Charlotte Kool: ‘I love playing the game of sprinting, you only have one shot’
The 24-year-old Dutch rider has seamlessly stepped up from leadout rider to sprint star this season, pushing her former leader Lorena Wiebes.
The 24-year-old Dutch rider has seamlessly stepped up from leadout rider to sprint star this season, pushing her former leader Lorena Wiebes.
Men's Giro d'Italia organizer RCS will take over next year and has a lot to do to improve the race.
Lifeplus-Wahoo boss Tom Varney is aiming to elevate his team into the WorldTour for 2026 with new sponsor after difficult off-season.
The rule changes do not apply to UCI sanctioned events such as RideLondon, and the Women's Tour.
With the race set to switch to RCS control next season, the outgoing organizer has taken a relaxed approach to unveiling its route details. With a month to go, the course is finally known.
Primož Roglič moves up to second place overall after João Almeida was distanced on penultimate climb.
The Finnish rider was suffering with burnout when she went on maternity leave in 2021. Now that she's back in the pro peloton, she's taking a different approach to racing.
VeloNews editor Sadhbh O'Shea spent a week traveling around Ireland with her team from the Isle of Man, experiencing what makes cycling special.
Primož Roglič loses 25 seconds in fight for pink jersey as GC battle heats up.
Uno-X moves into safe spot in contest to retain WorldTour license, AG Insurance-Soudal Quick-Step continues to climb the rankings.
The 36-year-old has been working with the Benin team since April 2022 and became the national team's head coach earlier this year.
Crashes galore as Remco Evenepoel, Mark Cavendish among the many fallers on wet roads.
The South African veteran came close to retirement last year, but she doesn't think she's reached her peak as a rider.
Charlotte Kool has already proved to be a formidable opponent to Lorena Wiebes, but DSM is not just focusing on sprint finishes in 2023.
Annemiek van Vleuten is getting better, Gaia Realini is the real deal, and more lessons learned from the seven-day race.
Cavendish, Geoghegan Hart, and McNulty among top names caught up in a crash with 3.7km to go just beyond the 'safe zone.'
SD Worx has accused other teams of capitalizing on a toilet break, while Movistar says the Dutch team messed up.
Belgian TT champion finishes 22 seconds up on Filippo Ganna, Primož Roglič loses 43 seconds.
Israel-Premier Tech has the youngest and oldest riders at the 2023 Giro d'Italia with Matthew Riccitello and Domenico Pozzovivo.
The American's been through the ringer during the last two years, but she's back at the forefront in her comeback race.
The decision comes soon after transgender athlete Austin Killips won the Tour of the Gila.
VeloNews takes a look at what are likely to be the most important stages for the GC at the 2023 Giro d'Italia.
The 19-year-old became the first rider from Tenerife to ride the Vuelta Femenina and is hoping to become the first pro from the Canary Islands.
Movistar, SD Worx, and Jumbo-Visma all gain time as race explodes in windy conditions.
Find out more about the first grand tour of the season and what makes it unique.
Michaela Drummond and Debora Silvestri have been unable to sign with Spanish teams after the RFEC refused to register new contract amidst fears of legal action.
The 24-year-old is spending this season in Europe as she targets a pro contract. She recently spent time with Jayco-AlUla at the Amstel Gold Race.
Turmoil not over for some as Spanish federation reportedly blocks two riders from signing and racing with new teams.
No official comment from UCI or team on removal. Zaaf was under constant monitoring amidst financial concerns with several riders leaving the squad.
The 21-year-old took a big step up in her career this spring with her first WorldTour podium.
Just seven riders remain at team, below the minimum of eight mandated by the UCI.
The US rider hasn't raced on the road since early 2022 following leg injury, Epstein Barr, and heart problems: 'I am just so happy to be back racing.'
New-look Vuelta Femenina steps closer to becoming a true grand tour with seven-day distance.
Vårgårda WestSweden and the Women's Tour have both been pulled from the 2023 WorldTour calendar for financial reasons.
Team at risk of losing its license if UCI rules are found to be broken. Vuelta Femenina organizer has confirmed that the team has declined its race invitation.
