Jim Cotton

Basque veteran suffers heavy fall in retirement ride at Il Lombardia: 'I would have liked to finish in a different way.'

'If I do it again, I’ll do it in the future, before I retire, like Wiggins. But I don’t think before.'

Prestigious cyclocross series starts Sunday, but calendar questions remain over Vos, Van Aert, Pidcock, Van der Poel.

Spanish veteran wins sprint for sixth in final race of career after making his Lombardia debut in 2003.

Pogačar and Mas go to finish line together after lighting up final with series of attacks on Civiglio and Battaglia climbs.

Former Omloop Het Nieuwsblad champ and Paris-Roubaix podium-finisher to end 17-year career at Paris-Tours.

Off-road specialists set to start behind road pros at gravel worlds as friction continues ahead of inaugural event.

Sharks, stars, and grand tour colors flash through Nibali's last ride – a custom Wilier 0 SLR.

The 21-year-old wows directors with three top-20s in first races with Jumbo-Visma: 'He rode these races exceptionally well'

From defending champions to dark-horse contenders, here are the five riders to watch out for in the final monument of the season.

Dutch 20-year-old powers past pack of elite sprinters in Germany as he pushes for future grand tour selection.

DSM development team rider Onley pushed Tour de France champion Vingegaard to the limit in CRO Race last week.

Italian brand produces world-first 3D-printed frame for Ineos Grenadiers rider's record attempt Saturday.

Longtime Ineos Grenadiers director Rasch to leave amid murmurs of further future staffing shakeups at British squad.

German 22-year-old Lipowitz the latest rider to switch from other sports to end up in the WorldTour.

Elia Viviani scores sprint victory out of dominant Ineos Grenadiers leadout in Zagreb final stage.

'My ambitions are still there': Grand tour stalwart and team longtimer seeking space alongside Vingegaard, Roglič, Kelderman.

Pogačar 'very happy' with his form ahead of title defense at Il Lombardia next weekend.

Mas claims first one-day victory of career in second day of racing since hitting the podium at the Vuelta a España.

Tour de France champion fends off 19-year-old Oscar Onley in build toward showdown with Tadej Pogačar in Il Lombardia.

Three-day event failed to meet WorldTour requirement for live broadcasting in 2022 but commits to coverage for May 2023 race.

'This year I gradually felt I wanted to make the switch back to the field – my first love.' Dutchman signs with Sven Nys' team Baloise-Trek Lions.

Colombian climber continues to refute tramadol charges: 'I am confident because I am honorable and honest. I have not done anything wrong.'

Nibali: 'Valverde and I approach Lombardia with the desire to leave a mark.' Can the two old dogs deliver one final victory?

BikeExchange signs Austrian all-rounder Lukas Pöstlberger after seeing relegation fears ease, ISN renews four in face of future in second-tier.

Dutchwoman raises prospect of postponing planned retirement: 'It's not about winning, but the urge to improve myself.'

Former world champion Philippe Gilbert to retire after 1.1-rated race in passing of the Belgian baton.

Italian star to take leadership role at new team after breakout 2022 season with Valcar-Travel & Service.

'It's outdated': Race radio debate resurfaces in aftermath of Wollongong podium chase.

'He told me that he feels like he has disappointed his country and his team,' says lawyer as Dutchman cleared to return to Europe.

Double defending champion finishes three minutes back as French teammate Laporte scores silver behind Evenepoel: 'The strongest won'

Australian regains shine with back-to-basics approach as he battles to save BikeExchange-Jayco from WorldTour relegation.

No disappointment for Van Aert as Belgian team rescripts the ending from last year: 'I cannot complain – we won the race and I’m super happy with that.'

Evenepoel doubles up Vuelta a España title with barnstorming ride into rainbow bands as Van Aert, Alaphilippe, Pogačar miss the key move.

From Pidcock and Pedersen to Vingegaard and Valverde: Relegation battles, fatigue, flights all reduce the elite men's start list but opens opportunity for surprise.

Dutchwoman set to start Saturday's race after fracturing elbow Wednesday: 'A final test today showed that the recovery was sufficient.'

'Van Aert and Van der Poel, those guys you don't drop': Pogačar intent on disrupting the dominant nations seeking a sprint in Wollongong.

'It's always an experiment: you come together, hope for a good day, and wait and see if it works.' New event brings unfinessed thrills to worlds week.

'Two events of international level and of great importance for professional cycling should not take place on the same date.'

'If you win the Vuelta a España, you have to come to the Tour de France' — pro cycling's latest rivalry promises much but may have to wait .

