Power on the Poggio: Lotte Kopecky Aiming to Detonate San Remo Women
World champion will make Tour de France GC a key objective for first time in her career without losing focus on classics: 'We are curious how far we can go.'
Shane Stokes has written about pro cycling for over 25 years, covering grand tours, world championships, Classics and other major events during that time. He’s been the Irish Times cycling correspondent for over two decades, appeared regularly on that country’s national broadcaster RTE in analyzing the sport, and contributed to Velo and many of the sport’s international outlets.
When not writing about cycling he’s happiest in nature on a sunny day, particularly with a dog or two in tow.
World champion will make Tour de France GC a key objective for first time in her career without losing focus on classics: 'We are curious how far we can go.'
American talent emerges from the shock and despair of Mäder’s passing to take his biggest-ever career win.
Hilly Italian race features attacks by big names but Vollering, Longo Borghini, Pieterse and Van der Breggen can’t fend off sprinters.
Ayuso reaffirms his talent while Italians Milan and Filippo Ganna show strong form in advance of Milan-San Remo next weekend.
British star has had a glittering early season, psyched by his new team and by a possible Giro d’Italia wildcard slot.
Spanish rider puts in impressive solo move on final climb to distance Ganna with just one day left.
Michael Storer wins from day’s break, Jorgenson’s closest rival gains just three seconds with late surge.
Currently riding strongly in Tirreno-Adriatico, the Australian rider talks surgery, success, Roglič, and Red Bull.
Feeling strong again and soaking up Pogačar’s enthusiasm, Michael Matthews is focusing in on long-held target.
American rider and Jonas Vingegaard share leadership: ‘I will be just as happy if Matteo wins,’ insists double Tour de France winner.
Defending champion Matteo Jorgenson on move early and picks up bonus seconds to open 'Race to the Sun.'
Briton Pidcock left with mixed emotions after taking second in race: ‘When Pogačar crashed, he looked quite bad’.
World champ Pogačar returns from fall to overpower Pidcock and solo to record-equaling third win.
Returning veterans Van der Breggen, Ferrand-Prévot prove they've still got it with podium finishes as Vollering stomps to second win in Siena.
Following near misses at the Olympics, the Tour and the worlds, Healy has made changes and is ready to strike.
Tarling has already beaten Pogačar, Evenepoel, Van Aert in TTs. Can he break through at the classics? 'Roubaix is the one that suits me best.'
Belgian Philipsen triumphs on his birthday, denying Kooij and Hofsetter and showing fine form before defense of his Milan-San Remo title.
Norwegian explains unorthodox clothing choice behind his unexpected victory in Omloop
Young Norwegian Wærenskjold outsprints Magnier and Philipsen to the line, Claes beats Nerlo after day-long breakaway in women's race.
Seven days of racing sounds ideal preparation, yet there are pros and cons to competing in the middle east.
A look at some of the key storylines to emerge from this year’s edition of the UAE Tour.
Injury at UAE Tour is a setback to Froome’s stated goal of returning to Tour de France or Vuelta a España.
UAE boss Mauro Gianetti confirms Tour de France-Vuelta a España program likely on the cards for 2025: 'Normally this is the plan.'
‘It was just a funny moment’: UAE Tour race leader Pogačar, defending champion Lennert Van Eetfelt cause panic in the peloton.
Talented US climber Riccitello is just 22 but is already taking some big WorldTour results. Sunday's summit finish at the UAE Tour is his next target.
Tadej Pogačar, Jonathan Milan and others on the offensive, while many GC riders left panicking as race is shaken up.
Photo details: Biomimicry and blindingly bright paint still make it hard to overlook the massive chainring on this Pinarello Bolide F TT.
World champion triumphant at UAE Tour; Onley, Fisher-Black and Gianetti weigh in.
Tarling delivers on vast potential at UAE Tour: ‘It’s going to be nice to wear a fancy jersey’ says young Welshman.
Last minute UCI ban left Ineos Grenadiers scrambling ahead of today's stage to replace a TT visor that’s been in use since 2022.
Rivals beware, world champion is raring to go on Wednesday’s uphill finish: ‘It suits me very well’.
'Home' team jarred by back luck on opening day of UAE Tour as world champion Pogačar blows out cobwebs in season debut: 'It would have been something beautiful.'
Hulking Lidl-Trek rider leaves lighter rivals in the dust on steep final ramp to strike first in the world championship of sprinters.
Jasper Philipsen, Tim Merlier, Jonathan Milan just three of many big names poised to test legs at the UAE Tour.
Triple crown star keeps world guessing on Vuelta and Roubaix plans; UAE Tour rivals admit difficulty of taking on world champion.
