Road Racing

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.'

Matteo Jorgenson delivered a stunning Dwars door Vlaanderen victory but it was small consolation for the loss of the Flanders-Roubaix favorite to injury: 'This casts a major cloud over this win.'

Paternoster kicks to breakthrough podium ride against the top favorites in a race that was neutralized due an incident on the course.

Dwars door Vlaanderen: American powers to victory and Visma-Lease a Bike confirms Van Aert will miss Flanders, Roubaix, and Amstel Gold.

Dutch climber files official complaint against Iván García Cortina and accused Nairo Quintana of throwing elbows in key climbing stages.

In-form, injury-free Jorgenson poised for crucial role in Wout van Aert's under pressure cobblestone crew at Dwars, Tour of Flanders.

The E3 Saxo Classic and Gent Wevelgem have become harder fought battles recently.

Decathlon-Ag2r releases French rider from contract from suspension starting last month: 'I have always been an honest, upright, and clean rider.'

Breaking down how the key Tour of Flanders tune-up race was won and what we learned from Lidl-Trek's aggressive tactics against Mathieu van der Poel.

Wednesday's Dwars door Vlaanderen is one more chance to blow out the cobwebs as pressure piles on injury-depleted Visma-Lease a Bike: 'I've done everything I can to get ready for the classics.'

The classics 'Wolf Pack' was out of the running at both E3 Saxo Classic and Gent-Wevelgem. Can it turn things around for De Ronde?

Dutch squad searching for positives after Sepp Kuss and Cian Uijtdebroeks fade on final stages.

Tour de Hoody: Will Van Aert's high-stakes bet pay off for Flanders? Americans keep rocking the cobbles, and Egan Bernal keeps clawing back.

Some stunning images from a memorable day’s competition in Flanders.

Who's hot and who's not ahead of Tour of Flanders? We pick apart E3 Saxo Classic and Gent-Wevelgem to dissect the top dogs for De Ronde.

The strategy behind Mads Pedersen’s bettering of Van der Poel in key spring classic.

Overwhelming race favorite comes up short when squaring up against Pedersen and a strong Lidl-Trek squad.

Elisa Balsamo second in photo finish, with Chiara Consonni best of the rest.

Lidl-Trek takes command of cobblestone classic in pre-Tour of Flanders powershow.

UAE Team Emirates rider ends Volta a Catalunya with biggest winning margin in 41 years.

Dutchman Van der Poel is in dominant form but multiple challengers exist.

Egan Bernal puts in most impressive ride in years, Pogačar vs Vingegaard mind games step up a notch

Spring classic will see many key names fight it out over the famous bergs of Flanders.

“After the good news about my contract extension, this is the icing on the cake," says world champion.

Visma-Lease a Bike rider returns from altitude training but can’t match world champion Van der Poel.

Van der Poel rampages to first road win of 2024 at the 'Mini Tour of Flanders' with 43km solo escape.

World TT champion to the fore in season debut, eyes Gent-Wevelgem this weekend.

Twenty years ago, the Tour of Flanders was all about brawn over brain, but not now. Jeremy Whittle explores a race that's now just as much about climbing skills and tech gains.

Tadej Pogačar's playful spirit takes center stage as he dominates the Vallter 2000 summit and takes commanding lead in the Volta a Catalunya: 'It was just a little bit of fun.'