Shane Stokes

World champion extends unbeaten streak as Nieuwenhuis, Sweeck and Ronhaar battle for podium in round 12 of UCI World Cup.

Lucinda Brand had been leading race after Pieterse punctured, but then crashed hard and withdrew with a damaged nose.

French climber says that winning the Giro d’Italia is a big dream, limits his future Tour de France ambitions.

American WorldTour squad Lidl-Trek taking on arch-rivals SD Worx and others in 2024

A look at what the biggest women’s teams in the world will be wearing this season.

Some squads go with radical redesigns, others go with much more subtle tweaks. Catch up on the new colors for the men's teams here.

18-year-old Canadian Holmgren rounds out podium after performance which takes her by surprise.

Biggest winning margin of season sees Van der Poel asserting his superiority.

World champion puts in corker of a last lap to win as 18-year-old Canadian Ava Holmgreen stuns with third.

American rider pips seven-year record set by Phil Gaimon on Hawaii's Mauna Kea volcano.

'We will be aiming for the ultimate goal: to win,' declares Dutch team.

Belgian uncertain for GP Sven Nys on Monday after rare off-day on Saturday.

World champion critical of spectators amid suggestions of urine throwing at Hulst World Cup.

Clash of the 'Big Three' fails to materialize as Van Aert and Pidcock hit by bad luck.

Alvarado reels in compatriot on final lap only to see Pieterse drive clear again.

Bettering Merckx, a new Dutch super talent, and a once-mighty team trying to find its way back. These are Shane's tips for 2024.

Bennett’s new coach Stephen Barrett talks comebacks, training clues and high-aiming ambition.

Belgian warns about pressure: ‘You don’t want to read what a young rider has to deal with on social media.’

'Unfortunately that has been at a standstill for a while,’ says Visma-Lease a Bike’s Richard Plugge who hints at possible 2026 rollout.

Dutchman proves fastest again, with Van Aert and Iserbyt best of the rest, Pidcock hit by bad luck in Antwerp CX: 'I didn’t panic and took my time.'

Dutchwoman in tight battle with Lucinda Brand for most of race but gets upper hand: 'I felt really strong.'

Israel and Premier Tech say they will focus on men’s squads only in 2024, will return to women's cycling at some point in future.

Former world champion triumphs after trio of issues in the race.

Puck Pieterse and Lucinda Brand in thrilling last lap battle for second place.

Young Dutchwoman Pieterse limits cyclocross campaign in order to boost MTB medal chances.

Talented Briton doesn’t disclose goal but is aiming higher than a solid showing: ‘Top ten is not really my motivation.’

Pidcock rebounds from difficult start to nab second in Herentals, Van Empel edges tight fight in women’s race.

Van Empel's absence from five of seven World Cup races thus far is likely to further debate about current 'cross calendar.

Briton says he has ‘no memory’ of Tour de France victory moment or Olympic podiums in emotional interview.

Nieuwenhuis leads from start to finish on snowy, high-altitude course: 'My style looks easy on TV, but of course I was suffering'

Alvarado retains World Cup lead after finishing second to Bakker's late-race charge in the Italian mountains.

Belgian ace makes definite decision not to compete in cyclocross world championships as he goes all-in on spring.

German team says Uijtdebroeks is ‘contractually bound’, but rider’s agent says legal action is ongoing.

Young Belgian talent ends Bora-Hansgrohe contract one year early to move to Dutch superteam.

Belgian head and shoulders above his rivals on gloopy waterlogged course in Essen

When Bäckstedt isn't building what looks set to be a glittering career, the Welshwoman is building massive Lego structures.

Groupama FDJ team prepares for life without its star rider. ‘The baton is being passed. We are ready’.

Nationwide Scarpetta Rossa association combats violence against women, with its message to be amplified following agreement with RCS Sport.

Key riders from world of cyclocross give their thoughts after UCI President Lappartient threatens a world championship ban.

Frenchman looking to reboot as he rides Australian race for only the second time.

World Cup and Superprestige leader doesn’t expect to win against ‘The Big Three’, says thinking he can is 'fairy tales.'

Italian fastman commits to key leadout role for Fernando Gaviria, saying it will help him reclaim confidence and enthusiasm.

World TT champion revisits scene of near-lethal crash, and also has a sit-down chat about life, the bike and everything with Velo.

Cyclocross World Cup leader returns from poor start to blitz his competitors, Van der Haar and Ronhaar settle for second and third.

Dutchwoman beats under 23 riders Schreiber and Bentveld in fast, muddy race in Flamanville, France.

Featuring 25 pro teams, 1.2-ranked event will join Maryland Cycling Classic as only UCI single-day road races on US calendar.

Watch the recently-released mini-documentary here which shows Ganna’s staggering achievement and the meticulous steps behind it.

Jumbo-Visma star says it would be a ‘shameful sacrifice’ to stake everything on overall classification.

2020 world champion loses chance to boost points standing this weekend, cedes lead in Superprestige series.

The painkiller was already banned during competition by the UCI in 2019.

Frenchman lauds Remco Evenepoel’s defiance in Vuelta a España, says debut Tour win is possible.

No cobble sectors appear to feature, but wind could be a big factor.

Up against younger generation, Dutchwoman draws confidence from Dublin World Cup win.

2022 world champion ‘highly likely’ to miss worlds, will square up against Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert in as few as four events.

The premises of a Pinarello showroom in northern Italy were hit twice in the space of just 20 hours, stealing 19 high-end bikes with thousands.

Irish sprinter says he is determined to turn things around after three frustrating years.

Rain and mud tests riders, conditions delight third-placed Backstedt

Fresher legs help Dutchman overcome series leader Izerbyt, Sweeck takes second after puncture

Irishman’s 100km breakaway at 18 years of age impresses cycling’s best-ever rider.

Van der Haar strong but Belgian rival proves even stronger, taking World Cup overall lead.

Dutchwoman extends series lead with victory over teammate.

David Lappartient frustrated by World Cup absences, but big names disagree.

With Remco Evenepoel to target GC, Belgian insists there should be room for him.

Fresher legs sees teammates vanquish rivals on taxing mud-logged course.

Brand returns from injury to snag second, Backstedt scoops first elite WC podium of career

Even if this new SaddleSpur saddle promises greater stability on the bike, you probably won't want to race cyclocross with it.

New details emerge on plans to create a new 'super league,' but not everyone is happy about the plans.

The big animator of this year’s worlds looks to trade bronze for gold next time out, and rules out big push for Olympic Games in 2024.

Iserbyt puts in big drive for second place, Nys loses World Cup lead after late crash.

World champion extends lead in series with near flawless ride.

UCI confirms initial names of teams seeking licenses and registration for 2024.

Trio of Healy, Rafferty and Ryan important part of American team’s future strategy and a boost for Irish cycling.

Tour of Turkey haul carries Belgian sprinter past Pogačar, Vingegaard, and other top names.

Former mountainbike specialist stuns with solo stage win in China.

Belgian puts in masterclass exhibition on Waterloo course as runner-up Iserbyt recovers from broken shoe.

Puck Pieterse takes second in US race after number of errors cost her time.

European champion victorious again despite being youngest rider in season-ending time trial.

First-ever gravel race sees a world class performance from explosive Slovenian.

Belgian puts in impressive fight back after bike problems and a crash.

Vermeersch and Swift second and third, Valverde beats U.S. specialist Swenson for fourth.