We’ve already seen it raced at the UAE Tour Women but Pogačar’s Colnago Y1Rs has the sacred rainbow stripes and a 3D printed Wahoo mount.
What's Rogla really like? Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe teammates give a behind-the-scenes view of the five-time grand tour winner.
After a winning end to 2024, Neilson Powless is setting monumental ambitions ahead of season debut: 'Last fall was about the best I’ve ever been.'
Two wins in four days end near-four year drought for former Tour de France champion Bernal.
Dutch sprinter Wiebes talks San Remo, sprinting, and team tensions with Demi Vollering.
Double Olympic champ Evenepoel is making gradual progress but clock is ticking towards first big goals.
French Bessèges event sees more disruption Saturday; the UCI and SafeR pledge to take action over incidents this week.
Following her best-ever season, Giro d’Italia Women champion Longo Borghini is revving up nicely with her new UAE Team ADQ squad.
New Jayco AlUla leader O’Connor shows ambition tempered with modesty as his new adventure begins: 'My aim is to perform all year round.'
Former pro Hansen fights back after fan blog post critical of safety measures.
Nys proves he belongs among CX royalty with worlds podium: 'Being on the podium with Mathieu and Wout is a dream come true.'
Van der Poel dominates to match legendary Erik de Vlaeminck, Wout van Aert a distant second after low grid position and a fall.
Error by Brand seconds from the line costs her chance of beating Van Empel.
‘If there’s people who are expecting me to come out with a bang, they might be disappointed,' says Faulkner of 2025 debut.
Path to victory suddenly more complicated, but reigning champion Van der Poel describes big rival’s change of heart as ‘a pleasant surprise’.
Belgian star had previously indicated he would miss worlds, including as recently as Saturday.
World champion simply unstoppable in GP Adrie van der Poel race, while Lucinda Brand follows series win with clear victory in women's event.
No change of heart for Van Aert as cyclocross world championships loom on the horizon.
Blanka Vas wins in gripping finale to mud-packed women’s race, Lucinda Brand seals overall World Cup victory with men's series still in play.
Double world champion Van der Breggen aiming high on return after three year break, but is yet unsure what is possible.
Visma-Lease a Bike star showed signs of fatigue in the Benidorm World Cup on Sunday, losing out to another powerful Belgian talent.
Fast, dry course leads to thrilling racing, Fem Van Empel continues her Benidorm run of success.
Former sports director Gert Vervoort found to have committed ethical breaches relating to sexual harassment and abuse.
New uncertainty about planned return to racing for Evenepoel, who admits situation is ‘a downer’.
Tratnik and Ryan Mullen enthuse about changes to team, believing squad can level up with the ‘super teams’ in 2025.
Now one of the most successful riders in the current pro peloton, Groenewegen owes much to his family, and one person in particular.
Former world champion Van Aert dominates men’s race as his condition builds, Brand also blitzes rivals.
Dutchman has now reset his shoulder joint in races at least twice in the past 14 months.
Van Aert prevails in tight battle with Iserbyt, Lucinda Brand gaps Bäckstedt and Alvarado to win.
Belgian star discusses high speed descents, targets for the upcoming season plus his difficult 2024.
World champion’s perfect winter season hit by injury and schedule disruption, with Sunday's Dendermonde World Cup the latest race affected.
American Paris-Nice winner made a big leap forward, and believes more is to come in 2025.
Respected TV commentator Michel Wuyts suggests cross star isn’t going full gas in his otherwise crushing, Lamborghini-style performances.
Visma Lease a Bike team leader clear on challenge: ‘To beat him I need to reach a new level’.
Slippery, punchy course in France puts cyclocross riders under pressure with plentiful crashes.
Young cyclocross and road star is gathering momentum in advance of his first Ardennes Classics campaign.
WorldTour team has major financial clout but results were modest in 2024. Can the Briton make the difference?
Faulkner details the surprising backstory behind her stunning road race victory this summer.
Van Aert hit by setback one day before planned first cyclocross race of the season.
World champion finishes streets ahead of Nys and Wyseure in sandy, muddy Zonhoven World Cup.
Dutchwoman unexpectedly gaps rivals through late error, with Bäckstedt beating Brand for second.
Young Luxembourg rider takes first-ever World Cup win, ending three-year Dutch run of success.
Mud-marked race sees multiple riders hit the deck as Christmas cyclocross period begins.
First win, first bike, first contract: The US TT champion and Vuelta stage winner details his road to the top.
Belgian rider Vanthourenhout pounces after leader Toon Aerts suffers last-lap crash on tricky off-camber section.