Andrew Hood

The Slovenian superstar's been camped out at altitude before his high-profile clash with Mathieu van der Poel and a Giro d'Italia debut in May.

Dozens of riders and staff stranded without jobs following a brief, one-way phone call and short email Monday after the NCL ceased operations 'effectively immediately.'

Organizers say no races will be contested this season, with hopes toward relaunching in 2025.

Tour de Hoody: The Dutch classic was just a taste, and 'Ardennes Week' brings a shift in vertical to close out the spring classics. Who will step up?

'I never saw Marianne coming': Dutch star admits 'stupid' blunder by posting up too soon.

Froome reflects on racing vs. Pogačar, Vingegaard in his prime: 'It would have been interesting to have raced against them in my best years'

After big wins at Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen, the American returns home for a short break before building up for the Tour de France: 'We have a huge asset in Matteo.'

UPDATE: Flèche, Liège too early for Roglič. Cras and Vine express relief and gratitude in aftermath: 'I was scared to death because I couldn't breathe for 30 seconds.'

French star regrets the decision to push through pain, and will not race again until the Giro d'Italia: 'I should have taken a break and then gone for the Ardennes classics.'

Soudal Quick-Step manager releases a public apology for comments made in 2021 and 2023: 'I want to make clear that I accept the decision of the UCI Ethics Commission.'

After missing the cobblestone monuments, Belgian star forced to cancel his highly anticipated debut at the Italian grand tour on May 4: 'I need to give my body the time to recover.'

The midweek semi-classic serves as a transition between the cobblestones to the hills of the Ardennes-styled races.

With less than a month to go, here are 5 things that could trip up the Team UAE Emirates superstar's chase for the pink jersey.

Remco Evenepoel returns home and Primož Roglič is 'feeling a bit better' as top stars show encouraging signs in recoveries from recent spate of crashes.

Tour de Hoody: More controversy, a quiet chicane, the fastest Roubaix (again), and does 'hors délai' belong in a race as cruel as the 'Hell of the North'?

Christophe Laporte returns in time for Paris-Roubaix for Visma-Lease a Bike, while Soudal-Quick Step loses two more to injury in what's been a harrowing week of injuries in Spain.

From the sectors to the stars, to plot lines and pavé, here's everything you need to know for Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes.

UPDATED: Spill on rough roads at Itzulia Basque Country leaves toll of fractured bones, concussions, cuts, scrapes, and a punctured lung across several teams, but no life-threatening injuries.

'Leave as it is, or delete the race': Opinions collide over improvised U-turn just meters ahead of the gates of the 'Hell of the North.'

Roglič rolls on, and Bora-Hansgrohe officials confirm Lennard Kämna is in 'stable condition' after being struck by a vehicle while training in Tenerife.

The Dutch star has won every edition since it was introduced in 2021, and Quick-Step snags overdue classics victory.

Both races see more pavé and the legendary Trouée d'Arenberg, Mons-en-Pévèle, and Carrefour de l'Arbre are back as the most feared and challenging five-star sectors.

Belgian media is reporting that ex-pro Michael Rogers and the UCI have 'parted ways' a day after confusion about Specialized's now-banned 'head sock.'

Lizzie Deignan fractures arm in same crash, Matej Mohorič uncertain for Paris-Roubaix following Tour of Flanders injuries.

Tour de Hoody: Americans keep impressing, Lidl-Trek is cycling first 'super team,' and heartbreak and heroes abound in fastest-ever Tour of Flanders.

UPDATE: Ineos confirms no broken bones for Pidcock as Roglič wins first race in Bora-Hansgrohe colors despite late-stage detour.

'Suddenly everyone stopped': Van der Poel and Jorgenson made it clear, but logjam of bodies and bikes blocks peloton on Flanders' most notorious wall.

Nils Politt moves into third-place following jury decision, and the Australian is bumped to 11th in the Belgian monument: 'We don't feel like it was a clear-cut case.'

The world champion joins the elite club of three-time winners at the Belgian monument, Matthews relegated off podium in controversial call.

Thrust into the leadership role at injury-plagued Visma-Lease a Bike, on-form American is the ultimate outsider: 'There is no lack of motivation.'

Pedersen and Van der Poel could benefit in wide-open race: 'One thing for sure, it's going to be a f**cking hard race.'

World champions Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel headline the Belgian monument with some key route alterations: 'The Kortekeer and the Kanarieberg will not be included in the course this year.'

American star defends racing for victory in wake of devastating crash: 'Should we just throw in the towel?'

Paternoster kicks to breakthrough podium ride against the top favorites in a race that was neutralized due an incident on the course.

Dwars door Vlaanderen: American powers to victory and Visma-Lease a Bike confirms Van Aert will miss Flanders, Roubaix, and Amstel Gold.

Dutch climber files official complaint against Iván García Cortina and accused Nairo Quintana of throwing elbows in key climbing stages.

Decathlon-Ag2r releases French rider from contract from suspension starting last month: 'I have always been an honest, upright, and clean rider.'

Wednesday's Dwars door Vlaanderen is one more chance to blow out the cobwebs as pressure piles on injury-depleted Visma-Lease a Bike: 'I've done everything I can to get ready for the classics.'

Tour de Hoody: Will Van Aert's high-stakes bet pay off for Flanders? Americans keep rocking the cobbles, and Egan Bernal keeps clawing back.

