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Women's WorldTour stage-race reboots as four-day event starting from Wales on June 6, with plans to expand to six days in future.

Six of this spring's classics have been the fastest on record. From tech and training to tailwinds and tactics, here's how it happened.

Tour de Hoody: The Dutch classic was just a taste, and 'Ardennes Week' brings a shift in vertical to close out the spring classics. Who will step up?

Welsh veteran buoyed by solid spring training in advance of Tour of the Alps and a summer of swinging at Pogačar at the Giro d'Italia, Tour de France.

World champion goes into race as overwhelming favorite but doesn’t feature in finale.

'I never saw Marianne coming': Dutch star admits 'stupid' blunder by posting up too soon.

Ineos Grenadiers rider sparkles after pre-race favorite Van der Poel fails to shine: 'I was going to say it is great to win for the second time but it might create some controversy'

'Obviously Lorena was just too early to celebrate': Former world champion triumphs in final-meter dive to the line.

The inaugural event delivered tactical and exciting racing across deep men's and women's fields.

The Belgian cycling great is recovering at home after recent surgery.

‘The possibility now is much, much greater for winning Giro and Tour,’ says cycling expert.

Froome reflects on racing vs. Pogačar, Vingegaard in his prime: 'It would have been interesting to have raced against them in my best years'

18-year-old American rookie packs loads of potential and is settling in with Ineos Grenadiers: 'I want to learn as much as I can.'

After big wins at Paris-Nice and Dwars door Vlaanderen, the American returns home for a short break before building up for the Tour de France: 'We have a huge asset in Matteo.'

UPDATE: Flèche, Liège too early for Roglič. Cras and Vine express relief and gratitude in aftermath: 'I was scared to death because I couldn't breathe for 30 seconds.'

French star regrets the decision to push through pain, and will not race again until the Giro d'Italia: 'I should have taken a break and then gone for the Ardennes classics.'

Soudal Quick-Step manager releases a public apology for comments made in 2021 and 2023: 'I want to make clear that I accept the decision of the UCI Ethics Commission.'

The first of the Ardennes Classics promises dramatic racing on twisting, hilly courses.

After missing the cobblestone monuments, Belgian star forced to cancel his highly anticipated debut at the Italian grand tour on May 4: 'I need to give my body the time to recover.'

The midweek semi-classic serves as a transition between the cobblestones to the hills of the Ardennes-styled races.

Spectator had been in VIP section at Paris-Roubaix, says action was an ‘unfortunate maneuver'.

With less than a month to go, here are 5 things that could trip up the Team UAE Emirates superstar's chase for the pink jersey.

Breaking down the key points of Sunday's Hell of the North and how Mathieu van der Poel's Alpecin team set up yet another unstoppable solo breakaway win.

Van der Poel brings his cobble-bashing brawn to the Ardennes for a face-off with Tadej Pogačar that's set to be the biggest bout of the spring.

Remco Evenepoel returns home and Primož Roglič is 'feeling a bit better' as top stars show encouraging signs in recoveries from recent spate of crashes.

More details emerge about Paris-Roubaix spectator, who claims to be a fan of Van der Poel.

Tour de Hoody: More controversy, a quiet chicane, the fastest Roubaix (again), and does 'hors délai' belong in a race as cruel as the 'Hell of the North'?

The famous cobblestone classic served up a great race on Sunday. Chris Auld was there to document the action.

Pedersen best of the rest behind the Alpecin-Deceuninck assault to score his best result yet at Paris-Roubaix.

New mother Ellen van Dijk one of the strongest in the race: ‘This was nothing compared to giving birth.’

Paris-Roubaix incident follows earlier harassment at Tour of Flanders and other races.

American rider hit by bad luck on what was a demoralizing day in the saddle.

Father Adrie says world champion will keep working hard: ‘It’ll be hard to do even better than this in the future.’

'I never could have dreamed of this': Van der Poel completes Flanders-Roubaix double after Alpecin-Deceuninck ruled the roads into Roubaix.

Good news for Wout van Aert, Lennard Kämna, Jay Vine after spate of horrific crashes rippled through pro peloton.

A selection of images documenting a gripping day of racing in northern France.

Belgian rider adds another special trophy to an ever-expanding collection.

Carlos Rodríguez wins final stage to secure second overall, overnight leader Skjelmose caught out and loses yellow.

World champion denies Balsamo and Georgi in the velodrome to make perfect comeback from disappointment at Tour of Flanders.

Former world number one Kelly weighs in on Arenberg chicane debate, recallls his run-ins with the notorious 'trench'.

CPA president Adam Hansen calls for stricter regulations, notes pro team suppliers have changed tack on their safety recommendations.

Christophe Laporte returns in time for Paris-Roubaix for Visma-Lease a Bike, while Soudal-Quick Step loses two more to injury in what's been a harrowing week of injuries in Spain.

