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Riders agree that Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert have enormous influences on the classics — no matter if they're present or not.

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From Le Samyn to Strade Bianche to Paris-Nice, here's a look at this week's packed pro road racing calendar.

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More aero, safer, and with an exhaust, MET's new Manta aero helmet was inspired by automotive design and wind-tunnel testing.

Deceuninck-Quick-Step vows to 'isolate' the budding classics stars in bid to take them down.

Tom Pidcock could be the flame needed to reignite the team's stuttering showing in the classics.

From van der Poel's two-hour attack to SD Worx's daylong stranglehold, the 'opening weekend' shone a light on the classics season to come.

The first of the spring's cobbled races were held over the weekend. Kristof Ramon and Rhode Van Elsen captured the action.

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For Brian 'Safa' Wagner, fast descents are the ultimate way to have fun on the bike.

The classics kicked off with excellent editions of Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne

Trek-Segafredo made up for a disastrous Omloop with a win on Sunday

Dutch star will race Le Samyn mid-week ahead of clash at Strade Bianche this weekend.

Mathieu van der Poel animated the day, kickstarting an attack that stayed away until the final 1500 meters.

Annemiek van Vleuten, Julian Alaphilippe, Tom Pidcock and more key players gnash teeth or take quiet confidence after curtain-raising classic Saturday.

Caleb Ewan sprints to victory on stage 7 of the UAE Tour, Tadej Pogacar wraps up the overall title.

Emma Cecilie Norsgaard of Movistar sprinted to second ahead of Amy Pieters.

Davide Ballerini wins the men's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

World champion takes victory at first opportunity for her newly reconfigured SD Worx team.

Julian Alaphilippe backed Italian for the win before the race: 'When the world champion says something like that, it gives extra strength.'

Opening classic of the season finishes with a rare bunch sprint after Deceuninck-Quick-Step controlled most of the day.

Aussie fastman takes final stage sprint in Abu Dhabi after twice being beaten by Sam Bennett.

Ron Bartle, now 86, tells the story of the Sprengisandur, a route across the interior of Iceland in ridden in 1958.

Sam Bennett wins stage 6 of the UAE Tour.

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Pogacar and Polanc both received 10-second time penalties at the UAE Tour after Polanc gave Pogacar a push in the finale of stage 6.

Hunt claims the new 60 Limitless Aero Disc wheel is the third fastest in its category.

Quinn Simmons addressed the media on Friday for the first time since his 2020 suspension.

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An uneven runway to the Belgian classics and off-season moves see the 2021 edition harder than usual to gauge.

Some new hoops from Hunt, some colorful Rapha padless leggings and shorts, and more.

João Correia, manager of Tao Geoghegan Hart and João Almeida, also announces a new venture in women’s racing.

Former world champion urges colleagues to become more involved, while Wellens admits he will miss TT position in breakaways.

Tadej Pogačar finishes safely in the bunch to secure another day in the race leader's jersey Saturday.

Will Julian Alaphilippe continue Deceuninck-Quick-Step's winning start? Will Mathieu van der Poel dominate? And what can Tom Pidcock do?

The 2020 Tour champion is picking up where he left off last season and roars into 2021 looking sharp at the UAE Tour.

A closer look at what to expect from this year's edition of the cobbled semi-Classic.

Route Werks launched a wildly successful bar bag on Kickstarter – then found themselves sucked into a murky world of online scammers.

Dutch supremo's presence – and absence – could change the way both Omloop Het Nieuwsblad and Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne are raced.

Here's what's making headlines on Friday, February 26.

Kitschy music, muddy hills, and punishing racing. Here's James Startt's account of Peter Van Petegem's victory at Omloop Het Volk in 1998.

The UAE Tour rolled on with challenging stage to Jebel Jais on Thursday.

Streaming bike racing is complicated; here’s how to watch cycling in the US.

The riders to watch and what the course holds for the opening race of the women's 2021 season.

James spoke with two cycling apparel companies, Ornot and Pearl Izumi, about the use of polybags and sustainability in their field.

During stage races the UCI will dock a rider 30 seconds for a first offense and two minutes for a second. A third offense brings expulsion.

While Belgium's opening weekend garners much of the attention, these two tough classics in France are worthy of your affection.

These are a few of the best weight training exercises to develop cycling-specific strength and prevent injury.

Bad weather now means social rides for me — inside. But even on some gorgeous days, I am completely committed to racing on the trainer.

Four-time Tour de France champion hung with the best climbers until 4km to go on final climb at UAE Tour.

Desiree Peterkin rode almost every day until she was diagnosed with a rare disease. After that, cycling became the focus of her comeback.

Here's what's making headlines on Thursday, February 25.

Alexey Lutsenko was caught within 400m of line as Tadej Pogačar defends leader's jersey in final mountaintop finale at UAE Tour.

Dutch star was forced to leave UAE Tour due to a COVID-19 case among one of the team staffers, and will race Sunday in Belgium.

Strong Belgian opening weekend bodes well for the monuments, but Omloop Het Nieuwsblad winners don't often come out on top at Flanders or Roubaix.

Last year the Tour of Flanders and Gent-Wevelgem showed that one-day Classics can be run in COVID times. In 2021 they face a different set of challenges.

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Sam Bennett nabs his first win of the year on stage 4 of the UAE Tour.

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Shimano compatible power meter pedals have long been on many riders wish list, is it about to happen?

On the list of Roubaix wildcard teams is Ciclismo Mundial, the team of cyclocross stars like Ceylin Alvarado and Sanne Cant.

Good folks converging, and great rides to be had in Southern Arizona.

Father-daughter combination a possibility in future with women's Paris-Roubaix now on schedule.

From Annemiek van Vleuten's Movistar debut, to Trek-Segafredo's team strength, to BikeExchange's new era, here are five stories to follow at Omloop Het Nieuwsblad.

Here's how to watch the men's and women's Omloop Het Nieuwsblad, as well as Kuurne-Brussels-Kuurne, this weekend.

The 2021 Giro d'Italia route includes dirt roads, Monte Zoncolan, and a handful of short and punchy stages.

Fred Dreier hopes Chris Froome will be ready to fight for the Tour de France win. Froome's struggles at the UAE Tour tell a different story.

We examine Michael Woods' battle with Trek-Segafredo at the Alpes-Maritimes et du Var. Then, Kiel Reijnen joins the show from UAE Tour.

Leadout master Mørkøv pilots Irishman to first win of the season at UAE Tour to set ball rolling toward green jersey defense.

Phil Liggett talks about covering the Tour de France, and offers insightful stories about Eddy Merckx, Lance Armstrong, and other cycling icons.

Jumbo-Visma plans to give Kuss added responsibility in 2021, but when will his big leadership chances arrive?

Here's the news making headlines for Wednesday, February 24.

Tadej Pogačar retains overall lead as the sprinters have their way.

Overshadowed in his team and overlooked in the headlines, Yates is staking his claim in the Ineos hierarchy the way he knows best – by fighting.

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Car and bike industry giants will offer financing solutions to companies and individuals through a network of dealers.

Tuesday saw Tadej Pogacar take his first victory of the 2021 season on stage 3 of the UAE Tour.

Ten riders accused their manager of abuse. He can return to cycling at the end of 2022.