Shane Stokes

Yates, Almeida, Ayuso confirmed superdomestiques; Slovenian sensation leaves altitude camp early due to death in family.

Past Olympic and world champion to return after three years: ‘Do I still want to be a winner? I always want to win.’

Astana Qazaqstan team supremo keeps the faith in Cavendish’s prospects of making Tour de France history.

EF Education-Cannondale rider diagnosed with RED-S after suffering stress fractures and downturn in performance.

‘It is always good to win climbing races before your big goal’: Dutchwoman on a Swiss roll, taking three out of four stages.

Riders' association president Adam Hansen says Pogačar asked CPA not to start proceedings against spectator who shoved him during Giro: 'It's a fan.'

Former Tour champ continues upward trajectory with fourth overall at Tour de Suisse, wants to be part of the Ineos squad this summer.

‘It’s certainly positive for the future’: British rider sees Tour de Suisse progression as proof he’s on the right way.

American rider Matthew Riccitello continues to impress with strong TT performance and fifth place overall.

With two weeks to go until crucial final Tour de France, Cavendish gives thumbs up to preparation.

In race against time to be at 100 percent for the Tour, Vingegaard's coach Tim Heemskerk says he has a ‘different physiology’ to Pogačar.

‘I think this is fair’: CPA president Adam Hansen weighs in on spectator who threw cap at Van der Poel’s wheel during Paris-Roubaix.

Belgian into first race leader’s jersey while Manxman readies himself for first of two sprint stages.

American rider finishes just eight seconds off overall win following superb GC campaign.

American rider Jorgenson goes close to overall victory in race, Carlos Rodríguez takes final stage.

Emerging US talent is runner-up behind Primož Roglič on queen stage of key Tour de France warmup event.

‘I think it’s clear that there is still some work to do,’ says former race leader.

Race leader Roglič extends his lead while American Jorgenson leaps up to second overall.

Egan Bernal, Tom Pidcock, Adam Yates and more to blitz climbs, while Mark Cavendish chases sprint win.

Evenepoel tips hat to Tour de France rival Pogačar: ‘He’s a special guy. The biggest talent in the bunch, the best rider of the past few years.’

Sam Bennett second after Lidl-Trek and Decathlon Ag2r la Mondiale control the stage.

World gravel champion smiling despite punctures and cracked rim.

With first Tour de France on the horizon, Belgian superstar claims he’s putting no pressure on himself in Dauphiné: 'Day by day.'

Danish rider still dealing with effects of dramatic crash in April, with nervousness also a factor.

Giro d’Italia race leader now almost seven minutes clear of nearest rivals after 'queen stage' blitz: 'An amazing Tadej. It is historic.'

Colombian climber goes close to another grand tour stage win at Giro.

Pogačar’s grip on pink jersey soars with dominant performance on toughest day.

Irishman racks up first wins of 2024 in treble at Four Days of Dunkirk: 'That's why I am still here.'

'You never know what happens in the mountains': Pogačar holds biggest advantage at this point of the Giro since 1990, but final week will decide everything.

Pogačar tightens grip on pink jersey and Thomas nudges back into second place ahead of Sunday's 'queen stage': 'We need to fight with the heart and head.'

Martínez and Thomas are already nearly three minutes adrift, but the Giro is nothing if not unpredictable.

Race leader Tadej Pogačar puts in huge effort to help bring back Jhonatan Narváez just before the line.

Dutchwoman overhauls teammate and double stage winner Mischa Bredewold in GC with strong move.

Head DS Matt White backs Aussie while acknowledging rivals: ‘This is the most competitive sprints field I’ve ever seen.’

Young Lidl-Trek rider shows same class as father Sven Nys, nabbing back-to-back victories.

Dani Martínez also strong on stage 8, but lauds Tadej Pogačar as ‘incredible.'

Race leader holds fire until final sprint, then crushes rivals for third stage win of race: 'I was confident we could win.'

Jayco AlUla head DS Matt White says team is ‘playing the long game’ with Giro d'Italia 'best young rider' Plapp.

'He’s a very good ambassador for our sport': Australian DS believes Giro-Tour sweep would create new buzz for professional racing.

