No disappointment for Van Aert as Belgian team rescripts the ending from last year: 'I cannot complain – we won the race and I’m super happy with that.'
'There were children in the corridor playing and he went out to ask them to stop, but obviously not in the right way,' says trade team boss Christoph Roodhooft.
Evenepoel doubles up Vuelta a España title with barnstorming ride into rainbow bands as Van Aert, Alaphilippe, Pogačar miss the key move.
'Heino' was gifted a bike to celebrate his home race.
The 28-year-old recounts 'epic day' in first appearance at the world championships.
The Dutchman was involved in an altercation with two minors who had been knocking on his hotel room door. He started the road race but later abandoned.
Can Alaphilippe go three in a row? Will Van Aert make up for the frustration of last year? Will Pogačar be the new world champ?
Van Vleuten's socks were a high and low point of the women's road race.
'I’m hoping that I can go better than last year, or equal to last year,' says American rider ahead of men's road race.
Classics rider brings valuable experience to the Australian team.
Van Vleuten has won a lot in her career, but her second world road race title was something special.
A trip down memory lane with Thor Hushovd's dramatic win.
The Dutchwoman was well out of contention, until she wasn't.
'It’s a little bit painful actually. If you’re so close to a world title then second is not enough,' says silver medalist.
"It took me some time to realize that I had pulled it off because I was waiting for the moment when someone would tell me it was a joke."
Annemiek van Vleuten makes history, Australia miss out, and strength doesn’t matter when the tactics aren’t right.
Wout van Aert, Remco Evenepoel, Mathieu van der Poel and Julian Alaphilippe headline the final race of this year's worlds.
The British rider soloed away just 10km into the junior women's road race.
"I'll remember it forever" says the man who grew up just down the road from Wollongong.
Freedom of the press called into question after UCI president described journalist as an ‘Australian sipping beer [who] can continue to write bad things about the UCI.'
Dutch rider comes back from a fractured elbow to take incredible road race win as Niamh Fisher-Black claims the U23 crown.
The best custom paint job in Wollongong?
The Australian was forced to postpone his worlds travel after testing positive for the virus following the Vuelta a España.
UCI president David Lappartient welcomes WADA decision to ban tramadol from 2024.
The American rider talks beating jetlag after epic trip to Australia and the growing strength of US women's cycling.
Eglantine Rayer and Nienke Vinke took silver and bronze in a two-up sprint two minutes later.
Free Iain Treloar!
Should the U23 category be reserved for those riding at amateur or Continental level?
Aero gravel that's ready for all-road use, too.
Alberto Bettiol lead the Italians and Iván Cortina García heads up Spain as both nations race Sunday in the unfamiliar role as outsiders in the elite men's road race.
'We are not racing to make someone lose, but for the French team to win,' says French national team coach Thomas Voeckler.
Dropped chains and flying a race across the globe.
From Pidcock and Pedersen to Vingegaard and Valverde: Relegation battles, fatigue, flights all reduce the elite men's start list but opens opportunity for surprise.
Before there was mountain biking, there were just mountains and bikes
On a wet day in Wollongong, the Kazakh rider proved strongest from a late move.
Backers of Gianni Savio's long-running team have not met required UCI financial guarantees for 2023, reports La Gazzetta dello Sport.
Dutchwoman set to start Saturday's race after fracturing elbow Wednesday: 'A final test today showed that the recovery was sufficient.'
Sprinters might see some gold at the end of the rainbow race in Glasgow as worlds routes confirmed for 2023.
The US cross country champion and one of the world's best gravel racers got a late call-up to elite road worlds.
The 24-year-old is enjoying road racing again and eyeing a potential return to Europe in the future.
Colby Simmons is the team's top finisher as Luke Lamperti and Matthew Riccitello struggle.
Soren Waerenskjold rounds out the podium, winning the sprint moments later from the chase group.
How do you rate the rankings of artificial intelligence?
Artem Shmidt carries on good run at the world championships with fifth place in the road race, Viggo Moore rides to 11th.
Vlad van Mechelen takes the bronze for Belgium from a reduced bunch sprint.
Relegation is 'not nice' but 'it is sport' says David Lappartient.
Some tips and tricks for choosing an e-bike and getting the most out of it.
Freddy Ovett, a professional cyclist with a running heritage, is taking a unique approach to the Berlin Marathon that may help you improve your running
A whistleblower tipped off the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency in December 2021 about suspicions surrounding Ray, who was living and racing in the United States.
The Santa Cruz–sponsored gravel and MTB rider had to find a road bike after getting the nod for the team USA squad.
The top contenders desire a mano a mano contest for the rainbow jersey.
Dutch star rode 65km on Thursday but said it's too early to say if she can handle the rigors of Saturday's elite women's road race.
Can the Italians and Dutch be outsmarted by an opportunistic rider?
Italy, France, Australia, and the Netherlands have the power squads but there are plenty of major stars on the start line in Wollongong.
American ready to bounce back after crashing in the individual time trial.
We take a look at some of the not so obvious new time trial tech and advancments on show at the World Championships.
This looks like a wild ride.
The Dutch bring a deep and experienced squad, but all eyes will be on Van der Poel.
The first U23 women's road race champion will be awarded Saturday but the riders will have to compete against the elite.
When, where, and how to watch all the racing from the world championships in Australia between September 18-25.
The Belgian duo say their best chance of winning in Wollongong is to 'work together.'
Canadian has been making waves in Europe this season.
Two-time defending champion ready to race to help French teammates defend the stripes: 'I'd be even happier if one of my colleagues wins.'
Pogačar knows he will have to race a very different kind of strategy than blitzing grand tours or more explosive races like Strade Bianche.
Aussie team among five squads racing for four spots in closing weeks of WorldTour relegation battle.
Montreal confirmed for 2026 UCI Road World Championships.
The Frenchwoman says that the race will 'blow apart' on the Mount Keira climb.
The 26-year-old will lead the Belgian team at this weekend's road race in Wollongong.
Words: John Wilcockson; Images: Jordan Clark Haggard
Iain provides some insight into the magpie situation Down Under.
Not every bike can be a winner, but there were a few that really stood head and shoulders above the rest at this year’s Field Test.
See gull, hit gull.
The American rode to fifth place last weekend at worlds.
Can a big team control the race on Saturday or will an opportunistic rider take the jersey?
It was undoubtedly dramatic, but let’s take a closer look at what’s actually to blame.
The nonprofit will remain involved in cycling with an ambassador initiative led by Chris Froome and Tom Pidcock.
Other events are bigger and more prestigious at Road Worlds, but the mixed TTT relay has plenty to offer.
The 59-year-old Dane worked his last race with the so-called 'Wolfpack' at the recent Tour of Luxembourg.
The young American was on track for a top result before being derailed by a late crash.
Slip sliding into seventh place on a gamble of a bike choice