Not so fast, however. The team is still using 32 mm wide tires rather than a gravel-specific option.

CPA president Adam Hansen on new Arenberg chicane: ‘It’s going to change the race quite a lot.’

Vingegaard suffers collapsed lung, broken ribs; Evenepoel's 'long-term plans not in danger'; peloton points to bumpy corner as crux of horrific accident.

The new film from Cannondale was inspired by Jackson's historic win at the 2023 Paris-Roubaix Femme.

UPDATED: Spill on rough roads at Itzulia Basque Country leaves toll of fractured bones, concussions, cuts, scrapes, and a punctured lung across several teams, but no life-threatening injuries.

'Leave as it is, or delete the race': Opinions collide over improvised U-turn just meters ahead of the gates of the 'Hell of the North.'

Roglič rolls on, and Bora-Hansgrohe officials confirm Lennard Kämna is in 'stable condition' after being struck by a vehicle while training in Tenerife.

Visma-Lease a Bike, DSM Firmenich-PostNL swerve the new tech after cobblestone test last spring, Visma to switch to Cervélo Soloist frames for softer ride.

Wet, muddy cobbles could make for dangerous conditions this weekend, even with high temperatures in the forecast.

The 'Trouée d'Arenberg' strikes fear into the heart of the peloton. Will a slower approach make it any safer?

Analysis of the Tour of Flanders plus my Paris-Roubaix predictions.

The Dutch star has won every edition since it was introduced in 2021, and Quick-Step snags overdue classics victory.

This isn't the first time the Dutchman was booed and treated poorly by some fans, and police and race organizers are on the trail.

Both races see more pavé and the legendary Trouée d'Arenberg, Mons-en-Pévèle, and Carrefour de l'Arbre are back as the most feared and challenging five-star sectors.

Classics are a full-team affair, with extra staff members along the course ready to intervene with spare wheels and bottle feeds.

'It will be a big loss': Merijn Zeeman to take role with AZ soccer club in 2025 after helping turn Dutch cycling team from minnows to megastars.

The key points of Sunday's Tour of Flanders and what small decisions went into deciding how the hardest one-day race of the season was won.

Manxman sidelined from Scheldeprijs after struggles with sickness, will not return to the peloton until mid-april.

Rising Coloradan made it his mission to learn the craft of the classics, and it paid off with a lucky 13th on debut in Flanders.

Belgian media is reporting that ex-pro Michael Rogers and the UCI have 'parted ways' a day after confusion about Specialized's now-banned 'head sock.'

Lizzie Deignan fractures arm in same crash, Matej Mohorič uncertain for Paris-Roubaix following Tour of Flanders injuries.

Tour de Hoody: Americans keep impressing, Lidl-Trek is cycling first 'super team,' and heartbreak and heroes abound in fastest-ever Tour of Flanders.

UPDATE: Ineos confirms no broken bones for Pidcock as Roglič wins first race in Bora-Hansgrohe colors despite late-stage detour.

We dive into the power numbers of Mathieu van der Poel, Luca Mozzato, Oier Lazkano, and more at the Tour of Flanders.

'This gives me extra motivation to not give up and look for other opportunities': Niewiadoma looks forward after her best Flanders finish.

US star couldn't resist the Van der Poel powershow on the Koppenberg after being thrust into leadership role at Visma-Lease a Bike.

'Suddenly everyone stopped': Van der Poel and Jorgenson made it clear, but logjam of bodies and bikes blocks peloton on Flanders' most notorious wall.

Kasia Niewiadoma second as aggressive racing fends off feared SD Worx-Protime challenge.

Nils Politt moves into third-place following jury decision, and the Australian is bumped to 11th in the Belgian monument: 'We don't feel like it was a clear-cut case.'

The world champion joins the elite club of three-time winners at the Belgian monument, Matthews relegated off podium in controversial call.

Thrust into the leadership role at injury-plagued Visma-Lease a Bike, on-form American is the ultimate outsider: 'There is no lack of motivation.'

Arizonan rider caught on final climb but stays calm, aces the final descent and wins.

Pedersen and Van der Poel could benefit in wide-open race: 'One thing for sure, it's going to be a f**cking hard race.'

So far we only have black and white images of the kits, but the design is reminiscent of Merckx’s era.

World champions Lotte Kopecky and Mathieu van der Poel headline the Belgian monument with some key route alterations: 'The Kortekeer and the Kanarieberg will not be included in the course this year.'

Governing body suggests standards were not always followed, commits to longer-term action.

American star defends racing for victory in wake of devastating crash: 'Should we just throw in the towel?'

American recruit boldly steps into the Visma-Lease a Bike void with another stunning victory: 'Winning was a nice gesture for Wout.'