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BMC Racing has not confirmed sponsors for 2019 and beyond, but Jim Ochowicz remains calm amid the pre-Tour of Flanders hype.

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Defending champ Philippe Gilbert downplays his form ahead of Tour of Flanders, but he's ridden strong so far this spring.

Michal Kwiatkowski returns to the Tour of Flanders as a favorite and team leader, but he hasn't done many one-day races this spring.

A dominant force so far this spring, Quick-Step Floors plans to keep on crushing at Tour of Flanders, its key home race.

Chris Froome's Salbutamol case heads to an anti-doping tribunal after the UCI does not accept his explanation of Vuelta finding.

The 7Mesh MK2 bibs are snug around the waist but relaxed in the thigh, which is good if you’re not exactly racer-lean.

Ashmei's Bib Short V.3 has earned a permanent place in our closets with exceptional fit, high compression, and comfortable straps.

This episode is all about POWER. We dig into the history of power meters and how they can make you faster with Hunter Allen.

Can Chris Case's physical and biological mechanics adapt to the rigors of going long — like 13+ hours long?

With a long-term deal in hand, Sep Vanmarcke and his EF team expect the Belgian will be a cool-headed threat at Tour of Flanders.

Bontrager's XXX 4 wheels are very good. They build on an already-impressive Aeolus platform with modern refinements.

Here's the Week in Tech — all the gear news, tips, and announcements you need and none of the marketing gibberish you don't.

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Here’s your News Roundup for Thursday, March 29. Flanders updates, Tour news, Ellen van Dijk's win at Dwars.

The Recon Ride talks route and favorites, and hears from Sep Vanmarcke, ahead of the Tour of Flanders.

Sep Vanmarcke fights through rain and bad legs at Dwars door Vlaanderen, managing a third-place result with Flanders looming.

Peter Sagan's coach Patxi Vila explains what its like to coach the top cyclist of the era, says Sagan still hasn't reached peak.

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This small security tie is great for quick trips into the store and adding another layer of security on your car's bike rack.

What makes a pro cyclist valuable? Results or something more? We set about ranking the top 50 men's and women's riders.

The Belgian squad seems to have everything going for it ahead of Sunday's Tour of Flanders, as the numbers show.

The Italian grand tour champion will make his Tour of Flanders debut on Sunday — and how he fares is anyone's guess.

Mike Teunissen's second-place result in miserable conditions against a stacked field at Dwars indicates his classics potential.

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Bikes and SPQR

Trek-Segafredo is putting the finishing touches on its plan to equip its entire seven-man Paris-Roubaix squad with disc-brake bikes.

What makes a pro cyclist valuable? Results or something more? We set about ranking the top 50 men's and women's riders.

Greg Van Avermaet senses the big victory is on its way with the cobbled monuments approaching.

The peloton faces brutal conditions with cold temperatures, rain, and wind on a day of cobblestone racing in Belgium.

Alejandro Valverde stuns the classics heavies with a brilliant ride in the rain at Dwars door Vlaanderen.

Why is professional cycling so hard to watch? The difficulty is due to a confluence of complex reasons.

Yves Lampaert attacks a group of five in the final kilometer to win his second Dwars in a row.

Gent-Wevelgem proved to be a day for the sprinters, and Peter Sagan took advantage of an ambitious Quick-Step team to win it.

Taylor Phinney and Kiel Reijnen discussed the unpredictable Belgian weather, recording DNFs, and more.

What makes a pro cyclist valuable? Results or something more? We set about ranking the top 50 men's and women's riders.

If you’re after simplicity and on-the-fly adjustment in a super-stiff platform, it’s hard to beat the Helix shoes.

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The Giro Rosa will race up the Zoncolon. Tour of Utah names a strong initial line-up of teams. USPro Crit and Road are combined.

Sport directors favor two key stars, Greg Van Avermaet and Peter Sagan for De Ronde, Belgium's biggest race.

Most of pro cycling's directors and riders say smaller team sizes aren't improving the classics or making the racing safer.

Go inside the Belgian classics with our team of reporters who are on the ground (er... cobbles) at E3 Harelbeke and Gent-Wevelgem.

Now a key part of build-up to the Tour of Flanders, Dwars Door Vlaanderen attracts a crowd of top classics favorites.

Multiple GC favorites are racing on the cobblestones this year. How should we rate them?

What makes a pro cyclist valuable? Results or something more? We set about ranking the top 50 men's and women's riders.

BMC rolls out a special gold-accented Teammachine for the Olympic champion's cobblestone campaign.

Quick-Step dominated E3 Harelbeke with a brave breakaway, and Sagan sealed the deal with a sprint at Gent-Wevelgem.

Among the questions posed to Lennard Zinn this week are inquiries about swapping out Campagnolo parts.

What makes a pro cyclist valuable? Results or something more? We set about ranking the top 50 men's and women's riders.

More Tour de France GC riders are signing up to race on cobblestones, this time in Wednesday's Dwars door Vlaanderen.

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Recovering from a fractured left shoulder, Michael Matthews is fighting through the classics season with an eye to the future.

Colombian sensation Egan Bernal is waiting to see if he’ll need surgery following a gut-wrenching crash in Volta a Catalunya.

Peter Sagan, Philippe Gilbert, and Greg Van Avermaet are clear favorites for Flanders. Expect a thrilling Ronde this year.

What makes a pro cyclist valuable? Results or something more? We set about ranking the top 50 men's and women's riders.

Three-time cyclocross world champion Wout Van Aert is having a dream debut on the road this 2018 season.

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Sagan got revenge on Quick-Step at Gent-Wevelgem after falling short at E3. We've got takes galore on the latest spring classic.

Marta Bastianelli, who won the 2007 road world title, sprinted to victory in Sunday's Women’s Gent-Wevelgem.

What makes a pro cyclist valuable? Results or something more? We set about ranking the top 50 men's and women's riders.

Words: James Startt w/images by Startt & Horton Collection

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Simon Yates won the final stage of the 2018 Volta a Catalunya in Barcelona solo, as Alejandro Valverde took home the overall title.

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Peter Sagan joined an exclusive club on Wednesday, as a three-time winner of Gent-Wevelgem.

Elia Viviani (Quick-Step Floors) finished second to Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) on Sunday at Gent-Wevelgem.

Alexander Kristoff (UAE Team Emirates) has struggled to land a big win in the cobbled classics since winning the Tour of Flanders in 2015.

Sunweb's Coryn Rivera used Sunday's Gent-Wevelgem to hone her form ahead of her Tour of Flanders defense on April 1.

Three-time world champion Peter Sagan (Bora-Hansgrohe) became a three-time winner of Gent-Wevelgem on Sunday.

Simon Yates won the final stage of the Volta a Catalunya in solo fashion, as Alejandro Valverde took the overall title for the third time.

Zdenek Stybar has twice finished second at Paris-Roubaix (2015 and 2017) and is counting on 2018 being his year to score a big victory.

Marta Bastianelli won the 2018 Women's Gent-Wevelgem over Jolien D'hoore and Lisa Klein on Sunday in a sprint finish.