Visma-Lease a Bike Honest about Modest Catalunya Result: ‘It Won’t Be an Edition the Team Will Remember Fondly’
Dutch squad searching for positives after Sepp Kuss and Cian Uijtdebroeks fade on final stages.
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.
Dutch squad searching for positives after Sepp Kuss and Cian Uijtdebroeks fade on final stages.
Elisa Balsamo second in photo finish, with Chiara Consonni best of the rest.
UAE Team Emirates rider ends Volta a Catalunya with biggest winning margin in 41 years.
Dutchman Van der Poel is in dominant form but multiple challengers exist.
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A selection of images highlighting the glory of La Primavera, the first and longest of cycling’s monument races.
Select group fights out for victory at end of tough Italian climbing race, Balsamo proves quickest.
Slovenian calls being on final podium with friends Philipsen and Matthews ‘one of most beautiful moments’ of his life.
Jasper Philipsen, Michael Matthews, Tadej Pogačar, Mads Pedersen and others react to a thrilling edition of La Primavera.
UCI to study spending caps that have been debated in recent years as richest teams dwarf rivals: 'Look at the budgets, and look at the GC.'
Huge Poggio attack by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) too little too late, with small group fighting it out for victory.
Despite slow Paris-Nice start, Slovenian rider’s transfer in pursuit of Tour de France glory is raising German team’s game: 'We absolutely buy into it.'
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Slovenian not panicking after clash with Remco Evenepoel falls short of expectations: 'On to the next ones.'
Ellen Van Dijk had been out of competition for a year and a half, is now eyeing classics.
Italian fastman takes second sprint victory of the week as Philipsen cracks in shoulder to shoulder battle.
British GC hope satisfied in Tirreno-Adriatico after ‘one of the best climbing performances’ of his career
Race leader strengthens vice grip on blue jersey with another stage win.
Kim Cadzow, Kristen Faulkner dominate Italian race for new-look American team.
Former junior world champion Jastrab had several standout performances during 2023, but also many setbacks. She’s still dealing with the worst of those, yet has talent in spades and a big future ahead.
New Year’s Eve talisman brings good fortune to American rider, who is having a breakthrough season.
Dutchman is emerging star in world of sprinting, and will join forces with Wout van Aert in Visma stage blitz at Italian grand tour.
Riders’ association president identifies several areas of concern he hopes the UCI will study.
‘It just sucks being all the time there but not getting the victory’ - Polish rider frustrated by near misses in Strade Bianche.
After stunning Strade Bianche success, next stop Milan-San Remo in year with the biggest, boldest targets.
The UAE Tour didn’t quite go to plan, but modest stage places there don’t give the full picture.
Sport directors, riders are split over route changes and wonder if the popular race over the white roads of Tuscany will lose its charm: 'It was good how it was.'
Dramatic day at UAE Tour sees race upended on final climb, Vine crack and victory determined by time bonuses.
Gleb Syritsa steps up in absence of Mark Cavendish and takes team’s best result of the race.
Adam Hansen points out crash at UAE Tour as latest example: 'This crash is why the CPA are 100 percent against hookless rims.'
British rider loses out on opportunity in final sprint stage of this year’s race.
Young Dutch rider takes photo finish against Tim Merlier, who was hampered by a mechanical.
Beating world’s fastest isn't enough to earn Tour start as Quick-Step is backing Remco Evenepoel's big push for yellow: 'As a team you have to make a choice.'
Jay Vine takes over from teammate Brandon McNulty as race leader on first summit finish.
American rider once again defending a leader’s jersey, weeks after winning the Volta Valenciana.
American national champion heads a UAE Team Emirates one-two-three podium sweep to secure red jersey.
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Elia Viviani, Eddie Dunbar, Michael Mørkøv amongst the fallers on finishing straight of stage one.
American rider backing teammate Adam Yates in race, but flat time trial could hand him an early buffer over designated leader.
Manxman center of attention on eve of ‘sprinters’ world championships,' the UAE Tour.
Slovenian rider talks about her progression in the sport, making up for lost time, and how she and two-time Tour winner Tadej Pogačar support each other.
Liv AlUla Jayco rider draws on stubbornness and determination to forge new ground.
Performances back home hint that big season could be in store for 2019 Tour de France champion.
British rider Pidcock continues jumping between disciplines in what is a key season in his evolution as a pro road rider.
Lotte Kopecky seals overall success in confirmation world champion is in sparkling early season form.
Belgian star launches with over 50km remaining in Figueira Champions Classic, finishes nearly two minutes clear of next riders.
World champion proves best atop the Jabel Hafeet climb and now leads the UAE Tour with one day to go: 'This is my first mountain top finish victory-it's crazy!'
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Success-filled weekend for US riders in early season Spanish stage race.
Dutchman Van der Poel supreme on Tábor course, Nieuwenhuis secures distant second ahead of Vanthourenhout.
Talented Dutchwoman has already shown signs of road promise, but much more is to come.
Two assailants would drive alongside cyclists in the Toulouse region and suddenly hit or shove them, causing injury.
American best on mountain top finish, seizes overall lead with one day remaining.
Lucinda Brand and Puck Pieterse far off gold, but complete Dutch podium sweep.
Forget Mathieu van der Poel: The gold medal push in the women's race will be the most compelling.
With a stage in the AlUla Tour his next goal, Dutch sprinter is aiming to reach July in giant-killing form: 'Hopefully my fastest legs are in the Tour.'
A fascinating look at the lifestyle and mindset of former pro rider Svein Tuft, who embraces nature, adventure and the wild outdoors.
MTB specialists prove best in opening round of the Grasshopper Adventure Series in California.
Dutchman bides time in race before hammering rivals one week out from worlds title defense, Iserbyt takes fifth to seal World Cup overall.
Dutchwoman in control six days before world championship title defense; under-par Alvarado seals World Cup win.
Welsh road and cross star Bäckstedt joins Van Aert, Pidcock, Vas and others as sponsored athletes.
More than 300 races to be broadcast starting in February on Max, offsetting the loss of fan favorite GCN+ in December.
With debut Giro d'Italia and Paris Olympics two motivations, Frenchman's early momentum will help in bid to return to his best.
World champion's push to win eleventh consecutive race derailed by bad luck in Spain.
Double wins set the tone for what could be a standout season for new U.S. team.
British rider Williams lands biggest career success atop Mount Lofty.
World champion rides brilliantly but settles for fifth after two mishaps in dazzling World Cup.
World Cup series leader Ceylin Alvarado puts in a stubborn display after recent injury, sealing World Cup overall.
End of an era as Team Sky co-founder steps away from team principal spot, but he will still exert influence.
Bardet admits he initially had ‘doubts’ about Evenepoel's potential transferring to pro peloton.
Second year British professional lands first ever pro win, with Yates and Alaphilippe unable to snap elastic.
Decathlon-Ag2r La Mondiale undergoes reinvention in quest to return Sam Bennett to Tour de France glory in 2024.
'We have a team that can deliver him in the best way. I know many doubt that, but I like to be underestimated.' Quick-Step vows to come out swinging in Evenepoel's Tour debut.
World road race champion adds more gold medals to her trophy cabinet.
Basque rider never got his Grand Tour win but will now help Belgian star try to win the Tour de France.
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