Road Racing

‘We just have to hope … He has the potential to win a monument.’ EF Education-EasyPost pins hopes on U.S. star after bout of knee pain.

If it wasn’t for a selfless effort from Van der Poel in Milan-San Remo, there would have been a very different outcome. 

Key points and takeaways from the first monument of the season, as well as what it all means for the major races looming in the weeks and months to come.

Sepp Kuss couldn't answer when the UAE star jumped, with Mikel Landa first among the chasers at 1:23 back.

Van der Poel's new 5-year contract is the latest in a trend of locking up top stars and diamonds in the rough for the long haul: 'We want to grow them up in our system.'

Visma-Lease a Bike backs high risk-high reward strategy for Van Aert in his approach to the cobblestone classics.

Many believe Mathias Vacek has the makings of something big: 'My dream is to be like Fabian Cancellara.'

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar, Mathieu Van der Poel, and Maxim Van Gils at Milan-San Remo.

Tour de Hoody: Pogačar stymied, 'Bling' shows his class, and MVDP is MVP again after cycling's 'hardest race to win' delivers another sizzler.

Trouble in paradise? Philipsen's growing ambition could put strain on leadership strategy with Van der Poel and derail the Alpecin-Deceuninck superduo.

Road star turned mountain biker had been in a race against time to secure Olympic qualification.

A selection of images highlighting the glory of La Primavera, the first and longest of cycling’s monument races.

Select group fights out for victory at end of tough Italian climbing race, Balsamo proves quickest.

Slovenian calls being on final podium with friends Philipsen and Matthews ‘one of most beautiful moments’ of his life.

Jasper Philipsen, Michael Matthews, Tadej Pogačar, Mads Pedersen and others react to a thrilling edition of La Primavera.

UCI to study spending caps that have been debated in recent years as richest teams dwarf rivals: 'Look at the budgets, and look at the GC.'

Huge Poggio attack by Tadej Pogačar (UAE Team Emirates) too little too late, with small group fighting it out for victory.

Snoozer or stunner: Does the endless waiting and enormous explosion of MSR make for good racing? Our editors face off.

Video captures moment Stefan Küng crashes on rain-slicked cobbles in the mid-week French semi-classic GP de Denain: 'I did not see it coming.'

Picks and an inside look into the strategy of Milan-San Remo from someone who has raced it before.

The fine would be revoked if Soudal-Quick Step manager apologizes and 'does not commit a similar breach of the UCI Code of Ethics within the next three years.'

Astana-Qazaqstan unable to confirm Manxman’s race program after Milan-Torino DNF continues illness-cursed early season.

Pogačar faces Van der Poel and pavé-shaped problems in his quest to be first since De Vlaeminck to claim victories across all five monuments.

Despite slow Paris-Nice start, Slovenian rider’s transfer in pursuit of Tour de France glory is raising German team’s game: 'We absolutely buy into it.'

Kevin Vermaerke 5th in the mid-week Italian classic while Mark Cavendish is a DNF.

'Keen to create something beautiful': Dutch steamroller plows forward without Wout van Aert and could still usurp Pogačar, Van der Poel.

Mathieu van der Poel vs. Tadej Pogačar headlines new-look Italian monument set for classic duel between sprinters and attackers over the Poggio.

Breaking down what a major upset at Paris-Nice and the reemergence of Visma stage racing dominance means for the rest of the season.

Vingegaard, Pogačar also recon decisive race against the clock that some say could see a repeat of the Tour's famous LeMond-Fignon duel of 1989: 'It will be a great race come July.'

Bobby Julich became the first American to win Paris-Nice in 2005. Two decades on he’s elated to see more American success at the high-profile stage race. 

The American star lifts the lid on opportunistic tactics that won him 'strange' Paris-Nice and frustration with Skjelmose: 'I won the race on La Colle-sur-Loup.'

We dive into the power numbers of the American duo who took first and third at Paris-Nice.

Tour de Hoody: More Americans win in Europe, Chris Froome's long goodbye, and giving Milan-San Remo the respect it deserves.

Who's hot, who's not, and what next for the yellow jersey favorites after Paris-Nice, Tirreno-Adriatico, Strade Bianche?

From Plapp to Wiebes, and Van Dijk to Skjelmose, here's what the stars said: 'The race started hard, got harder, went full-gas, and then just went ridiculous.'

Slovenian not panicking after clash with Remco Evenepoel falls short of expectations: 'On to the next ones.'

Ellen Van Dijk had been out of competition for a year and a half, is now eyeing classics.

Italian fastman takes second sprint victory of the week as Philipsen cracks in shoulder to shoulder battle.

