's Vuelta a Murcia.

Propeller gusts knocked over fencing and blocked the arrival of about a dozen riders in Monday's stage.

Slovenian dusts everyone with 45km to go across Spanish gravel roads to win in season debut with emphatic solo attack.

Professional cycling is pushing new boundaries across the globe. Teams and organizers have the planning down to a science, but how far is the limit?

The last time the pair raced against each other was in the 2021 Tirreno-Adriatico. A lot's changed since then for both riders.

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From super-sized seat posts to XL frames, the peloton's giants see racing from a different point of view: 'I have a very good overview.'

The two-time world time trial champion says he's done with racing: 'It will definitely be my last as a professional.'

A popular hotel for Tour de France-bound pros searching for altitude and sun is already booked out in 2024 and 2025.

'Tadej not winning the Tour de France was a watershed moment for us as a team,' says key climber Bennett.

Grand tours, monuments, and the worlds are targets for reigning world champion in swansong season.

ASO's Christian Prudhomme confirms the 2024 Olympic Games in Paris will impact the women's racing calendar.

Groenewegen on Tour de France record: 'If we do not win, let’s hope that Mark is the winner.'

In a wide-ranging interview, Cavendish reveals new details about his arrival to Astana-Qazaqstan.

Michael van den Ham calmly 'fixed' the dislocated finger and carried on racing.

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Slovenian superstar spicing up season debut with starts at the gravel-loaded Jaén Paraíso and Ruta del Sol in bypass of UAE Tour.

Final-day TT turn-around delivers milestone stage race victory at Étoile de Bessèges.

Three-time cyclocross world champion knows this weekend's course well after winning rainbows there in 2014.

Five days of racing closes out with a stage for Cofidis and a morale-boosting GC victory for Movistar's newest star.

German veteran predicts fireworks in the elite men's cyclocross worlds: 'My prediction is Van Aert.'

Strade Bianche and Tour of Flanders are early season targets, but Paris-Roubaix is not in the cards just yet.

Italian pro helps to create a memorial for Rebellin in wake of tragedy.

After 12 seasons in a Quick-Step jersey, Czech star quickly fitting in with 'chilled' Aussie crew.

Unsung Dutch sprinter is thrust into the key role of leadout man in the quest to better the Merckx mark.

Australian veteran is signed on for one more year at the WorldTour and will continue to balance road racing and preparation for the Ironman.

Dutch sprinter roars into the Saudi Tour this week intent on building on the momentum of 2022.

The prolific and popular star says he will finish out the season on the road and transition to mountain bike for the 2024 Olympic Games.

The 2018 Tour de France winner is taking the long way home after a season debut at the Santos Tour Down Under.

The prolific and popular star says he will finish out the season on the road and transition to mountain bike for the 2024 Olympic Games.

Analysis: Life in the fast lane is more crowded than ever, but a new obsession with WorldTour points will mean more support for sprinters.

The Colombian shoots down rumors that he is going to retire but he's still without a team for 2023.

After top ride at WorldTour opener, Sheffield steels for major run from Strade Bianche to Liège-Bastogne-Liège.

Tour de Hoody: The WorldTour opener at the Santos Tour Down Under revealed some storylines we'll be seeing all season long.

TDU winner hints at a new Bentley to go with a Corvette, a Mini Cooper, and VW GTI.

Australia's biggest race returned following a two-year COVID absence – new race boss O'Grady faced the challenge of not messing up a good thing.

Three years after Vine was overlooked for a chance to race, the rising UAE star roars back with a brilliant debut.

Vine brings home the overall after proving he was the strongest all week in victory in TDU debut.

The WorldTour sophomore is holding steady at the Santos Tour Down Under through crashes, heat, echelons, and a high-profile face-off.

Bryan Coquard wins first WorldTour race as crosswinds fracture peloton into pieces.

Both riders speak at the finish line Friday to try to patch up rift at Tour Down Under.

A pre-race favorite loses time for the second day in a row as Jay Vine surges into lead.

The GC remains undecided with two stages left to go.

Corratec officials deny that Colombian star will join team after Giro d'Italia invite.

Australian bitterly disappointed after GC hopes disappear at Santos Tour Down Under.

Michael Matthews drops chain, Dennis takes over the lead, Sheffield retains podium spot in action-packed day.

Astana-Qazaqstan confirms early names to build a full sprint train in quest to break the Merckx mark.

2018 Tour de France winner wants to stay with Ineos Grenadiers if he races beyond this season.

Magnus Sheffield goes down in crash-marred stage that ends in a bunch kick.

Less than one year after his career-threatening crash, Bernal debuts new season at Vuelta a San Juan.

The spring classics, the worlds, and a grand tour debut are the top goals for his sophomore season.

Magnus Sheffield powers to second after showers impacted the later starters.

After a rough and tumble 2022, Australia's fastest sprinter determined to hit top of sprinting hierarchy.

Four-time Tour de France winner says another bout of COVID won't slow him down ahead of stage-race targets for new season.

Women's race is upgraded to WorldTour status and new summit finale replaces Old Willunga Hill.

Ally Wollaston surprises the big names, while Patrick Bevin crashes in Team DSM team debut.

Only two men and one woman have achieved cycling's hardest treble. We asked Stephe Roche why it's so hard.

Ten summit finales, two time trials, and a typical climb-heavy route highlights the 2023 Vuelta route.

Belgian team builds out three leadout trains for 2023, with Biniam Girmay at the center of its sprinting ambitions.

Colombian star finds 'refuge' on South American team, with possible arrival of Nairo Quintana.

Analysis: Jumbo-Visma packs the firepower and experience to target grand tours and monuments, but can the team pull it off?

Kuss on his hopes of a return to the 2023 Tour de France: 'It would be cool to be part of that again.'

'Race to the Sun' returns to its highest point at the Col de la Couillole where Richie Porte won in 2017.

British all-rounder insists there's plenty of room to race to win in the ever-deeper UAE Team Emirates.

Pieterse rides away with another victory and Brand nudges into series lead in women's race.

In memoriam: Notable people within the racing community who died in 2022.

The 31-year-old was one of the top U.S. domestic pros during the past decade, with a big win at the Colorado Classic.

Giro d'Italia, Il Lombardia, world title defense highlight ambitions across rainbow jersey season.

US pro on Team DSM is carrying some hard-earned lessons into 2023.

Ineos Grenadiers star will race only one more CX race before pivoting to the road and the spring classics.