Jayco-AlUla team keeps faith in Irish climber: ‘Bad things can spiral, but good things can spiral as well.’

'I am so happy that I am in white:' Young Belgian leaps up to fourth overall and now leads the best young rider classification.

Slovenian storms clear of all of his rivals on first summit finish after the drama of a puncture and a crash close to start of final climb.

Dutchwoman goes clear on final ascent to reinforce GC lead: 'To end the Vuelta this way is fantastic.'

UAE Team Emirates rider admits an error which enabled Jhonathan Narváez to triumph.

Ineos Grenadiers rider only one able to stay with Pogačar on final climb, Schachmann takes second in sprint.

Visma Lease a Bike rider outpaces Kristen Faulkner, Demi Vollering holds overall lead.

New Yorker lines out in the Giro d’Italia with ambition for TTs and other stages.

2023 runner-up says Ineos Grenadiers is confident while also recognizing beating Pogačar will be a ‘massive task’.

UAE Team Emirates boss suggests Giro campaign could make Pogačar even stronger in the Tour: 'We have no pressure.'

Women's and men's races set for big showdown Sunday on the tough climbing stage to Piños Altos.

Climbing specialist Gaia Realini leads La Vuelta overall after tense team time trial.

Big Spanish hope Rodríguez takes first-ever pro stage race victory.

Dutchwoman one of a rare number of cyclists to sign on with the global marketing behemoth.

Former US national dual slalom champion gets out of comfort zone in first of 10-discipline project.

Both riders lead overall heading into Saturday’s penultimate stage.

Carlos Rodríguez takes over yellow with one stage to go, Florian Lipowitz has breakthrough ride.

Dutchwoman Vollering keen to go one better after controversial attack blocked victory in 2023 Vuelta.

Taking Liège-Bastogne-Liège on Sunday marks highpoint of Australian’s career: 'Sometimes patience works. I’m happy that it paid off.'

Australian FDJ Suez rider overpowers Elisa Longo Borghini and others in suspenseful finale: 'It was an amazing day.'

Slovenian attacks on Côte de la Redoute and finishes well clear of the runner-up Romain Bardet: 'It was quite emotional for me all day.'

How do the three major race favorites feel about their chances and those of their rivals?

World champion goes into race as overwhelming favorite but doesn’t feature in finale.

Ineos Grenadiers rider sparkles after pre-race favorite Van der Poel fails to shine: 'I was going to say it is great to win for the second time but it might create some controversy'

'Obviously Lorena was just too early to celebrate': Former world champion triumphs in final-meter dive to the line.

The Belgian cycling great is recovering at home after recent surgery.

‘The possibility now is much, much greater for winning Giro and Tour,’ says cycling expert.

18-year-old American rookie packs loads of potential and is settling in with Ineos Grenadiers: 'I want to learn as much as I can.'

The first of the Ardennes Classics promises dramatic racing on twisting, hilly courses.

Spectator had been in VIP section at Paris-Roubaix, says action was an ‘unfortunate maneuver'.

More details emerge about Paris-Roubaix spectator, who claims to be a fan of Van der Poel.

Paris-Roubaix incident follows earlier harassment at Tour of Flanders and other races.

Carlos Rodríguez wins final stage to secure second overall, overnight leader Skjelmose caught out and loses yellow.

Former world number one Kelly weighs in on Arenberg chicane debate, recallls his run-ins with the notorious 'trench'.

CPA president Adam Hansen calls for stricter regulations, notes pro team suppliers have changed tack on their safety recommendations.

CPA president Adam Hansen on new Arenberg chicane: ‘It’s going to change the race quite a lot.’

This isn't the first time the Dutchman was booed and treated poorly by some fans, and police and race organizers are on the trail.

'This gives me extra motivation to not give up and look for other opportunities': Niewiadoma looks forward after her best Flanders finish.

Kasia Niewiadoma second as aggressive racing fends off feared SD Worx-Protime challenge.

Arizonan rider caught on final climb but stays calm, aces the final descent and wins.

Governing body suggests standards were not always followed, commits to longer-term action.