Photo Essay: The Drama of Paris-Roubaix, by Chris Auld
The famous cobblestone classic served up a great race on Sunday. Chris Auld was there to document the action.
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.
Want to change your seated pedaling position but limited by proprietary seat posts? The Fair Bicycle Drop Best circumnavigates that issue with a 27mm offset clamp that can add a forward or a rearward offset.
New mother Ellen van Dijk one of the strongest in the race: ‘This was nothing compared to giving birth.’
We were on the ground at the start of Paris-Roubaix checking out all the latest in cobble-crushing tech.
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.
The world champion swapped the brand’s Roubaix endurance bike, named for this race, for the aero race Tarmac model.
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.
From a super-size sprinter to a returning cobblestone specialist, here are the riders that could cause havoc in the men's race though 'Hell'.
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.
Castelli is a brand that can rightfully claim a few game changers.
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.
From the sectors to the stars, to plot lines and pavé, here's everything you need to know for Paris-Roubaix and Paris-Roubaix Femmes.
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.
The Danish rider opted for massive chainrings, narrow handlebars, and... tubular tires?
'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.'
Sixteen strain gauges, one gyroscope, a titanium axle and hollow carbon cranks combine to give a lightweight power meter crankset from Campagnolo with class-leading accuracy
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.
Game changers? New Belgian resort joins Denia's Syncrosfera as an altitude training alternative for the WorldTour elite.
The team bikes get a few crucial tweaks for the spring classics.
The Dutch star has won every edition since it was introduced in 2021, and Quick-Step snags overdue classics victory.
Legends of the 'Hell of the North' are out in force this week in France — But they're not named Boonen, Merckx, or Museeuw.
Feedback's Pro Mechanic stand gets a limited run with a gold and platinum anodized finish.
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.
A workout inspired by one of cycling's hardest races.
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.
Crushing carbohydrate counts, meticulous caffeine dosing, smart sodium strategies were on the menu at this year's Tour of Flanders.
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.
Ratio refine drivetrain efficiency by reducing chain articulation angle through the derailleur cage with Ovalsized Jockey wheels, for when Oversized Jockey Wheels simply aren't efficient enough
US star couldn't resist the Van der Poel powershow on the Koppenberg after being thrust into leadership role at Visma-Lease a Bike.
Take a look at a newly painted bike for Mads Pedersen as well as the tricks that keep bikes working in tip top shape on the cobbles.
'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.
A three day adventure, with climbs, gravel, stunning scenery and a spooky history.
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.
Shoddy goes inside the car with Shimano's neutral service team for a race viewing experience like no other.
From a former Flanders champion to a raw and raucous rookie, these are the riders that could derail MVDP at De Ronde.
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.
Team CEO Erwin Janssen insists he hoped to keep team toppers Kopecky and Vollering together in 2025: 'It hurts a lot'.
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.'
Kilos of rice, dozens of gels, multiple recovery meals: How riders power the 6,000-calorie churn of the cobblestone classics.
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.
We take a tour around the Giant factory to see how a TCR road bike is made.
Belgian star's classics dreams devastated again after crash brings down Pedersen, Stuyven, and huge bunch of favorites.
He's already won the queen stage of the Tour Down Under in just his second season. What's to come for the 21-year-old?