Swissman edged out by three seconds to continue string of time trial near-misses: 'I've been circling around for this big win for quite some time.'

'If I had been top-10 today I’d have been really satisfied': Foss flies from off the radar and into the rainbow jersey.

Vuelta a España champion feels squeeze of stacked summer schedule in ride to third: 'Today was the first day I started to feel a bit normal'

Double defending champion Ganna suffers on testing Wollongong course and misses medals, Hayter and Sheffield derailed by misfortune.

Men's and women's teams get different-class tickets for long flights Down Under: 'It was necessary to make economic choices.'

The Belgians misfired and melted down in Leuven last year – can Van Aert and Evenepoel bury past beef to bring home rainbows in 2022?

Racing in the 2022 worlds kick-starts with elite women's and men's time trials. Here's all the start times for Sunday's races.

Men's and women's teams get different-class tickets for long flights Down Under: 'It was necessary to make economic choices.'

Ewan stays switched on after worlds snub as quest for UCI points sends him through series of low-tier classics.

Groenewegen: Relegation 'is a worthless system.' Struggling WorldTour teams send top sprinters into action in lower-tier Kampioenschap van Vlaanderen.

Evenepoel takes top favorite status in Sunday's time trial after Vuelta a España victory, but isn't getting caught up in the hype.

Van der Poel braces against doubters of his off-key preparation and remains confident of capturing elusive road world title.

From the great Spanish resurgence to a media-machine meltdown, here's the things you need to know from the 2022 Vuelta a España.

'I never thought to stop': Colombian leadout man in disbelief after pinching stage win from the favorites in Madrid.

Ineos Grenadiers' newest GC contender falls from fifth to seventh in final day of classification racing as earlier injuries dig deep.

Movistar's final assault on red jersey runs out of steam but Mas books in for second overall after disaster Tour de France.

Roglič's teammate Rohan Dennis: 'The only people who can comment are Fred and Primož. It’s a tale of two stories really isn’t it.'

Evenepoel entered the front echelon alongside fellow Gen-Z stars Pogačar, Vingegard and Bernal, but how long will he stay there?

The 19-year-old Ayuso lives up to hype as next Spanish stage-race supremo with third place on grand tour debut.

Team boss Unzué confident in team backing for 2023 as it dangles above WorldTour 'relegation zone.'

Wright set to co-captain youthful British team with options for Wollongong and into the future: 'At some point, one of us will be world champion.'

Evenepoel closes in on red jersey but remains wary of an Enric Mas and Movistar onslaught in multi-mountain test Saturday.

'There’s still a couple options and alleyways we’re pursuing to work it out.' Craddock chasing the paperwork to take top Vuelta a España form to worlds.

Evenepoel sees confidence surging after second stage victory but isn't planning the post-race party just yet.

Veteran domestique denied breakaway victory after spending previous six years working for others at Jumbo-Visma.

Plapp hits survival mode deep into grand tour debut as he hopes to bounce back in time for home worlds in Wollongong.

Evenepoel keeps control of the chaos as fight for third unfurls in final of stage 17 on Wednesday.

Mas couldn't gap Remco Evenepoel on stage 17 on Wednesday but makes it his mission to keep trying all the way to Madrid.

French climber joins non-French team for first time in career.

Van der Poel back from burnout and bullish about road worlds: 'I wouldn't go to Australia if I didn't think I could become world champion.'

Third week of Vuelta to climax in stage 20 ripsnorter suited for attacks and ambush as time ticks against Roglič and Mas.

Evenepoel suffers but doesn't splinter as Primož Roglič and Enric Mas make gains and time gaps condense.

Coloradan veteran to continue racing team's 'alt.' program after turning pro with the Cannondale-Slipstream franchise in 2007.

GC pack will look to exploit any weakness in Remco Evenepoel on relentless 2,500m summit finish of stage 15.

Roglič uncorks sizzling acceleration in final four kilometers of stage 14 to gap Evenepoel and loosen Belgian's grip on red.

Pidcock, Woods, Teuns, Sheffield center stage for eight days of steep climbs and narrow streets at Tour of Britain.

French national team chief Voeckler to play 'wait and see' ahead of confirming Wollongong selection as he tracks Alaphilippe's recovery.

Steep pitches and jagged profile of La Pandera mark the first of two consecutive summit finishes of crucial weekend in southern Spain.

Two summit finishes in two days offer Primož Roglič and Enric Mas the opportunity to try to rip red from Remco Evenepoel.

Who are Evenepoel's remaining teammates, and does squad strength even matter when Remco is running riot?