Road Racing

The Belgian believes that the Koppenberg should be put later in the Flanders course after carnage on the cobbles.

After being dropped and then losing the sprint for the Ronde podium, Van Aert rebounds for Roubaix: 'I’ll turn that page. This week there’s another chance.'

Peloton reeling from worse mass crash since infamous Tour de France 'Allez Opi-Omi' incident in 2021.

Here are some of the best stories, takeaways, and oddities coming out of a Ronde for the record books.

US rider bridged across to lead group and battled to ninth-place finish in spectacular De Ronde debut.

The Trek-Segafredo rider says she felt terrible all day at Tour of Flanders, despite finishing third.

Dutchman said he rode faster than ever at the Tour of Flanders but he couldn't keep up with Pogačar.

SD Worx went 1-2, but Trek-Segafredo wasn't going to make it easy for them.

The Belgian becomes only the second woman to win back-to-back Tour of Flanders titles after her solo victory.

With victories at Tour of Flanders, Liège-Bastogne-Liège, and Il Lombardia, speculation already swirls about Pogačar pulling a monument sweep.

Everyone agreed Tadej Pogačar was the strongest Sunday: 'I have never climbed so fast, but Tadej was simply the best today.'

After two crashes and a lost bike computer, US star continues standout season with fifth on Ronde debut.

SD Worx used its strength in numbers to dominate the race as Annemiek van Vleuten crashes in final edition.

Pogačar drops Van der Poel to become first Tour de France winner since Eddy Merckx to win Flanders. Mads Pedersen hits third.

Retiring star reflects on his 'special' 2016 win as his last classics campaign nears its end.

Bahrain-Victorious rider Filip Maciejuk disqualified after provoking big spill that took down Alaphilippe, Stuyven, and others.

De Ronde is underway, and the talk in Bruges was all about trying to foil the 'big three': 'If you want to win you're going to have to attack.'

Mads Pedersen bracing for tricky conditions: 'The Koppenberg will be the big deal. It’s important to go into Koppenberg in a good position.'

'Holy Week' is crunch time for mechanics: 'A perfect Flanders is race without problems, and the win.'

Follow all the men's and women's headlines going into Sunday's Tour of Flanders.

After thrilling contests at Milan-San Remo and the E3 Saxo Classic, cycling's 'Three Kings' are back at it again at Flanders' Finest.

The VeloNews editors pick their favorites for the men's and women's races. Who's your tip?

A handful of chasing teams hung tough this spring against the Pogačar, Van Aert, Van der Poel onslaught. Can they rewrite the script Sunday?

Can his ripping spring form make him only the second US male to finish on the podium? Powless goes better the longer the race.

Two-time Tour of Flanders winner retreated to Spain to prepare for De Ronde and to search for 'freshness' for Paris-Roubaix next week.

Can Soudal Quick-Step turn its classics fortunes around, should the Muur be back in the Tour of Flanders route? VeloNews editors take a look.

'On Sunday everyone will start from scratch again': Why anything less than victory for Van Aert at De Ronde may be deemed a failure.

Photographers Jered Gruber, Ashley Gruber, and Chris Auld bring us inside the action from the men's and women's races last weekend.

Lunar-inspired apparel gives a fresh look to Assos' most popular jersey lines.

The peloton's top stars descent on Belgium for Flanders' Finest.

Classics powerhouse tests the Gravaa KAPS system at Dwars door Vlaanderen ahead of possible use at the 'Hell of the North' next month.

The Dutch rider animated an active Dwars door Vlaanderen in just her second road race following surgery earlier this year.

'It gives us a different edge having him back': Analysis – Can Pidcock deliver on Ineos' faith against Van Aert, Van der Poel, Pogačar at De Ronde?

Vollering points to team ethos and top new domestiques as crucial to powerhouse sqaud after scoring Dwars door Vlaanderen victory.

Powless finds cobblestone legs in ride to third at Dwars door Vlaanderen: 'I felt really comfortable on the sectors, so hopefully I feel similar Sunday.'

Chiara Consonni and Marianne Vos round out the podium.

The Solo doesn’t stop when the pavement ends.

Early attack containing Alexander Kristoff almost makes it to the finish.

Tour de Hoody: Van der Poel and Van Aert complicate life for Pogačar and his quest to win De Ronde.

The big yellow machine rolls into Dwars door Vlaanderen as favorites even with Van Aert and Van Baarle resting up for Tour of Flanders.

