Mathieu van der Poel: Tadej Pogačar will win all five monuments and all three grand tours
Dutchman said he rode faster than ever at the Tour of Flanders but he couldn't keep up with Pogačar.
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.
21-year-old rising star Megan Jastrab leads big North American contingent at De Ronde.
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.
The Dane is back from a devastating injury and ready to start racing again.
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.
Organizers have said that it has been unable to get the financial backing it needs to host the race.
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?
Jumbo-Visma looks to build an even stronger team for the future, even after a five-consecutive-win opening at the spring classics.
Patrick Lefevere banks on French ace while searching for Jumbo-Visma bakery.
Vollering points to team ethos and top new domestiques as crucial to powerhouse sqaud after scoring Dwars door Vlaanderen victory.
A weekly roundup of what's happening in the off-road.
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.
After missing out on a spot at the team in 2018, the Belgian is making the most of his chance to ride for Lotto-Dstny.
Tour de Hoody: Van der Poel and Van Aert complicate life for Pogačar and his quest to win De Ronde.
Jumbo-Visma has a deal with the company through 2024 but could be on the hunt for a new title sponsor for 2025.
After a three-year retirement, the iconic and irreverent chaise lounge made an appearance at the Mid South. What is the future of gravel's favorite furniture?
What’s it like to be an American cyclist living in France? Watch to get professional road cyclist Joe Dombrowski’s view.
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.
Roglič beats back bullish Remco Evenepoel at Volta a Catalunya to go two-for-two in comeback from surgery.
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.'
What the stars had to say after a challenging edition of Gent-Wevelgem.
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.
American-South African duo overcome 90 second deficit to win on final day; Vera Looser and Kim Le Court win women's race.
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.
Colombian is left with a broken toe and concussion after driver turns into him while on training ride.
The Roglič vs Evenepoel rivalry is shaping up to be one to stun: 'It will be a nice battle at the Giro if we keep this shape.'
The Specialized duo won their fifth stage Saturday; Vera Looser and Kim le Court move into women's overall lead.
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.'
Fourth at the 'Little Tour of Flanders' bodes well for the real thing at De Ronde next week.
American racer Matteo Jorgenson claims fourth place in debut appearance.
Georg Egger and Lukas Baum win stage and move into overall lead; Gomez Villafañe and Nash are third on the day and drop to third overall.
Tour de Hoody: From the beer tents to Van Vleuten's last stand, here's what I am following from Flanders Week to Paris-Roubaix.
French champion Audrey Cordon-Ragot says she's 'exhausted' after already suffering stroke and collapse of B&B Hotels team.
Keeping riders happy and healthy for three weeks at a time is her charge. How hard could it be?
From Annemiek van Vleuten's form to the tussle for success between SD Worx and Trek-Segafredo.
Inside Ian Boswell and Mitch Docker's experience leading the amateur category at the Cape Epic.
Team DSM lights up the Belgian WorldTour race, with American rider Megan Jastrab playing a key part in the victory.
The Specialized duo wins singletrack time trial, moving into third place overall.
Preview: Will Lorena Wiebes and Lotte Kopecky "worx" more magic? And who can stop Wout van Aert and the Jumbo-Visma express?
The one-day race is always a good indicator of how the De Ronde favorites are going so performing at it is a must.