Shane Stokes

Alvarado dominates tough, tricky Namur course but drama sees her lose a chunk of time with final-lap tumble.

Belgian legend begins physiotherapy after hip replacement operation, pledges never to cycle alone again.

Vuelta a España winner Roglič to target cycling’s two other grand tours next season as part of Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe push for success.

Condensed schedule sees Van der Poel chasing many wins but fixating on a record-equaling seventh world title.

Chinese mega-sponsor XDS officially joins WorldTour, online supermarket Picnic partners Dutch team, Pogačar and Roglič get new kits.

‘It's often easy to put on a smile in front of the cameras, but behind the scenes it’s still painful and difficult,' says Evenepoel.

Juggling two separate racing calendars in one year is a huge physical ask: Velo speaks to some of those who try.

Best-ever pro rider Merckx says he was ‘scared’ after his fall Monday, could be back on bike soon.

Former world time trial champion due in court next month for sentencing over December 2023 death of wife Hoskins.

The son of cyclocross legend Sven Nys has the punch and the engine to make waves on both sides of the sport.

Talented Australian climber had been plagued by pain on bike, undergoes operation for iliac artery endofibrosis.

Debut of Sardinian round called off in disaster news for cash-strapped teams traveling from northern Europe.

Tragic incident as insect sting prior to a race causes anaphylactic reaction.

No world championships, but cross star Van Aert will make long-awaited return with short, intense block of off-road racing.

Vuelta a España to make history next August with a first-ever race start in Italy. Early details are emerging.

U.S. team of Kristen Faulkner, Alison Jackson, Veronica Ewers clocked up a brace of fine results in 2024. New signings promise even more big results.

Olympic champion suffered multiple fractures in accident on Tuesday, interrupting his pre-season buildup.

Former European champion Vanthourenhout swoops on final lap to deny Aerts, Orts and Iserbyt.

Louis Vervaeke has worked with both Mathieu van der Poel and Evenepoel, and sees big differences between them.

Two-time Tour winner Vingegaard talks injuries, miracles, key rivals and a ‘crazy year.’

Danish rider to line out alongside Kasia Niewiadoma from 2025, exploding pro races together.

UCI president David Lappartient claims sport may be safer without radios, or by restricting their use.

‘We flew to the moon 50 years ago and ‘lose’ an athlete in a cycling race in civilized Switzerland.'

World champion Pogačar near-obsessed with La Primavera following series of near-misses.

Former world champion could reverse a previous decision to reject high-altitude work.

Double Tour winner left ‘smashed’ after turbulent and testing season.

As Belgian works towards recovery, clarity coming this week on what races Mathieu van der Poel will contest.

Sandy course in Antwerp produces superb showings by last season’s UCI series winners.

Dutch star gives most open interview yet about Tour de France crash plus friction with teammate Kopecky.

'I said to myself, don't screw it up, Thor': Some key life lessons from one of the top names of the modern era.

Defending champ says bring it on after Tour organizers revisit scenes of his past weaknesses.

American GC contender assesses storming 2024 season while also discussing gap to top rivals.

$997,000 lawsuit filed over collision with rider, who says he is facing ongoing medical issues.

Emerging star Bäckstedt has reunited with a face from the past to step up to a new level.

Manx rider retires as the greatest sprinter cycling has known, and as the Tour de France stage win record holder.

Cycling expert calls for more action while highlighting concerns caused by evolving technology and new training methods.

‘Resting is a big part of getting better’: Dutch star’s HRV shows proof of her end of season fatigue.

Belgian prodigy dazzles to take first elite gold medal, while Van Empel doubles up after earlier worlds win

Briton in action at the Saitama Criterium in Japan, receives most aggressive rider award.

Roglič overhauled at finish line while Cavendish and Philipsen are also to the fore in off-season event.

Dennis faces potential maximum prison sentence of 15 years over death of his wife Melissa Hoskins.