Two of Belgium's biggest names agree they would have never given away a race as prestigious as Gent-Wevelgem. 'I wouldn't have done it,' says Merckx.

The Olympic medalist and former junior world road champion kicks to her best WorldTour result so far.

The Belgian could play kingmaker in Sunday's soggy showdown Gent-Wevelgem, but did he make the right call? Our editors debate the question.

No Pogačar, Van Aert, and Van der Poel leaves explosive men's race wide open, women's event expected to see all against SD Worx.

SD Worx wins another big spring classic to confirm its favorite's status heading into Tour of Flanders.

Sport director Tom Steels remains eternally optimistic: 'We hope to get closer to the rest.'

21-year-old US talent Megan Jastrab finishes second on the podium in an edition beset by crashes.

Van Aert blows up race over the Kemmelberg in another spectacle just one week ahead of Tour of Flanders.

Here's what three of Jumbo-Visma's classics heavyweights said after Laporte brings home team one-two in Wevelgem.

Van Aert attacks at 53km to go and pulls Laporte to victory as team hits hard in road toward Tour of Flanders.

Follow all the action as Evenepoel, Roglič, Carapaz, and others spar in the weeklong stage race.

Wout van Aert out of a small group? Lorena Wiebes dominating a bunch sprint? Or can Biniam Girmay and Elisa Balsamo repeat?

Here's all the news ahead of E3 Saxo Bank Classic and Gent-Wevelgem.

Here are some of the best stories, takeaways and oddities coming out of 'The mini Tour of Flanders' that you might have missed.

Alarm bells ringing as longtime Belgian classics dominator on the back foot: 'We're in a situation that we're not used to.'

Tour of Flanders is up next and the defending champion knows he's ready: 'These are the two guys I expect to feature up front in the Ronde.'

Even admitting he wasn't the strongest Friday makes his win against Van der Poel and Pogačar all the more sweeter: 'It's the victory that counts.'

Here's what the protagonists said after Wout van Aert sprinted for the spoils in Harelbeke's 'mini Tour of Flanders.'

American racer Matteo Jorgenson claims fourth place in debut appearance.

From Annemiek van Vleuten's form to the tussle for success between SD Worx and Trek-Segafredo.

Team DSM lights up the Belgian WorldTour race, with American rider Megan Jastrab playing a key part in the victory.

Preview: Will Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky "worx" more magic? And who can stop Wout van Aert and the Jumbo-Visma express?

Belgian sprinter forced the key split and took the sprint win ahead of Jumbo-Visma fast man Olav Kooij.

Route details and the favorites who will spice up the 'Little Tour of Flanders.'

Now a pair of one-days, the races in West Flanders kick-start a busy racing period across Belgium.

Analysis: The peloton's speed demons have no hope when the Pogačar’s and the Van Aert’s accelerate over the Poggio.

Belgian barnstormer sees the Milan-San Remo podium as confirmation he's on track going into the critical northern classics period.

Cyclocross ace time trials to victory in Cittiglio before Elisa Balsamo completes Trek-Segafredo one-two out of chasing group.

Kerbaol claims home win with one-second victory in inaugural edition of three-day race.

Here are some of the best stories, out-takes, and stats coming out of San Remo that you might have missed.

Poggio recon rides and a lot of suffering send Van der Poel from mid-pack at Tirreno-Adriatico to off the front of Milan-San Remo.

Here's what the top riders said after the San Remo shakedown.

Van der Poel kicks clear from Filippo Ganna, Wout van Aert, and Tadej Pogačar and rides all alone to stunning victory on the Via Roma.

Van Aert drops the inner ring for La Primavera and its crucial Poggio ascent: 'It's a small advantage we wanted to take'

Follow all the news for Milan-San Remo to open the men's 'monument' season.

The tyrant, the returning king, and the wildcard: Who's hot, who's not, and what are the chances for San Remo's three superstars?

Analysis: Lotto-Dstny's two fast finishers both pack outside odds at Via Roma victory. We dive into how a team calls between its two captains.

The gravel shoe has laces and a breathable upper; a carbon sole and tensioner wrap system keep it snug on the the foot.

Our editorial team debates the San Remo course and makes its picks for Saturday's kickoff of 'monument madness.'

Electric assist comes to the latest line of Pinarello road, gravel, and commuter bikes.