Tadej Pogačar's playful spirit takes center stage as he dominates the Vallter 2000 summit and takes commanding lead in the Volta a Catalunya: 'It was just a little bit of fun.'

Sepp Kuss couldn't answer when the UAE star jumped, with Mikel Landa first among the chasers at 1:23 back.

Van der Poel's new 5-year contract is the latest in a trend of locking up top stars and diamonds in the rough for the long haul: 'We want to grow them up in our system.'

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar stymied, 'Bling' shows his class, and MVDP is MVP again after cycling's 'hardest race to win' delivers another sizzler.

Video captures moment Stefan Küng crashes on rain-slicked cobbles in the mid-week French semi-classic GP de Denain: 'I did not see it coming.'

The fine would be revoked if Soudal-Quick Step manager apologizes and 'does not commit a similar breach of the UCI Code of Ethics within the next three years.'

Kevin Vermaerke 5th in the mid-week Italian classic while Mark Cavendish is a DNF.

Mathieu van der Poel vs. Tadej Pogačar headlines new-look Italian monument set for classic duel between sprinters and attackers over the Poggio.

Vingegaard, Pogačar also recon decisive race against the clock that some say could see a repeat of the Tour's famous LeMond-Fignon duel of 1989: 'It will be a great race come July.'

Tour de Hoody: More Americans win in Europe, Chris Froome's long goodbye, and giving Milan-San Remo the respect it deserves.

From Plapp to Wiebes, and Van Dijk to Skjelmose, here's what the stars said: 'The race started hard, got harder, went full-gas, and then just went ridiculous.'

Remco Evenepoel settles for second in a week that saw a subdued Primož Roglič in his debut with Bora-Hansgrohe.

Jorgenson in pole position with one stage left to go: 'I believe the win in Paris-Nice is possible.'

Two-time Tour de France champion posted some impressive power numbers to bury rivals: 'The plan worked perfectly.'

From running track to racing bikes on the track, Human Powered Health all-rounder ambitious in Olympic season: 'I'm asking for more opportunities, and I feel pressure to deliver.'

Three-time world time trial champion brings new lessons in her return to peloton: 'It’s now time to go back to racing.'

Analysis: Not even Eddy Merckx could sweep all the spring monuments, but that's exactly what 'MVDP' is hoping to do in audacious calendar.

Brandon McNulty defends podium spot: 'We didn't get much help. There's more than just us in the race who want to win.'

American slots into the overall lead at the 'Race to the Sun' as rain and wind impact the team time trial stage: 'Some of the speeds were crazy.'

A swath of new rules are designed to channel more cyclocross stars into the UCI-backed World Cup series.

Sepp Kuss, Tadej Pogačar, Demi Vollering, and Ruth Edwards headline the new-look gravel extravaganza over the iconic white roads that will be the hardest edition ever.

Sport directors, riders are split over route changes and wonder if the popular race over the white roads of Tuscany will lose its charm: 'It was good how it was.'

After historic wins in 2022, he wants to reignite his classics success: 'I'm more ready now mentally.'

Tour de Hoody: Kopecky and Vollering splitting up could be the best thing for women's racing, and Americans banging on monument's door.

Two big wins Europe on a Sunday afternoon, one with a 50km solo move, another in a tight breakaway.

Visma-Lease a Bike wins both races across 'Opening Weekend' to carry momentum into the spring's major one-days.

Veteran Vos out-duels 'super team' SD Worx-Protime to open the classics campaign with a big win.

American makes a big splash in his Visma-Lease a Bike debut: 'It's a totally different experience on this team.'

Matteo Jorgenson makes spectacular classics debut, with Wout van Aert sprinting to third behind Nils Politt to round out the podium.

SD Worx-Protime pens world champion through 2028, speculation grows about Vollering's destination for next season: 'We have to make choices.'

Double-header weekend with Kuurne-Brussel-Kuurne and Omloop van Het Hageland on Sunday to deliver sparks for specialists and sprinters alike. Here are all the course details and maps.

Soudal Quick-Step boss in hot water after Belgian magazine prints interview, drawing ire from Marion Rousse: 'Please show more respect and … class.'

The former teammates will clash at Basque Country and Dauphiné ahead of battle for yellow jersey: 'The best one will win.'

Quick-Step is plotting to reclaim its classics crown with mix of youth and experience: 'We lost a little, but we are still there.'

Who will win Omloop? Take a peek at the star-studded start lists for the women's and men's races to kickoff the spring classics in Belgium's 'opening weekend.'

Tour de Hoody: Sheffield planning 2028 Olympics, Martinez sneaks in for the win, Del Toro surprises again, Van den Broek-Blaak back after pregnancy in a busy weekend.

Face-Off: Should rules allow that injured riders be swapped out of grand tours? Our editors argue out the 'replacement' theory.

Six-time Olympic gold medalist says he is reacting favorable to chemotherapy: 'Thankfully it is going really well.'

With Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and the spring classics on the horizon, the Belgian superstar snags an unexpected win: 'This gives a lot of confidence.'

'Flanders is now a climber's race': Cobbles guru Wilfried Peeters believes Belgian superstar will race De Ronde when the time is right.

'The crash reminded me of how fragile life can be': Promising American star begins 2024 with a new appreciation toward his career.