Belgian champion Eli Iserbyt has liquid chucked in his face during cyclocross race, prompting police to intervene.

Race director Marion Rousse believes Belgian world champion is capable of great things.

No risk of complacency for Slovenian star: ‘He has always been one of the best in motivating himself, finding new goals’

Defending champion names a big ambition as she assesses the newly unveiled Tour race route.

Cavendish appears to leave door open to another Tour ride, Evenepoel weighs up ‘mythical’ course, and more.

Women’s Tour will begin in Brittany and conclude in the Alps with two difficult summit finishes.

For some, world number one Pogačar is the most exciting thing to happen to the sport in years. Kelly feels otherwise.

2023 Tour de France Femmes champion chasing second victory plus other top targets with French team.

Prize fund from Saturday’s championship races provide greater rewards to medalists than recent road world champs.

Symbolic number represents the vast scale of traffic-related deaths last year: ‘We cannot afford to sit back and hope for slow policy changes.'

Fourth-ever Esports worlds is first time competitors raced in the same location.

African race has been held for almost 40 years but has now lost UCI ranking after controversial team participation.

Mounting speculation that Belgian star has been entertaining TV audiences while dressed up as a giant furry squirrel. Is it nuts?

US rider Powless lands second victory in ten days with an impressive end of season display: 'I was pretty confident.'

Six-time gold medalist Hoy trying to stay positive: ‘There is medicine I can take that will fend this off for as long as possible.’

American rider bounces back from fractured nose but ultimately has to settle for silver medal after earlier exertion takes its toll.

UCI announces teams which have submitted necessary registration documents, Astana and Ceratizit fall short for now.

‘The UCI could have solved this differently’: Iserbyt’s team not happy over punishment.

Amid Ineos Grenadiers tensions, cycling expert Kelly says differing demands from sponsors may be complicating things for Pidcock’s career.

‘My acts don’t belong in this sport’: Iserbyt in hot water with race judges after crash with Ryan Kamp.

World and Olympic champion Brown triumphs in final professional race.

Solo breakaway caught just before finish line, handing world champion vital time bonus.

Belgian rider sees the bright side despite Tadej Pogačar domination, details necessary areas of improvement.

The UAE superstar jumped on the day's big climb with 48km remaining to gap the likes of Remco Evenepoel and Enric Mas and win for fourth-straight time.

North American has a clear target in mind after most successful season to date.

US rider pulls out one of the top performances of his career to take first victory since February 2023.

Manxman has been vague about intentions, while Astana-Qazaqstan team indicates its position.

4th-placed rider Jasper Stuyven says fellow Belgians prioritized their Alpecin-Deceuninck trade team ahead of the national squad.

Dutchman follows up on his bronze in the road worlds with his first-ever gravel world title.

American rider grabbed the race lead Thurday with a storming solo victory.

EF Education-Easypost rider and ultradistance athlete Morton averages over 450km per day during Around Australia ride.

Dutchwoman Vos outsprints road world champion Lotte Kopecky after lengthy two-rider breakaway.

'I felt a pressure in the rainbow jersey': Pogačar pounced with about 38km to go to solo home yet again. Longo Borghini wins the women's race.

Rider's association president Hansen comments after the tragic passing of Muriel Furrer, André Drege and Gino Mäder: 'There was clearly a mistake in tracking where the riders were.'

American rider lands eighth victory of the season: ‘Today was a good day, hopefully we can defend the lead until the end.’

Both riders are chasing their first victory in the Giro Dell’Emilia, but a three time winner will also be there.

Tour stage record holder remains vague about whether or not he will continue in the sport.

Cycling's exclusive triple crown for Pogačar, in a manner bigger and bolder than Eddy Merckx and Stephen Roche

Ben O'Connor kicks to silver with a late-race attack, and Mathieu van der Poel defends his 2023 world title with bronze. Quinn Simmons 9th.