Six teams within 1,000 points on the cusp of WorldTour promotion or relegation, Zaaf challenge falls away amidst rider exodus.
The Tour of Flanders, Paris-Roubaix, and Liège-Bastogne-Liège take different approaches to their men's and women's races. What works and what doesn't?
The Dutchwomen struggled with the role of leader in 2022, but she has become more comfortable with pressure and it's showing.
What the stars of Liège-Bastogne-Liège Femmes had to say after a dramatic day of racing.
The Slovenian crashed along with Mikkel Honoré about 85km into the season's final classic.
Elisa Longo Borghini pushes the Dutch rider close, but can only take second.
With no wins in nine races, Van Vleuten hasn't waited longer for a first season victory since 2016. What's up with the world champion?
CPA president Adam Hansen says riders would like a warning system that bans riders from at least one WorldTour race for risky moves.
The 23-year-old will lead Ineos Grenadiers at Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday.
The SD Worx rider has been dominant all spring, but there are plenty of riders ready to put a stop to her run of victories.
The French champion, who signed for Human Powered Health this month, says the struggles of the last year have made her stronger.
The 26-year-old only took up cycling three years ago but hit the fast track to the professional peloton.
Lianne Lippert takes second after being distanced by Vollering with Gaia Realini rounding out the podium.
Five more riders have left in the last week after Audrey Cordon-Ragot became the first to sign for a new team ahead of Paris-Roubaix.
The Australian, who was voted as president of the riders' union in March, also wants to build bridges with the peloton.
Alison Jackson sprints for victory after break holds off the big-name chasers in dramatic third edition of the women's 'Hell of the North.'
Former winner suffers heartbreak after crashing out of front group with his best ride in years.
The Belgian hits the podium but lost a chance at going for the win after puncturing on the Carrefour de l'Arbre: 'I think I had the legs to do more.'
After two straight victories, Trek-Segafreo sees Lucinda Brand as team's top finisher in 12th after a dramatic race.
Canadian takes surprise win at the 'Hell of the North' after getting into early breakaway.
The French champion will race for Human Powered Health for the first time after exemption from UCI allows her to swap teams.
The Dane is still a bit hobbled from his 2022 Tour de Suisse crash, but he believes in his chances at Paris-Roubaix.
A lot goes into making sure the riders get through Paris-Roubaix, even more so now with two races this weekend.
Van Aert has come to terms with missing the podium at the Tour of Flanders.
The UCI listed the French rider on its website Thursday as a member of the U.S.-registered team
VeloNews follows the French team as it tests out the Paris-Roubaix cobbles ahead of Saturday's race.
Belgian says that she would do the same thing at Strade Bianche if SD Worx found itself in the same situation.
The French national champion may be barred for signing with a new team until June.
The Belgian believes that the Koppenberg should be put later in the Flanders course after carnage on the cobbles.
US rider bridged across to lead group and battled to ninth-place finish in spectacular De Ronde debut.
The Trek-Segafredo rider says she felt terrible all day at Tour of Flanders, despite finishing third.
The Belgian becomes only the second woman to win back-to-back Tour of Flanders titles after her solo victory.
Retiring star reflects on his 'special' 2016 win as his last classics campaign nears its end.
After thrilling contests at Milan-San Remo and the E3 Saxo Classic, cycling's 'Three Kings' are back at it again at Flanders' Finest.
21-year-old rising star Megan Jastrab leads big North American contingent at De Ronde.
Organizers have said that it has been unable to get the financial backing it needs to host the race.
The peloton's top stars descent on Belgium for Flanders' Finest.
The Dutch rider animated an active Dwars door Vlaanderen in just her second road race following surgery earlier this year.
Chiara Consonni and Marianne Vos round out the podium.
Early attack containing Alexander Kristoff almost makes it to the finish.
After missing out on a spot at the team in 2018, the Belgian is making the most of his chance to ride for Lotto-Dstny.
Jumbo-Visma has a deal with the company through 2024 but could be on the hunt for a new title sponsor for 2025.
21-year-old US talent Megan Jastrab finishes second on the podium in an edition beset by crashes.
Colombian is left with a broken toe and concussion after driver turns into him while on training ride.
American racer Matteo Jorgenson claims fourth place in debut appearance.