Remco Evenepoel settles for second in a week that saw a subdued Primož Roglič in his debut with Bora-Hansgrohe.

British GC hope satisfied in Tirreno-Adriatico after ‘one of the best climbing performances’ of his career

Race leader strengthens vice grip on blue jersey with another stage win.

Kim Cadzow, Kristen Faulkner dominate Italian race for new-look American team.

Jorgenson in pole position with one stage left to go: 'I believe the win in Paris-Nice is possible.'

‘My numbers have taken a big step up,’ says confident Team dsm-firmenich postNL budding star breaking through with consistent top 10 finishes this spring.

Former junior world champion Jastrab had several standout performances during 2023, but also many setbacks. She’s still dealing with the worst of those, yet has talent in spades and a big future ahead.

McNulty and Jorgenson go 1-2 on GC to leave race poised for wild weekend finale.

Two-time Tour de France champion posted some impressive power numbers to bury rivals: 'The plan worked perfectly.'

Bora-Hansgrohe could be bringing Red Bull-branded bikes and kits to the Tour in mid-season launch of new identity.

Amid the Pogačar masterclass at Strade, the fight for second place yielded a big result for the Latvian veteran. 

Brandon McNulty defends podium spot: 'We didn't get much help. There's more than just us in the race who want to win.'

New Year’s Eve talisman brings good fortune to American rider, who is having a breakthrough season.

Breaking down key highlights & takeaways from a stunningly impressive solo performance on the beautiful white roads of Tuscany.

We dive into the power numbers of Tadej Pogačar and Lennert Van Eetvelt at Strade Bianche.

American slots into the overall lead at the 'Race to the Sun' as rain and wind impact the team time trial stage: 'Some of the speeds were crazy.'

Dutchman is emerging star in world of sprinting, and will join forces with Wout van Aert in Visma stage blitz at Italian grand tour.

Vingegaard, Pogačar, Roglič ... Evenepoel? Belgian's quest for Tour de France glory truly begins this week.

A look at an incredible day’s racing on the white roads of central Italy.

‘It just sucks being all the time there but not getting the victory’ - Polish rider frustrated by near misses in Strade Bianche.

Kristen Faulkner leads the way with a fine showing on what was otherwise a day of bad luck for American challengers.

The first sparring amid the Big Four starts this weekend as European stage racing begins in earnest at Paris-Nice. Jeremy Whittle reckons history suggests Primoz Roglič, but momentum may say Remco Evenepoel.

After stunning Strade Bianche success, next stop Milan-San Remo in year with the biggest, boldest targets.

Demoralized contenders react to Pogačar's display of savagery and recount an afternoon of racing with resignation and exhaustion.

Pogačar makes audacious solo move on longest gravel sector of the race to set the tone on wildly ambitious 2024 season.

SD Worx-Protime teamwork makes Kopecky's dream work at Strade Bianche as world champion's confidence for spring classics grows.

World champion kicks at 500m from the line for emphatic victory in Siena, Vollering rounds out podium for SD Worx-Protime 1-3.

Strade Bianche favorites weigh in on journey into the unknown, adrenaline rushes and “brave” course change.

The UAE Tour didn’t quite go to plan, but modest stage places there don’t give the full picture.

Questions over Vollering's future and tension-riddled final last spring hang over SD Worx-Protime's Strade Bianche favorites.

Face-off: Will the longer, harder courses on tap for 2024 ruin or raise the dirt-road classic? Our editors argue it out.

After racing in Tokyo with a broken shoulder, Aussie star is hoping to be healthy and fast in Paris against deep TT field: 'Any four of us can medal. It's hard to say who will come out on top.'

Powless kick-starts classics campaign at Strade Bianche with Van Aert, Van der Poel, and a victory in his sights.

A swath of new rules are designed to channel more cyclocross stars into the UCI-backed World Cup series.

Sepp Kuss, Tadej Pogačar, Demi Vollering, and Ruth Edwards headline the new-look gravel extravaganza over the iconic white roads that will be the hardest edition ever.

Sport directors, riders are split over route changes and wonder if the popular race over the white roads of Tuscany will lose its charm: 'It was good how it was.'

Pogačar's wildest season yet will drive a narrative through 2024 that will oppose any Visma victory parade.

Once a time to race into shape, the early season has turned into a tightly contested proving ground.

Breaking down the major highlights & key takeaways from the spring classics opening weekend.

After historic wins in 2022, he wants to reignite his classics success: 'I'm more ready now mentally.'

Strade Bianche is up next for the promising American with a busy spring classics calendar: 'I love fighting for every corner.'

Tour de Hoody: Kopecky and Vollering splitting up could be the best thing for women's racing, and Americans banging on monument's door.