‘The Hardest Race I’ve Ever Done’: Matteo Jorgenson Blown Away by Brutal Tour of Flanders
US star couldn't resist the Van der Poel powershow on the Koppenberg after being thrust into leadership role at Visma-Lease a Bike.
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?
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.
From back-breaking stems to cushy tires and modified saddles, here's all the super pro tech in use at Gent-Wevelgem this year.
Wahoo Adds GoPro, Music, Smart Light Control, and more in their latest update.
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.'
See how the world champion has his bike set up 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.
Organizers commit to bringing long-running race back for 2025 after rising costs and sponsorship struggles put this year's race on pause.
Former kings of Flanders vow to fight in cobbles crunch with the new 'bigs' of the classics – but do the wolves have the bite?
'Months of preparation disappeared': José Manuel Diaz crashes at Volta a Catalunya after medic grabs handlebars in mid-race consultation.
Preview: E3 Saxo Classic, Gent-Wevelgem, Dwars door Vlaanderen blaze the path toward De Ronde: Who will take on the 'Big Two'?
The Papal Pinarello placed for purchase is sure to cost a pretty penny, but it's far from the first bike the Pope has sold.
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.
Milan-San Remo keeps a relatively easy pace until winding up into the hardest finale. This workout replicates some of that experience.
There’s plenty of good reasons why Brooks saddles are beloved. Maybe the most important, however, is repairability.
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.'
‘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.
The Philly Bike Expo had no shortage of small builders making creative bikes with unique head badges. These are some of the best from the show.
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.
Bucket list rides every cyclist needs to check off.
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.
Repairs that cost a lot less than a brand new kit, as well as some interesting bottles and hydration solutions.
Chris Bishop's nearly two decades of expertise shows in these beautiful track bikes.
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.'